Saturday, September 16, 2023
12:00 PM
Franchise 101: Finding The Business That Is Right For You
Seminar presented by:Â Bill Rodriguez ~ Liftoff! Certified Franchise Consultant
What you will learn:
- Franchising advantages & disadvantages, what to know upfront
- Choosing among the 1000's of brands, how to narrow your list
- Full-time or part-time, deciding what type of owner you should be
12:45 PM
Small Business and Franchise Funding in 2023
Seminar presented by: Dave Woggon ~ Tenet Financial Group
What you will learn:
- How to fund a business using equity or debt, or both
- The dangers of an underfunded business
- How to have a capitalization strategy from day 1 and beyond
1:30 PM
Growth Strategies, Attracting Overseas Investors & Taking Your Franchise Global
Seminar presented by: Avinash Nichkawde  ~  AN Global Consulting
What will you learn:
- Business Turn Around And Group Strategies
- Franchising for Overseas Investors
- Taking Your Franchise Opportunity Global
2:15 PM
How to Buy and Sell a Business - Including the Topic of Valuation
Seminar presented by:Â Paul Atkinson ~ Sunbelt Business Advisors
What you will learn:
- Discussion on advantages of purchasing a business versus starting a business
- Advantages of franchises
- Existing business valuations models
3:00 PM
2023 Career Planning - How to Make a Change!
Seminar presented by:Â Kimberly Gillette ~ The Entrepreneur's Source
What you will learn:
- Start with the end in mind (identify your income/lifestyle/wealth goals)
- Reimagine what could be (write your own success story)
- Discover what else (dare to dream about possibilities you don't know exist)
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Sunday, September 17, 2023
12:00 PM
2023 Career Planning - How to Make a Change!
Seminar presented by:Â Kimberly Gillette ~ The Entrepreneur's Source
What you will learn:
- Start with the end in mind (identify your income/lifestyle/wealth goals)
- Reimagine what could be (write your own success story)
- Discover what else (dare to dream about possibilities you don't know exist)
12:45 PM
Life As A Franchisee: What To Expect, How To Prepare (Panel Discussion)
Seminar presented by: Bill Rodriguez & Tyler Gustafson & Emmanuelle Hardy ~ Liftoff! Certified Franchise Consultant
What you will learn:
- Real franchisees share tips & insight on what it takes to succeed
- Challenges & triumphs; what they wish they knew BEFORE buying
- Q&A - your chance to get clarity on your questions & concerns
1:30 PM
How to Start Your Own Business – Franchising vs. Small Business Start Up
Seminar presented by:Â Chris Conner ~ Franchise Marketing Systems
Building a business plan, market strategy and defining goals for your new business start-up. The good and bad of buying a franchise vs. starting your own business or buying an existing business.
2:15 PM
A to Zee: 5 Steps of Due Diligence
Seminar presented by: Christina McAmis ~ Shelton Law & Associates
This seminar is catered to those who are looking to purchase a franchise but are unsure on where to start. Attendees will leave knowing what steps to take, what questions to ask the Franchisor and how to strategically plan for a life as a business owner.
Key Points:
- Funding your Franchise
- Consulting the Pros
- Legal Roles and Needs
- Roles and responsibilities of a Franchisee
- Validation – questions to ask other Franchisees
- Effective questions to ask every Franchisor
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