Learn From Franchise Industry Experts
Rick Grossmann - Author, Trainer and Speaker
Franchise Hub and Vet Starter Inc.
Rick had the honor of working with his mentor, Erwin Keup as a Contributing Author for the 7th edition of Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise Bible published by Entrepreneur Press. Mr. Grossmann has been chosen as the new Author of Franchise Bible and is currently working with multiple brands around the world.
Michael J. Katz Esq.
Corporon & Katz Law
Michael’s firm serves clients across the United States, Canada, and Australia. The firm delivers expertise and excellence with over 34 years of legal experience. The firm’s centralized location and low overhead enables Corporon & Katz to provide a high-level, sophisticated service at reasonable rates.
Jack Pearce
Next Level Consulting
Previously Mr. Pearce was employed as Executive Director of Franchise Relations at Annex Brands, Inc., a 950+ unit franchise comprised of eight unique brands within the mail and parcel, logistics and printing industries. Mr. Pearce played an integral role in the successful acquisition and integration of these multiple brand concepts into a single franchise support organization. Well known for his expertise in developing strong franchise relations and a collaborative culture, Mr. Pearce has been responsible for leading a variety of rebranding, emerging concept, vertical market transition and acquisition growth strategies.
He was formerly a Chief Operations and Financial Officer at another national franchise and serves on two national IFA committees, Franchise Relations and Information Technology. Mr. Pearce is a frequently published author in Franchising World magazine, as well as author of the IFA Handbook, Effective Development of a Franchise Support Organization.
Nick Anthony Zamucen
Bio-One Inc.
Cheryl Chiasson
Commercial Funding Source

Cheryl Chiasson is a certified commercial loan broker, certified franchise broker, and business owner of Instant Imprints, along with her husband Gregg. Owning three distinct businesses gives Cheryl a unique perspective in assisting clients with their financing needs.
She is the National Engagement Director of Extreme Relationships Management, and has received recognition for her relationship and networking efforts, including Ambassador of the Year 2014, Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce; and Visionary of the Year 2014, Franchise Brokers Association. Cheryl currently serves as a Guest Instructor for the Franchise Training Institute.
Payroll Vault Franchising LLC.
Sean Manning is the owner of Manning & Company, P.C., an accounting, tax service and CPA advisory firm in Littleton, Colorado. Majority Partner of Payroll Vault, an independent payroll service company in Littleton, Colorado. Partner and CEO of Payroll Vault Franchising LLC, a payroll service franchise opportunity for future business owners.
Partner, board member and accountant for Cellar Angels, a unique online wine store that also supports a wide range of national charities headquartered in Chicago Illinois and Co-Author of the book; Six Steps to Small Business Success.
Carolyn Miller
National Franchise Institute
Together with a team of experts that includes licensed attorneys, CPA's, licensed real estate professionals, lending and insurance professionals, licensed architects, licensed general contractors, and additional experts in franchising and brick and mortar development, the National Franchise Institute is a well-rounded organization that helps franchise professionals and even independent entrepreneurs succeed in growing, value-engineering, and operating winning locations
Suzanne Tulien
Brand Ascension Group
For over 27 years, Suzanne has passionately served clients by helping them identify and define their internal brand blueprint, create a unique position within their marketplace, and build competitive advantage by aligning their leadership & employees to live the brand authentically.
As author of The 6 Myths of Small Business Branding, and author of Brand DNA; Uncover Your Organization’s Genetic Code for Competitive Advantage, she now facilitates engaging brand strategy training for clients across the U.S. using her turn-key methodology. She is also pioneer of the “Ignite Your Personal Brand Presence” program, helping solo-professionals leverage their expertise, personality, and authenticity to live their full potential.
Craig Dietz
Jumpstart Manuals
Craig Dietz, Jumpstart Manuals CEO, has been assisting businesses and franchisors since 1999. A skilled educator and entrepreneur, he knows the franchise fundamentals and the importance of developing scalable systems and routines that create successful businesses.
His team of professional writers and designers have prepared and protected over 50 companies transitioning into becoming a franchise, or growing mature franchises needing global solutions for service and brand consistency.
Wayne Kocina
GeoWize
Wayne Kocina, a seasoned industry veteran more than 20 years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) founded GeoWize in January of 2003. Wayne has provided GIS site prospecting, customer targeting, lead generation, and consumer market potential analysis services and consulted for such companies as Target, Big O Tires and Floyd’s Barber Shop Franchising.
Kevin Campbell
Kevin Campbell Films
A long-time veteran of television, film and online video, Kevin Campbell loves to write and produce visual stories. He started his career as a TV reporter, then commercial TV producer, corporate video producer, and eventually wrote and directed his first feature film which was distributed by Lions Gate Entertainment in 2002.
He jumped into online video back in 1996 and has since created hundreds of web marketing campaigns. He's also an adjunct video instructor at the Art Institute of Colorado and has two courses on video marketing on Curious.com
Suzy Martinek
Far North Construction
Suzy Martinek is the Director of Marketing and Business Development for family-owned Far North Construction, a general contractor serving Denver and the Front Range of Colorado since 2003.
With more than 13 years of experience in the construction industry, Suzy has excelled at lead generation, strategic networking, marketing and sales activities. Along with her husband and owner Peter, Far North Construction works with major clients such as Orange Theory Fitness, Core Power Yoga, Red Robin’s Burger Works and Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers.
Jason Kinsey
Colliers International
With 14 years of commercial real estate experience. Jason F. Kinsey’s top priority is to thoroughly understand his client’s needs to ensure the greatest amount to success. His focus is Tenant Representation and Project leasing.
Jason has completed over 500 real estate transactions in a broad range of service lines.
Jen Draper
The Draper Group
A sales and relationship trainer, Jen Draper teaches business owners how to increase their sales up to 300%.
A 20-year veteran of the US Air Force and previously a financial advisor for Edward Jones, Jen helps her clients connect with prospects quickly to close their sales cycles faster.
Jill Melle and Megan Breckenridge
Avitus Group
Jill Melle graduated in 2009 with a degree in Public Relations and Business from Minot State University in North Dakota. For the past three years she’s worked as the Senior Partner Relations Coordinator for Avitus Group.
Megan Breckenridge graduated in 2015 from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism. She works at Avitus Group in the Associations and Franchise Department.
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