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DMDan MezheritskyPresident at Fitness on the Go • Vancouver, Canada AreaDan 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.Franchising • Entrepreneurship • Coaching • Customer Service • Fitness • Licensing • Sales Training • Contract Negotiation • Franchise Consulting • Franchise Sales •$5.83/min per minute4.8 19 7
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CHCameron HeroldFounder COO Alliance & Author of 6 Books • Phoenix, AZCEO & COO Coach https://cameronherold.com/ Expert in CEO/COO relationship, Recruiting, Operations, Interviewing, Hiring, Onboarding, Leadership Development, Culture, Public Relations, PR & Franchising.Franchising • Marketing • Entrepreneurship • Start-ups • Public relations • Sales • Public Speaking • Leadership • Strategic Planning • Training •$16.67/min per minute5.0 18 103
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KLKen LeBlancMoncton, New BrunswickFounder: CEO - PropertyGuys.com, Canadian Franchising Guru, Mentor, Business Gladiator.Franchising • Entrepreneurship • Lean startup • Start-ups • Growth • Real Estate • Business Strategy • Contract Negotiation • Franchise Consulting • Franchise Sales •$8.33/min per minute4.8 7 23
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JLJoel LibavaStraightforward franchise ownership advice. • Cleveland/Akron, Ohio AreaI 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.Franchising • Social Media • Blogging • Twitter • Small Business • Writing • Published Author • Franchise Consulting •$5/min per minute5.0 3 81
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JJJaime J. MitraniOwner/Franchisee at Giardino Gourmet Salads • Miami/Fort Lauderdale AreaFounder, 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 franchisingFranchising • Licensing • Mergers & Acquisitions • Corporate Law • Small Business Development • Franchise Consulting • Restaurant Management • Negotiating Contracts • Restaurants • Business Advice •$2.50/min per minute5.0 4 3
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JPJerry PollioFranchise Consultant_Talent Acquisition • Houston, Texas AreaFranchise 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/Franchising • Start-ups • Strategy • Web Analytics • Business planning • Lead Generation • Performance Management • International Business • B2B Marketing • Franchise Consulting •$1/min per minute4.9 8 12
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ALAlex LawrenceBountiful, UtahFounder, 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.Franchising • Serial Entrepreneur • Fundraising • Start-ups • Internet Marketing • Exits • Entrepreneur • Internet Entrepreneur • Start-up Consulting • Franchise Consulting •$3.33/min per minute5.0 3 65
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BHBrenton HaydenEntrepreneur & Investment Real Estate Expert • Miami, FLFounder of Renters Warehouse, one of the largest and most awarded property management companies in the USA. Now Chairman of the Board, Brenton retired as CEO in early 2014 at the age of 28. Brenton is a graduate of MIT and Harvard Business School and a licensed Real Estate Agent that oversaw and has handled over $2.5 Billion dollars worth of residential leases and sales. In 2013, Brenton acquired RentFeeder, a property management software, to be used exclusively by the Renters Warehouse team. Following this acquisition, Brenton and his team were awarded the Eureka award for innovation by the Business Journals, and the Business Innovation of the Year 2014 award by the American Business Awards. In early 2014, Brenton also launched his newest venture, RW Realty, offering professional real estate services for those looking to buy, sell or rent real estate through smart negotiations and modern technology and marketing. Brenton is the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year recipient in 2014 and was named Executive of the Year by the American Business Awards in 2013 and 2014. Renters Warehouse are four time honorees of the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 awards, as well as a number of additional awards for workplace excellence and business innovation. Passionate about investing in early-stage startups, Brenton is an investor in 15Five and Onside Sports. He is also on the Board of Advisors for the Twin Cities Film Festival. Renters Warehouse are sponsors of a number of studio naming rights in the Minnesota area as well as official sponsors of the Minnesota Twins.Franchising • Real Estate • Business planning • Creative Direction • Real Estate Investment • Investment Properties • Property Management • Rentals • Single Family Homes • Residential •$6.67/min per minute5.0 2 22
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LHLonnie Helgerson, CFEFranchise Expert, President & ConsultantLonnie 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).Franchising • Entrepreneurship • Startup Consulting • Branding • Business Strategy • Business Management • Brand development • Executive Management • Small Business Development • Franchise Consulting •$3.33/min per minute5.0 1 44
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BEBlake E. RobbinsExpert capital raising, compliance • Bellevue, WAAs a seasoned entrepreneur and investment strategist, I have founded and operated multiple private equity hedge funds, mortgage banks, a real estate brokerage, an insurance brokerage, an RIA, seven franchises, and various construction and trade companies. My extensive experience in capital markets, compliance, and business scaling makes me a sought-after advisor for entrepreneurs looking to raise capital and exponentially grow their businesses. I specialize in helping business owners secure funding, structure investments, and navigate complex financial landscapes—all while ensuring compliance and maximizing investor confidence. Personally I have raised AUM over 50M. Whether you're seeking to attract institutional capital, expand your company, or position yourself for long-term success, I provide the strategic insights and actionable guidance you need. Let’s take your business to the next level—connect with me today. Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/berobbins/Franchising • Raising capital • Fundraising • Private Equity • Capital Raising • Business Growth Strategies • Growth Strategies • Franchise Consulting • Grassroots Fundraising •$1.67/min per minute— — 0
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RMRitesh Mohan aka Retail RiteshRetail expert, Sales growth hacker, Franchise exp • DubaiAn entrepreneur from the heart, offering a proven track record of devising and executing brand strategies for various brands in Retail sectors; A Retail expert in Retail leasing, Retail property management & Retail Brand management with over 23 years of experience in UAE & India. Passionate about Sales & Marketing & building Businesses. Retail Thought leader, Author of 2 books. - Managing & scaling business like an entrepreneur. - Retail Leasing expert & Property management - Retail operations- Multi stores/locations operations - Merchandising planning - Advertising and Digital Marketing. - Project Management - B2B sales- Key account management - Sales management. - International markets/Business development – Travel Retail/Duty-Free key accounts - Modern Trade/ channel management. - Brand launches & CRM strategies - Brand positioning strategy development. - P&L management/Commercials - E-commerce implementation. - Franchise Management - Excellent relations with major mall landlords - Go-To resource for Retail solutionsFranchising • Digital Marketing • Sales Management • Sales and marketing • Marketing Strategy • Ecommerce Strategy • Retail Management • Sales Funnel Optimization • Online Retail • Retail Buying •$1/min per minute— — 0
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SSSamantha SchererFranchise growth architect • Seattle, WA, USAFranchise 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 Franchising • Talent Development • Leadership Development • Sales Operations • Franchise Consulting • Franchise Sales • Revenue & Profit Growth •$2.50/min per minute— — 0
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JFJohn FerracutiLeader in the franchising industry. • Toronto, ON17+ years as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Development Officer of Bin There Dump That, the largest and most successful roll off dumpster franchise in the world. Many years experience in franchising and small business in generalFranchising • Small Business Coaching • Franchise Sales •$6.67/min per minute— — 0
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SGSean GoldsmithInternational Franchise Facilitator • WorldwideFranchising 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.Franchising • Startup Consulting • Business Strategy • Strategic Consulting • Franchise Consulting • Franchise Sales •$5/min per minute— 1 3
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DSDavid SamuelAdelaide, SAGlobal 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 StrategyFranchising • Web development • Mobile Apps • Social Media Strategy • Brand development • Web Marketing • International Project Management • Franchise Consulting • Email Strategy • Franchise Sales •$4.17/min per minute— — 22
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ABAjay BeriAjay Beri is a Territory Developer for Jamba JuiceHello! 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.Franchising • Franchise Consulting • Franchise Sales •$1/min per minute— — 0
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CTCarol TallonEntrepreneur and Author: www.caroltallon.comBUSINESS TITLES Competitive Intelligence: The key to strategic advantage Pre-Negotiation: A strategy for winningFranchising • Business Strategy • Competitive Intelligence • Negotiations • Negotiation • Real Estate Transactions • Property • Investment Properties • Business Writing • Real Property •$2.92/min per minute— — 7
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WSWayne SchergerExpert in franchising, CEO coaching/mentoring. • Atlanta, GAFor 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, FranchiseeFranchising • Business Development • Entrepreneurship • Marketing Strategy • Leadership • Small Business • Strategic Planning • New Business Development • Management • Franchise Consulting •$4.17/min per minute— — 0
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SSSimon SwerdlowOut of the box strategic advice. • Jupiter, FLCEO & Founder of www.WeCO.online WeCO is a unique collaborative social network to co-create your dream. Mr. Swerdlow’s experience with business began in the 1990's in Belarus, when at the age of 19, he invented a special paint spray for the automobile industry and developed the retail network in 12 cities around the former Soviet Union. Following his arrival to the USA in 1999 and after attending Sy Syms School of Business, he joined a chocolate company as a floor employee and worked his way up to becoming CEO. Simon has developed the business from a small office to 56 countries / 200+ licensees with total revenues exceeding $30M. In 2010 Simon initiated and oversaw a development of a franchise offering and prior to his departure in 2013, the company had 18 franchisees. All throughout 15 years of Mr. Swerdlow’s US career he has been extremely passionate about helping others to transition to a successful business for which he has been recognized many times over. Simon received his MS in Mathematics and M. Ed from Belarusian State University.Franchising • Mentoring • Marketing Strategy • Business Strategy • Collaboration • Work Life Balance •$1/min per minute— 1 0
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SWSam WilloughbyPassionate about business, new ideas & delivering • UK10 years a entrepreneur. Founder and MD of multi-award winning and international What's On 4. Founder and trustee of the Children's Activities Association.Franchising • Innovation • Leadership • Project Management • Internet • Ideas • Start Ups • Website Development • Business Growth • Project Delivery •$3.33/min per minute— — 0
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SFStephen FellsCEO and Co-Founder at Follr.com • Wappingers Falls, New YorkFounder and CEO of Follr.com, lover of the impact on our legacy of Digital Identity. Also: geek, entrepreneur, marketer, internet & social addict.Franchising • Finance • Start-ups • Social Media • Real Estate • Online Advertising • Project Management • Technology Management • Mergers • Competitive Analysis •$1.67/min per minute— — 0
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JDJarrett DavidsonHighly driven and seasoned executive • Winnipeg, MBAs a senior deal originator and advisor Jarrett successfully completed management buyouts, family transitions, owner retirement transactions, target sale transactions and full-service third party sale transactions.Franchising • Business Development • Entrepreneurship • Entrepreneur • Strategic Planning • New Business Development • Corporate Development • Mergers • Corporate Finance • Financial Analysis •$3.33/min per minute— — 2
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FLFrank La Pira (PhD)Check me out at: www.rebelentrepreneur.biz • Paris, FranceAustralian Entrepreneur, founder of a Martial Arts Gym, Fitness franchise, Mentoring and Coaching business, Australia & France. Involved in 100's of startups San Francisco, Silicon Valley, & France.Franchising • Entrepreneurship • Startup Consulting • Business Strategy • Early-stage Startups •$1.67/min per minute— — 0
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RKRichard KressInternational Consultant at Gerson Lehrman GroupAn 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 UAEFranchising • Sales Management • Manufacturing • Supply Chain Management • Asia Pacific • Franchise Consulting • International Marketing • FMCG • Food Safety • Key Account Development •$3.33/min per minute— — 2
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MBMichael BaiocchiFounder Roam Property Management & Bala Yoga LLC • Kirkland, WashingtonI'm Michael, a seasoned entrepreneur and sales and marketing expert. I founded Bala Yoga, growing it into one of Washington State's most revered yoga studios. I also launched the most successful yoga campaign on Kickstarter, creating a yoga video platform that has reached countless individuals. Beyond yoga, I lead Roam Vacation Rental Management, a company that specializes in short-term rental management and investment. My strength lies in building businesses and brands, particularly through developing effective sales SOPs.Outside of my professional life, I'm a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, a testament to my discipline and strategic thinking. I'm also a proud father of three and am happily married. My journey is about blending passion with practicality, striving for excellence in every aspect of my life.Franchising • Real Estate • Kickstarter • Small Business • Travel • Health • Nutrition • Yoga • Lifehacking •$1.67/min per minute— 4 0
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