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This LGBTQ+ CEO Built a Brand on Honesty. It Started With One Personal Video.

I spent years helping people show the heart behind their business — but I wasn't showing mine, and the day I finally did changed how I lead.

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A.I. Could Destroy the Power of Video Marketing — But Only if we Allow it

A.I. Could Destroy the Power of Video Marketing — But Only if we Allow it

From emotional franchisee stories to leadership testimonials, real video still works — but only if people believe it's real.

11.06.2025 6

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This Is The One Video Every Emerging Franchise Should Start With

Emerging franchisors are often told to prioritize sales decks, FDDs and digital ads. But if you're not capturing this story on video, you're skipping...

06.05.2025 6

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'A Bride Called Me Crying, That's When I Had to Quit.' This Nightmare Job Taught Me Everything About How Not to Run a Business.

I got scammed into working at a company that scammed brides. Here is what I learned.

07.04.2025 10

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Why Your Franchise Leads Are Ghosting You — And How to Win Them Back

Leads disappear for a reason. If you're not telling the right stories, you're making franchise sales harder than they need to be.

31.03.2025 7

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Franchise Networking That Actually Works — Why Industry Leaders are Heading to the Mountains This June

The Service Franchise Summit was created to bring franchise leaders together through shared experiences — not boring ballrooms and forced networking.

19.03.2025 4

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How I Went From $80K in Debt to $1 Million in Business in Just 3 Years

A few years ago, I found myself sitting alone in my small office, staring at a pile of unpaid bills, drowning in $80,000 of debt. My wedding...

25.02.2025 10

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Trevor Rappleye

5 Founders Who Transformed Franchising — And the Powerful Lessons Behind Their Success

The road to franchise success is rarely easy. Each of these founders faced personal struggles, roadblocks, and moments of doubt. But they kept...

17.11.2024 5

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The Secret Power of Video Content for Franchise Growth — 4 Types of Videos You're Probably Missing

Usually, franchises think of video as just a tool for ads or social media clips. But video can go much deeper — it can drive franchise development,...

10.11.2024 7

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What I Learned About Leadership as a NCAA Division 1 Soccer Referee

As the CEO of FranchiseFilming.com and a NCAA Division 1 Soccer referee, I've come to realize how much both roles have shaped me into who I am...

11.10.2024 2

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How to Create Franchise Videos That Inspire — And Convert Interest Into Action

Franchise marketing is more than just showcasing a business model — it's about capturing real, human stories that inspire others to join your...

09.10.2024 3

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Authenticity Beats AI — Why Using Real People in Your Content Can Generate 35% Higher Conversion Rate Compared to AI-Generated Content

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, the allure of quick solutions like AI-generated faces and stock footage is stronger than ever. With just a...

11.09.2024 3

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Trevor Rappleye