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The 8 | November 18, 2016
Here are the eight things you need to know from this week.
8. The Buzz: Small Business Saturday: This week, we kicked off our Small Business Saturday. Follow along as we highlight the local impact that franchises have on their communities.
7. Brand of the Week: Miracle Method
“Entrepreneur Turns Passion for Housing Industry into Successful Business Ownership Opportunity with Miracle Method:” After opening up his Miracle Method franchise this summer, Justin Jurek is already planning on growing quickly with the brand.
“Miracle Method Recognized as Top Franchise Opportunity for Military Veterans:” Miracle Method helps veterans transition to civilian life with successful business ownership.
“The Sun Focus: Miracle Method Opening Second Location in Twin Cities Area:” Miracle Method is poised to open its second Minnesota location this September.
“Strong Revenues and Franchise Sales Set Miracle Method Up for Record-Breaking 2016:” The brand is on pace to bring in more than $60 million in network revenues this year.
“Demand for Refinishing Service Drives Franchisor to Target Florida:” Remarkable growth in the Florida market opens exciting new franchise opportunities.
6. People Story: This week, we discuss how small business owners market their businesses.
5. Profits Story: How does a day like Small Business Saturday drive sales?
4. Places Story: Why does the public see franchise brands as not local?
3. Columns: “Twitter Has Forever Changed the Interview:” The immediacy of social media has changed the way we communicate and consume news.
2. In the Media: The 1851 team breaks down what makes for a great local story.
1. Thought of the Week: No Limit Agency*’s Chief Brand Strategist Sean Fitzgerald throws down some nuggets of wisdom on the latest in franchising.
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About the Author
Nick Powills
FollowNick Powills, CFE, founded No Limit Agency in 2008 and serves as Chief Brand Strategist for the Chicago-based firm. No Limit is a full-service communications agency that establishes and elevates brands by bridging Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Digital, and a lot of creativity, to best strategize well-rounded and successful campaigns for 50+ global franchise brands. By presenting visionary ideas and building real relationships, No Limit is able to create effective media branding strategies to help companies grow. Nick currently leads a staff of writers, media strategists, designers, social media experts and digital producers in an office think-tank where brands are humanized for strong, compelling media stories. Prior to starting No Limit at the age of 27, Nick spent four years working at a franchise PR agency where he mastered the art of building rapport with media outlets and creating newsworthy pitches for earned media placements. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Drake University in Iowa.
