
Founder at Franchise Coaching Systems
Greater New York City Area

Founder at Franchise Coaching Systems
Greater New York City Area
Flo Schell enjoyed a sixteen year career with Sylvan Learning Systems,Inc, culminating as Vice President of Franchise Development.
In 2000, while Flo was VP of Sales, Sylvan Learning Centers was named the #1 Franchise in North America and doubled its locations from 300 to 750+.
Flo was named a "Franchise Superstar of the Year" by Franchise Update magazine and was featured in Success magazine and The Wall Street Journal for her "relationship approach" to selling and business.
Her sales secrets are available now in her new book, Stop Selling...Start Clicking! (MP Press, 2006)
Now, as a Certified Business Coach and Founder of Franchise Coaching Systems, a company dedicated to creating sales solutions for franchise companies and franchisees, Flo offers specialized and customized coaching and consulting services in the areas of sales, marketing, and system growth for franchisees and franchise sales teams.
Her clients include: College Hunks Hauling Junk, International Center for Entrepreuneurial Development (ICED), Huntington Learning Centers, Learning RX, Drama Kids International, Paralegal Services USA, McGruff Safe Kids TID, Foster's Grille, Knowledge Points, Fun Bus, HouseMasters and Carpet Network among others.
Flo's new book, available at www.stopsellingstartclicking.com is being used by franchise companies worldwide as a training tool for franchisees.
Keynotes include: US Coast Guard Academy, Knowledge Points Annual Conference, FunBus Annual Conference, Foster's Grille 1st Annual Conference, and College Hunks Hauling Junk.
Speaking Engagements include: International Franchise Association Conference, Capital Area Franchise Association, New Jersey Women's Business Owners, New Jersey Professional Coaches Association, and New York Chapter International Coaches Association.
Flo is a member of the IFA (International Franchise Association) Supplier Forum.
Flo's newest offering is the No1 Mentoring Agency.
Specialization in franchising; relationship selling; communication; strategic visioning sessions. New book: Stop Selling...Start Clicking! 10 bold steps to boost your business through the magic of human connection available at: www.stopsellingstartclicking.com.
(Privately Held; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
June 2009 — Present (6 months)
The No.1 Mentoring Agency is here to help you to make career and business decisions safely and soundly, with the least amount of risk.
Your No.1 Mentor has 20+ years experience in management, sales, marketing, coaching and consulting and will share all that she knows about how to navigate the current work environment.
Applications being accepted now at: floschell@optonline.net.
Follow @No1Mentor and @CoachFloSchell on Twitter also.
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
June 2001 — Present (8 years 6 months)
As Founder and Head Coach, Flo creates the strategic vision, service offerings, and products for Franchise Coaching Systems.
Her company services franchised companies and their people throughout North America.
Services include sales trainings, franchisee development, sales coaching and consulting, franchise coaching and consulting, visioning sessions and keynote talks.
Services available via Telephone, Tele-Gatherings and On-Site visits.
(Consumer Services industry)
1993 — 2001 (8 years )
After building department in a Director role, went on to manage the 'Sylvan A Team' as we doubled the franchise system in US and Canada from 300 locations to 750+.
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
1990 — 1993 (3 years )
After serving as a franchise consultant to 55+ franchisees in the eastern US and CN, took on direct management of 3 franchise consultants overseeing the eastern half of the US and increasing franchisee revenue by 20%.
MEd , Adult and Continuing Education
Flo is a Certified Coach through the Thomas Leonard School of Coaching and a Certified Sales Coach through Comprehensive Coaching U.
She is Author of: Stop Selling...Start Clicking! 10 bold steps to boost your business through the magic of human connection (MP Press, 2006)
Adjunct Professor of Marketing: Brookdale Community College
International Coach Association
New Jersey Professional Coaches Association, International Franchise Association
Franchise Superstar of the Year- Franchise Update magazine; 2000
Cover Story: Success Magazine- Sylvan #1 Franchise in North America, 2000
Franchise Sales Role Model; Caliper Study, 2007