Franchise Interviews 4.0

FRANdata Meets with Franchise Interviews

Franchise interview with FRANdataFRANdata Releases Franchise Compensation Report (ARLINGTON, Va.) - Today, FRANdata President and CEO Darrell Johnson announced the release of the "Franchise Compensation Report for 2011," coinciding with the expected rise in hiring decisions for 2011. This year's report is the most comprehensive and representative since FRANdata began tracking franchise compensation three years ago. It features data from 169 different franchise brands, gathered from two surveys conducted over the past fifteen months, and includes compensation details for 30 different positions at the C-Level, Department Head, Manager, and Professional levels. Click here to view the full list of positions covered in the study. The survey was conducted by FRANdata in collaboration with AKRON Inc., a company that specializes in compensation studies.
About FRANdata: FRANdata is an independent research company that tracks and analyzes the franchise industry. Founded in 1989 and based in Arlington, Va., FRANdata maintains objectivity by not accepting advertising or other fees. It is frequently cited as an expert by leading media outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.
 

Keith Gerson, President of Global Operations at FranConnect on Franchise Interviews

Franchise interview with FranConnect
We are meeting with Keith Gerson, President of Global Operations at FranConnect. What is FranConnect? It is a leading provider of Franchise Management Systems, with over several hundred brands utilizing its comprehensive solutions to create, grow, and manage their franchise operations.
FranConnect offers an integrated suite of applications that enable franchisors to oversee all aspects of their business, including Franchise Sales, Marketing, Financial Data Collection and Analysis, Royalty Invoicing and Automated Funds Transfer, Contract and Legal Document Management, Customer Relationship Management, Help Desk, Franchisee Support, Online Training, Supply Management, Automated Ad-Builder, Email Marketing, Franchisee Websites, ZIP Code Locator Service, and integration with QuickBooks, Peachtree, and POS systems.

Hossein Kasmai, the Chief Executive Officer of Franchise Creator on Franchise Interviews

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Franchise interview with franchise creatorWe will be discussing franchising with Hossein Kasmai, the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Franchise Creator. Mr. Kasmai has created several franchise concepts, including Guard-A-Kid. Founded in 2005, Guard-A-Kid rapidly became the industry leader and a highly successful franchise in the field of children and family safety.
Mr. Kasmai offers advice to aspiring franchisors and franchisees. Franchise Creator provides a comprehensive approach to franchise development.

DTT Surveillance Interview with Franchise Experts

Franchise Interview with DTT SurveillanceIn one of our early historic shows from the WorldTalkRadio days, we explored the impact of surveillance technology in the franchise industry. If you've visited a McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, or similar franchises, you've likely been monitored by DTT's security cameras and software. We interviewed Sam Naficy, the CEO and founder of DTT Surveillance, the leading video surveillance provider for 20,000 restaurants across the U.S., including McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, and more.
Through his journey in establishing the top surveillance provider for the restaurant industry, Sam Naficy has developed deep insights into the unique challenges faced by owners of multiple franchise locations. His expertise is in assisting franchisees and small business owners in reducing theft and increasing profits. For businesses with slim profit margins spread across various locations, issues like theft, shrinkage, and worker productivity can significantly impact the bottom line. Additionally, DTT's solutions help reduce insurance and liability costs and resolve legal issues.

James Stolt, VP of the Small Business Administration Lending Division at Comerica Bank

This episode is one of our earliest from our time at WorldTalkRadio. We'll be discussing how to prepare for a franchise business loan with Comerica Bank, the nation's leading small business lender. Our guest, James Stolt, VP of the Small Business Administration Lending division at Comerica Bank, will explain the lending program and provide tips on preparing for a successful loan application. 

Warren Greshes - An Evening with Warren Greshes on Franchise Interviews

An Evening with Warren GreshesOne of my favorite speakers, authors, and personalities is Warren Greshes. Warren Greshes is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse and impressive background. For the past 50 years, he has built his brand as an internationally acclaimed professional speaker, best-selling author, broadcaster, podcaster, educational products producer, and former minor league baseball team owner.
As a speaker, Warren specializes in sales, motivation, leadership, customer retention, and personal and professional development. He has delivered presentations to corporate, association, and small business audiences around the globe. His corporate clients include notable companies such as Bridgestone/Firestone, Hewlett Packard, CNET, and Coca Cola. Warren has also spoken at some of the most prestigious organizations worldwide, including The Million Dollar Round Table, The National Association of Realtors, Sales and Marketing Executives International, and the Asia Pacific Life Insurance Congress. Additionally, Warren has served on the board of directors of the National Speakers Association and was inducted into their Speaker's Hall of Fame in 1998.
We begin the interview by discussing entrepreneurship. Warren then shares 16 rock-solid rules for achieving sales success. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of becoming the best manager possible to inspire and motivate employees. In "The Best Damn Management Book Ever," Warren provides essential insights for entrepreneurs, managers, executives, and business owners on creating self-motivated high-achievers. From the acclaimed author of "The Best Damn Sales Book Ever," this concise guide outlines the nine keys to effective management. Click the play button below to listen to the show.

Tom Scarda - An Evening with Tom Scarda on Franchise Interviews

An Evening with Franchise Consultant Tom ScardaWe have an exciting show lined up today. At Franchise Interviews, it's a tradition to focus our final show of the year on inspiration and goal setting. Today, we are joined by franchise expert, author, and consultant Tom Scarda. Mr. Scarda will discuss his latest book, "The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty," and answer several key questions:
What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs considering buying a franchise?
What inspired you to write "The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty"?
What qualities are essential for successful franchisees?
What do you find appealing about franchising?
Tom will also share with our new listeners how franchising transformed his life.

David Handler of Success Handler

Franchise Interview with David Handler of Success HandlerJust in time for the holidays! David is a seasoned business coach who excels at helping leaders gain clarity and take decisive action to reach their objectives. Similar to sports coaches, he guides clients on how to perform at the top of their fields. With experience as a senior executive and founder of multiple organizations, David has consistently promoted talent development as a crucial factor for achieving exceptional business outcomes. This was one of our last shows on WorldTalkRadio.

Steve Pavlina on Overcoming Fear

Overcoming fear with Steve PavlinaSeveral years ago, my peer Elzie Flenard introduced me to motivational speaker Steve Pavlina. Steve has created numerous excellent podcasts on motivation, entrepreneurship, and life balance, all freely available to the public. In this episode, we discuss strategies to overcome fear. We'll begin the show with a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast, featuring Hall of Fame speaker Warren Greshes. 

Steve Pavlina - Personal development for SMART people

Personal development for SMART people with Steve Pavlina.
Motivation with Steve PavlinaSeveral years ago, my peer Elzie Flenard introduced me to motivational speaker Steve Pavlina. Steve produced numerous excellent podcasts on motivation, entrepreneurship, and life balance, which are available to the public without copyright. He explored questions like which patterns help us grow faster and get more out of life, and which ones slow us down or cause stagnation. Steve addressed these topics in his book, Personal Development for Smart People, published by Hay House in 2008. Listening to Steve is a great way to start the New Year. Today's show gives you a glimpse of Steve Pavlina and sets you up for a wonderful 2020.
In Part Two, we feature a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.