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Episode 24 – The Essential Guide to ROBS: Facts, Myths, and More!
Senior Consultant Michael Schonberg joins Ali Kraus to give an overview of ROBS (Rollovers as Business Startups), share some common misunderstandings, and discuss how Benetrends administers and supports the plan.
Episode 23 – Streamlining SBA Funding with FRANdata: How Benetrends and the Franchise Registry Empower Franchisors
Ali Kraus sits down with Edith Weisman from FRANdata and Reg Byrd from Benetrends to explore how the Franchise Registry accelerates SBA funding for franchisors. Discover the importance of being on the Registry, how Benetrends leverages this partnership for faster...
Episode 22 – Behind the Partnership: TES and Benetrends
In this episode, we chat with Marissa Frois, the CEO of TES, about the powerful partnership between Benetrends and TES coaches. Marissa shares insights on how TES educates potential entrepreneurs and the unique advantages of our funding solutions, including rollover...
Episode 21 – What’s New at Franchise Expos?
Benetrends' Ali Kraus sits down with Martin Joksimovic, President of MFV Expositions, to hear the latest updates on the franchise industry's biggest and best Franchise Expos. Martin shares details on the upcoming Franchise Expo South in Ft Lauderdale September 6-7 and...
Episode 20 – The Franchisee’s Guide to Financing: Why Benetrends Beats the Bank
Jade Maloney, Funding Consultant with Benetrends Financial, joins Ali Kraus to discuss the value of working with a consultant with multiple options instead of going directly to a bank.
Episode 19 – The Essential Role of Funding Partners in Franchise Success
Benetrends’ Senior Funding Consultant Sara Vrancik joins host Ali Kraus to discuss the value of franchisors having a trusted partner for funding. It’s especially important for emerging brands!
Episode 18 – Enhancing Broker Success: How Benetrends’ Resources Make a Difference
Kelly Krueger, Senior Consultant at Benetrends Financial, joins host Ali Kraus to discuss the unique relationship franchise brokers have with Benetrends!
Episode 17 – Empowering Entrepreneurs: The Benetrends and IFPG Partnership
Join Ali Kraus as she discusses with Red Boswell how the strategic alliance between Benetrends and IFPG is fueling franchise success by providing innovative funding solutions to entrepreneurs.
Episode 16 – Identifying the Ideal RAP Candidate
What is the RAP program and how is it used to fund a business? On this edition of Bellinis with Benetrends, Ali Kraus is joined by Jen Wherrell, Senior Funding Consultant, to explore the RAP program and find out who is the best candidate!
Episode 15 – Elevating Emerging Brands with The Power of SBA Financing
Benetrends' Ali Kraus and Anthony Byrd discuss their unique working relationship with Emerging Brands and the support needed by these brands when it comes to funding their early franchisees.