Jerry Bird
Franchise Consultant | Franchise Owner | Business Broker | Career Transition Specialist, Management Consulting
Hi, I'm Jerry Bird. Welcome to my profile!
Jerry Bird's Bio:
Jerry Bird firmly believes in helping clients realize their dreams of small business ownership. As President of FranNet of Alabama & East Tennessee, it is his goal to help people in Alabama and east Tennessee, investigate and explore a variety of business and franchise opportunities. Jerry also works with FranNet of Mississippi, helping people in Mississippi realize their goals of small business ownership.
Jerry offers direction, information, resources and support to help people find a business model that meets their individual needs. Listening and coaching are both big parts of this process. He works to assess clients' goals - including personal, professional, and financial - in order to develop a clear business plan and available options. Together, Jerry and the client work through a very detailed process to determine if franchise ownership is right for the client. And, best of all, there is ABSOLUTELY NO COST to the client for this service.
Specialties: Franchise companies, start a business, buy a business, franchise advice, franchisors, owning a franchise, franchisees, franchise company, business franchise information, new franchise business, new franchise business opportunities, Alabama franchise opportunities, Tennessee franchise opportunities, Mississippi franchise opportunities, new business advice, businesses for sale, Franchise consulting, business broker, business, resales, master franchising, area franchising, business seminars, selecting a business, evaluating a business, financing options, advice for small business start ups, career options, career opportunities, small business, financing options,business coach,self employment,career transition,outplacement,executive recruiting,entrepreneurship, Tennesee Franchises, Alabama Franchises, Mississippi Franchises, executive coaching,career coach, Mississippi franchises
Jerry Bird's Experience:
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Managing Director at Slush Puppie
May 2006 - August 2009 -
President / Owner at Bird ICEE Inc.
October 2003 - May 2006 -
VP - Store Operations at Kmart Corporation
January 1969 - January 2003 -
Owner | Franchise Advisor & Consultant at FranNet of Alabama & East Tennessee
2009I help people in the Alabama & East Tennessee area investigate and explore a variety of franchise business ownership options. I offer direction, information, resources and support to help people find a business model that meets their individual needs.
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President at The Bird Group, Inc.
2003Franchise Development / Business Consulting / Business Broker / Investments
Jerry Bird's Education:
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University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
1964 – 1969BBA
Jerry Bird's Interests & Activities:
Franchising, Small Business, Small Business Ownership, Franchise Ownership, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Football, Marketing, UGA