Canadian Franchise Association -

FSS Session: Networking Ooh La La!

Monday, April 4 from 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Presented by: Danny Lyon, Area Franchisee, The UPS Store

Just how powerful and influential can your network be? According to Danny Lyon, experienced franchisor and author of “The Colour of My Underwear is Blue,” your network is your ultimate resource yet many people fail to take full advantage of the networking opportunities available to them. In this engaging and interactive session, you’ll learn the basics of networking ooh la la – how to surround yourself with positive people, expand your network, expose your ideas to as many people as possible and take action on the opportunities presented to you. You’ll also learn the basic principles that guide the most successful networks such as teamwork, communication and integrity. Be prepared to take off on an exhilarating journey that may leave some behind but will attract many more who want to be around the new rising tide – you!

By the end of this session, you will learn how to:

Build a network of positive people who can help you achieve your goals
Consistently expose yourself and your ideas to people in your network
Capitalize on the advice and mentoring provided to you

About Danny Lyon
Danny Lyon grew up in a small town of about 250 people, Lyon’s learning grounds for commerce and networking. Married with 3 teenage children, Lyon loves sports and has completed over 60 marathons.

After 20+ years in telecommunications, Lyon operated a very successful business and has been helping people get into business for themselves for the last 12 years.

In Lyon’s experience, people leverage, is the fastest road to success. His book, The Colour of My Underwear is Blue, is about the support, answers, and experience, already existing in anyone’s network, how to recognize it and utilize it for maximum success.