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Cesar, my dear friend! Thank you for having me as a guest on The Future of Hospitality podcast to share about my journey from a teen aged mom to creating The Franchise Player @iamthefranchiseplayer and all points between. In this clip we discuss: 💎If you don’t believe in you, no one will. 💎Confidence comes before the title ever does. 💎One of the hardest lessons in hospitality is understanding the gap between growth and recognition. 💎Skills develop first. Judgment sharpens next. Titles arrive later. That gap is where many professionals lose momentum. 💎Self-belief keeps progress moving when validation is slow. Especially when ideas are ahead of the environment. 💎Confidence isn’t arrogance. It’s self-trust. It’s the willingness to lead before being labeled a leader. 💎The most respected professionals didn’t wait to be chosen. They acted with intention, consistency, and conviction. 💎Belief sets the foundation. 💎Titles follow. 👉🏽 Check out the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XWFXJH8JJ_A?si=NJhFhqBqKdf5hyzP
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Still basking in the glow of the 7th Annual Sports Power Brunch in San Francisco ✨ Hosted at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts San Francisco, this event was pure excellence from start to finish. A room full of dynamic women in sports, genuine sisterhood, and an energy that was warm, affirming, and powerful. Every award winner and presenter reminded us to believe in ourselves, help others, and take up space…boldly and unapologetically! Flawlessly hosted by Elle Duncan (Netflix) and Monica McNutt (ESPN); the vibes were on point, ladies! 💃🏽 Honoring true excellence: 🏆 Maria Taylor (KLUTCH SPORTS GROUP, LLC) — Excellence in Media Award 🏆 Becky Hammon (Las Vegas Aces) — Impact Award 🏆 Marissa Solis (National Football League (NFL))— Spotlight Award Major appreciation for the sponsors who continue to see the value in investing in women and this moment. Your support matters and it shows! And of course, a heartfelt shoutout to LaTonya Story and the entire Sports Power Brunch team for producing such a flawless, intentional, and powerful experience. This was community, celebration, and affirmation all wrapped into one. Beautiful to witness. 🖤✨ @latonyastory @sportspowerbrunch @elleduncan @mariataylor @officialbeckyhammon @mcnuttmonica @delta @nfl @fanatics @porsche @klutchsports @lvaces @iamthefranchiseplayer #MarissaSolis
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✨ Save the Date ✨ The Franchise Game is coming back for our 4th year! 📍 Yum! Brands | Plano, TX 📅 Friday, August 14, 2026 And the night before? An invite-only VIP Networking Reception at a private location…the kind of room you want to be in. Tickets, sponsorships, and exhibit space will be limited. Save the date, stay close, and visit the link in our bio for details. #TheFranchiseGame2026 #SaveTheDate #FranchiseOwnership #CommunityFirst #InclusiveByDesign
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Corporate Attire! @patriots #SuperBowlLX @iamthefranchiseplayer #thefranchiseplayer @theoriginalhotdogfactory #franchiseownership @nfl @espnnfl @nflonfox
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Let’s clear something up…because I see this mistake way too often. One successful location does NOT mean you’re ready to franchise your concept. Yes, your first store might be doing numbers. People might already be asking how they can open one. But franchising isn’t about excitement, it’s about processes, systems, and strategy. With only one location, you haven’t proven consistency. You’ve proven potential. And potential doesn’t answer the questions future franchisees care about: ❓Can this work without the founder in the building every day? ❓Does it perform across different markets? ❓Are the systems documented, or just living in your head? ❓Can someone else follow your playbook and get similar results? Franchisees aren’t buying your hustle. They’re buying structure, predictability, and support. Rushing to franchise too early often leads to: ❌ Under-supported franchisees ❌ Inconsistent execution ❌ Financial underperformance ❌ Brand damage that’s hard to undo The strongest franchise brands slow down to get it right…then scale with confidence. Franchising is not a shortcut. It’s a responsibility. 👉🏽 Thinking about franchising, or wondering if your concept is actually ready? This is exactly the conversation I have with founders every day. Visit my website to schedule a call and learn from someone who’s spent nearly 20 years in franchise sales and development, working with some of the world’s most successful brands…including Dunkin’, Wingstop, and Cinnabon, just to name a few. There’s a right way to franchise. And starting with just one location could be the worst decision you can make. #thefranchiseplayer #franchise #entrepreneurship #thefranchisegame #smallbusiness
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⏰ ONLY 5 SEATS LEFT! If you’ve been franchise-curious or you’re already an owner looking for a low-cost concept that can scale quickly, this is your moment. Join us Saturday, January 24 | 10 AM – 2 PM for an exclusive Discovery Day with The Original Hot Dog Factory 🌭 This is one of the few gourmet hot dog concepts in the market, which means very little competition and real open-space opportunity. You’ll get the full playbook: ✔️ Learn the franchise business model ✔️ Meet the new owners + leadership team ✔️ Connect with experts in real estate, construction, design, marketing, and market planning ✔️ See how this brand supports you from site selection to opening day…and beyond! Whether this is your first franchise or your next smart add-on, don’t sit this one out. See you there! REGISTER @ Link In Bio
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Our last minute Girlfriends Christmas Dinner was so much fun! Thanks for the idea @tamarajamelle 💚🎄♥️
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Fancy times at RFDC 2025!👊🏽
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🚨 Bonus Speaker Alert! 🚨 We’re excited to welcome Tarji Carter, founder of The Franchise Player, to the WTF Accelerator! 🎤 Session: Franchising to Build Economic Mobility Tarji has nearly 20 years of experience growing powerhouse brands like Cinnabon, Dunkin’, Wingstop, Edible Arrangements, and Bojangles’. She’s also the co-founder of The Franchise Game — the first and only African American Franchise Symposium & Trade Show. 🌎 Now open to ALL states 💥 FREE for small business owners ⏰ Applications close 9/30 at 6 PM ET 🔥 Don’t wait — spots are limited. Link in Bio
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Red Bull is smaller, tastes worse than Coke, and costs more, but they own over 40% of the market. That’s the power of projection. They’ve made the world believe they sell energy, adrenaline, and possibility, not just a drink. Your business can do the same. If you consistently project who you are and what you stand for, your customers will buy into that story, even if you’re not the cheapest option. That’s how you win.
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Time to recap August! A large part of it was in South Africa 🇿🇦, but we did some work here as well! It was a very busy month, and I did indeed work internationally on the business - but so happy to entering a new month and season! #thefinanceplay #personalbrand #brandstrategy #blackwomaninfinance #womeninfinance #corporatejourney #9to5preneur #corporatepreneur
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:::I Had an Amazing time learning and building with like minds at the @thefranchisegame Event, Big Shoutout to the fam @youknowdessie for always putting us in position to learn something new and network with great people in the business world:::
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