The annual FranServe Convention and Expo was held July 14 through 17 at the Walt Disney World Yacht Club Resort in Orlando, Florida. The convention was a spectacular event filled with learning, networking and fun. As with every conference, consultants were placed into groups to rotate through breakout sessions with franchisors. Team leaders were hand-selected and assigned a color to promote friendly competition. In a recent interview, each team leader was asked to share their favorite memory from the convention.
“A standout moment was when the Green Team, embodying the spirit of money with flair, transformed into cool, hip millionaires. We were adorned with dollar-sign chains, EBITDA green hats, stylish Elton John glasses and vibrant green feather boas. We even wielded a money gun that showered the room with hundred-dollar bills. This spectacle not only epitomized our team’s creativity but also highlighted our dedication, earning us the prestigious award for the most engaged and enthusiastic team based on member attendance and participation.”
Barb Bliss | Franchises Bliss | Green Team Lead
“The networking experience! The opportunity to connect and build relationships with others in the franchise industry while learning from one another and sharing insights is so valuable. Since I began attending in 2019, FranServe‘s annual convention has been a vital source of information, encouragement and motivation for me over the years.”
Cindy Charette | Flourish Franchise Partner | Purple Team Lead
“My favorite takeaway, aside from winning $1,000 in the costume contest, was the Sunday afternoon session as the two featured franchisors and successful consultants discussing effective ways of acquiring leads, best practices with social media and texts, formulas for lead generation and automating the process.”
Marty and Kelly Welch | Martin Franchise Consultants | Red Team Leads
“Sunday’s consultant training sessions offered invaluable insights from industry leaders, enhancing our consulting businesses through best practices. Tuesday’s pro panel showcased the openness of fellow consultants with many sharing successful strategies. This collaboration highlighted the supportive and inspiring nature of the FranServe community.”
Gail and Rich Mithoff | Atlas Franchise Advisors | Blue Team Leads
“During the consultant training on Sunday, Jack Johnson advised: ‘Just one relationship, conversation or connection at the convention could change the whole trajectory of your business.’ This really stuck with me because this business can be isolating at times, and I’m typically a very quiet/reserved person, especially in group settings. It reminded me of the importance of getting out and connecting, and I made it a point to do that every chance I got. Lo and behold, that one conversation happened during the last hours of the convention where I learned something from a fellow consultant that has already changed my business for the better!”
Angela Thompson | Franchise Boss | Orange Team Lead
“My favorite part of the conference was the training provided by Aaron of Rolling Suds and Dan of Voda Cleaning & Restoration. Their topic of how to grow your business was specific and actionable, and I really thought it was the most helpful training of the three presented.”
Karen Lavin | Focus Franchise Ventures | Yellow Team Lead
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