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Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com Mobile: 847-970-8765 Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com David Hicks, the CEO of Dallas-based HomeVestors, better recognized for their marketing message and the original “We Buy Ugly Houses” company. With more than 1,100 franchises in 170 markets across the country. David joined the company in 2005 as director of franchise systems and developed a process for coaching franchisees.       Don Cameron has been a We Buy Ugly Houses franchisee since 2005.  His goal has been to grow his business every year and he has been extremely fortunate to have been recognized as the HomeVestors franchise of the year 5 of the past 10 years.  Don originally joined HomeVestors to grow his business by becoming part of a nationally recognized brand and to take advantage of the fact that HomeVestors allows franchisees to focus on buying houses - something he has proven to be very successful at doing. Since becoming a franchisee in 2005, Don has purchased more than 1,500-2,000 homes from local sellers. Interview Questions Asked: Tell me a little bit about HomeVestors and the work your franchise does? How is HomeVestors different from a traditional real estate business? Tell me a bit about your time with HomeVestors and the work you have done for homeowners in the South Florida market. What is the biggest benefit a homeowner who wants to sell gets in working with HomeVestors? When you first saw the home that was later designated as the Ugliest House of the Year, what was your reaction and if you could renovate it to a point in which it was livable again? What was some of the work that you and your team put into the house, and what were the biggest challenges? Can you tell me a bit about the final outcome of helping the previous homeowner out of a bad situation by offering cash for the house and then renovating it for a new homeowner? What are some of the characteristics you look for in an ideal franchisee?   Learn more about “The Ugliest House of the Year” and this man, Don Cameron, a franchisee, orchestrated a dramatic turnaround. He then provided a home to a young family, and donated $20,000 so other families could afford homes.  HOW IT GOT UGLY: There was a single candle lit outside on the back patio of a single story ranch house in Hollywood, Florida. The wind blew the candle over onto a rug, which caught fire, and within minutes the 1,035-square-foot home was engulfed in flames. extensive smoke damage extensive structural damage the home was unlivable the owner did not want to spend any time or money to repair it. HOW IT GOT PRETTY: Cameron bought the house “as is” Gave the homeowner instant money without having to make repairs prior to the sale He then completed a full renovation that included extensive work and upgrades on: drywall electric plumbing paint floors landscaping FAMILIES BENEFIT - $20,000: Cameron then sold the house to a family with a young child They appreciated being able to move in without needing to do any work to the house or property Thrilled with the total makeover of the home Now enjoys being able to host family and friends in their first home and large backyard As an added bonus, Don Cameron and HomeVestors recently made a $20,000 donation to the local Habitat for Humanity, a global non-profit housing organization, to support its mission to help families in need of decent and affordable housing. Don Cameron: Cameron has worked on many similar projects as one of HomeVestors’ longest tenured and most successful franchisees. His group owns five franchises in the South Florida market

Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com Mobile: 847-970-8765 Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com Bio: John Quattrocchi is a CPA and the owner of Corporate Financial Options and offers a complete end to end outsourced service for book-keeping, taxes, accounting and financial management. His CFO level work, eliminates these burdens from business owners, which is a big relief. Admittedly, some business owners operate with a handicap, because they have insufficient, incomplete and inaccurate financial information. John Q has devised a system that provides information in a manner that corrects potential operating inefficiencies, poor cash flow management with a focus on higher return on investment. Learn more by going to his Web Site: www.CorporateFinancialOptions.com Podcast Topics: --ROI…what are we really talking about when we throw around the term Return on Investment? --What does it mean when a Zor says that you break even in 5-6 months? Or start cash flowing in 5-6 months? --Another common acronym: EBITDA? And the difference between EBITDA vs Net Profit? --When considering a franchise…can you give a simple overview of how to build a proforma? --New Franchisee: How should a prospective franchisee structure their business. Explain LLC, S-Corp, etc. *Business Owner Benefits / Tax Advantages. *What are classic Tax Write Offs or Tax Protections. *Can I write off my Franchise Fee? *Growing Your Business: How can someone scale and leverage their first franchise unit into a 2nd or 3rd unit? Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner? Host, Pamela Currie has 25+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them.  Contact Pamela Currie at 847-970-8765 or email her at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation.        The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership. Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting. Franchise Business Radio hosted by: Pam Currie, Founder Franchise Intellect, Inc Made possible in part by: Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com Also made possible in part by: Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/ To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com ‹ › × × Previous Next jQuery(function() { // Set blueimp gallery options jQuery.extend(blueimp.Gallery.prototype.options, { useBootstrapModal: false, hidePageScrollbars: false }); });

Interested in Franchise Ownership?
Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.

Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Mobile: 847-970-8765

Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com

To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com


Brian J. Zaslow
President
Zaslow Marketing GroupZaslow Marketing Group
Whether your business is growing, trying to reach the next level, if you’re launching new products or services or if there’s simply too much work for you or your team to focus on marketing … I can help.

Think of me as a “Fractional CMO.” Add me to your staff on an agreed-upon number of days per month and get the senior-level marketing you deserve at a great value; without hiring a full-time CMO.

• Identify marketing opportunities
• Devise & implement strategies to build your brand & boost your bottom line
• Solve business problems like declining sales, competitive threats, customer retention, employee morale
• Manage all marketing functions including digital and traditional advertising

I have over 25 years of B2C and B2B marketing and advertising experience in many industries combined with business management and operational skills as a partner in a multi-unit retail franchise.

Topics Discussed:

*How has your experience as a Krispy Kreme franchisee enhanced your marketing business?

* What is a fractional CMO and how does this benefit a franchisor?

*What are common challenges you see in business owners marketing efforts?

*Best Practices on Identifying Marketing Opportunities?

*Tell us about the you have in process in place to help franchisors and franchisees with their marketing?

*How does a franchisee focus on marketing with all of the other responsibilities they have?

*What advice do you have for franchisors in supporting franchisee with their marketing?

*What are key strategies for franchisors to consider in developing their marketing plans?

*Any other advice you would give to a business owner on developing a strategy to build your brand and boost your bottom line?

*In this digital age, what in the balance of digital and traditional advertising?


Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner?
Host, Pamela Currie has 25+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them. 
Contact Pamela Currie at 847-970-8765 or email her at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation.



    

The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.

Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.

Franchise Business Radio hosted by:
Pam Currie, Founder
Franchise Intellect, Inc

Made possible in part by:
Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Also made possible in part by:
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Interested in Franchise Ownership?
Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.

Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Mobile: 847-970-8765

Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com

To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com



Steve Cesari
The Cesari Companies

Steve works with a select group of individuals and organizations to help them fully integrate their business success along with their personal success. Having started or owned companies across many different industries, Steve has seen the highs and lows of the entrepreneur's lifestyle.

He's been nominated as Inc Magazine's Entrepreneur of the year, but has also had companies go bankrupt. Steve is an open book, businesses, organizations and individuals alike can benefit from his wins, losses and lessons learned along the way.




Topics Discussed:



- How to be the best and achieve the best at home, at work and in the community
- Work life integration based on the 5-F model
- Faith, Family, Friends, Finance and Fitness = Fulfillment
- What is holding most people/business back from reaching their full potential




Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner?
Host, Pamela Currie has 25+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them. 
Contact Pamela Currie at 847-970-8765 or email her at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation.



    

The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.

Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.

Franchise Business Radio hosted by:
Pam Currie, Founder
Franchise Intellect, Inc

Made possible in part by:
Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Also made possible in part by:
Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city

FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/

To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com






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Interested in Franchise Ownership?
Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.

Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Mobile: 847-970-8765

Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com

To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com






Guest Bio:





Chief Executive Officer with 20+ years’ dramatically growing revenue and profit in digital media, subscriptions and e-commerce. Motivational leader with full decision-making and P&L ownership. Deep experience in M&A, turnarounds, scaling operations and growing post startup phase. Management Professor at Columbia. MBA from The Wharton School.

Strategic Planning • Process Improvement • Business Development • Hiring Top Talent • Financial Analysis • Change Management • Brand Marketing • PR • Social Media • Mobile • Team Motivation







Topics:


1. Tell me about the Decide & Conquer?
2. Why did you write the book? What inspired you to do it?
3. What is one piece of advice you would give to other leaders out there?
4. Your book features 44 Decisions that will make or break leaders. Why is decision-making so critical in business?
5. What are some of the challenges leaders face when starting a new business?
6. How can these critical decisions and frameworks help business owners considering franchising?
7. Why is community so important?
8. What is Meetup doing to help people discover and build community?
9. The book is out now. Where can someone buy Decide & Conquer?










Interested in becoming a Franchise Owner?
Host, Pamela Currie has 25+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps aspiring entrepreneurs make an educated decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them. 
Contact Pamela Currie at 847-970-8765 or email her at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation.





The Franchise Business Radio show is a platform to bring together franchise professionals to connect, educate and collaborate to serve the franchise community and those considering franchise ownership.

Spotlighting Leaders in the Franchise Industry, experts in funding, legal, marketing and consulting.

Franchise Business Radio hosted by:
Pam Currie, Founder
Franchise Intellect, Inc

Made possible in part by:
Host Pamela Currie, Franchise Intellect, visit: http://www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Also made possible in part by:
Franchise City, visit http://www.Franchise.city

FranServe, visit https://franserve.com/

To nominate or submit a guest request visit: http://www.OnAirGuest.com

To view guest photos from this show, visit: http://www.ProBusinessPictures.com






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Interested in Franchise Ownership?
Contact Pamela Currie to receive a COMPLIMENTARY Consultation on Selecting a Franchise.

Pamela Currie, Host of the Franchise Business Radio show and Founder of Franchise Intellect, Inc. www.FranchiseIntellect.com

Mobile: 847-970-8765

Email: Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com

To learn more about guest topics, contacting a guest or becoming a guest on the Franchise Business Radio show simply email Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com






Guest Bios:







SCOTT R. FREERKSEN Co-Founder | Chief Executive Officer Scott dedicated the first 17 years of his career in a variety of New England high-tech corporate management positions. This experience in engineering, personnel, documentation, and finance created the foundation for his future entrepreneurial roles. Scott started Lakefront Living Realty in 2009 with only the state of Massachusetts represented on LakefrontLiving.com. The site quickly became the one-stop-shop for consumers looking to learn the full details of area lakes, find direct lakefront properties quickly, and connect with local lakefront specialty agents.

As the number of visitors magnified, so did the need for more lakes. New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Connecticut were soon added. With a territory this large, Scott set up systems to run the business, and a teams of specialty agents to run the systems. His role quickly evolved to working “on” the business and not “in” it…learning he could multiply his business revenue while drastically reducing his time involved.

This proven model soon caught the eye of his future business partner, Christine Mosier, and in 2014, the two entrepreneurs founded Lakefront Living International, LLC, a national real estate franchise company dedicated to providing this unique business model to agents who share their passion for the lakefront lifestyle. Scott and Chris refer to franchisees as “partners”, as that better describes their relationship.

Scott, his wife Linda, and daughter Sydney, live in a log home on Bungay Lake in Massachusetts. They are avid boaters and enjoy everything the lakefront lifestyle has to offer.





CHRISTINE A. MOSIER Co-Founder | Chief Operations Officer Chris has been selling real estate since 2003. She started out at a large national real estate chain working with seasoned agents and learning from the best. As her business grew, she and her husband purchased a lakefront home in Apple Valley, Ohio, as a “neutral” blending ground for their three children. It was there that her love of lakefront living took root and her dream of a career focusing exclusively on lakefront property was born.

As “Central Ohio’s Lakefront Specialist”, Chris could frequently be found ‘boating’ clients around the lake. With the help of her dedicated team of professionals, she soon expanded her Brokerage across the entire state of Ohio. Together, Chris and her team were consistently able to break sales records as they received honors awarded to only the top 10 percent for the state.

Her exceptional lakefront marketing and sales skills, along with her previous franchise experience (Dream Dinners), made Chris the perfect partner for Scott. In 2014, the two joined forces to create “Lakefront Living International.” Relying on her tenacity and her strong, faith-inspired vision, Chris has dedicated herself to expanding the company nationwide. She relishes working with her partners and cherishes her role as an educator, coach, and motivator.

Chris understands that when the franchises succeed, they all succeed. That’s why she prides herself on being kind, open and honest. She’ll do whatever it takes...