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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.

Is the Coronavirus impacting your ability to network? The Franchise Referral Network is accepting applications for membership.

Is the Coronavirus impacting your networking efforts? Are you looking for virtual networking events? The Franchise Referral Network is accepting applications for membership. The Franchise Referral Network is a group of experienced professionals who provide...

Pillars of Franchising - Linked Local Network - Coronavirus

How is Coronavirus affecting equipment financing for franchisees?

How is Coronavirus affecting equipment financing for franchisees? - Pillars of Franchising Broadcast Date: March 26, 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, Elizabeth Denham, CEO...

MaidPro, FlyFoe, Men In Kilts Franchise – Pillars of Franchising

How did Christopher Chapman pickup the nickname Chappy? Broadcast Date: March 12, 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, Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women and co-host...

Ctrl V – A Virtual Reality franchise – Pillars of Franchising

Broadcast Date: March 5, 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, Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women and co-host Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne, as they discuss how to...

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ – A Tasty Franchising Story – Pillars of Franchising

Broadcast Date: February 27, 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, Elizabeth Denham, CEO of The Franchise Women and co-host Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne, as they discuss how...

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Community Voices Chat for Feb 19, 2020

Community Voices Chat for Feb 19, 2020, Talking with members of the community about the topics that matter Every other Wednesday we will be talking with members of the community about the topics of the week. Broadcast date: Feb 19, 2020 at 7:00p Est/ 6:00p Cst /...

STEM for Kids, The Moni Singh story on the Pillars of Franchising show

Broadcast Date: February 13, 2020 Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST STEM for Kids. Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Kristin Slemeczy, Owner Molly Maid Central DuPage, Bloomingdale, Elk Grove Village, Mt Prospect...

MaidPro, FlyFoe, Men In Kilts Franchise – Pillars of Franchising

How did Christopher Chapman pickup the nickname Chappy? Broadcast Date: March 12, 2020 Rescheduled due to internet outage. Broadcast Time : 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Elizabeth Denham, CEO...

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Hire Yourself – Helping executives who want to start a business.

Topic: Hire Yourself - Helping executives who want to start a business. Broadcast Date: January 30, 2020 Hire Yourself – Join host Ray Pillar, Owner of Molly Maid Aurora-Naperville, Rebecca Monet, CEO of Zorakle Profiles and co-host Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne, as...

Birthday Pak, Celebrating Life’s Memorable Moments. – Pillars of Franchising

Broadcast Date: February 20, 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 Fred McMurray, CEO of Westvyne, as they discuss how to be...

STEM for Kids, making science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fun and real for children – Pillars of Franchising

Broadcast Date: February 13, 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, Kristin Slemeczy, Owner Molly Maid Central DuPage, Bloomingdale, Elk Grove Village, Mt Prospect and co-host...

Community Voice chat Feb 5th, 2020

Community Voice chat with the Linked Local Network Community Voices. Each week we will be talking with members of the Linked Local Network Community Voices about the topics of the week. Broadcast date: Feb 5, 2020 at 6:00p Est/ 5:00p Cst / 4:00p Mst / 3:00p Pst...

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

9 Recession-Proof Jobs You Can Do From Home

The Coronavirus is not just causing all of us to isolate at home and to keep practicing social distancing to flatten the curve. It has been destroying many businesses. Hospitality and tourism is one business that has been hit the hardest. Restaurants a little bit and...

6 Things To Do If The Coronavirus Scare Is Worsening Anxiety Or Depression

I was going to write the following post about recession-proof jobs to get into while working from home. However, I decided to write about a topic that is more urgent than that because people’s mental health is at stake due to the COVID-19 scare. If you are struggling...

5 Offbeat Careers for Women –

Today’s woman is capable of making a mark of herself. When it comes to career and growth, she is no less than her male counterparts. By making the most of a plethora of job opportunities, women are entering new avenues to pamper their passion, power-up their...

Useful Tips For Dealing With Baby Acid Reflux

What Is So Special About MypicturE Nursery Rhymes App? Find Out Here! –

Moms want what is best for not just their own kids, but for other kids. After all, raising kids takes a village and one particular mom was inspired to do something for all young kids around in order to help them learn in a fun and engaging way. How does that happen?...

Smart Baby Systems – Smart Child Proofing System with Custom App, Voice Command and Backup Remote – Expressive Mom

Any parent will get thrilled when their toddler begins to crawl. However, there’s a downside to having a crawler at home. It’s time to think about babyproofing. Children are very curious and tend to get their little hands on everything around them. But when your baby...

The Wooden Caterpillar Has the Perfect Toys For Babies And Toddlers That Will Foster Their Growth And Development

Do You Have A High Schooler That Will Be Heading Off To University This Year? Then You Will Be Delighted To Learn About Campus Arrival! –

Do you have a soon-to-be adult child that is about to transition from high school to college this year? This is a huge transition that will cause your child and you to be nervous about taking the next step. Especially if it involves your child moving away from home...

The Number One Reason Toxic Positivity Is Dangerous

Toxic positivity. What is that you ask? Before I delve into it, let me ask you this question. If you are going through a very difficult time whether your marriage is on the rocks, you have a very sick child, or your dog is dying. You tell someone who you thought was a...

Before You Give Up On Having Healthy Skin And Hair Again, You’ll Want To Check Out Arganelle – Expressive Mom

Are you tired of struggling to find the right solution for your dry or blemished skin or dry or brittle hair? And after trying one product after another that is meant to beautify your skin and thicken and moisten your hair, you have been let down because the products...

Useful Tips For Dealing With Baby Acid Reflux – Expressive Mom

Reflux is a common issue found mostly in young babies. It a very challenging problem for parents to get the right solution. Sometimes parents feel helpless and discouraged. Here find some well-proven tips and advice to overcome this issue. Baby Acid Reflux issue...

101 Habits That Will Make A Stay At Home Moms Life Easier – Expressive Mom

Life for any stay at home mom or SAHM will get stressful because it is hard work having to manage the kids, the home, and too many other responsibilities thrown at them. And that is why many of them end up burning out because they are tending the needs of their kids’,...