Speaking
A Speaker Who Has Lived the Story
Brian Braggs brings 20+ years of real-world experience in healthcare entrepreneurship, franchise ownership, and veteran leadership to every stage. He has appeared on television, radio, and industry panels — and speaks from experience, not theory.
Speaking Topics
Topics Brian speaks on
Franchise Ownership for Entrepreneurs
The real path to franchise ownership — what the brochures don't tell you, how to evaluate opportunities, and how to avoid the most common mistakes first-time buyers make.
Healthcare Entrepreneurship
Building and scaling healthcare businesses in a complex regulatory environment. Lessons from 20+ years of operating therapy practices and home care franchises in Illinois.
Veteran Entrepreneurship & Franchise Ownership
How military veterans can leverage their discipline, systems thinking, and leadership experience to build successful franchise businesses — and the programs available to help them.
From Employee to Owner
The mindset shift required to move from corporate employment to business ownership. Brian shares the lessons from his own journey — including what he would do differently.
Past Appearances
Where Brian has appeared
25News / WEEK-TV
Television
Healthcare & Community
WMBD CBS Peoria
Television
CI Heroes Feature
WCBU Public Radio
Radio
Healthcare Entrepreneurship
CareSmartz360
Industry
Home Care Operations
FranchiseWire
Industry
Franchise Consulting
AlphaSights / Dialectica / Guidepoint
Expert Network
Healthcare & Franchising
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Brian is available for conferences, panels, podcasts, webinars, and corporate events. Use the contact form to describe your event and audience.
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