Acceler8Success is an innovative management & development consulting firm dedicated to advancing the success of entrepreneurs and business owners across various industries. With focus on entrepreneurship, small business, restaurants, and franchising, Acceler8Success offers comprehensive advisory and consulting services, and fractional C-Suite leadership tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
By leveraging extensive industry experience and a commitment to excellence, Acceler8Success helps individuals and businesses achieve their full potential and accelerate their path to success. At the core of Acceler8Success offerings is a suite of consulting services designed to optimize operational efficiency, drive business growth, and improve profitability.
The Acceler8Success approach combines strategic planning with actionable insights, empowering clients to make informed decisions that foster long-term, sustainable growth.
In addition to advisory and consulting services, Acceler8Success provides personalized entrepreneurship coaching. Seasoned coaches work closely with clients to develop leadership skills, improve management practices, and enhance overall business performance. Through one-on-one sessions, workshops, and training programs, clients gain the tools and knowledge necessary to lead their teams effectively and to navigate the complexities of business ownership.
Acceler8Success also emphasizes the importance of networking and collaboration as vital components of business success. To facilitate this, Acceler8Success hosts regular networking events, webinars, and seminars that bring together like-minded professionals and industry experts. These events offer valuable opportunities for learning, sharing experiences, and building strategic partnerships, all of which are crucial for staying competitive in today’s fast-paced business environment.
The commitment of Acceler8Success to delivering measurable results is reflected in their tailored approach and the lasting relationships they build with clients. With a mission to empower entrepreneurs and business leaders through education, mentorship, and strategic guidance, Acceler8Success stands as a beacon for those aspiring to new heights in their business ventures. Whether starting a new business, expanding one, or striving for personal growth, Acceler8Success provides support and resources necessary for success.
Paul Segreto, CEO/Founder
Now in his 41st year in franchising as a senior executive, consultant & coach, and entrepreneur, Paul's expertise has progressively expanded across all facets of franchise, restaurant, and small business management and development. His goals are two-fold: to drive franchise and business success at all levels with a culture-to-growth philosophy, and to always connect the right people, brands, and opportunities.
Consulting with both startups and emerging brands since 2001, Paul is passionate about working with innovative brands that have developed or are working toward developing distinct points of competitive differentiation and/or unique end-user proposition. Providing coaching services during this same period, he is committed to helping individuals, families & partners identify and achieve their entrepreneurial goals.
Paul is recognized as a Top 100 Global Franchise and Small Business Influencer. Frequently called upon to share his expertise and perspective for blogs & digital publications, he also produces content daily at Acceler8Success Cafe about franchising, restaurants, small busines & entrepreneurship. In 2009, Paul founded the still-popular Franchise Today podcast - one of the first podcasts in franchising.
Erik Premont, President
For over 25 years, Erik's expertise has progressively expanded across franchise, business & restaurant development, and coaching, training & marketing. Experienced in all franchising models: start-up, conversion and diversification across a variety of industries and multiple countries, his passion to help grow businesses domestically and internationally has proven quite successful and always aligned with client goals.
Erik's proficiency in French, Spanish and Portuguese is a valuable asset in assisting Acceler8Success clients in Canada, Latin America and various European countries in their growth acceleration strategies through franchising and other viable business expansion models. Utilizing his extensive franchise sales and teaching experience, Erik manages Acceler8Success partner brokers and client sales teams to ultimately facilitate brand development worldwide.
Also conversant in Italian, German and Russian, Erik is frequently invited as a guest speaker at franchising and other business events in Canada, Europe and the Americas, as well as in the U.S. Blessed with a deep connection with the international community, Erik has been instrumental in successfully connecting people, brands and opportunities globally.
Certified & Licensed Professionals
Members of Acceler8Success along with its Strategic Partners have earned designations as Certified Business Brokers & Advisors, Certified Franchise Brokers, Certified Franchise Executives, and Commercial Real Estate Brokers.
Language & Cultural Proficiencies
Positioned to work with domestic and international entrepreneurs seeking to launch a concept, expand an existing brand, and acquire or invest in an ongoing business. Languages spoken include English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German and Russian.
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