I have more than 25 years of experience as an owner, operator and investor in both independent and franchised businesses. I’ve been involved in every aspect of franchising. As Director of Education for Packaging Store, Inc., I developed a curriculum that was used to train more than 1,000 personnel in 400 franchises worldwide. Later, I served as Director of Franchise Support, managing programs that helped new and existing franchisees become successful owners. As a Senior Franchise Consultant since 2003, I fancy myself as "E-harmony of franchising, pairing great people with the perfect franchise. My motto is, “Knowledge dispels fear.”

Testimonials

January 3, 2011 -- “I met Stephen through a contact that was using his franchise consulting services, to explore the possibility of buying a franchise. We had already settled on a franchise we were going to buy, our first, but I decided to contact him anyway. What an enlightening experience! After learning how to research a franchise, we ditched the first and moved on to a couple Stephen suggested. After much due-diligence we have settled on one, and are about to close on it. With Stephen’s help and guidance we feel certain we have the perfect fit for our family. I could not ask for anyone to be more professional and knowledgeable than Stephen. He has the experience and expertise to guide us through the mine field of franchising. He really had our best interest at heart. I would recommend using a franchise consultant if you are looking to buy a franchise, and I can't imagine anyone would do a better job than Stephen.” 
 
January 21, 2010 -- “Stephen is a captain when it comes to matching his clients with the business that will help fulfill their personal and professional dreams. He goes the extra mile to ensure his clients have all the necessary information to make an informed business decision. Stephen is a true educator and I find his clients are better prepared to take the next step in their career as business owners because of him. I highly recommend Stephen to anyone who is looking for a business opportunity.”

Rhett is known as one of America's foremost authorities and visionaries on professional job hunting and career management. His unique ideas and strategies have been a cornerstone in helping thousands of people throughout the world. For over 15 years he has authored workbooks and career tools on tape, CD, DVD and PDF.

He has worked with companies of all sizes, including many Fortune 500 companies in outplacement, Government Vocational Rehabilitation programs, Major University Career Centers, and job hunting assistance programs utilized by the military - receiving numerous Career Management awards and accolades.

He is famous for creating and pioneering the use of multimedia and video presentations – developing the first interactive “Augmented Reality” marketing program to better assist clients with their understanding of career concepts, and to assist with developing a stronger personal branding and marketing campaign to distinguish themselves from the competition. Because of the programs’ success with job seekers, companies have incorporated it to more effectively market their product or services through video and interactive informational materials. He developed the first use of quotes on a resume and created the extremely effective “hidden word resume”. He created and developed a series of other progressive marketing documents including the P2P and the P3. He was one of the first to utilize the Internet for video coaching and delivering streaming career information and tutorials.

Before launching Notus Career Management, Rhett was a General Manager, Trainer, Coach and Mentor opening career management/outplacement offices in both Seattle and Portland. He is well known for his animated communication style - his dynamism is contagious. He developed marketing and training programs for the Banking and Risk Management industries and traveled the U.S. giving seminars and presentations. As a self described tech-addict Rhett is always at the forefront of using emerging technology to leverage job seeker effectiveness and speed of search. He has a degree from University of Utah in Organizational Communications, with a minor in Spanish, and is a member of the International Association of Career Management Professionals. Rhett has been nominated to the Business Journals prestigious "40 under 40" awards for business success.

Jenny Childs began her career working for Fidelity Investments where she supported a group that sold 401(k) plans to small businesses. Quickly after being hired, she moved into a Sales Associate roll where she completed the Series 6 and became one of their top performers. During this time, Jenny was attending the University of North Texas where she was working towards her Bachelors of Science. She graduated Cum Laude. Because she enjoyed working with small business owners, Jenny found that the Franchising Industry provided the perfect complement to her business goals and skill set. In 2005, she joined Snelling Staffing Services as their Franchise Development Manager. In this roll, she oversaw the franchising program for the entire U.S. market. A few years later, she was recruited by Express Employment Professionals as a Franchise Sales Executive. In her tenure at Express, she was recognized as the top performer for franchise sales in 2008. After over four years of selling staffing franchises, Jenny was offered an opportunity to remain in franchising but on the funding side of the industry. With her background in finance, Jenny accepted the opportunity with FranFund in 2009.

FranFund Overview

At FranFund, our funding services are second to none! We structure a personalized capitalization strategy based on the client’s particular needs and financial background so that the funding is fine-tuned for the client’s specific situation. We seek out funding partners that share our enthusiasm for helping small business owners and our financial partners are some of the best in the business! And our track record for helping franchisees or small business owners grow and prosper has made us the ‘go-to’ source for everyone from first-time franchisees to some of the country’s largest franchisors and independent businesses. Best of all, because we specialize in small business and franchise funding, we can help you avoid the pitfalls and get you funded in a fraction of the time.  FranFund has a portfolio of options for your capitalization requirements. This portfolio includes the FranPlan program which enables you to invest in your own business using your 401(k), IRA or other retirement funds without incurring taxes, penalties, interest or debt! Also, we provide SBA packaging and assist in finding you a lender to finance your new or expanding business. Further, we provide secured and unsecured business lines of credit.

Focused on both business success and personal self improvement, Dale assists with career transition, sales, marketing, and entrepreneurship, along with the balance of a thriving personal life.

Early Business Career

At the age of 19, Dale owned his first prosperous business in the barber and beauty industry. Within 3 years he was the driving force behind his small local chain of busy hair salons and a public beauty supply. He soon was actively teaching up-and-coming salon owners both in private apprenticeship programs and within a vast five state area on business principles in the salon industry.

Real Estate Background

Ready to expand his business experience, Dale entered the real estate industry in 1992 and a year and a half later opened his first successful real estate agency. It continues to be a dominant agency in the local area and has grown into a five office franchise.

As Owner, Broker, Team Leader, and actively selling Real Estate personally from 1992 to 1999, Dale added to his practical experience in the world of real estate, investment, business management, and sales.

Training Background

Always eager to share, Dale then entered the training and public speaking field in 1999 and traveled the national speaking circuit for nearly four years. He since has owned and operated a national seminar company called Training Dynamics Inc., and later Set Intent Training and Coaching delivering well over two thousand speeches and seminars. Dale has taught in nearly every state in the U.S., and has been the keynote speaker for audiences of over 5,000 in attendance.

Personal Coaching Services

Dale currently focuses on coaching one-on-one and small group training based on a variety of subjects that include; top performance, motivation, goals, self discipline, organizational and time management, sales, communication skills and influence, entrepreneurship, managerial skills, marketing and advertising, career transition, business principles, and personal life balance.

Dale is a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner and is trained in top performance behavioral sciences such as Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Time Line Therapy, and Typology.

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