Dawn Abbamondi
Development & Marketing Expert
Working with SMB’s franchisor clients, Dawn leads the areas of marketing, social media, public relations, web development and lead generation as well as contributing to organization and operations process development. With over 20 years in the franchising industry, she has managed brand acquisitions for expansion into new markets, which involved brand integration and re-imaging. She has led marketing initiatives for systems from 35 units to 1000 units. www.smbfranchising.com
Don Clayton
Franchise Consultant Acquisition Specialist
Don Clayton has spent more than 17 years helping others achieve their dream of business ownership. Starting as a franchise consultant for FranServe in 2012, he quickly became a top producer. His passion for the business led Don to the position of VP of Talent Acquisition, where he is committed to recruiting qualified candidates who are likely to succeed. www.franserve.com
Pamela Currie
Franchise Consultant
Pamela Currie has 20+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela enjoys educating and helping individuals be effective in selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner on finding a franchise that aligns with one’s lifestyle, budget, skill set, and personal and professional goals. Free Consultation: contact Pamela Currie at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com.
Lisa Davenport
Content Coordinator
Lisa Davenport is content coordinator for Freedom Service Dogs of America in Englewood, CO. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Englewood, CO, that transforms dogs into life-changing service dogs for veterans, children, and other adults with disabilities. Lisa has specialized in marketing and writing for animal welfare organizations, real estate companies, and franchise businesses. Contact FSD for more information on how you can make a difference with Freedom Service Dogs of America. www.freedomservicedogs.org
Nancy Friedman
Customer Service Expert
Nancy is also known as “The Telephone Doctor” is a popular speaker on customer service, communications, sales, phone skills and etiquette at franchise and corporate events. She is available for interviews, podcasts and onsite training. www.telephonedoctor.com
Lana Mazin
Brand Development
Lana Mazin has worked at Raintree, a franchise development organization, for almost four years. By overseeing and evaluating numerous franchise concepts, Lana prides herself on helping franchise consultants determine the best options to present to their clients. She holds a Masters in Marketing with a focus on Brand Development from the University of Colorado, Denver. raintreesales.com
Jack Monson
Social Media and Marketing Expert
Jack Monson is the host of the Social Geek Radio Network, home of the number one podcasts in Franchising including The Franchise News Podcast and The Facebook Franchise Podcast. Jack is also the Chief Revenue Officer at Social Joey and has been working with franchisees and small businesses in social media marketing for 13 years.
Dan Pace
Funding Expert
Dan Pace is co-founder of First Financial Leasing & Finance and has over 30-years in the lending industry. He has a true passion for entrepreneurship and helping others achieve their dreams of business ownership. Dan and First Financial cut their teeth in the leasing space but now offer a full range of lending products including SBA, Rollover, Commercial Real Estate and Working Capital loans. For more information on franchise lending options, please contact info@ffcash.net, or visit ffcash.net.
Diane Rosenkrantz
Funding Expert
Diane Rosenkrantz has been a Senior Consultant with Tenet Financial Group for more than a decade, specializing in 401(k) Rollovers, SBA Loans, Unsecured Lines of Credit and more. Her career includes 30+ years in consulting, customer service and the pension/insurance industries. Diane can be reached at diane@tenetfinancialgroup.com and 413-754-3298.
Tom Spadea
Franchise Attorney
Tom Spadea is a franchise attorney and founding partner of Spadea Lignana, one of the nation’s premier franchise law firms representing over 250 brands worldwide from emerging concepts to elite brands that are household names. Tom is a Certified Franchise Executive, speaker, author and key advisor to many high level executives and entrepreneurs in franchising. Visit www.spadealaw.com or reach out to Tom directly at tspadea@spadealaw.com.
Charlotte Wagner
Brand Manager
Charlotte Wagner is a brand manager at Raintree overseeing consultant education. Her passion for changing lives through business ownership and developing new franchise concepts is apparent in her consistent, timely communication with franchise consultants while providing them with any tools they need to present successfully. She holds a Masters in Marketing with a focus on Brand Development from the University of Colorado, Denver. raintreesales.com/
Matt Wiggins
VetFran Coordinator
Matt Wiggins is the VetFran Coordinator for the IFA Foundation. VetFran has a nearly 30-year history of success with helping veterans find success in entrepreneurship through franchise ownership. Matt has traveled the country to meet with veterans face-to-face and share his insights into the world of franchising, delivering workshops and seminars to hundreds of interested service members. His experience as the member of a military family has fueled his resolve to ensure that the franchise community does its part to give back to those who have served. www.vetfran.org
Dawn Abbamondi
Development & Marketing Expert
Working with SMB’s franchisor clients, Dawn leads the areas of marketing, social media, public relations, web development and lead generation as well as contributing to organization and operations process development. With over 20 years in the franchising industry, she has managed brand acquisitions for expansion into new markets, which involved brand integration and re-imaging. She has led marketing initiatives for systems from 35 units to 1000 units. www.smbfranchising.com
Don Clayton
Franchise Consultant Acquisition Specialist
Don Clayton has spent more than 17 years helping others achieve their dream of business ownership. Starting as a franchise consultant for FranServe in 2012, he quickly became a top producer. His passion for the business led Don to the position of VP of Talent Acquisition, where he is committed to recruiting qualified candidates who are likely to succeed. www.franserve.com
Pamela Currie
Franchise Consultant
Pamela Currie has 20+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela enjoys educating and helping individuals be effective in selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner on finding a franchise that aligns with one’s lifestyle, budget, skill set, and personal and professional goals. Free Consultation: contact Pamela Currie at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com.
Lisa Davenport
Content Coordinator
Lisa Davenport is content coordinator for Freedom Service Dogs of America in Englewood, CO. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Englewood, CO, that transforms dogs into life-changing service dogs for veterans, children, and other adults with disabilities. Lisa has specialized in marketing and writing for animal welfare organizations, real estate companies, and franchise businesses. Contact FSD for more information on how you can make a difference with Freedom Service Dogs of America. www.freedomservicedogs.org
Nancy Friedman
Customer Service Expert
Nancy is also known as “The Telephone Doctor” is a popular speaker on customer service, communications, sales, phone skills and etiquette at franchise and corporate events. She is available for interviews, podcasts and onsite training. www.telephonedoctor.com
Lana Mazin
Franchise Development
Lana Mazin has worked at Raintree, a franchise development organization, for almost four years. By overseeing and evaluating numerous franchise concepts, Lana prides herself on helping franchise consultants determine the best options to present to their clients. She holds a Masters in Marketing with a focus on Brand Development from the University of Colorado, Denver. raintreesales.com
Jack Monson
Social Media and Marketing Expert
Jack Monson is the host of the Social Geek Radio Network, home of the number one podcasts in Franchising including The Franchise News Podcast and The Facebook Franchise Podcast. Jack is also the Chief Revenue Officer at Social Joey and has been working with franchisees and small businesses in social media marketing for 13 years.
Dan Pace
Funding Expert
Dan Pace is co-founder of First Financial Leasing & Finance and has over 30-years in the lending industry. He has a true passion for entrepreneurship and helping others achieve their dreams of business ownership. Dan and First Financial cut their teeth in the leasing space but now offer a full range of lending products including SBA, Rollover, Commercial Real Estate and Working Capital loans. For more information on franchise lending options, please contact info@ffcash.net, or visit ffcash.net.
Diane Rosenkrantz
Funding Expert
Diane Rosenkrantz has been a Senior Consultant with Tenet Financial Group for more than a decade, specializing in 401(k) Rollovers, SBA Loans, Unsecured Lines of Credit and more. Her career includes 30+ years in consulting, customer service and the pension/insurance industries. Diane can be reached at diane@tenetfinancialgroup.com and 413-754-3298.
Tom Spadea
Franchise Attorney
Tom Spadea is a franchise attorney and founding partner of Spadea Lignana, one of the nation’s premier franchise law firms representing over 250 brands worldwide from emerging concepts to elite brands that are household names. Tom is a Certified Franchise Executive, speaker, author and key advisor to many high level executives and entrepreneurs in franchising. Visit www.spadealaw.com or reach out to Tom directly at tspadea@spadealaw.com.
Charlotte Wagner
Brand Manager
Charlotte Wagner is a brand manager at Raintree overseeing consultant education. Her passion for changing lives through business ownership and developing new franchise concepts is apparent in her consistent, timely communication with franchise consultants while providing them with any tools they need to present successfully. She holds a Masters in Marketing with a focus on Brand Development from the University of Colorado, Denver. raintreesales.com
Matt Wiggins
VetFran Coordinator
Matt Wiggins is the VetFran Coordinator for the IFA Foundation. VetFran has a nearly 30-year history of success with helping veterans find success in entrepreneurship through franchise ownership. Matt has traveled the country to meet with veterans face-to-face and share his insights into the world of franchising, delivering workshops and seminars to hundreds of interested service members. His experience as the member of a military family has fueled his resolve to ensure that the franchise community does its part to give back to those who have served. www.vetfran.org