The Honor Foundation (THF) is a career transition program for U.S. Special Operations Forces that effectively translates their elite military service to the private sector and helps create the next generation of corporate and community leaders. We provide a clear process for professional development and a diverse ecosystem of world class support and technology. Every step is dedicated to preparing these outstanding men and women to continue to realize their maximum potential during and after their service career.

Providing a Boots to Business Presentation about the Franchise Industry to the Military who are retiring and seeking their next career direction. Resources are the VetFran program that provides Franchise Fee discounts. My Military Loan program provides special funding to start a Franchise Business.

Providing bi-monthly Boots to Business Presentation about the Franchise Industry to the Military who are retiring and seeking their next career direction. Resources are the VetFran program that provides Franchise Fee discounts. My Military Loan program provides special funding to start a Franchise Business.

Susan Mell’s background includes 40 years as a business owner. She started her first business when she was 28 years old. Susan has her Masters in Social Work Administration and passionate about helping people achieve their dreams of self-employment. Her value is to help people discover franchise possibilities that they would not have discovered on their own. She coaches, educates, and assists clients in their exploration of their options and possibilities in self-employment and franchises. In addition, Susan assists with financing; including the SBA Express Loan program which provides a business line of credit with no collateral required. She currently has been a franchisee owner for 22 years. Susan owned 11 franchises with The Entrepreneur’s Source with up to 10 independent principals operating throughout the USA.There is no cost or obligation for our services. The franchisor pays the fees and it is never added to the investment. To assist our Veterans, Susan can help to attain a discount on the franchise fees via the VetFran Program.I can be reached at 813-862-0218 office number - Eastern Time Zone. or 813-625-4040 Cell/TextCEO Council of Tampa Bay Diamond Sponsor. Member for 24 years www.ceotampabay.comWhat's Possible Award - 2021Coach of the Year Finalist - 2021Top Performer Award 2003, 2008, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022Excellence in Coaching 2018, 2019, 2020,2021 2022, 2023Area Developer of the Year 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017TES Advisory Board – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017TES Franchisee Association – Treasurer 2013, 2014Ambassador - 2003 – 2014Referral Synergy Award 2012Franchisee of the Year 2008Excellence in Marketing 2005Excellence in Marketing 2005CEO in Schools - Participant 2022Start Up Quest Judge 2015Nominated for Tampa Bay Business Women of the Year 2010 Award samell@esourcecoach.com www.esourcecoach.com/samell

Multi-Unit Franchisee with 10 Independent Principal Operators throughout the United States.

Diamond Sponsor for a dynamic, local organization of C-level executives and entrepreneurs who work together to support one another. Connecting with peers, to advance towards your biggest goals, and to inspire the next generation of local leaders. Leading a business is challenging. By sharing solutions to common business problems with fellow members, our CEOs achieve positive outcomes that extend from business to the community, and even to their personal lives.

The largest Agent for GTE Wireless and the first agent to become non-exclusive in offering multiple carriers services. Four retail locations with 42 employees in Brandon, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota. $7.5 million in sales in today's dollars including cellular repair, service, paging, car alarms, cellular phone and accessory sales. I participated in a Mentor Protege program for 18 months with Chris Sullivan, Founder of Outback Steak House and Bloomin Brands as my mentor. He helped me to triple by business in the millions.