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We did not have a ton of time in this conversation because we recorded four different content segments with Catherine! Some of that content can be found over at franchisors.com\/franchiseunconference BUT we really enjoyed a number of things in this chat including:<\/p>\n

* Travel woes
\n* State of the Union of Fast Signs
\n* Catherine\u2019s outlook on the Signs and Graphics Industry
\n* Franchising as an integral part of the AMERICAN dream
\n* What IFA provides
\n* What Franchise Action Network is and how to get involved (text FAN to 52886<\/p>\n

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