Success Stories
Testimonials - Movie Rental Franchises
Jim Barnes - Operating Partner, Midwest Entertainment
"When John Farr and I firs discussed this plan for my 4 markets I was skeptical about how much he could really do to get more bang for my marketing buck. He negotiated so much more added value, including nearly 2 million free print ad exposures, that now I'm a believer. I would recommend John to any ABF member. "
Added Value John Provided: $400,000+
Midwest Entertainment holds 11 Blockbuster stores in Missouri and Arkansas
Jim Wade - Owner, Hollywood Hits
"We've known John from the very early days of video. His knowledge of the video industry and of how to structure some incredible radio marketing partnerships for our stores was why we hired his services. I would definitely hire his services again."
Added Value John Provided: $125,000+
Hollywood Hits holds 9 Blockbuster stores in Beaumont, Texas.
Terry Young - Director of Operations, United Texas Entertainment
"John told us what he could do with our 8 markets and frankly I didn't see how he could do everything he was planning. Because I 'opted in' on the 'franchise regional marketing' program and knew I'd be spending more (pushing my programs), I wanted to maximize my efforts are now based on radio support and a lot of the new customer count comes the 'free' spots John negotiated."
Added Value John Provided: $927,000+
United Texas Entertainment holds 21 Blockbuster stores in Western Texas and Southern Oklahoma.
Hank Huth - Owner, New York, New England Management
"John Farr stepped up and made what I thought was a bold statement of what he could do, and he did it! Not only did he produce some great added value but he worked closely with our Advertising/Marketing Director to help us maximize the value added marketing. "
Added Value John Provided: $726,000+
New York, New England Management hold 24 Blockbuster stores in Fairfield and Westchester counties in New York.
Craig Van Amburgh - President of CVA Advertising & Marketing, Ltd.
"Our agency has multiple clients (including Blockbuster) in many markets. By the time we met John through the ABF, we had already heard of his success and we were interested in what he could do to enhance our media presence for Blockbuster. He worked with our media department in researching our markets, gave us a proposal for what he could do. What John accomplished shows that, no matter how efficiently an agency negotiates a radio buy, there's always room for more value-added media in radio market negotiation. "
Dave Pearson - Vice President, KYVID
"We own and operate Blockbuster stores in 3 smaller Indiana markets, but what John Farr put together for us was big market marketing. Not only did he stay within budget, but he helped negotiate more ad support commitment from our distributor and more added value from all of the stations than what he originally said he would do. John delivered!"
Added Value John Provided: $150,000+
KYVID Blockbuster holds 9 stores in Indiana and Kentucky.
“John’s work has redirected our company and it’s profitability.
I would highly recommend his work.”
Robert Farinso owner Video Star, 7 stores
“One of the best investments we ever made was bringing in
John Farr to help us and our managers.
He made a significant impact on our business”
Bobby Bare, owner Premiere Video 14 stores
“If only I had hired John’s services years ago”
Barb Glanz, Planet Video 4 stores
More Testimonails for John's Keynote Presentations
“John is the most memorable speaker we have ever had
at one of our chapter meetings.” He got everyone thinking a whole lot more about their business and what they should be doing”
Doug Aita Video store owner and Montana VSDA chapter President
“John’s seminars were the best VSDA event we’ve ever attended!”
Mat Engstrom Minnesota chapter President
“John Farr has saved our company a lot of time, effort and money.
His seminars are the best!”
Vince Cappabianca, General Manager 3 stores and
Northern Ohio VSDA chapter President