Check out the FBA's facebook page to see photos from Day One of the 5th Annual International Franchise Brokers Conference & Expo!

Make sure you stop by the Franchise Help table to register for their FREE leads giveaway drawing. | This drawing is available to all brokers. | The winning name will be drawn at the Closing Session on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 12:00pm in the Palms Ballroom E-G | You could win a package of fifty (50) leads, valued at $1,750, from brands in our inventory of concepts!

FranMatrix is pleased to offer the following promotions, available only at this year's International Franchise Brokers Conference & Expo!

For BizOpps & Franchisors:

- 6 months with unlimited assessment reports for only $695 (regularly $1,495)

- 12 months with unlimited assessment reports for only $995 (regularly $1,995)

THESE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FIRST EIGHT (8) BIZOPPS OR FRANCHISORS TO SIGN UP!

For Brokers:

- 6 months with unlimited assessment reports for only $395 (regularly $755)

- 12 months with unlimited assessment reports for only $595 (regularly $895)

THESE ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FIRST EIGHT (8) BROKERS TO SIGN UP!

Stop by the FranMatrix table at the conference to learn more!

A professional headshot is an important asset to anyone who is serious about making a good first impression through your marketing materials. Unfortunately, high-quality photographs like these can often cost five hundred dollars or more, which may not be in your budget.

At the FBA, we understand the importance of getting a nice, professionally-done headshot that doesn’t break the bank. That’s why we’re making this opportunity available to you. Our conference photographer, Anthony Morrison, is offering individual broker headshots for only $150.00 per person!

Anthony Morrison is a published freelance photographer with a wide range of experience, including portraits and events for a variety of companies, individuals, and industries. Check him out at http://amorrisonphoto.com

Photo shoot sessions are available by appointment only and are on a first-come first-serve basis. Space is limited, so to sign up for this amazing opportunity, please email Amy Schultz at a.schultz@franchiseba.com

It’s all about WHO you KNOW! One of the biggest benefits of attending the 5th Annual International Franchise Brokers Conference & Expo is getting to meet all of the wonderful people who attend. Contacts are made, new business relationships are forged, and deals are CLOSED! It is so important to us here at the FBA that you get a chance to network with as many individuals as possible.

In the past, we have handed out a printed list of the contact information for all of the attendees at the conference. Not only does this use A LOT of paper, but it's something that could easily be damaged or lost. Also, you would still need to input all of this information into your own contact management software. This year, we wanted to do something different.  So Aidan Augustin and his wonderful crew at Feathr designed a conference event app just for us! Now the contact information for everyone attending the conference will be available right at your fingertips.

But wait - that's not all! The app also contains useful information about the conference including schedule, exhibitors, and sponsors. This information will be continually updated as we approach the conference and even while we are on site. FBA staff will use this app to communicate important messages to everyone in attendance. So make sure you download the Franchise Brokers Conference & Expo app today!

For more information, or for instructions on how to download the app, please contact Amy Schultz, Financial Analyst, at amy@franchiseba.com

I am so excited to announce that Fantastic Sams is graciously and generously giving away a FREE franchise license at this year’s International Franchise Brokers Conference & Expo! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity! This license, which would usually cost $30,000.00, is good for one (1) year, is non-commissionable, has no cash value, and can be used by a paying FBA member broker or their client. But you MUST be present to win!

Here’s what you need to do:

• BECOME a paying member of the FBA (if you are not one already).
• REGISTER to attend the 2013 International Franchise Brokers Conference & Expo in Orlando, FL, on November 11-13, 2013 (if you have not already done so).
• PAY your conference admission fee invoice (if you have not already done so).
• ATTEND the conference! At the FBA registration desk, we will have an opportunity for all FBA paying member brokers to sign up for the drawing for this exciting giveaway.
• STAY until the Raffle & Prizes Giveaway Session on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, at 12:00pm.
• IF your name is drawn and IF you are present at the session to accept the prize, then you will WIN!
• This year’s conference is going to be the BEST one yet! The FBA would like to extend a very heartfelt THANK YOU to all the participating Regions throughout the Fantastic Sams system for making this giveaway possible!

See you there!
Sabrina Wall

P.S. Keep an eye out for a future post where we’ll announce the regions/territories where this license could be used!

We are so excited to announce that we have invited David Garfinkel, the world’s leading teacher of copywriting and applied, common-sense marketing, to be our keynote speaker.

David is an expert at helping salespeople like you get more deals.

At the conference, he will cover:

• Secrets of getting your emails opened more often

• What to say in your emails to make prospects invite your call, or jump on the phone to call you!

• How to keep in touch with prospects so they give you more business later -- either their own, or qualified referrals! (or both)

David will share with you simple, yet powerful, techniques that anyone can use.

If you know how to have a friendly, persuasive conversation with a good prospect, what you learn at this session will be a piece of cake for you.

We’re excited to have David as this year’s keynote speaker. We know you won’t want to miss his valuable presentation that will help you take your business to new heights.

The conference will be here before you know it! Everyone here at the FBA is so excited. We are working hard to bring you what we’re sure will be the best International Franchise Brokers Conference & Expo yet!

This notice is to inform you that the hotel reservation cut-off date with the Embassy Suites Orlando-Lake Buena Vista South is OCTOBER 14, 2013. After October 14, 2013, the hotel may NOT be able to offer the discounted group rate of $99.00. They will take reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis until they are full, and those could be at their regular rate.  Once they have reached capacity for the conference dates, they will not be able to accept any more reservations, regardless of your conference affiliation.

We are really looking forward to seeing you all in November!  Please don’t wait until the last minute to make your hotel reservations!

If you have any questions, or need any help, please call our office at 1-888-317-7429.