TES History
Founder Facts
TES Ideology
Acronyms
The TES Team
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In what year was TES founded?

1984

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What state did Terry grow up?

Maryland

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Finish this sentence: We are in the business of possibilites.. 

options and dreams 

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What does ILWE stand for?

Income, Lifestyle, Wealth and Equity

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Where did Melissa spend 2 years working (and can't wait to go back to visit!)? 

Australia 

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In what year did TES start Franchising? 

1997

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Who was Terry's mentor in franchising?

Bud Hadfield

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What percentage of the adult population has a strong to very strong desire to be self-sufficient? 

95%

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What does POD stand for?

Possibilites, Options and Dreams

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Where did Joe Sullivan grow up?

Middlebury, CT

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What year did we hold our first Conference? 

2000

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Who are Terry's siblings?

Robert & Pam

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What percentage of the adult population is ready, willing and able?

5%

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What does RWA stand for?

Ready, Willing and Able

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What is Kevin Stewart's favorite sport? 

Baseball

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Where was the first TES office location?

Waterbury, CT

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What was Terry's first official business?

Plant Store

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Who is our target market?

The non Ready, Willing and Able

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What does CCC stand for?

Coach, Client Collaboration 

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What is Mary (and Melissa's) nephews name? Double points if you know his nickname! 

Jackson - AKA "Jigs"

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Where was our first Conference?

2000

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Terry had a top security clearance for _________?

NSA

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Finish this sentence: 95% of those who end...

up in a business, end up in something they admittedly never would have looked at on their own, or had looked at, but prematurely dismissed

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What does SYSTEM stand for?

Save Yourself Significant Time, Energy and Money

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Name two of Rita's favorite things to do outside of work?

1. Reading, 2. Dancing (salsa, anyone?), 3. Paddle Boarding, 4. Travel - traveled to 21 countries and 48 states, 5. Languages - currently learning a 4th language, 6. Love True-Crime  documentaries/ podcasts, 7. Cooking