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With over 20 years of experience in various sales, consulting, and entrepreneurship, I'm dedicated to helping individuals and businesses unlock their full potential. My commitment to customer satisfaction and results-driven approach has consistently propelled me to success in every endeavor.I thrive on building long-lasting relationships founded on trust and reliability. My track record of sales success speaks volumes about my ability to deliver tangible results while fostering strong connections with clients and colleagues alike.Throughout my career, I've honed skills in client relationship management, sales force effectiveness, project leadership and brand integration. This multi-faceted experience allows me to offer a comprehensive suite of services to my potential clients.As a skilled communicator and empathetic listener, I understand the importance of truly understanding the needs of my clients. I prioritize effective communication and simplicity in all interactions, ensuring that my messages resonate and drive meaningful outcomes.Sought after for my insights, I frequently share my franchise expertise through speaking engagements, podcasts, articles, webinars and workshops. As a panelist, facilitator and guest speaker for various organizations, I educate audiences on trends, best practices and strategies for successful entrepreneurship ventures. My interactive workshops empower participants with actionable steps to navigate the franchise world confidently.I'm passionate about fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, clear communication and delivering impactful value. Let's connect and explore how I can support you and your entrepreneurship goals through personalized consulting and access to my extensive resources.Specialties:- Franchise Consulting- Sales Force Effectiveness & Client Acquisition- Marketing Campaign Management- Client Relationship & Retention Strategies- Project Management & Cross-Functional Leadership- Brand Integration & Event Planning- Enterprise Account Management- Salesforce CRM & Business Intelligence Tools- Relationship Management- Public Speaking - Training Workshops - Podcast/Media Appearances

*** WHAT I DOWhether you are an aspiring owner - or - passive investor, I help you find & fund the franchise business that best suits your personal, professional & financial goals to create new wealth & financial freedom!WHY MEFranchising offers exceptional high-ROI opportunities … BUT … Your challenge will be choosing among 4,000 brands and navigating a complex legal, financial & personal journey. This is why we should talk: ☛ I’ve helped aspiring owners & investors launch 1,000+ franchise businesses in North America☛ My expertise can save you time, reduce your risk and help you invest with confidence☛ I work at your pace, though I can help you pinpoint your new venture in as soon as 60 daysWHO I SERVEMy clients are bullish on business ownership. They choose to invest in proven, profitable, plug-and-play franchise models rather than start from scratch. They include:☛ Investors & Entrepreneurs — seeking income & equity streams that do not require full-time work in the business☛ Corporate Refugees — looking to be their own boss due to downsizing or a desire for career change & work-life balance ☛ Veterans — eager to leverage their leadership & operational skills (at reduced franchise fees as a thanks for their service!) HOW IT WORKSAs your franchise consultant, I coach you through an engaging, meticulous 4-step process that matches you with your best franchise options. Along the way we tackle questions like:☛ Is franchising right for me?☛ How much will I invest & how will I fund it?☛ When can I breakeven & how much can I make?☛ How soon can I open & what support will I get?☛ Who will run my business if I invest passively?MY ADVANTAGES With nearly 20 years in franchising, I bring smarts & simplicity insight & insider knowledge to your journey.I can assess which brands will do right by you * and which to avoid Benefit from my know-how:☛ Former Franchise Executive — Senior leadership roles in all areas of franchisee support, including marketing, operations, training & onboarding☛ Certified & Connected — Member of the prestigious International Franchise Professionals Group☛ “Client First” Approach — Emphasis on coaching & educating, not selling; known as a skilled listener & communicator who thoroughly prepares his clients & delivers Ritz-caliber service☛ No Fee — You do not pay me - or any franchisor - a dime for my serviceWANT TO TALK?My free intro gets us acquainted & answers your questions - no sales pressure!☛ DM me ☛ See my Experience for more contact options

An Air Force veteran with a strong background in technical project management. Experience with project planning and execution, program management, and operations management with a demonstrated history of working in the aerospace and defense industry. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Technical Support, SharePoint Designer, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Strong support professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University.

Dani Peleva is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and franchise marketing expert. She is the Founder and CEO of the global award-winning franchise marketing agency Franchise Fame, with headquarters in London. Career and Expertise: Peleva has over a decade of deep experience in the franchise marketing sector, working with franchise brands across five continents. Her background includes valuable firsthand experience: she led the marketing and branding teams for a global franchisor (Fantastic Services) before later becoming a franchisee herself. She sold her unit to pay for a master's degree before launching her own agency. Her agency specializes in customised marketing solutions, including digital strategy, SEO, and content creation, aimed at helping franchisors with network growth and franchise development. She is the author of the Amazon bestselling book, Franchise Fame: An Insider's Marketing Guide to Incremental Growth and Soaring Success for Franchisors, published in 2022. The book introduces her "Five Fs of Franchising Model." Awards and Recognition: Her agency, Franchise Fame, has won multiple accolades, including the Best PR & Marketing Firm by the Global Franchise Awards and Best Franchise Marketing Specialists 2025 by the SME Business Elite Awards. Dani herself has been recognized as a key person of influence and a finalist for awards like the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, including a nomination for Most Innovative Woman of the Year in Franchising. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and a thought leader often featured in media outlets discussing franchising and marketing. Personal Details: Originally from Bulgaria, she grew up with a passion for football but was only able to pursue it seriously after moving to the UK, where she plays for the New London Lionesses FC. She is a self-described fitness enthusiast and a true Man United fan. Her passion for business was partly inspired by seeing her parents' business fail due to a lack of business acumen and support, which drives her dedication to helping franchisors succeed today.

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Originally from London, England, now US-based, I began my entrepreneurial journey in 2005, expanding my initial company to a team of fifty and providing services to clients nationwide. Currently, I serve as an Accredited Small Business Consultant assisting small businesses and facilitating mergers & acquisitions in collaboration with the Decain Group. As an entrepreneur, I believe in both learning and sharing experiences; I author a daily small business blog offering insights to aid fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners. I am also committed to giving back to the community. I actively participate in various non-profit organizations and also serve as the Co-Chair of the IFDF Public Relations Committee.

Are you tired of wearing 20% of your clothes 80% of the time? I was too! I had my colors and style analysis done 8 years ago, I was amazed at how much easier it was to shop and what a difference it made in how confident I felt in my clothes and makeup. I knew what looked good on me, my closet became my personal house of color with clothes that are perfect for me. And I could wear them with confidence!For the past 6 years our team of expertly trained stylists is able to help others in Omaha and throughout the country discover the same thing that I have – we are all unique, and we should showcase it! I love seeing the faces of people who discover the power of color and style through a consultation. Seeing people walk into a room with confidence because of their newfound knowledge is such a treat!I teach people (men and women!!) how to showcase their uniqueness through personal color and style consultations, which make them experts in themselves! I love everything in my closet, you can too!

With 20+ years of experience in administrative leadership, operations management, business strategy, and executive support, I'm a business professional who thrives on solving complex problems and improving processes. I've worked with law firms, start-ups, large organizations, and non-profits across various industries and sectors, delivering high-quality results and exceeding expectations. As the owner and founder of April Eldridge Consulting, I offer Fractional COO & Chief of Staff services for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to scale their businesses and achieve their goals. I provide strategic and practical solutions, support, and guidance and ensure that you are set up for sustainable growth. I also leverage my passion for systems and processes, as well as my skills in business administration, analytics, and communication, to help you optimize your operations and projects. I'm driven by a mission to empower and inspire others, and I'm always eager to learn and grow.

Dani Landers is a business consultant, operations strategist, and founder of Willowcross Consulting LLC, where she helps early-stage founders and service-based businesses build strong operational foundations, improve sales execution, and scale sustainably. Her work sits at the intersection of systems, mindset, and customer-centered strategy, helping leaders move from reactive decision-making to intentional growth. Through Willowcross Consulting, Dani designs and delivers structured programs, advisory engagements, and workshops focused on helping founders think like C-Suite executives, build durable systems, and lead with clarity. She is known for blending strategic rigor with practical execution, offering grounded guidance that meets leaders where they are while helping them build businesses that last. With more than a decade of experience across business operations, sales strategy, marketing, and leadership, Dani brings a practitioner’s lens to every engagement. She specializes in operational clarity, sales execution frameworks, customer decision-making psychology, and building repeatable systems that support both revenue and resilience. Her consulting work often focuses on helping founders overcome status quo bias, strengthen customer conversations, and align marketing and sales with how buyers actually make decisions. In addition to her consulting practice, Dani serves as Director of Operations and Marketing a high-producing real estate teams in southeastern North Carolina. In that role, she oversees sales operations, agent onboarding, marketing strategy, transaction systems, and performance metrics for a high-volume organization that has collectively served thousands of clients. This hands-on leadership experience gives her real-world insight into sales execution, team performance, and operational scale. Dani is also a licensed real estate professional, which further informs her expertise in consumer behavior, negotiation, trust-based selling, and high-stakes decision-making. Her background in real estate provides a practical understanding of how emotion, timing, and clarity influence buyer behavior, lessons she regularly translates into frameworks for founders and business leaders across industries.

Larry has over 35 years of industry experience in high tech, home care and Indirect Spend reduction consulting. Having worked at various high tech companies including Data General Corporation (now Dell Technologies) and Lucent Technologies (now Nokia) in his early career, owning and managing a Home Care company in his middle career and now owning and operating a Cost Reduction franchise, Larry has gathered experience and deep skills working with individuals, small and medium businesses and Fortune 100 business executives. His nation-wide clients span multiple industries including automotive, restaurants, schools, hotels & hospitality, healthcare, manufacturers, REITs and even bicycle shops. Larry provides his clients with strategies for long-term sales growth and analyzes and implements cost reduction programs that provide for mid-line expense reduction and bottom line growth and profitability.

Frank Zaid was the first recipient of the Canadian Franchise Association's most prestigious award - the Lifetime Achievement Award - in 2009. In his 40 years of francise law practice he was involved with over 400 franchise systems. He also serves on the boards of directors of leading franchisors in Canada and is available to act as a member of the board of directors or advisory boards of emerging or established franchise companies. Through ADR Chambers in Toronto, he is the only mediator and arbitrator in Canada to restrict his alternate dispute resolution practice to franchise disputes. He also is available to serve as an independent ombudsman to individual franchise systems. Frank is regularly retained to act as an expert witness in franchise disputes and is available to prepare expert opinions and/or testify in dispute matters. Frank frequently appears as a profile speaker/panelist at franchise conventions and conferences and is available for such events.

Igniting Culinary Excellence: As a teenager, I dove headfirst into the hospitality industry, igniting a passion that has propelled my journey. A born operator, I've honed my skills across decades of leadership roles, conquering the dynamic spectrum from fast food to fine dining and every epicurean realm in between. My work drives transformative success in partnership with each and every client. Decades of Expertise: With a rich history in both corporate and franchised restaurant concepts, I've honed my craft and developed a deep understanding of the industry's nuances. Today, my focus is on leveraging the best of corporate structure and processes to empower independent restaurateurs. Whether they're starting out, aiming to grow, or navigating a market rebounding from the pandemic, I'm dedicated to guiding them toward success.

I am a German business consultant specialized in small business creation, startup financing and hospitality industry economics. For more than a decade I have been working directly with founders, restaurants, cafés and small companies, helping them turn ideas into viable businesses. My work includes business plan development, funding strategy, cost calculations, pricing structures and preparation for bank financing and investor discussions. Because I work hands-on with entrepreneurs before and after launch, I have a direct view into why small businesses succeed or fail. I regularly see real market problems long before they appear in statistics — especially in the restaurant industry, retail services and local service economies. My expertise focuses on: – startup funding and access to capital – small business profitability and pricing – restaurant economics and operational mistakes – government support programs and entrepreneurship barriers – why many small businesses fail in their first 3 years I frequently advise founders dealing with financing gaps, rising costs, labor shortages and regulatory complexity in Germany and the European small-business environment. I can provide practical commentary, real-world case insights and clear explanations for articles about entrepreneurship, small business finance, hospitality industry trends and the economic reality of self-employment. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

As a Training Manager at Marriott International, I oversee the design and implementation of comprehensive training and development curriculum for 550+ adult learners at three Renaissance brand hotels. With my doctorate in Organizational Leadership, DEI Certificate, and Life Coach Certification, I have the knowledge, skills, and passion to create engaging and impactful learning experiences that elevate employee and guest satisfaction. In my role, I have been leading monthly educational sessions, training newsletters, career development support, and executive coaching for hotel leadership and managers. I also track and assess the effectiveness of all training and development programs, and manage collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. I have a proven track record of applying data metrics, staff development, and organizational skills to accelerate results and foster an inclusive culture. My goal is to empower staff to reach their full potential and contribute to the success of Marriott International.

I specialize in transforming companies through financial restructuring, operational overhaul, and data-driven strategies. As a Senior Project Manager, I direct a team of Senior Business Consultants to focus on fast-tracking growth and turning around struggling businesses by implementing clear goals, streamlined processes, and performance metrics.At Pain Stop Clinics, I expanded operations from 5 to 12 clinics, driving multimillion-dollar revenue increases and significantly improving marketing efficiency, boosting new patient flow by 90%.I’m passionate about working with teams to unlock growth and welcome new challenges. Let’s connect: challenwaychoff@gmail.com.

I help organizations grow by focusing on what really moves the needle—how people show up, lead, and feel at work.As the founder of Cice Consulting, I specialize in leadership development, employee wellness, and culture strategy. With a background in social work and legal studies, my approach is equal parts people-centered and systems-informed. I’ve spent the last decade helping teams navigate transformation through high-impact workshops, strategic coaching, and equity-centered programming.My work is rooted in transformation science, emotional intelligence, and a strong belief that culture change happens from the inside out. I partner with organizations during pivotal moments—whether that’s scaling leadership, shifting culture, or navigating change—and help them build brave, intentional, and inclusive workplaces.I’ve worked with nonprofits, school leaders, small businesses, and corporate teams—guiding them to lead with more clarity, alignment, and confidence.Whether I’m facilitating a Girls INSPIRE session or training a team of executives, I believe in the power of mindset, storytelling, and authenticity. Because real transformation? It starts with how we treat ourselves and others—and I’m here to help organizations lead from that truth.

Inbar Madar is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Flip Fractional, a high-level executive strategy firm that acts as the power team behind fast-growing 7–8 figure brands. With over a decade of experience leading multi-million-dollar businesses across finance, operations, and brand management, Inbar specializes in helping companies build scalable infrastructure, strengthen profitability, and operate like the larger businesses they’re becoming. Before launching Flip, Inbar spent years in corporate leadership roles overseeing budgets, teams, and growth strategy for national retail and service brands. Today, she brings that same executive-level perspective to privately held companies offering embedded, partner-style support that drives real results. Her clients span industries from CPG and beauty to construction and pet care, united by one thing: ambitious growth that demands sharper strategy. Known for her clear, practical approach and dry sense of humor, Inbar cuts through complexity to bring data-driven clarity, systems, and structure to the table, without the corporate fluff. Whether restructuring an organization, building a forecasting model, or leading a pricing overhaul, her work always comes back to one thing: no BS, result-driven strategies.