How a Florist Became an Entrepreneur and Master Franchisor
A Connecticut man had been a florist for seven years. Then one day in 1999, he had an idea. That idea became a business. That business has since grown to over 700 franchises throughout the US and Canada. “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Tariq Farid, the founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements, the company behind the carefully crafted fresh fruit bouquets that are one of the most popular and well-received gifts during the holiday season. Plus, Ron talks with John Kennedy, a longtime railroad entrepreneur who has since devoted his efforts to the conservative political and business causes via “Empower PA”, an organization on which John is the Chair. And Ron talks with Keith Rothfus, a Congressional hopeful who will discuss his plan for business should he be able to successfully knock off incumbent Jason Altmire come November’s elections.
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Ron’s Rant: The “Culture” War Between Startups and Corporations
“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris rants between the inherent differences between corporations and startup enterprises in terms of the culture of the organization.
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Keith Rothfus Discusses His Plan for Congress
“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Keith Rothfus, the candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the November 2010 election, about his platform for business owners, and how he plans to defeat incumbent Jason Altmire.
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Entrepreneur-Turned-Political Activist John Kennedy Talks to Ron About Empowering Citizens
“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with John Kennedy, the founder/CEO of Kennedy Railroad Builders who turned his career into one of political advocacy, as the head of the Citizens Alliance of Pennsylvania.
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A Conversation with Tariq Farid, Founder/CEO of Edible Arrangements
“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Tariq Farid, the Founder/CEO of Edible Arrangements, about his personal story, and how he drove the remarkable growth of this franchise that’s always a hit at the holiday season.
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