Jana Franklin
Founder and CEO · Strange Allegro/CEO Concierge
StaffingBeyond Limits13 yrs in EO
The rest of Jana's story is inside the speakeasy.
Bio, fun facts, conversation starters, and the best ways to connect.
About
Jana Franklin is founder and CEO of CEO Concierge, a virtual assistant service for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business owners. Public podcast pages also describe her experience owning Jimmy John's franchises and hair salons.
Who You Should Meet
Your top suggested 1:1s, matched on complementary needs, shared ground, and proximity.
Michael Ingram
- Michael can help with what you're looking for: AI-assisted operations and VA workflow comparisons
- You can help Michael with: peer network of RevOps and recruiting founders
- Both building in staffing hr
Dan Baker
- You can help Dan with: content or webinar collaboration on delegation systems
- Both building in staffing hr
- Shared craft: outsourcing offshore
Daniel Wijdenes
- You can help Daniel with: connections spanning retail and clinic/healthcare operations
- Daniel can help with what you're looking for: AI-assisted operations and VA workflow comparisons
Tammy Powell
- You can help Tammy with: connections with other retail, franchise, or health-nutrition members
- Shared craft: franchising
- Tammy is new to the chapter — be their welcome
Shenandoah Davis
- Shenandoah can help with what you're looking for: AI-assisted operations and VA workflow comparisons
- Both building in staffing hr
- Shared craft: recruiting talent
On LinkedIn
1.3Kconnections
2.1Kfollowers
VerifiedCreator1 posts this monthOn LinkedIn since 2004
Virtual AssistanceBusiness Process Outsourcing (BPO)BPOApparelMerchandisingAssortmentPrivate LabelFashion
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Fun Facts
- Owned Jimmy John's franchises and hair salons according to podcast coverage
- CEO Concierge launched in 2023 according to podcast coverage
Conversation Starters
- Ask about virtual assistants for founders
- Ask about delegation lessons from franchising
- Ask about managing remote assistant teams
EO Leadership
- Past President - 2024/2025 - Local Leadership Position
- President - 2023/2024 - Local Leadership Position
- Education Chair - 2023/2024 - Local Leadership Position
- President-Elect - 2022/2023 - Local Leadership Position
- Education Co-Chair - 2022/2023 - Local Leadership Position
- Forum Chair - 2021/2022 - Local Leadership Position
- Communications - 2020/2021 - Local Leadership Position
- Global Learning Committee Member - 2020/2021 - Global Leadership Position
- Global Learning Committee Member - 2019/2020 - Global Leadership Position
- Education Chair - 2016/2017 - Local Leadership Position
- Education Chair - 2015/2016 - Local Leadership Position