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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.

Why is there a Mighty Dog on your Roof? – Pillars of Franchising

Broadcast Date: September 17th , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Kristin Selmeczy, Female Business Warrior & CEO of Molly Maid Bloomingdale & Mt Prospect...

Cleaning water and mold in Seattle – An AdvantaClean story – Pillars of Franchising

Broadcast Date: Sep 10th , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Rebecca Monet, CEO of Zorakle Profiles and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as they discuss...

How does skoah provide personal training for your skin? – Pillars of Franchising

Broadcast Date: September 3rd , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Michele Rempel, Managing Partner of Westvyne and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as...

Are your kids ready for college? – Pillars of Franchising

Broadcast Date: August 27th , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as they discuss how...

high performing buffalo wild wings franchisee story

Broadcast Date: August 20th , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville,Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as they discuss how...

Avoiding the Gotchas in the FDD – Pillars of Franchising

Broadcast Date: Aug 17th , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as they discuss how to...

Women in Franchising August 2020 – Pillars of Franchising

Broadcast Date: August 6th, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne, as they discuss women in franchising, how to be successful at find a...

How to become a Global Credibility Expert. – Pillars of Franchising

Broadcast Date: July 30th 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as they discuss the healthy industry trends in the fast...

Franworth – Bridging the Resource Gap – July 23rd

Broadcast Date: July 23rd, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as they discuss the healthy industry trends in the fast...

LinkedIn 5-Minute Drill for Executive Networking Success

Broadcast Date: July 9th, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as they discuss what it takes to be successful at find a...

Just Let Me Do It Commercial Services! Franchise – July 2nd

Broadcast Date: July 2nd , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as they discuss the healthy industry trends in the fast...

Modern Market Eatery focused on better for you fast casual food – June 25th

Broadcast Date: June 25th , 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville and co-host Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women as they discuss the healthy industry trends in the fast...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Does Your Mental Illness Excuse You For Bad Behavior And Causing Deliberate Harm To Others?

Everyone makes mistakes, including me, so I get it. And when you have a mental illness, you are going to do so many regrettable things. Is it your fault when you do them? Yes and no. It is not your fault if you rely on medication and therapy and neither is helping...

5 Signs You Are A Victim Of Gaslighting

You have heard the term gaslighting, but you are not sure as to what it really means. Gaslighting is a type of emotional abuse that happens in any type of unhealthy relationship. This dangerous tactic often happens in relationships that are abusive, or in...

We Are Facing Another Pandemic: It’s The Disease Called Narcissism

If you think COVID-19 is the only pandemic that is being fought, think again. I have already discussed the pandemic of mental illness which worsened among many during the Coronavirus era which we are still facing (and will be for a long time). However, there is...

Why Are Fake Healers And Charlatans So Dangerous?

My last blog post was about what it means to be spiritual, and how unfortunately spirituality has been perverted as a whole. Those who are all about ‘love and light’ but show that they are the opposite where they judge you harshly and mock you in any way they are...

5 Ways To Shake Off Groundhog Day Syndrome

The year 2020 has been the ultimate write-off. The pandemic that is engulfing the world has made it that way. It was terrible during the time everything was locked down. And now that things have eased, especially in the US, the Coronavirus has been spreading like...

Did You Know There Is A Very Easy Way Of Taking A Passport Photo For Your Baby? –

The rules and regulations are strict when it comes to taking passport photos. You cannot smile, and you must look straight at the camera as the picture is being taken. Older kids and adults can easily make that happen, however, when it comes to babies and toddlers,...

What Does The Meaning Of Family Mean To You –

Family. When you hear that word, what do you think of it? You probably think of your mother, your father, your siblings (if you have any), and your pets (if you have any as well). In other words, the first thing that comes to your mind is the traditional nuclear...

Does Being Spiritual Mean That You Are Only All About Love And Light?

There seems to be a lot of confusion about spirituality in general. The other day I was giving my opinion and I was far from unfiltered. I was told that someone who is ‘spiritual’ doesn’t talk that way. Well, they are wrong because yes, yes, someone who is spiritual...

The Lockdown Has Driven A Florida Autism Mom Over The Edge Who Is Now Being Called A Monster

I understood why the lockdown had to happen initially as the Coronavirus pandemic was becoming out of control while very little was known about the virus. The healthcare system needed something in place to prevent it from becoming overloaded. However, at the same...

Instead Of Panicking, Focus On Making Money From Home

I know. What is going on is surreal. A sudden virus that can be deadly to many but not to others has been circulating which literally came out of nowhere has changed everyone’s life. Even though there are no outbreaks in Canada other than some isolated cases, a...

What Is The One Thing That This Pandemic Has Uncovered?

The Coronavirus outbreak has been doing a lot more damage than the obvious. It has done more damage than causing many people to become ill to the point that a portion of them had succumbed to it. It has caused a lot more problems than forcing many people to lose their...

If You Receive Hate Mail Don’t Take It Personally

This quarantine due to the Coronavirus has been getting to a lot of people, and even to me. That says a lot since I am an introvert. However, it is getting to some more than to others. Those poor souls who are really affected by it are lost as they really have not...