The curtain has fallen for this year's International Franchise Brokers Conference and Expo. The theme of the 7th annual event centered on the part each of us and our businesses play in The Global Stage. 2015 was one of our best years yet, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Our party brought together over one hundred franchise brokers and 70 Exhibitors in Orlando, FL.
The FBC&E is more than just an Expo. We spend a great deal of time gathering leading franchise professionals to educate our attendees on the best current practices within the industry. The event is also about making and establishing meaningful connections and providing you a place to just have fun. It is our goal to have each of our attendees walk away from the event with a smile on their faces, a gift-bag full of prizes, new contacts, and to have learned something new that will help them to grow their business over the following year.
Each year, our membership of franchise brokers and concepts nominates and votes on which of their fellow members should receive the various annual awards. All of these award winners have been incredibly successful all year long. In addition to closing deals, they also engage with one another, are active in their local communities, and work hard to continually improve and expand the franchise industry. Click here to see a full list of all the award winners and pictures.
Many of these award winners are Certified Franchise Brokers (CFBs)! These individuals go above and beyond in their personal development and engagement within the association.
We're proud to present the latest individuals to obtain their CFB designation in 2015.
From Top Left: Dave Sullivan, Michael Pierce, Sid Lee, Michael Chiodo, Guy Klenke, Matt Olk, Cary Schneider, Laura Pierce, Grant Givens, Cookie Seifu, Sabrina Wall, Greg Mohr, Jane Stein, Natalie Luke, Kathryn Baker
After meeting you and listening to Sabrina's speeches I do understand who you are as a company and I like what I saw. I was very impressed by the brokers, the classes and the organization of the event. Even the wine selection was great! ; ) You all put so much time and effort into this and I was very happy to be a part of it. - Kari Comrov, Seva Beauty
[The conference] was great/amazing/awesome. We were very honored to be the Business Opportunity of the Year again. We do not take that honor lightly and are doubling down our efforts to do as much as we can to help the FBA brokers be successful. - Makayla Seger, Naturals2Go
Thank you very much! I really enjoyed the Conference. It was well organized and very beneficial for [our brand]. - Cynthia Schick, Apple Spice Cafe & Bakery
We had a great time and it was extremely productive for [us]. The award was the tip of the iceberg and we are really appreciative of the support. Looking forward to next year. - Guy Norcott, Franchise Clique
I thought this was the best conference we have ever had and you guys did a great job. - Todd Weiss
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