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Bob Weisler with C2C Consulting

February 14, 2024 by rgandley

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Bob Weisler with C2C Consulting

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C2C Consulting opened in March of 2022. The goal is the help companies create, develop and sustain thru actions and behaviors the Culture of the Company. Thru open, honest and creative consulting the goal or target is to deliver 2% or better Cash thru great Culture.

Bob Wiesler joined Dunkin Brands in March of 2014. As a Regional OM assigned to the Plains area for the past 4 years (Western Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska) the achievements have been: Market Network Growth: 48 stores have now increased to 90 total units that include 18 APOD, 5 Dunkin/Baskin combo units and 67 traditional sites. Comp sales and transaction growth for the last 5 years. 9 of 14 networks with New Store Openings.

All 18 networks achieving positive EBITDA growth. Key disciplines that have led to the accomplishments are identifying who the end users and consumers are, building prosperity and developing definable behaviors and systems that displays culture and delivers Return on Investments and Cash on Cash return of Investments. Was the Chief Operations Officer for Romeo’s Franchise Corporation (RFC) before joining Dunkin Brands and has over 15 years’ experience at the Director and Executive level of organizations.

Prior to joining RFC, Bob spent 3 years as Chief Operating Office/Chief Development Officer at NAWI Hospitality. As a Senior General Manager of Special Projects with Aramark, Bob led transition teams on acquisitions and exiting account along with Distribution and Production projects.

Bob was the Senior Franchise Business Coach and Director of Operations for the Cincinnati Co-op of Donatos Pizza. Bob is certified in Covey Seven and Eighth’s Habits, Goldratt Institutes Theories of Bottlenecks and Constraint Process Flow and Hills Leadership along with McDonald’s University Franchisee Relationship Curriculum.

Resides in Kansas City Mo. and moved from Pittsburgh Pa. in September of 2016. Bob has a son and granddaughter in St. Louis and his immediate family resides in St. Louis, Missouri. A St. Louis Cardinals, KC Chiefs and Blues fan thru and thru.

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Jania Bailey with FranNet

February 9, 2024 by rgandley

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Jania Bailey with FranNet

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Jania Bailey joined FranNet in August 2006 as President and COO while the company was transitioning to new ownership.

In 2015, Jania assumed the role of CEO of FranNet. Under her leadership, she’s led the company through unprecedented growth and has established FranNet as the most respected voice in the franchise consultant industry in North America.

Bailey served for 6 years on the Executive Board of Directors for the International Franchise Association (IFA) and is a certified franchise expert. She currently serves as Chairman of the IFA Membership Committee.

In 2018 she led FranNet to publish the first Broker Disclosure Document and Client Bill of Rights. Both documents seek to place more transparency in the relationship between franchise candidates and Franchise Brokers.

In 2019, Bailey was the recipient of the IFA Bonnie Levine Award for her contributions to the growth of the business; contributions to her community through board positions, volunteer work and activities that promote the professional advancement of women; and her contributions as a mentor to women in franchising.

Her background includes over 30 years of experience in the banking and franchise industries.

Bailey also authored the book, “Thriving – The Journey to Success in the Business World” and co-authored the Amazon best-selling book, “More Than Just French Fries.”

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Max and Elena Emma Co-Founders of BooXkeeping

February 5, 2024 by rgandley

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Max and Elena Emma Co-Founders of BooXkeeping

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Founded by Max Emma and Elena Emma, two entrepreneurial immigrants with in-depth experience in finance and accounting, BooXkeeping’s 20-plus-year journey is a testament to resilience, innovation and the power of human connection.

Navigating both the complexities of professional business ownership and the personal challenges of their own divorce, the Emmas have prioritized empathy and communication every step of the way.

These same skills have helped to establish BooXkeeping as a one-of-a-kind franchise in the bookkeeping industry.

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Jodi Boyce with Teriyaki Madness

January 22, 2024 by rgandley

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Jodi Boyce with Teriyaki Madness

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Jodi Boyce is an accomplished consumer brand marketer with over 20 years of experience, demonstrating expertise in brand strategy, promotional calendars, consumer messaging, and fostering team growth.

Her professional journey highlights key roles at Teriyaki Madness, Smashburger, The Integer Group, Elevation Advertising, and Camp Bow Wow.

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Tony Dipietro with BIGGBY COFFEE

January 22, 2024 by rgandley

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Tony Dipietro with BIGGBY COFFEE

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Tony DiPietro has over two decades of experience in franchising! He has spent all of those years with BIGGBY COFFEE and helped grow the brand from 4 to over 375 coffee shops.

Tony loves the broad range of experiences he has had within the organization, starting in 2001 with store operations, then as a Regional Manager, Director of Operations, Director of Franchise Development, to his current role as Vice President of Emerging Market Development.

Tony loves working in the industry, “Because it is ALL about building relationships.” Born in Windsor, Ontario (Canada) Tony holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing with a Minor in Advertising and Public Relations from Wayne State University (Detroit, MI) and has recently achieved the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation from the International Franchise Association (IFA).

Currently, Tony resides in MI with his wife, Dawn, and their three children, Dylan, Danny, and Catherine, as well as his Treeing Walker Coonhound Ruger.

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Namrata Yocom-Jan and Daniel Jan with Seniors Helping Seniors

January 22, 2024 by rgandley

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Namrata Yocom-Jan and Daniel Jan with Seniors Helping Seniors

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Namrata Yocom- Jan has worked in the senior care industry for 14 years. She started her career in Corporate America, with General Electric.

Within General Electric she held many roles and positions over a decade from being a Black Belt in Quality Assurance, to being an Internal Auditor for Company and finally being part of a strategic launch of GE’s first credit card in the Swiss market.

She joined Seniors Helping Seniors® in 2007. Over the years she has been involved in every aspect of the business from franchise sales, to operations, to running the local business, marketing and scheduling.

She understands what it takes to start a Seniors Helping Seniors® franchise and where the franchise company needs to go with the growing needs of seniors.

She is well suited for her current role as the President of the Franchise system and to continue the legacy of her family owned business.

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Daniel Jan is VP of Operations at Seniors Helping Seniors®.

Lisa Hudson with Fresh Coat Painters

January 4, 2024 by rgandley

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Lisa Hudson with Fresh Coat Painters

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Lisa Hudson has over thirty years of leadership and strategic management experience supporting business owners and delivering results. She has led companies such as The Growth Coach, Lysse New York, and Macy’s Department stores.

Lisa first came to our organization as an owner of The Growth Coach of Carmel, where she built that into one of our top franchise locations before selling it to take over as leader of The Growth Coach brand.

Lisa is a proven leader who has delivered high-caliber results at each stop in her career, and she continues to do so as the Executive Vice President of Fresh Coat Painters.

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Aaron Cash with Garage Living

December 7, 2023 by rgandley

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Aaron Cash with Garage Living

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Aaron Cash started Garage Living in 2005 with two other founders and a truck. Now, as President of Garage Living Franchise Systems, he oversees 40+ franchise locations in Canada and the U.S. and over 150 team members driving more than 60 installation vehicles.

This success story started shortly after Aaron graduated from Western University in London, Ontario. A home improvement addict, Aaron brought hard work, determination, and a commitment to customer service and quality to his role in the company. These traits helped the business pioneer the “Garage Category” and complete over 6000 projects since its founding.

Aaron’s current role focuses on the success and expansion of Garage Living as a lifestyle brand into major markets with a passion for entrepreneurship, personal growth, and success through win-win relationships.

Outside of work, Aaron is an avid runner, boater, and skier on both snow and water. He was born and raised in Toronto, ON, where he lives with his wife, son, daughter, and pandemic puppy “Winnie.”

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Brian Miller and Duke Witte with Patrice and Associates

December 1, 2023 by rgandley

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Brian Miller and Duke Witte with Patrice and Associates

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Brian Miller is a seasoned CEO, COO, Franchise Executive and Business Consultant. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Patrice Franchising, LLC, a nationwide Recruiting Firm specializing in Hospitality, Retail and Executive Search.

Brian has also provided consulting services to some of the nation’s top franchise brands. Brian is a trusted adviser to many executives and management teams for both emerging and seasoned franchise brands. Brian spent 10 years with Franchise Source Brands Int’l, a multi-brand, international franchisor.

For five years, Brian served as their Chief Operating Officer helping to lead a team of franchise development, franchise operations, sales and marketing professionals. Brian brings an extensive background in franchise development and operations, strategic planning, sales and management to his clients.

Brian spent more than 15 years on the Senior Management team of Snelling Staffing, one of the nation’s premier full service franchise staffing firms. As a Sr. Executive with Snelling, Brian had full P&L responsibility for 150 million dollars in annual revenue.

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During his tenure with Snelling, Brian led a variety of initiatives’ including a leadership role for both franchise and company-owned operations, training, and national accounts.

Duke Witte is an accomplished and results-driven Executive Recruiter. He develops partnerships with clients, helping them find the right candidates to achieve their business objectives.

Prior to Executive Recruiting, Duke held a variety of leadership roles within the Hotel and Contact Center industry. Expertise in workforce management and resource planning functions driving over 70% of the annual budget.

Throughout his career, he’s been successful at evaluating KPIs and implementing Lean Six Sigma solutions to increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs, streamline workflow, and expand market share to maximize profitability.

Duke is recognized as a dynamic leader who collaborates with executive management, stakeholders, and vendors while coaching and mentoring high performing, multisite, cross-functional teams to ensure client satisfaction, drive business and revenue growth, and advance organizational objectives.

Connect with Duke on LinkedIn.