Ali Kraus, CFE
Co-Host of Bellinis With Benetrends
Experienced Marketing and Events Professional in the franchise industry. Skilled in franchise development marketing, digital marketing strategy, brand awareness, social media marketing, public relations, event planning, project management, email marketing, budgeting and event marketing.
Ali Kraus, CFE has hosted 30 Episodes.
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Episode 31: Navigating Business Acquisitions: How Benetrends Supports Buyers
December 9th, 2024 | 6 mins 42 secs
Host Ali Kraus welcomes Larry Carnell, funding consulting with Benetrends.
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Episode 30: What You Need to Know About Fleet & Unsecured Lending
November 26th, 2024 | 8 mins 17 secs
Host Ali Kraus chats with Tiffany Blackford, Manager of Project Operations and Fleet Funding specialist at Benetrends Financial about the vehicle leasing and a great way to get funding needed to open a franchise outside of the SBA.
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Episode 29: Mastering Multi-Unit Franchising: Funding Strategies and Growth Planning
November 18th, 2024 | 8 mins 50 secs
Wendy Skemer, Senior Consultant at Benetrends Financial, joins host Ali Kraus. They’re diving into understanding Multi-Unit and Multi-Territory opportunities in Franchising.
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Episode 28: Maximizing Your SBA Loan Success: How Benetrends' Elite Service Sets You Up for Success with Jess Quinata
October 30th, 2024 | 9 mins 36 secs
Jess Quinata, SBA and Sales Administrator at Benetrends, discusses how our elite service offerings and white glove approach streamline the SBA lending process
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Episode 27: Understanding Retirement Plan Management: Why Benetrends is Essential
October 15th, 2024 | 6 mins 10 secs
Benetrends Financial’s Kathy Sergio joins Ali Kraus to discuss how Benetrends sets up and designs your funding plans
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Episode 26: Unlocking $50 Million in Franchise Funding: A Conversation with Benetrends and Lightbridge Academy
October 1st, 2024 | 11 mins 37 secs
Ali Kraus, Anthony Byrd, and Jim DiRugeris discuss the exciting announcement of $50 million in SBA funding available for Lightbridge Academy franchisees
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Episode 25: A StretchLab Franchisee’s Funding Journey
September 30th, 2024 | 19 mins 32 secs
StretchLab franchisee Rob Miles who shares his inspiring journey to funding success
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Episode 24: The Essential Guide to ROBS: Facts, Myths, and More!
September 27th, 2024 | 5 mins 15 secs
Senior Consultant Michael Schonberg joins Ali Kraus to give an overview of ROBS
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Episode 23: Streamlining SBA Funding with FRANdata: How Benetrends and the Franchise Registry Empower Franchisors
September 5th, 2024 | 17 mins 14 secs
Edith Weisman from FRANdata joins Ali Kraus and Reg Byrd from Benetrends
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Episode 22: Behind the Partnership: TES and Benetrends
August 29th, 2024 | 9 mins 32 secs
Marissa Frois, the CEO of TES, chats with Ali Kraus about the powerful partnership between Benetrends and TES coaches.
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Episode 21: What's New at Franchise Expos?
August 22nd, 2024 | 9 mins 36 secs
Benetrends' Ali Kraus sits down with Martin Joksimovic, President of MFV Expositions
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Episode 20: The Franchisee's Guide to Financing: Why Benetrends Beats the Bank
August 15th, 2024 | 5 mins 50 secs
Jade Maloney and Ali Kraus discuss the value of working with a consultant
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Episode 19: The Essential Role of Funding Partners in Franchise Success
July 22nd, 2024 | 7 mins 5 secs
Sara Vrancik and Ali Kraus discuss the value of franchisors having a trusted partner for funding.
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Episode 18: Enhancing Broker Success: How Benetrends' Resources Make a Difference
June 16th, 2024 | 8 mins
Kelly Krueger, Senior Consultant at Benetrends Financial, joins host Ali Kraus
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Episode 17: Empowering Entrepreneurs: The Benetrends and IFPG Partnership
May 28th, 2024 | 10 mins 13 secs
Ali Kraus and Red Boswell discuss the strategic alliance between Benetrends and IFPG.
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Episode 16: Identifying the Ideal RAP Candidate
May 13th, 2024 | 5 mins 15 secs
Identifying the Ideal RAP Candidate with Ali Kraus and Jen Wherrell