As a previous independent business owner, franchise owner and franchise trainer, the next logical step in my professional career is the role of Franchise Business Consultant/Broker. My new role is to help match potential franchisees with franchise opportunities based on ones interests, goals, investment level and market territory. Through research and experience, recommending possible franchise businesses, doing so ethically and with my client’s best interest at heart. Understanding, that choosing a franchise can be one of the biggest decisions in a person’s life and the confidence they place in me as their advisor is held in the highest regards. Simply put, my role is to complement… not sell!

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Experience

Certified Franchise Consultant
FranBiz Connect
Jan 2015 - Present 10 years 11 months
Howell, Michigan
As a FranServe Affiliate, we are part of the largest and fastest growing franchise marketing, consulting and development firms in the industry. FranServe Affiliates are among the most professional and highest producing franchise consultants in the industry. Utilizing a wide range of marketing strategies our consultants work with prospective franchise buyers to determine financial qualifications, strengths, goals, market demographics, desired lifestyle and more to help identify and explore…Show more 

Company Owner
Vends2Go, LLC
Jan 2022 - Present 3 years 11 months
Livingston County, Michigan, United States
Vending

Integrated Marketing Consultant
Sir Speedy Printing & Marketing Services
Apr 2013 - Aug 2014 1 year 5 months
Orlando, Florida Area
Represented the company by conveying expertise in their services and capabilities. and establish a relationship with the community and business accounts. The IMC is the primary contact with prospects and customers. Pursued and developed new profitable accounts, reactivating lost customers as well as maximizing sales potential with existing customers.

Franchise Field Trainer, Franchise Performance Coach and Account Executive
Money Mailer LLC
Apr 2006 - Jun 2011 5 years 3 months
Throughout USA
As Franchise Field Trainer; directly assisted new franchisees in their specific markets, pre and post initial mailing. Instructing by example; the entire selling process, business set-up and operating procedures.
Blend of Field Trainer and Field Business Consultant; Director level, Franchise Performance Coach partnered directly with VP of Franchise Training establishing performance benchmarks and training procedures for new and veteran franchisees. In collaboration with Customers.

Franchise Owner, President
Valpak of Western Michigan
Aug 1981 - Oct 2003 22 years 3 months
Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area
Nearly 27 years of combined Valpak direct mail experience, from client to franchise owner. Successfully executed a bottom-up learning approach to develop and manage a full service sales office covering five counties in Western Michigan. Assembled and trained sales and office team to collectively implement a monthly distribution of more than 3.2 million households annually. Expanding annual revenue to seven figures while personally maintaining six figures in annual sales.

Business Owner
Ultra-Brite Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners
Oct 1975 - Feb 1981 5 years 5 months
Plymouth, Michigan
Full service carpet and upholstery cleaning company serving the entire Detroit Metro Area. Expanded into house/office cleaning service with Domestic Genie Maid Service.