Consultant, Entrepreneur, Franchise AdvisorPrivate Consulting 2004 - Franchise Performance Engineering• Developed performance measurement protocols, quality control and compliance measurement systems and sales metrics dashboards for emerging companies.• Assessed talent of individuals , franchise candidates and teams using psychological , character and virtue and personality testing.• Trained mid and senior level executives on integrating performance management and assessment philosophy/language into organization resulting in culture change, accountability and increases in revenues and profitability.• Developed competency models and benchmarks of high-performers in the franchise marketplace. Crafted and trained new hire protocols using testing and Ideal Performer results.• Extensive experience in developing and delivering training, customizing programs and integration of culture-changing practices into existing organizations.

My passion is to inspire and support people to live the balance of their lives in environments with the greatest potential for them to earn what they are truly worth... without limit & with meaning. In other words, to live a life by design and not by default.The vehicle we explore is business ownership - the model is - Franchises.

"My expertise is in helping professionals & investors transform their perspective on what's possible with their talent & resources in the franchise marketplace - we work to develop a solid plan to create assets with the greatest opportunity for wealth & quality of life improvements."With over 27 years of industry experience, The Franchise Advisor works with individuals from all over the country who are actively looking for business opportunities that meet all of their requirements for ownership. The people we work with are from all walks of life. What they have in common is the desire to consider business ownership along with a personal drive to conduct thorough, thoughtful and effective research with the goal of making an informed business decision. Most of our clients desire to enhance the quality of their life, increase flexibility and free time and improve their net worth. They realize business ownership could be a vehicle to achieve these goals."Our objective is to connect clients to those opportunities that will be the best fit given their professional skills, personal objectives and financial goals. Once identified, we work to personally coach and educate clients on how to conduct a solid search, how to evaluate profitability and how to fund the opportunity.""Our niche is executive franchise ownership, where an individual can build a business that promises a strong return on investment and the potential for significant equity as the business matures. The professional services offered by The Franchise Advisor are always 100% free to our clients. No fees or obligations, just good solid information and coaching about entrepreneurship and business ownership - for the curious to the committed potential entrepreneur."

Successful franchise broker, recruiting, qualifying and assisting prospects in the process of acquiring top performing franchises. Developed expertise in identifying and consulting buyers, and maintaining successful relationships with franchisors. Mentored by high-performing and high-integrity franchise development experts in the Franchise Buyer network.

Designed and delivered customized human talent management programs to franchise client companies. Keynotes, research projects and exeutive briefings delivered to C-level and management in organizations and associations committed to maximizing revenues and profitability through strategic talent management.Caliper Management – 2000- 2004 – Developed Franchise Services Channel• Secured and managed all franchise client companies, key relationship management and teamed on project design.• Developed concept of “Ideal Franchisee Benchmarking” – a consulting and testing solution specific to companies using franchising as a growth strategy. Oversaw projects and teamed with results delivery. Process included:o Needs Analysiso Competency Modelingo Assessment of top franchisee performerso Statistical analysis of assessment results (conducted with PhD team in Princeton)o Development of Ideal Performer Model (completed with research team)o Development of model and its place in franchisee recruitment processo (create or refine franchise recruitment process when necessary)o Relevant review and delivery to executive team and to franchise systemo Individual development coaching to executives • Created and conducted industry-wide “composite” profiling of High-Performance for:o International Franchise Associationo Women’s Food Service Forumo Multi-Unit/Multi-Brand Franchise Group• Development of “Composite Profile of High-Performance”o Delivery of data to C-suite and executive teams, at conventions (of 1000+) and for article publication.• Delivered one-day executive-level “Mission-Vision-Values” and related group-process and planning sessions.• Designed and delivered one-day “Selection and Hiring”, “Coaching for Improved Work Performance”, and “Productivity & Accomplishment” programs to C-level groups.

Responsible for the revenue growth and positive franchisee relationship management of many major US Markets. Designed and delivered business development, sales and marketing trainings to franchisees and staff live and via web. Created and delivered highly engaging content for annual National Conventions and regional co-op meetings in the areas of profitability, HR and sales. Handled all aspects of franchisee-franchisor relations with single and multi unit owners. Co-developed field visit protocols and multi-unit operations planning processes with the focus on revenues & profitability.

Successfully increased revenues nation-wide through the effective management of markets, multi-unit and single-unit franchisees.