Minorities Building Wealth from Franchising - At the Franchise Expo West

100 North 3rd Street,Phoenix AZ 85004

01 April, 2023

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Minorities in Franchising: Learn How to Build Wealth as a Franchisee in Phoenix.We invite you to a value-packed educational seminar with top experts in the industry that will provide valuable information on how Minorities can profit and build generational wealth as a Franchisee or a Franchisor. During this 1 hour session, you will learn emerging trends, the leading players in the franchising industry, how technology is affecting growth, getting access to capital, and understanding the regulatory environment. Date: Saturday, April, 1st, 2023 at 12:15 PM Location: Phoenix Convention Center North Halls C-D (Inside the Franchise Expo West Phoenix) Phoenix, AZ Room: Show Floor Theatre Benefits of attending: - Learn the top 12 Keys to success in franchising - Learn how to get access to capital - Learn the advantages and disadvantages of being a franchisee or franchisor - Learn marketing secrets to grow a franchise business - Learn the current state of franchising - Understanding the legal language of franchising Speakers: 1) Carolyn Thurston | Wisdom Senior Care Carolyn brings over 20 years of providing health care strategies, improving patient quality, managing operational performance and growth, leading changes in the industry, and successfully facilitating healthcare initiatives. Carolyn has been an active industry spokesperson in the healthcare community and has been nationally recognized for her expertise in the field and for her positive impact and leading the industry with several recognitions. She now serves on the International Franchise Association Board of Directors and has recently been elected as Vice Chair of the Black Franchise Leadership Council. 2) Jerry J. McPherson | Greater Phoenix Urban League Jerry J. McPherson is the managing partner of The Mathias Group, a public accounting firm providing accounting, income tax and tax debt resolution services for individuals and businesses. A highly ambitious and results-driven certified public accountant (CPA), Jerry has more than 15 years of professional experience spanning a variety of industries. In addition to his public accounting practice, Jerry J. McPherson serves as the Director of Economic Empowerment for the Greater Phoenix Urban League. In this role he oversees both a workforce development program, which provides marginalized communities with career opportunities and skills training to be competitive in the evolving economy and an Entrepreneurship Center which provides small business owners with the tools and resources to grow. 3) Andre Kay - CEO of Sociallybuzz. Founded in 2009, we help franchisees grow using social media data and advertising. Andre Kay is the Founder and CEO of Sociallybuzz, a social media reputation management and advertising agency. Under his leadership, Sociallybuzz was named one of the best entrepreneurial companies in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. Andre is an African-American and life-long successful marketing entrepreneur, author, and bootstrapped Sociallybuzz from a small "do it for you" social media company to a nationally recognized social media agency and software company. He's successfully worked with franchise brands such as Domino's, Jamba Juice, TGI Fridays, Papa John's, Golden Krust, PJ's Coffee, etc., leading campaigns that generated millions of dollars in sales. His background includes being on the frontlines of digital marketing since its inception when he co-founded one of the first black-owned social media agencies in Florida. Partners: - Franchise Expo West - ICABA REGISTER TODAY TO ALSO GET FULL ACCESS TO THE FRANCHISE EXPO WEST PHOENIX EXHIBIT HALL. Here is a recap of our last 12 Minorities in Franchising events in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, New York x 3, Chicago x 2, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Long Beach