Eric O’Connor with World Gym International

April 19, 2023 by rgandley

Eric O’Connor is an experienced executive with a track record of success in brand development, franchise development, and sales growth. He is currently serving as the Vice President of Franchise Development at World Gym International, a global fitness franchise with locations in over 20 countries.

In this role, Eric is responsible for identifying and executing on growth opportunities for the brand through strategic partnerships and franchise development. Prior to his role at World Gym International, Eric served as the Director of Franchise Development at Tommy’s Express, LLC, a car wash franchise with over 560 under development in the United States. In this role, he was responsible for driving sales growth and strategic partnerships through consultative selling and sales presentations.

Eric has also held leadership roles at Engel & Völkers, a luxury real estate platform, and FranSanity, a consulting firm for franchisors. At Engel & Völkers, he served as the Vice President of Expansion for the Central United States, where he introduced the company’s international real estate platform to qualified brokerages and top agents.

At FranSanity, Eric founded the consulting firm and helped restore the sanity to struggling franchise systems by providing solutions for growth, franchisee relations, brand messaging, franchise sales, and compliance.

Throughout his career, Eric has demonstrated strong skills in brand development, executive management, presentations, consulting, sales growth, strategic partnerships, and consultative selling.

Connect with Eric on LinkedIn.

At the forefront of franchise marketing, Rob Gandley has blazed a trail for brands looking to grow and innovate in an ever-evolving landscape. With over three decades of experience, he combines a deep understanding of marketing with cutting-edge AI insights, providing franchise clients with a unique advantage in the market.

Since the early days of the internet revolution, Rob has been a pioneer in digital marketing, creating one of the first Google-centric automated franchise lead generation agencies. His focus on AI-powered solutions allows franchisors to reach new audiences, drive organic growth, and stay ahead of the competition by leveraging automation and data-driven strategies.

Rob’s passion for franchise success is clear in every aspect of his work. Whether he’s consulting for a leading franchise brand or interviewing industry leaders on his podcast, Franchise Marketing Radio, his commitment to sharing insights is unwavering. Rob’s thought leadership extends to publications like Entrepreneur Magazine, where his expertise is featured in the latest edition of the Franchise Bible.

An avid outdoorsman, Rob’s approach to franchise growth mirrors the lessons he’s learned from nature: innovate, adapt, and push beyond limits. Much like summiting a mountain, his strategic mindset helps clients navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and reach new heights in their business ventures.

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