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Franchising 101 - The Flight Path to Success: An Interview with Paul Pickett of Wild Birds Unlimited - Episode 198
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In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter interviews franchising legend Paul Pickett, the Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President of Franchising for Wild Birds Unlimited. Paul shares his journey from being a bird lover and ornithology graduate to becoming a pivotal figure in the franchising industry. He discusses the origins of Wild Birds Unlimited, its growth, and the unique aspects that make the franchise successful. Paul also talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion in franchising, highlighting his recent recognition with the Ronald E. Harrison Award. The conversation delves into the holistic benefits of backyard bird feeding and the support system Wild Birds Unlimited offers its franchisees, emphasizing the blend of passion for nature and business acumen required to succeed in the franchise.
Read more about the Ronald E. Harrison Award: https://www.franchise.org/media-center/press-releases/international-franchise-association-recognizes-five-individuals-with
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LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Wild Birds Unlimited website https://www.wbu.com/
Schedule a call with FranCoach https://info.francoach.net/meetings/schedule-call/connect
Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/
Learn more about FRSTeam https://frsteam.com/
Visit Entreprenuer.com for a wealth of information for people just like you! https://www.entrepreneur.com/
Franchising News https://www.franchisingnews.net/
INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP?
Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow.
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in getting our message out to more people who can use it.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/francoach4u/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1GtG31hWoecEONdScIJOsQ
208 episodes
Manage episode 424512879 series 3241134
In this episode of Franchising 101, Tim Parmeter interviews franchising legend Paul Pickett, the Chief Development Officer and Executive Vice President of Franchising for Wild Birds Unlimited. Paul shares his journey from being a bird lover and ornithology graduate to becoming a pivotal figure in the franchising industry. He discusses the origins of Wild Birds Unlimited, its growth, and the unique aspects that make the franchise successful. Paul also talks about the importance of diversity and inclusion in franchising, highlighting his recent recognition with the Ronald E. Harrison Award. The conversation delves into the holistic benefits of backyard bird feeding and the support system Wild Birds Unlimited offers its franchisees, emphasizing the blend of passion for nature and business acumen required to succeed in the franchise.
Read more about the Ronald E. Harrison Award: https://www.franchise.org/media-center/press-releases/international-franchise-association-recognizes-five-individuals-with
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Go ahead: Schedule a call with one of our franchise coaches! https://www.francoach.net/
LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Wild Birds Unlimited website https://www.wbu.com/
Schedule a call with FranCoach https://info.francoach.net/meetings/schedule-call/connect
Franchising 101 podcast website with a library of past episodes http://franchising101.net/
Learn more about FRSTeam https://frsteam.com/
Visit Entreprenuer.com for a wealth of information for people just like you! https://www.entrepreneur.com/
Franchising News https://www.franchisingnews.net/
INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP?
Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! FranCoach is connected with over 500 franchises and we walk you through the process of finding the perfect franchise for you. Our services are always free and we commit ourselves to helping you find your better tomorrow.
If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference in getting our message out to more people who can use it.
Sign up for our email newsletter at https://www.francoach.net/
Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact us at info@francoach.net
FOLLOW FRANCOACH:
Instagram @yourfrancoach https://www.instagram.com/yourfrancoach/ and @franchising101podcast https://www.instagram.com/franchising101podcast/
Twitter: @FranCoach4U https://twitter.com/FranCoach4U
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/francoach4u/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1GtG31hWoecEONdScIJOsQ
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