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WOMEN MENTORING WOMEN
IT’S A WIN-WIN
by Kimberly Kraemer, Special to Pillars of Franchising
W
hether you are a beginner or a veteran in the franchising industry, having strong mentors and resources is key to growth and success. When I attended my first Wom-
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en’s Franchise Committee (WFC) meeting at the International Franchise Association (IFA) annual conference in 2018, I immediately knew I had found the support network that I needed. I was seated at a table full of suc-
cessful, inspirational and intelligent women willing to share their insights and knowledge on previous successes and failures, and lessons learned from them.