CorporateConnections’ Global President, Robert Gervais, talks about the global executive networking brand that has a strong presence across four continents – and continues its growth through franchising. By Rochelle Miller
CorporateConnections’ Global President, Robert Gervais, talks about the global executive networking brand that has a strong presence across four continents – and continues its growth through franchising.
What is the mission of CorporateConnections?
CorporateConnections provides global business leaders an ideal setting – in-person or virtual – for generating exceptional and measurable results through executive networking opportunities. Our members connect with leaders around the world and have ample opportunities to create meaningful change in their organizations, communities and lives. We are a global community of business leaders dedicated to creating opportunities for each other. Our structured system and culture of collaboration accelerate trust and open doors to exponential growth.
How does CorporateConnections work?
The competitive advantage of a CorporateConnections membership is provided to executives through the development of strategic connections. These benefits consist primarily of an increase in quality referrals, advanced professional development and participation in confidential advisory groups or forums. Our members are all business owners, partners or C-level executives of an organization generating at least $5 million in GAAP revenue. Measurable results are generated through regular and structured meetings with select business professionals who meet defined leadership criteria.
What benefits does CorporateConnections offer to its members?
Our members benefit from 20 chapter meetings every year. Each meeting consists of a 90-minute meeting agenda that provides a platform for qualified guests and fosters ongoing professional opportunities. With access to global thought leaders, our members benefit from best practices and trends shaping business through intimate sessions with influencers from around the world. In addition, CorporateConnections hosts exclusive events that get our members out of the boardroom and into premier venues to create more meaningful business relationships through shared extraordinary experiences. There also is our annual global convention, which is the ultimate celebration of our community and features international speakers, access to world-class leaders and once-in-a-lifetime moments.
What previous experience, personal qualities and professional characteristics are required to become a CorporateConnections franchise owner?
CorporateConnections is actively recruiting U.S. business executives who have an entrepreneurial mindset and are ready to accelerate the brand’s expansion. Our franchise model helps you build strategic and tactical relationships through a structured and supportive environment comprised of other successful business leaders and senior executives.
What training and support do you provide to new franchise owners?
You will have a dedicated support team with decades of franchise experience and participation in executive-leadership organizations. We will guide you through each phase of the franchise development cycle, providing you with our CorporateConnections’ knowledge and resources. Prior to launch, each owner receives comprehensive training, including access to our director and consultant materials and our leadership and operations manuals. Each member also is advised on how to train staff to implement our systems.
Why is now a great time to become a new franchise owner with CorporateConnections?
We are growing! Perhaps now more than ever, executives need networking organizations. During 2020, we saw a 23% increase in our membership, which included our expansion into two additional countries as well as our successful transition to a virtual platform. We currently have members in 10 countries and are welcoming new members in territories across all major U.S. cities.
For more information regarding franchise opportunities with CorporateConnections, visit corporateconnections.com.
– Rochelle Miller