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Your Guide to Successful Franchise Matching Find Your Perfect Franchise
Careyann Golliver is known as America’s Franchise Matchmaker™. Her greatest passion is people to take the leap into franchising. Her passion began from helping grow her local family handyman business to the top-rated national franchise in the industry. The franchise family business became so successful that in 2019 it was acquired by the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world-Ace Hardware Corporation.
Careyann and Franchise Logic has mastered a process that not only helps people find their perfect franchise match but allows for an abundance of possibilities.
We’re here to support your journey as you begin to explore opportunites in discovering the perfect franchise.
Lead Up for Women hits the radio waves every week
Whomever makes the statement that endless opportunity don’t exist needs to stop limiting themselves by the beliefs that exist between their ears. Our goal with Lead Up for Women is to empower as many women as we can to be the best version of themselves.
Having a radio station allows us to do just that. Voiceamerica™ is the single largest producer of original internet talk radio programming in the world, with unparalleled scope and reach, which is why we teamed up with them.
On March 27, 2019, we launched Speak Up to Lead Up with Host Colleen Biggs. Are you ready to lead without permission and take the steps needed to live your best life? Whether you want to start the business of your dreams, learn the steps you need to take so you can love what you do, or celebrate your present and future accomplishments, our radio show help take you there. Each episode dives into deeper subjects as we interview weekly guests who have already
walked in your shoes. Let the experts guide you for a clearer path to your most successful future.
Our show is the perfect platform for all of our members to advertise their businesses, network and hear about upcoming events. We also recap of all of our monthly luncheons around the nation. With millions of listeners, we have the opportunity to pioneer change for women today, as well as in the future.
We invite you to tune in to Lead Up for Women: Speak Up to Lead Up, as we celebrate the influence of women in business and beyond. Colleen speaks with guests who have stories to share, have faced adversity and are bona fide success stories in business, their communities and personal accomplishments.
Join the strong and the brilliant ones and understand that the world is ready for you to be at your best. Listen to Lead Up for Women: Speak Up to Lead Up, live every Wednesday at 10 a.m. (PST) on the Voiceamerica TM Empowerment Channel. Visit www.voiceamerica.com/ show/3872 to bookmark the show and listen live each week. Do you have someone in mind that you feel would be a great interview on the show? Do you have a mentor, coach or sponsor? Have you been inspired by an amazing leader, entrepreneur, employer or friend? If so, we want to hear from you.
Please submit their name(s), contact information and why you feel they would be the perfect guest for the show to info@leadupforwomen.com.
As the world’s largest producer of Internet talk radio programming, Voiceamerica™ can put your brand in front of millions of active listeners. If you are interested in getting your name out to millions of listeners, contact Tacy Trump, Executive Producer of Voiceamerica™ Tacy.trump@voiceamerica.com or 480.294.6421 for sponsorship package pricing.
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Full » 13-week sponsorship of show series » 30-second spot (production included) played 6 times (3 during live broadcast and 3 during rebroadcast) » 30-60 second video spot (content must be provided) » Banner ad on weekly eCard » Opening & closing billboards on show » One live mention by host » Banner ad on host page » Banner ad on host personal/business website » Possible guest appearance by key person within company (subject to host approval)
Half » 13-week sponsorship of show series » 30-second spot (production not included) played 4 times (2 during live broadcast and 2 during rebroadcast) » One live mention by host » Banner ad on host page » Banner ad on host personal/business website » Possible guest appearance by key person within company (subject to host approval)
Quarter » 13-week sponsorship of show series » 30-second spot (production not included) played 2 times (1 during live broadcast and 1 during rebroadcast) » One live mention by host » Banner ad on host page » Banner ad on host personal/business website » Possible guest appearance by key person within company (subject to host approval)
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Meredith Allan talks about BEing the Light and what it takes to Lead Up and Shine Bright!
Give us a snapshot of your brand? If you are looking to take your business and life to the next level, I am your woman. I am a professional motivational speaker, executive coach and I lead a private Mastermind. After 20 years as a TV anchor and journalist, I launched my own marketing, media and publicity company because I am passionate about the power of sharing people’s stories. I have been helping clients get major publicity and create powerful memorable messaging for over a decade now. I am also a certified “Make Your Dreams Come True” coach. Serving my audiences and clients is extremely rewarding. I serve clients all over the world from my hometown in Los Angeles. I am truly living my dreams. These days, I lead both new and seasoned successful business owners to their personal and professional breakthroughs. I believe we are never arriving at a “destination,” but rather continuously transforming for the better. We are also so much more than our work. We are powerful friends, family and community members.
Everything I teach and speak about on stages centers around leadership. Clarity, commitment, and courage are the pillars of my International Mastermind. It fascinates me that more people are not aware of the positive impact a mastermind can have on your business and life. It is essentially a group where we collectively solve problems, and benefit from ongoing professional education and shared resources in order to reach a higher success. The beauty of the mastermind is it is about giving and being of service to the group. If we are being honest, we can only achieve a certain level of success on our own. But if you participate in a Mastermind, the collective success can be limitless. Extraordinary breakthroughs are achieved in Mastermind and it is truly my favorite work.
I am also leading two-day transformational leadership events throughout the year in Los Angeles and overseas.
Tell us what makes your brand so unique? I am a broadcast journalist who fell in love with storytelling in high school. I am honestly always looking at how I can help people tell their stories in a more powerful way. I can get obsessed with connecting my clients and friends. We are nothing without each other. For years, my favorite way to close a broadcast has been, “If you know someone who is out there doing something amazing, please don’t keep it to yourself—take a little bit of time and share the love.”
What type of person are you targeting? I work with ambitious clients looking to take their work to a higher level of performance. I help them strengthen their story and gain the brand recognition they deserve. I love coaching corporate executives and business owners on the mindset, marketing and connections critical to allow them to play bigger. I am not for everyone. In fact, I believe in radical honesty and will not accept excuses from my clients or “playing small” from anyone. I require 100% commitment. My clients often have massive breakthroughs and success.
When I speak at events people naturally get motivated in my trainings and want to be connected and supported in a bigger way. In 2020, I am putting on major events to fill the demand for workshops, more connections and leading a dream mastermind.
Why do you do what you do? I discovered long ago that when I share my light, people mirror it back. My greatest gift is reminding people that their dreams not only matter, but they are always possible. We cannot do it all on our own. Sharing my media and publicity connections with clients is a privilege. There is nothing more rewarding than helping people shine brighter and level up. Whether I am on stage, doing a live broadcast or coaching my Masterminds, I am always looking at how I can light up someone’s life, transform a corporate culture and provide life changing shifts.
What hurdles have you overcome being a woman in business? I never think about being a woman in business. I remember a time when
I was both anchoring the news and managing a team on CNN HLN. I realized I was the only woman at the Christmas party who was not a secretary. It made me realize that it was critically important we are not competing with other women and that it is essential we support each other. I have coached hundreds of women on negotiating their value for higher pay, more benefits and to never ever accept the first offer given in a deal.
My mother was always an executive, and her support and advice gave me so much confidence that my peers often lacked. She told me as a child that most mean acts from girls or women are rooted in jealousy and to never take it personal. She and my beloved father were my go to advisors when I was hired as a young president and chief executive officer in my 30s.
Meredith hosting The Meredith Show on NBC No matter how tough the problem, my greatest lessons were to take time before responding in difficult situations. In the south I learned “when you mess up, you better fess up.” Owning our mistakes is so critical in leadership.
What do you do to give back? I speak and volunteer for The Make A Wish Foundation, foster children who are near to aging out of the system, and Domestic Violence events.
What do you see as some of your biggest opportunities moving ahead? I have recognized that people really love my live trainings online and connecting with me in person, too. This year, I will be offering my clients and audience a series of two-day events both in my hometown Los Angeles and overseas. I am dedicated to teaching
Meredith with Actor, Rainn Wilson, from The Office
Meredith presenting her keynote “The M Factor” storytelling, magnetic marketing and deep connection. I have really built a beautiful tribe of loyal clients and trusted colleagues. This year, with the help of my friends and colleagues, I am creating a leadership program for teenagers. I have launched it with LA Foster kids and the feedback was remarkable and life changing.
The world needs more mentoring, generosity, kindness and love. I find that everything stems back to leadership in our lives, and I am driven to empower as many people I can with more clarity, connections and courage.
What is your method to stay connected with other women in business? I recently created a meetup in Los Angeles to connect with local women in business because I could not find a local organization with women who share my values and ambitions. My two-day events and a live series on Facebook, called “Mornings with Meredith,” attract sensational powerful and generous women. I have committed to do more of what I love and less of what I do not this year. Connecting with and serving more heart-centered women is at the top of my list.
What mentors, sponsors, coaches have played an important role in your success? I actually cannot remember a time when I didn’t have a mentor. I think we attract what we put out into the world. I have been showcasing amazing people and organizations on TV since I was in high school, and learned very quickly that people want to help you. It starts with asking. My mom and dad were my greatest influencers. They owned several restaurants and even a comedy company through the years. They raised me to take risks, make moves and dream big.
My newest passion is learning, and then teaching clients and my audiences how to master leadership.
I believe we are never done learning and growing. I always invest in coaching and have found it always pays back bigger than the dollars we put in. Now I am hired all over the world to speak, inspire and motivate current and future leaders. I am literally living my dream and it feels amazes to help fulfill others with that same invaluable gift.
How do you stay current with today’s trends? I am continuously taking courses, speaking at and attending conferences and connecting with my colleagues. It may surprise you to know that I choose not to watch the
Meredith and her rescue dog Biscuit, enjoy lunch in Marina Del Rey, CA.
news anymore. I was on TV, anchoring, reporting and producing for ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CNN HLN for more than a decade and grew tired of the depressing reports and newscasts. Now I am very selective about what I fill my mind with. I prefer listening to TED Talks, and other motivational speakers in my free time.
What is your growth plan? My audience online and client growth this past year has been extraordinary. I am looking at how to handle the growth and onboarding the right team to support my tribe and events. This year, I am committed to surrender more and follow my bliss. I think burnout only happens when we try to do everything on our own. I have been there and am not going back. Meredith speaking at the Las Vegas Women’s Leadership Conference.
What’s the biggest item on your to-do list right now? Finalizing my book. I am also very excited to reveal my new speaker reel and anticipate doubling the number of speaking gigs I booked last year.
What’s the most rewarding part of your career? Watching my clients achieve major new breakthroughs, revenue streams, and elevate their status and authority and get on TV, podcasts and radio.
Describe a typical day. I rise at 5:30 a.m. to make coffee, meditate, fill a page in my gratitude journal, feed and walk my beloved rescue dog biscuit, speak for 30 minutes with my accountability partner. We pray together. Next, I plan my entire day by the hour. At 7:45 a.m., I kick off the day with my live Facebook Series, “Mornings with Meredith,” where my audience looks forward to inspiration and motivation from me. Midday, I take a long walk with my furry best friend and leave my cell phone behind to enjoy the nature. I always stop and literally smell the roses. Thanks to the power of technology, I coach clients from all over the world during the day. I commit to very few evening activities. I always go to an evening yoga class and do a short 10-minute meditation before bed and recheck my calendar to see if I accomplished my top three objectives. When I stick to that routine, I have so much peace and feel lighter and brighter. When I start missing parts of my routine, I am truly not at my best. When I travel to speak, I bring my mediation bowls and incense. I decline the social gatherings when on the road, more than I used to. It helps conserve my energy. My new mantra is if it does not contribute to my health, wealth, or inner peace, I say no. It really feels good too.
What is your secret to success? I never ever stop learning, growing, transforming and giving back. I have learned to say no more, and also recently I have learned to ask for help more. I am more thoughtful about eating well, and how and who I spend my time with. I am very committed to my Kabbalah practice, and spend every Friday night with my friends and family for Shabbat dinner. Recently, I have also been going to Saturday worship services. It brings so much joy to me and balance when end my work week sundown on Friday nights. When things seem scary, my faith has carried me through. I completely believe the basic principles of Kabbalah are critical success factors: being kind, committing to sharing one’s light, being proactive versus reactive and daily meditation. These basic principles have attracted tremendous abundance and beautiful people into my life.
