Thomas Portesy | Be The Boss

Thomas Portesy

Tom has been with MFV Expositions for over twenty years. He has been president for over ten years and added CEO to his title in 2009. During this time, MFV Expositions has taken on many forms, adapting to the ever changing market place.

Tom oversees a staff of over thirty professionals, currently producing three franchise events in the United States, two franchise events in Mexico (including one of the worlds largest) and franchise events in the United Kingdom and Grand Bahama. Tom is responsible for the global network of partners involved in MFV’s growing international online business. Tom works closely with the International Franchise Association and many franchise associations around the world and has participated as a panelist and moderator in countless seminars and symposia.

Prior to joining MFV, Tom owned an advertising and PR firm and was a founder and Group VP of an instant printing franchise.

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Thomas Portesy's Recent Articles


Mar 11, 2013

Franchising Over Fifty

Owning a franchise can be a profitable investment. Purchasing a franchise can involve a significant outlay of funds, however, from $20,000 to $200,000 and more. After purchase, running the business...
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Mar 11, 2013

Pros & Cons of Becoming a Franchisor

A franchise doesn't come with a stamped guarantee of success; what it offers is readily packaged potential. Not every franchise will achieve success, but statistics reveal that they do give business...
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Mar 11, 2013

Why Franchisor Leadership Matters

When it comes to the success of any given, leadership is one of the most important factors. Every company needs someone with vision and integrity that will lead his or her team to achievement and...
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Mar 11, 2013

Completing Your Due Diligence

You should never jump into a business opportunity without doing sufficient research on the market and financing, even if the opportunity is coming from a well-known franchise. A franchise company...
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Mar 11, 2013

Be Part of a Winning Team

Choosing a proven franchise system can drastically improve your chance at success. However, a franchise isn't an automatic guarantee of success in the business if the system doesn't have a sound plan....
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