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Red Boswell, President of the International Franchise Professionals Group, IFPG brings more than 25 years of executive leadership in many areas of franchising, marketing, and entrepreneurship. In his role as President of IFPG, Red is responsible for growing membership as well as developing and overseeing new and exciting programs to support members of the world’s most trusted franchise consultant organization. Red’s work at IFPG has led to its distinction as the #1 franchise broker network as voted by 700+ franchisors via Entrepreneur magazine for the past two years in a row.

Red is also the president of FranchiseWire, a publishing company that covers all things related to franchises. Red hosts weekly podcasts with one of their latest featuring Scott.

In 1998, Red founded and built Pet Butler, a nationwide chain of 148 pet-service franchises. After selling the franchise system, Red launched Integriserv, a franchise and marketing consulting firm. Red also fueled his business-building passions in his various roles with global franchise brands including Chief Growth Officer of Expense Reduction Analysts and as Global CDO and North American CEO for ActionCOACH and Leverage Global.

Extremely active in the franchise community, Red participates in major industry events globally, serving on expert panels and advocating for the industry. Red is currently working on an MBA from Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Titus Center for Franchising and is co-authoring a new MBA curriculum in franchising.

A lifelong Texan, Red is active in his church, reads a book a week and is an avid off-road skateboarding enthusiast and water sports junkie. He and his wife of 20 years, Shell live in Carrollton, TX and invest their time building a legacy through their three teenage children.

Mike Hopkins is the Chief Operating Officer at Paul Davis, previously filling the roles of Executive Vice President of Operations and Regional Business Consultant. Mike brings over 27 years of success from within FirstService Brands, functioning as a franchisee, franchisor, business consultant, and coach.

In 1992, he began his career as a CollegePro franchisee, becoming one of the top franchisees across the brand. Mike went on to a corporate position with CollegePro until 1997 when he launched a CertaPro Painters franchise (later operating 7 territories). His office became one of the top producing franchises, amassing many awards over its 14-year tenure. Mike was an active member within the franchise organization and was also elected as Chairman of the Franchise Owners Association. Upon selling his business, while vocationally leading in a ministry capacity, Mike operated as a consultant to the CertaPro Painters franchise network. As a result of his success coaching business owners to achieve their goals, he was recruited to join the team at Paul Davis in 2015. He operates with a passion to come alongside people to help them become all they are designed to be.

Mike resides in Cleveland, Ohio with his wonderful wife of 25 years, Kristen, their five children, and one new daughter through marriage.

Adam is the Franchise Development Manager at WOW 1 DAY PAINTING. In his role, he qualifies candidates and introduces them to WOW's award-winning franchise system. WOW 1 DAY PAINTING has quickly followed in the footsteps of its sister company 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, the world's largest junk removal company, by growing a brand that is focused on an exceptional customer experience.

With over 14 years of experience introducing people to their next exciting career path, Adam enjoys having a positive impact on an individual's life and helping them achieve their goals. He has worked with WOW 1 DAY PAINTING since 2016 and previously worked in headhunting and recruitment.
Adam currently lives in Vancouver, BC with my wife and daughter. He is a passionate Vancouver Canucks and Tottenham Hotspur fan. At one point, Adam lived in Ireland--creating a love of Guinness.