School for Startups Radio
On 60 AmFm stations around the US, the show argues that anyone can be a successful entrepreneur when they forget creativity, risk, and passion! Join host Jim Beach, bestselling McGraw-Hill Author for his SBA award winning nationally syndicated radio show. Copy an idea, execute it better, start with less than $5,000 and reserve passion for family & religion.
Episodes
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Vlad Batkhin – Founder and CEO of Voltcore – Green Efficient Heating
At Voltcore, we fight climate change by economizing energy and CO2emissions in heating applications. Heating is responsible for about 40percent of CO2 emissions, so it is essential to reduce it. Households areresponsible for about half of CO2 emissions related to heating.
Vlad Batkhin is the Founder and CEO of Voltcore, an innovative climate-tech start-up based in Luxembourg. Vlad Batkhin has over 15 years of expertise in business development and executing complex new-tech capital projects in the chemical industry, Vlad is a pioneering force in green technology. At Voltcore, we have developed and implemented revolutionary heated polymer filament technology, which significantly reduces energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Having been born to mathematician and physicist parents, Vlad admits his path is similar. With a background in petrochemical companies, he saw the potential in polymer nanocomposites. He decided he wanted to focus on them to help reduce the ecological footprint in the heating industry. The synthetic, ultra-thin polymer wire the company produces offers a vast range of possibilities, for use in EV batteries to smart home technologies and more. With EVs, for instance, Batkhin says the material can help protect lithium batteries from discharging. “You need to charge the battery in the proper temperature conditions, otherwise it’ll degrade very quickly,” he explains. “And if you dive deeper, 40-60% of CO2 emissions related to EV manufacturing is related to batteries.” Because the wire can be made lightweight and flexible, it’s also possible to weave it into fabrics, making outdoor and athleticwear companies, for instance, potential clients. But for now, Batkhin’s primary focus is on heating, particularly in industry. The company claims the material can reduce energy consumption by two to eight times, thereby setting a new standard for eco-friendly heating solutions. Certification, however, “takes some time”. Additionally, Batkhin explains, Voltcore is in the process of applying for patents along its entire value chain, though sifting through and analysing existing patents can be time-consuming and costly. With the seed money Voltcore has received, Batkhin hopes to have a pilot plant set up in Foetz by end-2024, which he admits is ambitious. The plant would serve two objectives. “First, we need to reach proper TRL [technology readiness level] to go with the first-of-a-kind, scaled plant. And second, I believe we will learn lots of things about scaling and also use the plant for some R&D objectives.” He hopes that the first sales will start this year as well. And, if all goes to plan, he envisions that by Q3 2025, there will be a new round of fundraising to scale up and increase production volumes based on lessons learned from the pilot plant.Brian Parenteau – 4 Restaurant Brand Visionary behind Bar Tulio’s – Bootstrapping a Restaurant Brand
I was working in the hospitality industry as a manager and a bartender.I was pooling my resources and saving a lot of money, living well belowmy means. On my first concept, I gathered together four partners plusmyself and we pitched in and we took out a tiny loan and that propelled us.
Brian Parenteau is an accomplished entrepreneur and visionary leader who continues to redefine the landscape of the restaurant and hospitality industry in South Florida. With a remarkably creative new business development spirit, Brian consistently achieves success through his innovative approach and strong leadership skills, His journey in the hospitality industry began over two decades ago as a bar back in a South Beach nightclub. From there, he quickly rose through the ranks to become a bartender, discovering a hidden passion within that lasted for years, as he continued to excel in the role. However, after feeling burnt out from working late nights and weekends, Brian took a break to become a licensed mortgage broker. Though successful, he realized that the desk-bound corporate life was not fulfilling his true calling. Ready to reenter the hospitality industry, Brian went out on his own, opening a banquet hall, offering freelance bartending and party planning services for special events. This experience reignited his love for the hospitality field but left him yearning for a deeper sense of purpose, which led him to his next long-term position, as head bartender at Big City Tavern on Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale. It was during this nine-year transformative period at Big City Tavern that Brian met his current business partner, Doulas Herbst, and truly honed his industry skills. Brian attributes the long experience to being instrumental in refining his abilities and allowing him to gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies of running a successful bar. His dedication and adaptability allowed him to scale the ladder of success until he opened the doors of his own establishment, DrYnk Bar & Lounge, a few years later, in Wilton Manors. Aside from DrYnk Bar & Lounge, Brian is the founder and owner of three other restaurant and bar concepts including: Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, and Patio Bar & Pizza – both located in Fort Lauderdale; and he has recently added a new venture, Bar Tulio’s, in Miami’s Wynwood district. Under his leadership, each concept has emerged as a top destination known for exceptional service, innovative cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere. Aside from his success as a restaurateur, Brian has been recognized for his exceptional leadership and business acumen. His insights and expertise have been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes People and The CIO Today, where he has been celebrated as a driving force behind the success of his ventures. With an insatiable passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the hospitality realm, Brian Parenteau continues to redefine the industry, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts and palates of patrons around the world.
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Cynthia Hetherington – Founder of The Hetherington Group and Author of Osint: The Authoritative Guide to Due Diligence
You have control of the digital footprint you put out there. We provide digitalvulnerability assessments with us finding everything about you. We build adossier that tells everything about you. You should know everything that wefind. But we also start connecting you with your behavior and profile and whatyou are reading out there. We know you go to Pilates on Tuesday and yourkids are at which school. We know you’re going on vacation next week. Weknow where you just were. We know the conditions of your car. We knowwhat your house looks like including inside.
Cynthia Hetherington, MLS, MSM, CFE, CII, OSC is the Founder and CEO of Hetherington Group, a consulting, publishing, managed services, and training firm that leads in due diligence, corporate intelligence, and cyber investigations. Throughout her career, she has assisted clients on thousands of cases using online open sources and databases as well as executing boots-on-the-ground operations. She provides specialized training for investigative professionals through the OSINT Academy, and has authored many industry-leading books on conducting cyber investigations, including her latest, OSINT: The Authoritative Guide to Due Diligence: Essential Resources for Critical Business Intelligence, 3rd Edition.Joe Brady – Corporate Real Estate Expert and Author of Work Shop: The consumer-driven transformation of Commercial Real Estate
The office is not dead. But the use of the office must change. In orderfor a leader to assemble people in a physical office, there needs to bepurposeful presence, not passive attendance. On site, or in office, needsto be the new off site.
Joe Brady is an international corporate real estate expert who had a front-row seat to the evolution of retail, from brick and mortar to omnichannel, and is now seeing the same forces at play in office real estate. He has led real estate for Walgreens and scaled The Instant Group across the Americas while writing, speaking, and advising on the impact of accelerating technology, changing consumer behavior, and implications for consumer real estate. As the former CEO-Americas of The Instant Group and former head of real estate for Walgreens, Brady understands the intricacies of accelerating technology driving changing consumer behavior which ultimately impacts real estate. Former CEO – Americas, Real Estate, The Instant Group, New York, United States Joe Brady is a highly experienced, C-Level professional in the commercial real estate industry. Brady focuses on the intersection of accelerating technology, change in consumer behavior and the built environment. Joe Brady served as the CEO – Americas for The Instant Group, leading the company’s growth through the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent Future of Work period in both North and South America. Instant is the global leading platform for flexible office space with consulting and development disciplines. Prior to The Instant Group, Brady was the head of real estate for Walgreens, managing a vast 150 million square feet portfolio with an annual budget exceeding $4 billion. This role gave him in-depth experience in managing high-volume retail environments and implementing strategies for efficiency and growth. Earlier in his career, Brady held senior positions at Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), one of the world’s leading professional services firms specializing in real estate and investment management. He was also a founder and partner of The Standard Group, a company that was later acquired by JLL in 2008. Over his 35-year career, Brady has become a thought leader in the real estate industry. He is a prolific writer and speaker, often sharing his insights on the Future of Work and its implications for communities and retail. Brady serves as a Global Trustee of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and CoreNet, reflecting his commitment to sharing knowledge and shaping the future of the real estate sector.
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
James Pinkerton – Former White House Advisor for 2 Presidents and Author of The Secret of Directional Investing: Making Money Amidst the Red-Blue Rumble
The trend is your friend. The direction is your friend. So, if you can figureout the direction of a market, you will do better. Within that, you can dividedirection into two categories, those directions that can be spotted and thosethat can be shaped. An example of a direction that can be spotted is the redblue rumble. The other category is trends that can be shaped. The UnitedStates decided it wanted railroads in the 19th century and so the countryplaced policies that led to the construction of 215,000 miles of railroad. Itwas a good time to be in the railroad business.
Jim Pinkerton worked in the Domestic Policy Office at the White House under presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush and in their 1980, 1984, 1988, and 1992 presidential campaigns. In 2008, he served as a senior adviser to Mike Huckabee’s presidential campaign. From 1996–2016, he was a Contributor to the Fox News Channel. From 1993–2007, he wrote a twice-a-week column for Newsday, covering everything from presidential elections to the Iraq War. Pinkerton writes regularly for Breitbart, The American Conservative, and The Daily Caller and has written for publications ranging from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Financial Times, The Los Angeles Times, The National Interest, USA Today, National Review, The New Republic, Foreign Affairs, Fortune, The Huffington Post, US News & World Report, The Washington Examiner, The Guardian, and The Jerusalem Post.Wayne Elliott – Ship Recycling and Strauss Naturals Advocate
We have recycled about 200 ships or between a half a milliontons and 3/4 of a million tons of metal. The biggest ship thatwe broke was10,000 tons, a lake freighter.
Wayne Elliott has been in the ship recycling business for 40 years. His company can take a 1000-foot-long ship and reduce it to a pile to reusable materials. He has grown into other areas such as battery recycling. He recounts his life-changing experience with SHD, a health supplement he stumbled upon after battling angina and its debilitating symptoms. Struggling with leg cramps, shortness of breath, night sweats, and chest pains, Wayne also grappled with anxiety and a lack of energy, resigning himself to the fate of heart-related issues that plagued his family. However, upon learning about SHD through a friend in Vancouver and being inspired by studies from renowned institutions like Harvard, Wayne decided to give it a try. Astonishingly, within two weeks of taking SHD, he noticed improvements in unexpected ways – his hearing returned, and his respiratory system cleared, leading to a significant boost in energy. Over the course of three months, Wayne transformed into a revitalized version of himself, feeling as energetic as he did decades ago. This transformation propelled him into a new phase of life where he actively engaged with others, becoming a spokesperson for Jim Strauss, the creator of SHD. Wayne’s involvement extended to radio shows and lectures, allowing him to share his incredible journey with thousands of people suffering from various health issues. His enthusiasm and dedication to natural health solutions led him to become a regular guest on radio networks in the USA and Canada, where he continued to spread the word about his positive experiences with SHD and its miraculous effects on individuals dealing with diabetes, heart disease, low energy, and clogged arteries. Wayne’s story highlights the power of painless, safe, and affordable health products, emphasizing the beauty of solutions that genuinely work. His gratitude towards Jim Strauss and the Strauss Heart Drops is profound, as he believes that without this intervention, he might not have been alive today, reinforcing the transformative impact of natural health remedies in the face of life-threatening conditions. Strauss Naturals is sponsoring the show with support for our radio-minute segments. Wayne says very simply that their products saved him. He became an advocate for the company and has been working with them for 29 years.
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Shira Yevin – Punk Musician and Founder of Gritty in Pink and INPINK Marketplace
Women make 50% less on digital platforms like Fiverr and it is becausethey are underpricing their services. There is a confidence gap when itcomes to women pricing their services, maybe not having that network.We are developing an AI powered pay scale that we are excited about.We are trying to use technology to close some of these gaps.
Shira Yevin’s innovative startup, Gritty In Pink, and its INPINK Marketplace would make for a compelling interview that aligns perfectly with your focus on transformative business ventures. Shira is a true maverick in the music industry, burst onto the scene by commandeering the Vans Warped Tour in a vibrant pink RV, a daring act of protest against the industry’s gender imbalance. This audacious move led to the birth of the Shiragirl Stage, which spotlighted over 300 female-led bands, including Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Paramore. It earned a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Warped Tour exhibit. Today, Gritty In Pink stands as a formidable force for gender equity, with INPINK at its heart—a groundbreaking marketplace that has empowered over 3,300 artists and facilitated transactions exceeding $300,000 to date. Strategic alliances with Live Nation Women and TuneCore have further amplified these impressive figures. With a $1 million seed fund on the verge of closing, INPINK is poised to become a transformative force across industries, offering a blueprint for intersectional equity and representation.
Chris Callen – Founder of PLOT – Construction Technology
Let the market tell you what they want and for them to tell you what theywant, they have to see it. They have to at least touch it and say, ‘I needmore of this’ and ‘I don’t necessarily care about this.’
Born into a construction family – both of his parents were full-time employees of a concrete contractor – Chris Callen took a different career path: technology. After he completed his studies in Business Information Systems, he worked for a brief time in corporate technology. He then went back home to lead the same construction firm where his parents worked. While pursuing the available software for construction teams, Chris founded Grit Virtual, his first startup. Although Grit was a powerful technology, it struggled to gain adoption. Licking his wounds, Chris joined another construction technology startup before finally deciding to branch out on his own again. With Koch Brothers backing, he established another company: PLOT, Procurement and Logistics Optimization Tools. Launched in mid-2022, PLOT currently works with more than 20 leading general contractors across the nation. Chris loves to connect with contractors who have problems that are solvable with software. He also enjoys sharing his ‘failure lessons’ with anyone looking to start a software company.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Patricia Chadwick – Former Global Partner at Invesco and Author of Breaking Glass: Tales from the Witch of Wall Street
Once I had that first job on Wall Street as a receptionist, all my mentorswere men. They had a huge, beneficial impact on my career. For me,mentoring is such an important role to play. Not everyone will be a goodmentor, but there is no such thing as a bad mentor. They are not a mentorat all. The chemistry has to be right and when that happens you can benefit hugely.
Patricia Chadwick was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1948. She received her BA in Economics from Boston University and had a successful 30-year career in the investment business, culminating as a Global Partner at Invesco. Today, she sits on a number of corporate boards and blogs on economic, social, and political issues. Her pro-bono activities include mentoring young women in high school and college and providing strategic planning advice to not-for-profit organizations. In 2016, she co-founded Anchor Health Initiative, a healthcare company devoted to the needs of the LGBTQ community in Connecticut, and serves as the firm’s pro-bono CEO. She is the author of a previous memoir, Little Sister. A mother to twins, a daughter and a son, she lives in Connecticut with her husband John.Brian Town – Founder and CEO of Michigan Creative – First Sales from Other Incubator Participants
We had clients in the first month. We had some good luck moving into anincubator, so we were surrounded by other companies that were in the sameboat and we sold to them.
Brian Town is an author, speaker, educator, and the founder of Michigan Creative, an award-winning branding and marketing agency specializing in web development, video, branding, and social media marketing, designed to help businesses systemize their lead generation and scale their profits. Brian works with dozens of clients as a fractional CMO, helping them scale without building out an entire marketing department so that they can stay focused on their areas of expertise and serve their clients and customers.
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Willem Gous – Human Entrepreneur in South Africa
We do not provide any funding for these beginning African entrepreneurs.In fact, we do not allow the language of funding in our classroom becauseit is a limiting belief. Our company has reduced the cost of job creation fromover $20,000 per job to just at $1000 per job. We can create jobs quicklyand cost effectively.
Willem Gous has reduced the time to create a job to 5 weeks and the cost to just over $1,000, and they can do it at scale. They can literally create 100’s, even 1,000’s, of these businesses monthly. They do it through a unique human-entered entrepreneurship development process focusing on mindset. Their work makes entrepreneurship accessible to everyone. South Africa has the highest unemployment rate in the world at 32%, and if you earn $85 USD per month, you are in the top 40% of salary earners. He is the Winner 2023 of the Startup Mentor of the Year, Winner 2023 of the Entrepreneurship Education Programme – The Human Entrepreneur, Finalist 2022 of the Startup Mentor of the Year and Finalist 2022 of the Incubator of the Year. He was a Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Lean Startup 2022 & 2023. He calls Johannesburg home and take pride in being a single father to his 14-year-old son. I’m an avid reader and enthusiastic about personal development. For a bit of fun, I’m also a qualified firewalking instructor. His academic background includes a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management from the University of Liverpool, U.K., where his dissertation delved into applying various innovation methodologies within established businesses.Leslie Zane – Award-Winning Marketer, TEDx Speaker and Author of The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and Life
Brands must connect with all different aspects of people’s lives. That is thekey to excellent branding. You see, you can’t grow your brand’s market shareuntil you first have grown it’s mind share inside the mind. Mind share mustproceed market share.
Leslie Zane is an award-winning marketer, TEDx speaker* and authority in harnessing the instinctive mind to accelerate brand and business growth. Founder and CEO of Triggers, the first brand consulting firm rooted in behavioral science, Zane champions the primacy of the instinctive mind in brand decisions. Zane pioneered the Brand Connectome and Growth Triggers, helping define today’s understanding of human decision-making to unlock brand and business growth. An alumna of Yale, Harvard Business School, and Bain & Company, Zane is a recipient of the Congressional Women of Distinction and the Ogilvy Award. She coined the term Covid-stasis, forecasting the pandemic’s lasting psychological and behavioral effects.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Adam Callinan – Founder at Pentane
60% of the deals on Shark Tank that you see don’t get done in real life.The 40% that do get done in real life, the deal is dramatically differentfrom what you see on the show.
Adam Callinan is the Founder of Pentane, the profitability system and efficiency software he wanted while operating BottleKeeper, but couldn’t find or build. Previously, Adam was Co-founder/CEO at BottleKeeper, a consumer brand that grew in its first three years from $0 to $8 million in sales with no employees, investors, or debt. BottleKeeper was acquired by Wind Point Partners/RTIC Outdoors in 2021 as an 8-figure revenue company with just 4 employees, representing Adam’s second exit. With deep expertise at the intersection of operational finance and customer acquisition, Adam is passionate about helping early-stage founders create and operate healthier companies.Andrew Bauer – Fractional General Counsel and Attorney at Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP
At the outset, founders need to figure out as best as possible who isputting in what capital, roles and responsibilities and valuing thoseroles and responsibilities. Drill down on what you think the next 12or 24 months are going to look like and figure the contribution ofeach founder and structure the arrangement accordingly.
Andrew Bauer is a seasoned counselor to companies, executives, boards of directors, investors, and individuals with experience as a federal prosecutor, defense attorney, and, most recently, general counsel to multiple technology startup companies. Andrew is with the NYC-based law firm, Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP. He serves as outside general counsel to several businesses, with a particular focus on startup and technology companies, helping his clients navigate complex and sensitive corporate and regulatory issues. Along with general corporate advice, Andrew also regularly handles internal and government investigations, white-collar criminal defense, litigation, executive compensation and disputes and employment matters. Waterfall agreements streamline profit distribution, guaranteeing each partner their negotiated share, regardless of ownership stake. This collaboration replaces investor dependence while ensuring fair profit sharing, as well as fosters trust and transparency with the partners. Mark discusses the rise of co-founding startups and the advantages and considerations of waterfall agreements.
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Wayne Elliott – Ship Recycling and Strauss Naturals Advocate
Wayne Elliott has been in the ship recycling business for 40 years. His company can take a 1000-foot-long ship and reduce it to a pile to reusable materials. He has grown into other areas such as battery recycling. He recounts his life-changing experience with SHD, a health supplement he stumbled upon after battling angina and its debilitating symptoms. Struggling with leg cramps, shortness of breath, night sweats, and chest pains, Wayne also grappled with anxiety and a lack of energy, resigning himself to the fate of heart-related issues that plagued his family. However, upon learning about SHD through a friend in Vancouver and being inspired by studies from renowned institutions like Harvard, Wayne decided to give it a try. Astonishingly, within two weeks of taking SHD, he noticed improvements in unexpected ways – his hearing returned, and his respiratory system cleared, leading to a significant boost in energy. Over the course of three months, Wayne transformed into a revitalized version of himself, feeling as energetic as he did decades ago. This transformation propelled him into a new phase of life where he actively engaged with others, becoming a spokesperson for Jim Strauss, the creator of SHD. Wayne’s involvement extended to radio shows and lectures, allowing him to share his incredible journey with thousands of people suffering from various health issues. His enthusiasm and dedication to natural health solutions led him to become a regular guest on radio networks in the USA and Canada, where he continued to spread the word about his positive experiences with SHD and its miraculous effects on individuals dealing with diabetes, heart disease, low energy, and clogged arteries. Wayne’s story highlights the power of painless, safe, and affordable health products, emphasizing the beauty of solutions that genuinely work. His gratitude towards Jim Strauss and the Strauss Heart Drops is profound, as he believes that without this intervention, he might not have been alive today, reinforcing the transformative impact of natural health remedies in the face of life-threatening conditions. Strauss Naturals is sponsoring the show with support for our radio-minute segments. Wayne says very simply that their products saved him. He became an advocate for the company and has been working with them for 29 years.Grant Blackwood – NYT #1 Bestselling Author and Co-Author of Red Star Falling
Grant Blackwood is the New York Times bestselling author of the Briggs Tanner series, (The End of Enemies, The Wall of Night, and An Echo of War); the co-author of the Fargo Adventure Series (Spartan Gold, Lost Empire, and The Kingdom) with Clive Cussler; co-author of The Kill Switch with James Rollins; and co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Dead or Alive, with Tom Clancy. A U. S. Navy veteran, Grant spent three years aboard a guided missile frigate as an Operations Specialist and a Pilot Rescue Swimmer. Grant lives in Colorado, where he is working on his own standalone series starring a new hero.
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Dr. Shawn Hodges – CEO of Revelation Pharma
I did not know I wasn’t entrepreneur until I took the leap of faith period.
There are over 320 drugs on the FDA drug shortage list. That is the highestit’s ever been except for one period during COVID.
Dr. Shawn Hodges was the founder of Innovation Compounding Pharmacy in Kennesaw, GA. His business was bought by an industry rollup player and was then brought on as the Chief Executive Officer of Revelation Pharma. They focus on the operational growth of the rollup. Revelation Pharma is a national network of compounding pharmacies providing innovative and quality pharmacy preparations and services through “industry best” patient care and solutions for customers. Shawn Hodges, PharmD, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Shawn is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Revelation Pharma Corporation since October 2022, and previously held the position of Chief Business Development Officer from December 2021 to October 2022 at the same company. Prior to their current role, Hodges was the Owner of Innovation Compounding Pharmacy from May 2007 to October 2022. During their time there, they successfully managed the pharmacy as its owner. Hodges also has experience in the pharmacy industry, having served as the Chairman of the Board at Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (formerly IACP) from January 2021 to December 2021, and as the President from January 2020 to December 2020. Before their roles in the compounding pharmacy industry, Hodges worked as a Regional Director at Hospice Pharmacia LLC from July 2003 to April 2007, overseeing operations in a specific region. Shawn also gained experience as a Pharmacist at Giant Foods from July 2002 to June 2003. Hodges began their career as a Visiting Scientist at Eli Lilly and Company, where they completed a one-year fellowship from June 2001 to June 2002. Overall, with their extensive experience in various leadership and pharmacist roles across different industries, Hodges brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their current leadership position at Revelation Pharma Corporation. Shawn Hodges, PharmD, began their education at Texas Tech University in 1995, where they pursued a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree in the field of Pharmacy. Shawn completed this program in 1997. Later, from 1997 to 2001, they attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where they obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, specializing in Pharmacy.Mark Siebert – CEO of the iFranchise Group and Author of Franchise Your Business: The Guide to Employing the Greatest Growth Strategy Ever
A franchise has a higher perceived risk than the stock market. We want thefranchise business to provide a return on investment, not a return on sales,of 15% or more for the individual operator after they deduct their salary andfranchise royalty.
Mark Siebert is one of the nation’s preeminent franchise consultants. As the CEO of the iFranchise Group, he has helped some of the nation’s most prominent brands expand through franchising. He has consulted with hundreds of franchise companies in over 30 countries and regularly speaks at franchise conferences and events around the world. Author of Franchise Your Business, The Guide to Employing the Greatest Growth Strategy Ever, The Franchisee Handbook, and The Multiplier Model and a franchise business consultant since 1985, Mr. Siebert founded the iFranchise Group in 1998 as an organization dedicated to developing long-term relationships with successful franchisor clientele. Mr. Siebert has worked with hundreds of franchisors, from start-up operations to corporate giants. He is an expert in evaluating companies for franchisability, structuring franchise offerings, and developing franchise programs. The strategic planning recommendations developed by Mr. Siebert have been instrumental in the growth and success of numerous national franchisors. During his career as a franchise consultant, Mr. Siebert has personally assisted over 30 Fortune 2000 companies and over 500 start-up franchisors. Some of the more prominent companies he has helped include 1-800-FLOWERS, Ace Hardware, Anheuser-Busch, Athlete’s Foot, Amoco, Armstrong World Industries, Auntie Anne’s Soft Pretzels, Berlitz, Bikram Yoga, Blockbuster, BP Oil, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bridgestone/Firestone, Carstar, Checkers/Rally’s, Chem-Dry, Chevron, Circle K, Claire’s Stores, Coldwell Banker, CompUSA, Comfort Keepers, Cosi, Culligan, Denny’s, Dippin’ Dots, DuPont, Einstein Brothers, El Pollo Loco, FedEx Office, Fidelity Investments, General Electric, Goddard Schools, Guinness, Häagen-Dazs, Hallmark, HoneyBaked Ham, IBM, Instant Tax Service, Jackson Hewitt, John Deere, Krispy Kreme, LA Weight Loss, Lenscrafters, Line-X, Little Gym, Manpower, Massage Envy. McAlister’s Deli, Mobil Oil, Nissan (Saudi Arabia), Nestlé, Oreck, Payless Shoe Source, Perkins, Petland, Philips Van Heusen, Pinkberry, Popeye’s, Quizno’s, Rita’s Italian Ice, Ryder Truck Rental, Sears, Senior Helpers, Shell Oil, Sky Zone, Sonic, Subway, Togo’s, T-Mobile, Texaco, and the U.S. Navy. He travels extensively to meet with companies considering franchising, and regularly conducts workshops and seminars on franchising in cities around the world. Mr. Siebert serves as a Partner and Member of the Board of Directors of TopFire Media, a franchise and consumer media company that specializes in public relations, search engine optimization, social media posting, pay-per-click marketing, and inbound marketing. He also serves as a partner in iFranchise Group International, which oversees licensed operations in the Middle East. For more than a decade, Siebert was on the Board of Directors of Franchise Dynamics, LLC, a premier franchise sales outsourcing firm. Mr. Siebert helped Franchise Dynamics grow from a start-up operation to an Inc. 5000 company with a staff of more than 30 professionals plus support staff whose combined credentials include the sale of more than 7,000 franchises. During his time on the Board, Franchise Dynamics won the Illinois Excellence Award and was named one of the 100 fastest growing businesses in Chicago by Crain’s Chicago Business. Mr. Siebert is a past member of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), was on the Board of Advisors to Connections for Community Ownership, and was on a member of the Board of Directors of i9 Sports (a 140-unit team sports franchisor) during its sale to private equity. For more than three decades, Mr. Siebert has been actively involved in assisting U.S. franchisors in expanding abroad. He has provided consulting services to franchisors in more than two dozen countries and his efforts have been responsible for the sale of numerous international licenses. Mr. Siebert has also personally supervised the establishment of international consulting practices in Argentina, Chile, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Peru, the Philippines, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, and Uruguay. Mr. Siebert has presented hundreds of speeches and seminars on franchising in cities around the globe. He has been a featured speaker for the International Franchise Association, the International Franchise Expo, the International Franchise Association’s Legal Symposium, the American Bar Association, the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, the Franchise Finance Conference, the National Restaurant Association, the Canadian Franchise Association, the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and at major franchise events in Argentina, Chile, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Peru, and Uruguay. He has been a featured guest on business programs airing on CNN, Fox Business Network, and other programs both in the U.S. and abroad. Mr. Siebert has also published over 250 articles in dozens of business and professional periodicals, including The Franchise Handbook, Success, Venture, Entrepreneur (both in the US and in Japan), Entrepreneurial Edge, Commerce, Franchising World, Successful Franchising, Business Opportunities Journal, California Restaurateur, and Food Industry News. Mr. Siebert is the featured columnist on “How to Franchise a Business” for Entrepreneur.com and has been a regularly featured columnist in Franchise Times magazine, Forbes.com, FranchiseExpo.com, BeTheBoss.com, and The Franchise Handbook. Mr. Siebert is frequently called upon as an expert witness in franchise-related cases. He was named to the Franchise Times list of “20 To Watch” in franchising in 2002, in 2001 was named the AAFD’s Supporting Member of the Year, and received the AAFD Special Recognition Award in 2003. In 2011, Siebert was the subject of a feature article in Restaurant Franchising entitled “The Franchise Growth Guru.” He holds a B.S. in Advertising and an MBA from Northern Illinois University, and has taught undergraduate and post-graduate courses in business and in franchising at Lewis University, Loop College, and DePaul University.
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Noah St. John, PhD – Founder of St. John Executive Coaching and the Author of the Book The 7-Figure Life: How to Leverage The 4 Focus Factors for More Wealth and Happiness
People ask me all the time what is the most important asset as a businessowner. Other than your mind, the most important physical asset that youcan have is a list of people who know, like and trust you.
Noah St John is a communication expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of ten books. He is famous for inventing Afformations®, a positive self-talk tool that helps busy people remove mental barriers, build confidence, and make more money. Noah St. John, PhD is recognized as “The Mental Health Coach to the Stars.” Working with Hollywood celebrities, seven- and eight-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives, and elite entrepreneurs, Noah is famous for helping his coaching clients make more in twelve weeks than they did in the previous twelve months, while winning back 1–3 hours per day and 4–8 weeks a year. Noah’s clients are the 0.1% rock stars who love to take action and get amazing results! Noah is also the only author in history to have works published by HarperCollins, Hay House, Simon & Schuster, Mindvalley, Nightingale-Conant, and the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher. Noah’s mission is to eliminate not-enoughness from the world and he is internationally recognized for his signature coaching services; facilitating workshops at companies and institutions across the globe; and appearing on over 1,000 media outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, The Hallmark Channel, NPR, Entrepreneur, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Selling Power and SUCCESS Magazine.Bill Eddy – Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute and Author of Our New World of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them – How to Stop Them
Personality disorder is present in about 10% of adults and one of thecharacteristics of that is that there’s a lack of self-awareness of theirimpact on other people. Most adult bullies don’t realize their impact.
Bill Eddy is the Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute based in San Diego, California. He trains lawyers, judges, mediators, and therapists throughout the United States and a dozen other countries in managing high-conflict family, workplace, and legal disputes. He is the author of over 20 books and manuals and has a popular blog on PsychologyToday.com. Bill has a new book, Our New World of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them – How to Stop Them. Eddy is an attorney, therapist, mediator, and the Chief Innovation Officer of the High Conflict Institute – and has spent forty years helping people fight adult bullies. In his new book, Eddy not only explains why adult bullies are more prevalent in society than ever before, but also offers actionable advice for those who encounter them everyday. This practical guidance can help individuals, businesses, and community groups identify and stop bullying behavior, empowering them to take control of their environments.