Meet the Experts Behind Your Franchise Success
Rick Grossmann
Chief Executive Officer
Rick has been involved in the franchise industry since 1994. He franchised his first company and grew it to 49 locations in 19 states during the mid to late 1990s. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and primary trainer focusing on franchise owner relations and creating tools and technologies to increase franchisee success.
Rick developed and launched his second franchise organization in 2003. He led this company as the CEO and CMO growing to over 150 locations in less than three years. He developed the high-tech/high-touch franchise recruiting and sales system.
Both companies achieved rankings on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list. During this period, Rick served as a business and marketing consultant to small businesses and multimillion-dollar enterprises. He also consulted with franchise owners and prospective franchisees, franchisors, and companies seeking to franchise around the world. Franchise Bible Coach has been voted a top franchise development firm in Entrepreneur’s 2023 Top Franchise Suppliers ranking.
Rick is the author of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise Bible series, and his 9th Edition was released worldwide in April of 2021. He is also a contributing author to Entrepreneur magazine and other industry publications on franchising and business.
He currently heads up the Entrepreneur Franchise Advisors program, serves as an executive coach and strategist for multiple franchise clients, has been voted as one of the Top Global Franchise Influencers consecutively since 2021, and is the co-host of the Franchise Bible Coach Radio Podcast.
Carolyn Miller
President
Carolyn Miller’s franchise career includes more than 1,200 new store openings on both the corporate and franchise side with national and international brands such as McDonald’s, Chipotle, Red Robin, CiCi’s Pizza and Carl’s Jr./Hardees.
Carolyn specializes in infrastructure development for start-up franchises and in systematizing processes and procedures to ensure consistent and predictable franchise growth.
As the Founder of the National Franchise Institute, Carolyn brings decades of franchise experience to new and emerging brands. By implementing key strategies and best practices, she helps to ensure that new franchise systems and their franchise owners are set up for success.
Carolyn’s development and business experience includes real estate, design, architecture, construction, project management, real estate legal, value-engineering, supply chain sourcing and management, procurement and price negotiations, marketing, budgeting and cost controls.
Carolyn is also the author of the Amazon Bestseller “Brick & Mortar Franchise Success: Know The Costs or Pay The Price.”
Rick Grossmann
Founder and Chief Franchise Coach
Rick has been involved in the franchise industry since 1994. He franchised his first company and grew it to 49 locations in 19 states during the mid to late 1990s. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and primary trainer focusing on franchise owner relations and creating tools and technologies to increase franchisee success.
Rick developed and launched his second franchise organization in 2003. He led this company as the CEO and CMO growing to over 150 locations in less than three years. He developed the high-tech/high-touch franchise recruiting and sales system.
Both companies achieved rankings on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list. During this period, Rick served as a business and marketing consultant to small businesses and multimillion-dollar enterprises. He also consulted with franchise owners and prospective franchisees, franchisors, and companies seeking to franchise around the world. Franchise Bible Coach has been voted a top franchise development firm in Entrepreneur’s 2023 Top Franchise Suppliers ranking.
Rick is the author of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise Bible series, and his 9th Edition was released worldwide in April of 2021. He is also a contributing author to Entrepreneur magazine and other industry publications on franchising and business.
He currently heads up the Entrepreneur Franchise Advisors program, serves as an executive coach and strategist for multiple franchise clients, has been voted as one of the Top Global Franchise Influencers consecutively since 2021, and is the co-host of the Franchise Bible Coach Radio Podcast.
Stephanie Mejia
Chief Operating Officer
Stephanie brings over 15 years of international business and franchising experience to Franchise Bible Coach.
After excelling in corporate roles in Peru, including at the World Trade Center Lima, she transitioned to franchising, where she has become a pivotal part of our global marketing efforts. Stephanie’s digital marketing and project management expertise ensures our clients’ franchising ventures are executed flawlessly.
Michael J. Katz, Esq.
Franchise, Real Estate, and Business Attorney
Michael is a senior partner at Corporon & Katz, specializing in franchise, business, and real estate law.
With over 45 years in practice, he brings a wealth of knowledge and an authoritative perspective on legal matters in franchising. His guidance is crucial for our clients navigating the intricate legal aspects of franchising across various jurisdictions.
Jesse Stoddard
Chief Marketing Officer
Jesse is a seasoned marketing strategist and the driving force behind numerous successful campaigns. Jesse’s expertise in scaling businesses through targeted marketing strategies ensures our clients achieve and exceed their growth potential.
Chaitin Maycott
Sales Director
Chaitin Maycott brings a dynamic blend of passion and expertise to the Franchise Bible Coach and Franchise Marketing Group. As our Sales Director, Chaitin is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and business leaders to unlock greater value through innovative digital marketing and sales strategies. His approach makes marketing and sales teams not only effective but also enjoyable, fostering a productive and positive environment.
With a proven track record in identifying key decision-makers and cultivating relationships with stakeholders, Chaitin excels in converting these connections into successful deals. Throughout his career, he has consistently helped companies increase their revenue month over month by leveraging the power of digital marketing and time-tested sales methodologies.
Chaitin is a strong advocate of value-for-value relationships, ensuring that all participants benefit and succeed. He is passionate about delivering tangible results and believes in the mission of helping good people support other good people with their products or services. Chaitin’s commitment to excellence and his genuine desire to see others thrive make him a valuable asset to our team and a trusted partner for our clients.
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