Fred McMurray
Fred McMurray – CEO of Linked Local Network
Fred McMurray is a champion of social media for B2B companies and the CEO of Westvyne, a marketing company in Chicagoland and California with a global clientele. Fred is also the co-founder of the Community Hub Network, whose mission is to provide a digital platform for online communities to connect via social media networks to the local offline community – leading to new relationships, increased support systems and shared resources. Fred is an Entrepreneur, speaker and platform blogger on social media topics for small business. Fred has co-developed the Digital Dominance Index Methodology for measuring the growth of a digital/social media presence. In addition, he was an early adopter of LinkedIn in 2003 and has worked on developing models for the development and growth of social media groups. He continues advanced research in the development of syndication peer networks for small/mid sized business and non-profits. Equally at home designing software solutions, trouble-shooting computer networks or building online community networks, Fred understands the technology needs of small to medium-sized organizations.
Molly Maid – A New Era of growth for franchisees of Neighborly and beyond
by Fred McMurray | April 19, 2019 | Audio, Entrepreneurship, Franchise, Franchise Business Development, Franchise Professional, Franchise Radio, Franchisee, Franchising, Franchisor, Fred McMurray, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio, Ray Pillar | 0 Comments
Topic: Molly Maid – A New Era of growth for franchisees of Neighborly and beyond. Broadcast Date: April 25th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac Join co-hosts Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Fred McMurray of Westvyne and Holly A Ford...Wisdom Senior Care – Sustainable solutions for our seniors! – Pillars of Franchising
by Fred McMurray | April 13, 2019 | Audio, Entrepreneurship, Franchise, Franchise Business Development, Franchise Professional, Franchise Radio, Franchisee, Franchising, Franchisor, Fred McMurray, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio, Ray Pillar | 0 Comments
Topic: Wisdom Senior Care – Sustainable solutions for our seniors! Broadcast Date: April 11th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, discuss How Wisdom...5 year Bucket Challenge anniversary – Giving back to the community
by Fred McMurray | April 9, 2019 | Audio, Entrepreneurship, Franchise, Franchise Business Development, Franchise Professional, Franchise Radio, Franchisee, Franchising, Franchisor, Fred McMurray, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio, Ray Pillar | 0 Comments
Topic: 5 year Bucket Challenge Anniversary – Giving back to the communityBroadcast Date: April 18th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p PacJoin host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne and Holly A...Rascal House Franchising, a Cleveland favorite! – Pillars of Franchising
by Fred McMurray | April 8, 2019 | Audio, Entrepreneurship, Franchise, Franchise Business Development, Franchise Professional, Franchise Radio, Franchisee, Franchising, Franchisor, Fred McMurray, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio, Ray Pillar | 0 Comments
Topic: Rascal House Franchising, a Cleveland favorite! Broadcast Date: April 4th, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, discuss was the 1980 Cleveland hair...Five Ways to Sabotage Your Franchise Customer – Pillars of Franchising
by Fred McMurray | March 31, 2019 | Audio, Entrepreneurship, Franchise, Franchise Business Development, Franchise Professional, Franchise Radio, Franchisee, Franchising, Franchisor, Fred McMurray, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio, Ray Pillar | 0 Comments
By Nancy Friedman, The Telephone Doctor® These 5 issues that can sabotage your business with your customer without even knowing it. Getting rid of only a few will be a winner. I was a Franchisor – We had 5 Franchisees. Four we let go very quickly and one we kept...Domestic violence awareness franchisee stories! – Pillars of Franchising
by Fred McMurray | March 28, 2019 | Audio, Entrepreneurship, Franchise, Franchise Business Development, Franchise Professional, Franchise Radio, Franchisee, Franchising, Franchisor, Fred McMurray, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio, Ray Pillar | 0 Comments
Topic: Franchisees domestic violence awareness stories! How Molly Maid franchisees are making a difference. Broadcast Date: March 28st, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac Host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of...Women in Franchising! Franchising from the female point of view!
by Fred McMurray | March 8, 2019 | Amanda Tokos, Audio, Carolyn Thurston, Cassie Zimmerman, Franchise Professional, Franchise Radio, Franchisee, Franchisor, Fred McMurray, Holly A Ford, Maria Parrella Turco, Peggy Niles, Phyllis Pieri, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio, Ray Pillar, Women Franchise Ownership | 0 Comments
Topic: Women in Franchising! Franchising from the female point of view. Broadcast Date: March 21st, 2019 at 5:00p Est/4:00P Cen/3:00p Mtn/2:00p Pac Join special co-host, Holly A Ford of Zarian Firm International, as she discusses with our special panel of women in...Pillars of Franchising: Complementary Branding power – Inside the Ice Cream Box Inside the Ice Cream Box, The Power of Complimentary Branding
by Fred McMurray | March 7, 2019 | Audio, Becoming a franchise, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Finding the right opportunity, Franchise Professional, Franchise Radio, Franchisor, Fred McMurray, Gregory A Sausaman, Holly A Ford, Phyliss Pieri, Phyllis Pieri, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio, Ray Pillar | 0 Comments
Topic: Inside the Ice Cream Box, The power of Complementary Branding. Also, the story of Topper’s Craft Creamery Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, as they discuss how to be successful at financing,...Pillars of Franchising: SBA Franchise loans SCORE! Learn about SBA franchise loans
by Fred McMurray | February 28, 2019 | Accounting, Andrew Gartshore, Audio, Bob Kerwin, Carol Kerwin, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Franchise Professional, Franchise Radio, Fred McMurray, Growing a Profitable Business, Holly A Ford, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio, Ray Pillar, SBA, SCORE | 0 Comments
Topic: SBA Franchise loans SCORE! Learn about SBA franchise loans and how SCORE can help you grow Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, as they discuss how to be successful at financing, purchasing,...Pillars of Franchising: Navigating Franchisee Success with Franchise Navigator Determining if a franchisee will be successful
by Fred McMurray | February 21, 2019 | Author, Craig Slavin, Entrepreneurship, Finding the right opportunity, Franchise, Franchise Navigator, Franchise Professional, Franchise Radio, Fred McMurray, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio | 0 Comments
Topic: Navigating Franchisee Success with Franchise Navigator Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Westvyne, as they discuss how to be successful at financing, purchasing, developing, brand positioning, expanding...Pillars of Franchising: A Very Franchise Valentine’s Day A Very Franchise Valentine’s Day
by Fred McMurray | February 14, 2019 | Audio, Author, Branding, Cynthia Johnson, Entrepreneurship, Finding the right opportunity, Franchise, Franchise Professional, Franchise Radio, Franchisee, Fred McMurray, Holly A Ford, Leslie Kuban, Michele Rempel, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio, Ray Pillar, Transferring the Opportunity to Someone else, Women Franchise Ownership | 0 Comments
Topic: A Very Franchise Valentine’s Day Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Mediavine Marketing, as they discuss how to be successful at financing, purchasing, developing, brand positioning, expanding and selling...Pillars of Franchising: Understanding franchise growth.
by Fred McMurray | December 20, 2018 | Franchise Radio, Franchising, Fred McMurray, Pillars of Franchising, Podcast, Radio, Ray Pillar | 0 Comments
Topic: Understanding franchise growth, a discussion on how to develop, brand position and expand your franchise concepts market. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, and co-host Fred McMurray of Mediavine Marketing, as they discusshow to...
Carly Alyssa Thorne
Carly Alyssa Thorne – VP of Marketing and Customer Service
Carly will be developing and implementing Marketing, Social Media, and Customer Service Programs. She will also be actively involved in the developing of the Social Media courses and training. She started her first business in 1985, and has been consulting ever since.
To find out more about Carly Alyssa Thorne please visit her Community Voice page at Linked Local Network at: Conscious Business Coaching
Seeking Community Voice Bloggers
by Carly Thorne | March 10, 2019 | Author, Carly Alyssa Thorne, News | 0 Comments
Linked Local Network is seeking Community Voices - People in the Non-Profit sector or Individuals who are willing to Blog at least once a week on subjects that are related to: Business, Humor, Entertainment, Women, Education, or Veterans or other worthy topics of...Key To Conscious Business Growth
by Carly Thorne | January 18, 2016 | Author, Books, Business, Carly Alyssa Thorne, Columnist, women | 0 Comments
Imagine having 20 immediately-actionable tips to grow your business. Now imagine that these tips come from individuals who have your best interest at heart… And imagine that these tips will not only help you grow your business they will help you stay aligned with your...South Loop- 233 E. 13th St., Two Bedroom +Den, Two bath condo in fully amenities building
by Kurt Hulsebus | June 1, 2015 | Business, Carly Alyssa Thorne, Columnist | 0 Comments
Museum Park-Luxury hi-rise condo, 2 Bedroom w/enclosed Den,2 bath. Stainless Steel appliances, 42" Cherry cabs w/glass doors,granite countertops & backsplash. Master Bedroom has WIC. Master bath has double bowl vanity/marble tile,soaking tub/separate shower...Condo for Sale- 208 W. Washington, Chicago, Two Bedroom, Two Bath Loft
by Kurt Hulsebus | March 9, 2015 | Business, Carly Alyssa Thorne | 0 Comments
For Sale-Chicago Loop-208 W. Washington, High-floor, 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Loft,beautiful hardwood floors, granite countertops, black appliances, in-unit w/d, balcony, gas fireplace, exercise room, doorman, rooftop deck, storage. Call Kurt Hulsebus, Realtor (Managing...Domestic Violence Awareness Month
by Carly Thorne | October 21, 2014 | Carly Alyssa Thorne, Community Voices, Self-Improvement | 0 Comments
Today on Community Voices with Carly Alyssa Thorne we talk with Ray Pillar from Molly Maid Naperville - Aurora and Michelle Meyer from Mutual Ground about Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Click below to listen to the Podcast: Direct link to Podcast in case embed...The Positive Broadcaster
by Carly Thorne | June 24, 2014 | Carly Alyssa Thorne, Columnist, Nonprofit organizations | 0 Comments
Today on Straight Talk with Carly Alyssa Thorne I have Jonathan Lederman ~"JDogg" "The Positive Broadcaster" and we discuss all about positivity, spirituality, faith, walking our talk and more... Jonathan “JDOGG” Lederman is a dynamic speaker and coach who has...Take a Stand Against Bullying
by Carly Thorne | May 16, 2014 | Carly Alyssa Thorne, Columnist | 0 Comments
Today on Community Voices with Carly Alyssa Thorne we take a Stand against Bullying with Jessica Bayuk Miss Frederick's Outstanding Teen 2014. Jessica Bayuk is passionate about making a difference. A gifted and talented tenth grade student in a highly diversified...The Money Coach Kathi Bridge
by Carly Thorne | May 15, 2014 | Business, Carly Alyssa Thorne, Finance | 0 Comments
Today on Straight talk with Carly Alyssa Thorne we will be talking about Finances with The Money Coach - Kathi Bridge Kathi is a mentor with The Power of Mentorship to help people reach their full potential and fulfill their dreams. Programs include Millionaire...Angel Investing with Darren Jacklin
by Carly Thorne | May 10, 2014 | Business, Carly Alyssa Thorne, Columnist, Finance | 0 Comments
Today on Straight talk with Carly Alyssa Thorne we learn all about Angel Investing with Darren Jacklin. Darren Jacklin is a World-Class Professional Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Angel Investor For over 18 years, Darren Jacklin has traveled four continents and over 40...Change Your Body, Change Your Life
by Carly Thorne | May 8, 2014 | Carly Alyssa Thorne, Columnist | 0 Comments
Benjamin Wechsler Company Knowledge Through Awareness & Creativity Benjamin Wechsler is a Chicago based consultant in Thought Leadership, Creative Problem Solving, and Strategy & Innovation. Over the past 25 years, Ben has provided leadership to many...Edgy Conversations with Dan Waldschmidt
by Carly Thorne | May 7, 2014 | Business, Carly Alyssa Thorne, Columnist, Dan Waldschmidt | 0 Comments
Today on Straight talk with Carly Alyssa Thorne we are having "Edgy Conversations" with the Author of "Edgy Conversations" Dan Waldschmidt Dan Waldschmidt is an international business strategist, speaker, author, and extreme athlete. His consulting firm solves complex...Personal Transformation Summit
by Carly Thorne | April 27, 2014 | Author, Carly Alyssa Thorne, Columnist, Transformations | 0 Comments
Miriam Slozberg
Miriam Slozberg – Social Media Consultant and Advisor
Miriam will be assisting and helping develop our Social Media programs along with Carly Alyssa Thorne. Also developing Vancouver and Seattle Linked Local Network Communities. Miriam has been involved in SEO and Social Media Consulting for Years.
To find out more abot Miriam Slozberg please visit her Business Signature page at Linked Local Network at: Empowering Entrepreneurs
LEGO Birthday Parties – The Best Way To Entertain Kids – Expressive Mom
by Miriam Slozberg | April 10, 2019 | Expressive Mom, Miriam Slozberg | 0 Comments
It is true that birthday parties are quite helpful for kids to improve their overall self-esteem as well as confidence. Parties also make them happy and cheerful. They enjoy not only the gathering, but also gifts, food, and entertainment. But the question is how to...Why The Saying Grandchildren Are God’s Reward For Being A Parent Is Damaging – Expressive Mom
by Miriam Slozberg | April 7, 2019 | Expressive Mom, Miriam Slozberg | 0 Comments
One day I hope to be blessed enough to be a grandmother, but that will be up to my daughter and I will never put pressure on her. She does want kids, but she may either change her mind later on if she comes into an opportunity that could drive her away from that or...Furniture Care Guide – Expressive Mom
by Miriam Slozberg | April 1, 2019 | Expressive Mom, Miriam Slozberg | 0 Comments
Furniture is a big investment for any homeowner. Unfortunately, it also absorbs more abuse than most other elements of your home. Even the highest-quality sofa or table can break down and become dingy over time. Many people take their furniture for granted, allowing...What You Need To Know About The Downsides To Freelancing
by Miriam Slozberg | March 26, 2019 | Author, Miriam Slozberg | 0 Comments
Freelancing has its perks. You put yourself out there on sites like Fiverr.com, or other freelancing sites. You offer your services whether it is writing, social media management, content creation, SEO services, or graphic design. And, you will set your own prices,...Hip-Hop Artist, Aleks Reached Out To Me To Tell Me About His Important New Release
by Miriam Slozberg | March 17, 2019 | Author, Miriam Slozberg | 0 Comments
I had received a message from a hip-hop artist who goes by Aleks, as his name is Aleksey Weyman, based out of Seattle, Washington that he had a brand new release coming out called Debra. His new song, Debra, is about overcoming depression and winning the battle with...Are Skin Types Bulls**t? – Expressive Mom
by Miriam Slozberg | March 11, 2019 | Author, Expressive Mom, Miriam Slozberg | 0 Comments
You’re probably reading this article because deep down you’ve always known there was something fishy about the BILLION-dollar monster, we call the skincare industry. With new companies, products, and trends coming out daily how do we know what to really buy. Some make...Three Ways You Can Design An Accessible Friendly Home Office
by Miriam Slozberg | February 21, 2019 | Author, Business, Miriam Slozberg, Social Media | 0 Comments
Over 14 percent of Canadians are living with disabilities today. As more workplaces strive to provide an inclusive and accessible work environment, let us look at a portion of the labor force that has been overlooked: freelancers and the gig economy. Randstad Canada estimates that remote, self-employed and independent workers now account for up to […]
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9 Items That Must Go into The Hospital Labor Bag – Expressive Mom
by Miriam Slozberg | February 20, 2019 | Author, Expressive Mom, Miriam Slozberg | 0 Comments
Image via pixabay.com This post is inspired by 22yearoldfather.com! The pregnancy is ending which means the exciting time of meeting that little person that has been growing inside of you is coming very soon. With that said, once the mom-to-be is 36 weeks pregnant, it...The Strange Things We Worry About As New Parents – Expressive Mom
by Miriam Slozberg | February 13, 2019 | Author, Expressive Mom, Miriam Slozberg | 0 Comments
You’ve finally become a parent and now it is the time to start discovering things about yourself. Your newborn baby or toddler will do the strangest of things, that will make you doubt your parenting. Whether this is over which baby food to shop for or questioning why...3 Ways to be a Successful Digital Nomad
by Miriam Slozberg | February 7, 2019 | Author, Business, Entrepreneurship, Miriam Slozberg, Social Media | 0 Comments
If your future lies in being a digital nomad, you’ll be inspired to learn that 85 percent of nomads are extremely happy with their decision to be location independent. Throwing away the humdrum of working 9 to 5 and embracing a job online offers the freedom to travel while making money on the go. Whether you want […]
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Buying The Book That Will Build Children’s Self-Esteem Up Is The Best Investment You Can Make – Expressive Mom
by Miriam Slozberg | February 2, 2019 | Author, Expressive Mom, Miriam Slozberg | 0 Comments
Accepting Differences Is A Book That Builds Up Children’s Self-Esteem The reason that I wrote the book, “MOMMY, WHY COME?: Accepting Differences” is that in my experience in working with students at the elementary-school level, it is important for them to realize...Important Things to Consider Buying a Mattress Online – Expressive Mom
by Miriam Slozberg | January 31, 2019 | Author, Expressive Mom, Miriam Slozberg | 0 Comments
Buying a mattress online can be very confusing. You may fear you are not getting a high-quality or comfortable mattress. You also may worry that this mattress will wear out quickly. After all, you want your mattress to be comfortable for many years to come. Here are...