TAMPA - SEMINAR SCHEDULE
The largest and most comprehensive series of seminars on franchising and business ownership under one roof.
• Learn from the experts. • Sit in on discussion panels.
• Interact with other entrepreneurs. • Meet with legal and financial experts.
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Saturday October 26, 2019
Boothmanship 101***For Exhibitors Only
Saturday October 26 • 10:00 am- 10:30 am
Nick Neonakis
CEO - The Franchise Consulting Company
It takes only 4 seconds to make a first impression on an attendee - good or bad! And you only have 1 chance to make a first impression! Join CEO of the Franchise Consulting Company, Nick Neonakis, as he shares his tips for making the every tradeshow your best one.
PANEL: I Need Health Insurance and A Paycheck / I Can't Leave My Job Until the Business is Mature
Saturday October 26 • 11:40 am - 12:50 pm
Moderator - Tim Church
The Franchise Consulting Company
How to clear these hurdles right out of the gate
- Qualifying for and securing group insurance when you're a start-up
- Planning for income replacement as part of your project
Our panelists represent expertise in a variety of industries, and will share their unique experiences and perspectives
PANEL: Making the Grade to Business Ownership
Saturday October 26 • 1:00 pm- 2:10 pm
Moderator - Marilyn Imparato
The Franchise Consulting Company
The Traits, Characteristics, Tools & Resources you need to aid in your
future success from the Experts in assisting Transitioning Veterans,
Transitioning Executives, Aspiring & Growing Entrepreneurs as well as
Investors looking to diversify financial assets.
How To Fund Your Business
Saturday October 26 • 2:20 pm- 2:50 pm
Mariah Bohn
Franfund
Explore the different the programs available for funding and how to use them to purchase your franchise quickly safely and economically.
Sequential Success
Saturday October 26 • 3:00 pm- 3:30 pm
Werner Barkhuizen - DRWRNRB Holdings
Join a panel of DC's leading African American business owners for a look into their respective journeys and their vision of future African American entrepreneurship in the United States and beyond.
The ABCs of Franchise Law
Saturday October 26 • 3:40 pm- 4:10 pm
Jason Power
Barber Power Law Group / Franchise.Law
Are you interested in buying a franchise but have questions about what to ask the franchisor or how the relationship will work? Our seminar will give you an overview of the good and bad aspects of franchising, questions to ask yourself and the franchisor, and general tips on reading and understanding the franchise documents.
Sunday October 27, 2019
How To Fund Your Business
Sunday October 27 • 11:40 am- 12:10 pm
Storm Miller
Benetrends Financial
For over 30 years, Benetrends has provided proven and innovative funding solutions that enable entrepreneurs to launch their dreams. Join National Sales Director, Storm Miller, for an informative session on how to fund your new business.
How To Look For A Franchise
Sunday October 27 • 12:20 pm- 12:50 pm
Mariel Miller
The Franchise Consulting Company
With over 27 years of industry experience, Mariel Miller works with individuals from all over the country who are actively looking for business opportunities that meet all of their requirements for ownership. Join Mariel for an informative session about how to begin your search for a franchise.
How To Drive Growth By Selling Franchises
Sunday October 27 • 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Derek Bishop
Franchise Fastlane
Franchise FastLane’s experience, focus and specialty is franchise development. We are a gas pedal for growth!
The most significant hurdle to franchise growth is finding and converting qualified leads. The FastLane team knows exactly how to structure your FDD, design your marketing materials, implement your development process and optimize your Discovery Day to bring in the right franchisees for success. Join Director Of Franchise Development, Derek Bishop, for an informative look into how to scale your franchise business.
How To Franchise Your Business
Sunday October 27 • 1:40 pm - 2:10 pm
Chris Conner
Franchise Marketing Systems
For business owners that are considering whether to franchise your business or entrepreneurs that have questions on how to buy a franchise, FMS provides consultative guidance and advice on how to best manage the franchise industry. Mr. Conner has worked directly with several hundred different franchise systems as a franchise consultant and advisor.
The ABCs of Franchise Law
Sunday October 27 • 2:20 pm- 2:50 pm
Jason Power
Barber Power Law Group / Franchise.Law
Are you interested in buying a franchise but have questions about what to ask the franchisor or how the relationship will work? Our seminar will give you an overview of the good and bad aspects of franchising, questions to ask yourself and the franchisor, and general tips on reading and understanding the franchise documents.
Business Financing for Veterans and Their Spouses
Sunday October 27 • 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Karl Gatzke
My Military Financial Services
Karl Gatzke is the Director of Sales and Marketing for My Military Financial Services, a company which offers recently-separated veterans and spouses resources for obtaining business funding to make their dreams of business ownership become reality.
He holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor’s Degree in Management. A Navy Veteran of Desert Storm and the Iraq War, he retired from the US Navy in 2009 after 20 years of dedicated service.
He continues the mission by staying involved in veteran issues and volunteering his time in multiple Veteran-Service-Organizations to educate military veterans and their spouses on post-military careers and entrepreneurial opportunities.
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