John Casablancas

■   “I am the proud Owner of the Raleigh John Casablancas Modeling & Career Center. I have worked with Image Marketing Enterprises (IME) for 19 years. I started with the company as an Admissions Representative at the San Diego JC Center. I worked my way up within the company as an instructor, promotions manager and agency director. I was given the opportunity to become a director in North Carolina and made the move. After a few years as a director, I was able to invest and become a franchisee. I have to say this has truly been a lifelong dream of mine. I have always felt my success was supported and encouraged by IME. I have been so blessed to have the guidance of IME, especially during the first two years as a franchisee. Anything that I needed help with was always met with IME’s assistance. IME is always working to better my Center’s production using their vast pool of resources such as lead production, marketing tools, curriculum and technical support.”

— Jennifer Durazzo, Raleigh, NC

■   “ Having come to the John Casablancas Centers from my background in corporate America (IBM, Motorola), my impression of this network & Image Marketing Enterprises (IME) specifically, has been overwhelmingly positive. It's been characterized by an overriding attitude of openness and cooperation. The Tampa franchise has defied the trends and has grown from 2008 through 2010, this wouldn't have been possible without the support I've received. Everyone in the St. Louis offices have responded quickly whenever questions or challenges have presented themselves. From lead generation to marketing tools... IME has been very supportive and my business has flourished, in good part, because of it.”

— Russell Scherker, Tampa, FL

■   “ Being a franchise owner for IME has been a lifelong dream come true for me. Whether or not you have been a part of the modeling or acting industry, the IME franchise system is so well organized and staffed with competent people, that it would be pretty hard not to be successful! Starting at the top, Jim Gans, the President, has been a part of this business all of his life. I have had the pleasure of working with the Gans family and have been a part of their family owned franchises for over 20 years. Jim has successfully run more franchises than anyone else in this industry. There is no one else more qualified, competent, and committed to helping you start a business in this industry than Jim Gans and his team. Jim has a team of specialists to help franchisees. Charyn Urban works relentlessly at developing new franchises. She has helped me with every step of the way when I needed it. She can train on any part of this business. Jeanne Diliberto is our marketing development specialist. She works daily on improving our quality and quantity of leads being generated. Jeannie and the corporate office staff are always implementing updates to our curriculum and marketing tools. The computerized lead system is crucial to making a franchise work. We are able to track and contact every contact we have ever had with the click of a mouse! It is a sales team’s dream.  Thank you for the fabulous dream opportunity of owning a John Casablancas franchise!”

— Maria Siebert, Columbus, OH

■   “ Our affiliation & relationship with Image Marketing Enterprises has been an incredible experience for our John Casablancas San Jose Team. With IME, we received critical training, and guidance on every process and feel confident that we made the right choice to align ourselves with such a great team of professionals. The effectiveness of their systems is phenomenal! JCSA for Lead generation and management is thorough and powerful! We also love the Biennial Meetings where we harness the power of each other's successes and truly find best practices that come from experience and sharing. They have never hesitated to assist in any capacity as we have asked a lot of questions along the way! The IME team is truly an invaluable resource because they are always evaluating opportunities for more efficient and effective systems and tools that are relevant and appropriate. We can take advantage of traditional and new media channels with an assortment of marketing tools that IME has developed! We are very happy to be a part of IME's Family of successful centers and look forward to continuing our relationship for years to come.”

— Dalena Hoang, San Jose, CA

■   “ Recently I purchased the John Casablancas Modeling and Career Center in Oak Brook, IL. Throughout the process, IME, the franchisor, was very helpful and courteous to me. Every step of the way, I felt supported. As I have adjusted to the new business, IME has continued to support me in any means necessary and was very welcoming at their Convention in Las Vegas. I quickly felt I was part of a special family and I am excited to have a long and prosperous relationship with IME and as a JC Center Owner. I truly feel as though I am very fortunate to have found such a rewarding and challenging business to be a part of. ”

— Daniel Meehan, Chicago, IL

■   “ After working in the business for over 35 years, 15 of which were for the John Casablancas Modeling and Career Centers as the Director of Memphis and then Atlanta offices, I decided to open a JC franchise in Cincinnati. Having worked in the past for several other companies, I knew the John Casablancas organization was the right fit for me. IME has done a great job with lead development and the JCSA lead generation system has become an invaluable tool for the continued success of our business. I also appreciate the network of owners and their willingness to share their experience with the newcomers. I have attended three owners meetings which I have found to be extremely helpful and informative. Although I was experienced with running a center- I had no idea what ownership entailed. I am proud to be in a business that helps people to become the best they can be and to do this with a group of talented individuals who truly believe in our programs and what we do.”

— Deborah Cameron, Cincinnati, OH