Last weekend I was in Miami, attending the Franchise Expo South (FES). MFV EXPO did a good job of promoting the event and most of the franchise companies we're quite pleased with the attendance of qualified leads (business owners). The highlight of the weekend (for me) was the Party at the National Hotel, although rapping with a street rapper comes in at a close second. The "posh" party was held at the historic National Hotel, right on Collins Ave (beach property) in South Beach. You walk through a restored art deco hotel to the back patio. A thin lap pool glows on the cascading palm trees that line the path. You pass private cabanas on one side and the inviting waters of the pool as you transcend to an outdoor paradise with a cool bar. Outdoor seating among the palms, stars, and one of the fullest moons you have ever seen. A nearby door at the back of the property opened up to the beach front and an unforgettable view of the ocean sparkling by the light of the moon. Ok, now it's time to come back to the present. The event was a huge success and enjoyed by our 100+ guests. Special thanks to my co-sponsors and friends at f.c. Dadson, Siegel Capital, FranMogul and Catalyst.