Luncheon with Fran is a "Breakfast with Fran" is a monthly event and a way to bring small business owners, community leaders and individuals together in one location to network, exchange business cards and build relationships.
Free Business Coaching session
Free Business Coaching session
Fran and his special guests now join your event LIVE every month via HD video webcast, bringing your guests an insightful business coaching session.
Check out our session in June 2013 with special guest, Lara Hodgson, to discuss how curiosity is the key to unlocking innovative ideas.
FranTarkenton knows better than most what it takes to succeed in a competitive arena.
FranTarkenton knows better than most what it takes to succeed in a competitive arena.
As one of the NFL’s all time great competitors, his leadership skills have been tested time and time again. He was inducted into the National Football League and Collegiate Football Halls of Fame. He was an All-American athlete at the University of Georgia. As quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, Fran took his team to the 1973, 1974 and 1976 Super Bowls. He set the all-time NFL passing records for the most touch-downs (342), the most yards gained passing (47,003) and the most completions. Those records stood for 17 years.Fran is invited on a regular basis to appear on television news programs as an authority on matters related to small business.
He has recently completed a book with co-author Scott Miller, entitled “One More Customer”, which deals with the entrepreneurial mindset and sets out straight-forward messaging about the means to success in today’s economy.Fran is a hands-on entrepreneur. His companies are the result of his ideas and his direct day-to-day involvement. He funds the start-ups, develops the business plans and executes the strategies to build thriving businesses. Fran launched 20 companies over the last 25 years, the largest one reaching revenues of $142 million. He was a founding board member of Coca-Cola Enterprises
At age 70, Fran continues to advise and counsel businesses. He helps identify new opportunities in fast changing environments and develop innovative channels of distribution. Above all, he believes his work should embody his vision, values and his passion. His philosophy is that there is only one reason for a business to exist – to provide products and services that enhance and improve the quality of life of its customer.
