Communicating for Success

As I mentioned last week, many of the best and brightest in franchising will be heading to San Antonio, TX this week for the International Franchise Association's 50th Anniversary Convention. This event is always one I look forward to, but I am especially eager this year because I am really excited about the panel discussion I will be moderating on Saturday directly after the opening general session. Why am I so excited? A) because after multiple years of speaking at this convention, I'm finally a part of a panel that got a primo speaking slot :) and B)I am absolutely passionate about the topic. This year I will be moderating a panel entitled "Communicating for Success - Fostering Positive Franchisor/Franchisee Relationships". The panel will consist of Steve Hockett, VP of Ops for Great Clips Inc., Jeff Jervik, President and CEO of Fitness Together Holdings and Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS Intl. I couldn't be more pleased to be presenting with this group of outstanding leaders. I count myself very lucky to be personally acquainted with both Steve and Catherine, and am so glad to have met Jeff through this panel. Each of these individuals, in their own personal way, are making huge impacts on their organizations, and franchising as a whole. If you are attending the convention, and are looking for real-time, practical, applicable knowledge on how to foster positive relationships with your franchisees (and/or with your Zor), I would highly recommend you participate in our breakout session. We're 'on' right after the President! Until I see you in Texas, have a SUPER day!