Speakers

Steve Beagelman is an industry leader, with over 35 years of experience holding various positions from entrepreneur to senior level executive, giving him a unique insight and perspective in growing, operating, and building brands. In 2009, Steve established SMB Franchise Advisors, a franchise consulting company specializing in advising franchise start-ups and existing franchise concepts of ways to drive business growth. Now 15+ years later, the company has helped over 500 brands launch and grow through the franchising model. Steve specializes in private equity transactions and in helping SMB clients expand their brands. Outside of SMB, Steve regularly writes for Forbes as an expert in the franchise industry and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Franchising World and Franchise Times, and recently contributed to a book, "Franchising Strategies". Steve sits on several boards in the franchise industry and is a frequent guest speaker at colleges and franchise conferences.