John has over 30 years of experience in small business and franchise sales, operations, management, professional sales training and personnel development. He has extensive experience in selling franchises as well as working closely with current and new small business owners to improve their performance and increase their productivity and profitability.
As the Director of Franchise Development for Ziebart International Corporation John authored a series of standards which still serve as the benchmarks for successful business conduct for Franchisees. He also co-authored and produced numerous manuals and training videos on good business practices and has conducted hundreds of workshops and seminars throughout North America on how to succeed as a Franchisee.
John is married and he and his wife Jeannette have four grown children and three grand children. Aside from his family the most rewarding experience in life is assisting people in getting into business. His leisure time is spent reading history, playing golf and traveling with his wife.