I’m happy to help callers from all around the world. David C Barnett, BBA, CMEA, BFC Business Valuation Specialist Business Transaction Specialist Business Finance Consultant Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser Hundreds of YouTube videos on my subject matter here: http://www.youtube.com/c/DavidBarnettMoncton My iTunes podcast is here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/david-c-barnett-small-business-deal-making/id1234025671?mt=2 www.DavidCBarnett.com www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com www.BusinessAndAssetValues.com Started 5 different companies since 'adulthood.' Sold 2, Closed 2, One still going... Started a finance consulting practice in 2006 Began brokering the sale of companies in 2008 Bought a Sunbelt business brokers office in 2009, sold in 2011 Brokered the sale of over 35 businesses in 36 months, arranged financing for hundreds of start-ups, acquisitions or expansions. Helped hundreds of clients through the purchase or sale of a business, more importantly, helped countless people to NOT make a really big mistake. Has owned up to 5 income properties at a time. Author of three best-selling business books; 'Invest Local: a guide to superior investment returns in your own community,' 'Franchise Warnings: What you really need to know before you buy' and 'How To Sell My Own Business: A guide to selling your own business without paying a broker's commission.' all available as well as 5 other books on Amazon or from www.DavidCBarnett.com

Dan is the founder of Fitness on the Go - a franchise system that operates throughout North America with over 200 licensees and 32 franchise territories granted. Dan started his career as a personal trainer and quickly excelled generating over 1.5 million dollars in sales in just 3 years. He has developed a program that helps entrepreneurial personal trainers find success in the fitness industry. Dan consults on the topics of franchises, licensing, sales training, and marketing with a focus on service based franchise systems. Dan specializes in growth strategies for businesses in the service industry.

Chair of the International Franchise Association (IFA) Foundation (2022-2024). Founder, Clear Summit Group (7 brands, 1500+ franchise units). Dan is the founder of Clear Summit Group, a franchise accelerator that invests in and develops early stage franchise companies. The CSG group includes WSI (the world’s largest digital agency network), Tutor Doctor (the world’s #1 in-home tutoring company), Qualicare (managed medical home care), Recruiting In Motion (Profit 500 company), and Fuzz Wax Bar (wax only salons), College Pro (youth entrepreneurship) and Code Wiz (coding and robotics for kids). Dan is a thought leader in the fields of technology and franchising. He sits on the board of the International Franchise Association and regularly lectures on franchising and entrepreneurship at institutions like Georgetown and Cornell.

Founder: CEO - PropertyGuys.com, Canadian Franchising Guru, Mentor, Business Gladiator.

Founder of Impressius (B2B software+hardware), bootstrapped and grown to a 20-country franchise. ex-Rocket Internet (Lazada ecommerce).

I provide straightforward advice on choosing, researching, and buying a franchise. I’m the author of, “Become a Franchise Owner! The Start-Up Guide to Lowering Risk, Making Money, And Owning What You Do.” (John Wiley and Sons, Publisher) If you're looking to get the best no-spin franchise tips and advice, talk to me-The Franchise King®, before you make your move.

Founder, Crisp Creations LLC, -ENTREPRENEUR-Franchising and Small Business Acquisitions- opening and operating multi unit (4) fast casual, healthy and fresh restaurants (-ATTORNEY-Small business, FDD and Franchising advice for those interested in buying and opening start up-franchises, company formations, contracts,employment agreements, deals- CONSULTING- Small business and franchising

Franchise guru Jerry Pollio helps franchise companies to develop, market, and brand their franchise brands. He has vast experience in global business and market development in the United States, Latin America, and Spain, and is a successful international franchise owner himself. These days, he’s looking to help others to realize their dreams of owning their own business. As a franchise counselor, he is able to guide owners with dedicated research and unique qualifying processes. Franchise Counselor represents a dynamic specialty niche in the franchise industry. They work with entrepreneurial franchise brands to build their brands, and are able to make franchise ownership feasible for people who never though owning a business would be possible. Jerry has been featured as a franchise writer on AllBusiness.com, and recently spoke at IFA Houston. David Grossman, the CEO and President of Renue Systems raves, “I work with many individuals that help us find franchisee partners, but Jerry rises to the top. He is very professional and responsive, attracts high quality candidates, and acts in the best interests of all parties. I cannot say enough positive things about him.” • Jerry is a scooter-riding, urban entrepreneur. When he’s not building his business, he’s generally at home with the two loves in his life—his wife Maggie, a beautifully intelligent woman from Taiwan, and his dog Moxie, a white standard poodle. He loves just about anything from Italy, deserts, and the NY Yankees. Looking to connect? Find him at www.linkedin.com/in/franchisefutures/

Founder, Co-Founder, Partner, President of 9 companies. Sold 7 of them. Bootstrapped and VC backed. Started in retail/franchising and commercial RE, transitioned to software/Internet. Decent dude, love to help/connect others.

Lonnie is the author of the bestselling book in franchising Five Pennies: Ten Rules to Successfully Build a Franchise Mega-Brand and Maximize System Profits and the handbook Buying a Franchise - Is it Right for Me? With over 30 years in franchising, Lonnie has worked with many major brands including Super 8 Motels® and Ident-A-Kid®. He pioneered the technology sector in franchising, founding Computer Doctor®, the first franchise of its kind. Currently, Lonnie is Co-Founder and President of IslandTime Treasures®. An accomplished speaker, trainer and facilitator with a national presence, Lonnie has been a frequent presenter for the International Franchise Association, Franchisor Association of Florida and other franchise and business groups. Selected Professional Highlights: • Successfully redesigned dealer recruiting process for RaceTrac®/RaceWay® Convenience Stores, a $7 Billion company, resulting in attracting a new profile of store owner, new recruiting tactics and process, and increased dealer growth. • Introduced and completed a strategic re-branding and re-imaging initiative for America’s largest child safety franchise, which led to a dramatic improvement of franchisee relations. Created enhanced new product offerings that increased franchisor & franchisee sales more than 20% in first year. • Founding committee member and 2-time Chairman of VetFran® - America’s most successful veteran business transition initiative, with over 5,600 veterans that have become franchise business owners since 2011. • Built six new franchise systems from start-up to operation, with sales results in excess of 100 new franchises per year; and commitments for one brand of over 300 franchises in one year. • Negotiated and launched a 100 store retail test with Walmart Supercenters as America’s first retail computer service centers. • Initiated the idea of strategic in-store service centers for Best Buy, which ultimately became known nationally as the Geek Squad. Board level involvement: • Past Member, Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association • Board of Directors of the Franchisor Association of Florida • 2-Time Chairman, VetFran committee of the International Franchise Association • Institute of Certified Franchise Executives Board of Governors • International Franchise Association Franchisor Forum Lonnie has also served as a member of the Board of Advisors of The International Institute of Franchise Education, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Nova Southeastern University and the Board of Advisors for the Institute of Franchise Management graduate school, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, MN. Additionally, he is a three time graduate of the University of St. Thomas Executive MBA program for Franchise Management. In 2002, he became a designated CFE (Certified Franchise Executive).

20+ years: marketing & business dev. Founder - AnchorPoint Agency. National Marketing Dir. for national franchise. Concession contract expert. Non-profit management.

Franchise Growth & Ops Expert. Former VP of Operations. Sales, Strategy & Scaling Specialist. Consultant, Advisor & Speaker on Franchise Development & Business Operations.  Built & optimized franchise systems across multiple industries  Expert in sales strategy, revenue ops & performance management  Passionate about driving scalable growth & high-impact leadership Formerly @ Kidokinetics | Fractional Roles & Consulting | Always Building Businesses 

President of GES Advisory Company which coaches professional, intercollegiate and high school athletes to get ready for the next step! Stops include The University of Michigan Football and 16 years in the NFL.

Franchising can be in incredible way to expand your business quickly and in a stable way. But many franchises fail at the first hurdle because they do not understand the basic principles. Franchise Success Formula helps some of the worlds most exciting new franchising concepts overcome these hurdles and turn the challenges into advantages. IF YOU WANT TO FRANCHISE YOUR BUSINESS: We can help you with consultation services on every aspect of your franchising offer. Whether you are a food concept, service concept or even an e-concept we can provide you with all the tools you need to successfully franchise your business. IF YOU ARE FRANCHISING: >> We can increase your franchise sales run rate >> We can increase your profits with intelligent systems >> We can dramatically man-hours spent on Franchise Support >> We can provide you with high impact design and content >> We can help improve franchisee/Franchisor relationships >> We can help you personally get into a success mindset HOW DO WE ACHIEVE ALL OF THIS? Well, we have a formula that we follow and it allows us to achieve remarkable things.

Global Digital Strategist Specialties include implementing a global digital strategy for your brand, online marketing for lead generation and business development. Services Include: ♦ Online Web & E-Commerce Strategy ♦ Franchise Brand Development ♦ Franchise Sales ♦ Franchisee Business Development ♦ Wordpress Development ♦ Wordpress Plugin Advise ♦ Wordpress Theme Advise ♦ Social Media Strategy ♦ Account & Project Management ♦ Search Engine Optimisation Strategy ♦ Mobile Websites & Apps ♦ Website Design & Development ♦ Copywriting ♦ eBay Sales Consulting ♦ Email Marketing Strategy

Hello! My name is Ajay Beri and I am a territory Developer for Jamba Juice in California and have experience with growing and building successful franchise locations across multiple brands.

For over 30 years my passion has been helping people to breakthrough and take their businesses to another level - no matter how successful they already are. GROWTH GURU to small and medium sized companies. For over 25 years, I have been coaching entrepreneur’s - guiding them through the process of hyper-growth. As President of Protect Painters International, LLC, I took one of the most successful new business ventures of the last decade - to over $12 Million in annual revenues, in just 4 years.. My innovative business leadership helped enable the company to build a rock-solid foundation then grow at 100% year over year - each year, and through that hyper-growth phase, develop my trademark corporate identity. Prior to growing Protect Painters International, LLC/Protect Painters Development, LLC I was a driving force behind building two major companies- College Pro Painters (the largest student residential house painting business in the world), CertaPro Painters (the largest residential painting business in the world), as well as Colorworks (a mobile scratch/dent repair franchise system). I am also involved in a Master Franchise group that has development rights to Subway in Singapore/Malaysia. Overall, I have accumulated 30 years of real life experience since starting my first real company at 22. I have a unique understanding of growing companies, having led business areas from Operations, Marketing, Administration and Recruitment/Training to Strategic Alliances, Sales and Call Centers. I am a guest lecturer for small businesses across the USA and Canada. Attending my popular presentation, “Standards and Rituals” is a terrific first step to learn about setting goals and directing others. My ”Coach’s Corner” video’s on youtube.com give tips to small business owners and I host a regular podcast “Coach’s Chalk Talk” on www.blogtalkradio.com where I interview successful business leaders. Building a successful brand and hyper-growth business isn't about personality or luck. It's about having the right systems and rituals. I can give you the framework and proven solutions that will accelerate your revenue, build your profitability, and help you avoid costly problems. It really is like having a part-time CEO on staff! Experience Entrepreneurial Mentor/Speaker NextStepsSystems.com November 2012 – Present (1 year 6 months) I work with & speak to Entrepreneurs, to help them find and develop the systems they need to make their visions a reality. Speaking Topics #1: Standards and Rituals. Develop Standards and Rituals that will help you succeed #2: Selection & Interviewing Do you have a formal Interview & Selection Process in place to hire the right employee? Learn about the key preferences and abilities and how to ask the necessary questions to test these preferences and make the right hiring decisions. #3: Transition Curve: Emotional Intricacies of Entrepreneurs Learn how to leverage the emotions you’ll have at all stages of a company. This concept has been taught to the hundreds of entrepreneurs Wayne has mentored in the past 25 years. President Protect Painters International, LLC January 2009 – June 2010 (1 year 6 months) Led all aspects of Protect Painters Internationals Operations – including: Corporate Operations, Field Operations, Marketing, National Account Sales, PR, Franchise Sales, Franchisee Training, Product Selection &. Over 45 Franchise Partners system-wide. Oversaw revenue growth from $2 million system-wide in 2009 to $12 million in 2010 and a current trend of $20 million in 2016. Founder Protect Painters Franchise Development, LLC January 1994 – January 2009 (15 year 0 months) Led all aspects of Protect Painters Franchise Development Operations – including: Corporate Operations, Field Operations, Marketing, National Account Sales, Franchisee

Founder of 6 businesses....some franchises some original. Entrepreneur, Adjunct Professor, MBA, marketing, management, operations, CEO, funding

Alan George Investing through franchising- Grow your business through franchising Greater Boston Area

Restaurant Owner 25+ years/ Franchise Consultant/ Master Franchise Consultant 10+ years/ Writer/Musician/ College Writing Teacher

An expert international business professional, tested and skilled in the fast paced international business arena. A veteran of new market entry and start-ups, international production and operations, and international selling and business. Extensive international food and ingredients international market development knowledge in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and South America. I know and have worked with many major Companies including: SPC Korea, (Paris Croissant, Paris Baguette, Dunkin Korea) the CJ Group (Tous Les Jours), COSTCO Korea, Shilla Bakery, Shanny Corp, Samlip, E-Mart Ito Yokado (7-11 Japan), Wal-Mart Japan, and many others. World-wide I have worked with: the Jubilant Group in India (Domino's India), 7-11, Dunkin Dubai, Dunkin Qatar, Croissant de France (China), Dunkin Philippines, Dunkin Indonesia, Kerry Ingredients Thailand, Kerry Ingredients Australia, CSM (Holland), Puratos (Belgium) and Dawn Foods Europe. Most recently, I was the Manager for International Operations Asia at Dunkin Brands (Dunkin Donuts). TECHNICAL EXPERTISE International Sales & Management ▪ International Food and Ingredient Products and Markets ▪ Bakery ▪ ▪ Capital Equipment Sales ▪ Strategic Planning ▪ International Franchise Development ▪ Key Account Management ▪ Industrial Manufacturing ▪ Quality Assurance ▪ Sales Team Mentoring and Management ▪ Multicultural Literacy ▪ Product Localization ▪ Emerging Markets ▪ Product Research and Development INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Australia, Chile, China, Columbia, England, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand and the UAE

Entrepreneur with experience in marketing, franchising, outsourcing and product development.

40+ years professional business experience, probably most helpful tips are in arena of selecting, buying, establishing and selling a franchise. Grew up in Texas, was a National Merit Scholar in High School, played baseball in college, and was a quarterback for one of the teams in the 1971 National Flag Football Championships in St Louis, MO; climbed Mt Tabequache (14,155 ft in Colorado); traveled all over the world; was a special advisor to high level government executives, briefed results in the Tea Pot Dome Room in the National Archives; held a TOP SECRET security clearance; was president of a start-up for the Martin Marietta Corp; led programs of over $500M per year for Lockheed Martin; bought a recruiting Franchise and placed managers and executives for over 50 companies; sold the franchise and am now part time goofing off.

I am currently the Founder & CEO of Sweetberry, a healthy fast-casual chain. I am also the Founder of www.brandswaggin.com, a web development agency. I have experience in tech startups, ideation, web development, retail, CPG, finance, marketing, operations, and scaling companies. I have successfully franchised 2 of my own companies, and I have helped a dozen other companies Franchise as well.

Software Engineer Contractor 1986-Current. DOD and Private sector Owner and creator of Cycle solutions an E-Commerce platform specializing in custom aftermarket motorcycle parts. 2005-2014 Owener of Pinot's Palette - Wine and Painting franchise. 2014-2016. Created and built out location from scratch. I was a franchisee. Mainly lessons learnt the hard way. I have learned what not to do and whom to not do business with.