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04/15/2024

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03/14/2023

If anyone knows Grant, he should NOT be given a microphone. But a few weeks ago, Pipeline Executive Director Melissa Vincent gave him a pass as he spoke with current fellows and helped judge Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship Innovators Daytime Showcase.

Fellows pitched their companies and showcased their progress over the past year. Congrats to all the Fellows on their hard work and achievements!

03/08/2023

Ever wonder how the PROOF team gets work done? It is because 67% of our team is powered by women!

In all seriousness, PROOF would like to celebrate the achievements of women in Kansas City and around the world. Happy International Women's Day!

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03/06/2023

PROOF is hiring an intern! The team is looking for someone with strong written and verbal communication skills, high detail orientation, and likes sarcasm.

If you know someone or think you would be a good fit for this role, you can submit a resume and CV to [email protected] or at https://lnkd.in/eyE4y7kJ

03/02/2023

The reality is that business is hard. In 10 years, PROOF has worked with hundreds of clients, and in that time, PROOF's CEO, Grant Gooding, has learned a lot about the challenges many businesses face. Read Grant's top 10 list of the biggest takeaways PROOF's research has shown.

As PROOF recently hit its 10-year mark, I couldn’t help but have a couple of thoughts. My first was ‘holy crap, that was quick,’ followed by a sobering feeling of inadequacy. We are nowhere near where I thought we would be in ten years. We have pivoted our business model three different times ...

02/28/2023

PROOF Founder and CEO Grant Gooding recently sat down with Crux KC President and CCO Ethan Whitehill on Crux's new podcast, To The Point. Check out the episode below and learn why there is no such thing as a rational decision.

https://cruxkc.com/podcast/

02/21/2023

This Thursday, February 23rd, PROOF's CEO Grant C. Gooding, will be speaking to current fellows and judging Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship Innovators Daytime Showcase.

Fellows will pitch their companies and showcase their progress over the past year. One fellow will be selected as the "Best Pitch" winner at the Celebration Happy Hour. You can RSVP for this free event below.

Pipeline Innovators Daytime Showcase

02/21/2023

This Thursday, February 23rd, PROOF's CEO Grant Gooding, will be speaking to current fellows and judging Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship Innovators Daytime Showcase.

Fellows will pitch their companies and showcase their progress over the past year. One fellow will be selected as the "Best Pitch" winner at the Celebration Happy Hour. You can RSVP for this free event below.

Pipeline Innovators Daytime Showcase

02/14/2023

For 10 years, Matthew Davis has been the creative force in helping turn PROOF data into engaging and digestible insights. Matt not only brings immense creativity to the team but also an archive of music knowledge, charisma, and wisdom.

The entire team at PROOF would like to congratulate Matt on this milestone achievement and to thank him for putting up with us for so long!

The PROOF Team

02/07/2023

PROOF is 10 years old! In the past decade, PROOF has worked with hundreds of clients to ensure they are saying the right things to the right people by measuring emotions.

The PROOF team could not be more excited to celebrate this milestone. As we reflect on the growth and all we have learned over these past few years, we would like to thank everyone that has supported us along the way!

- Grant, Courtney, Katie, Kelsey, Matt, and Jessica

01/31/2023

PROOF's Grant Gooding recently had the pleasure of appearing on Kevin Oldham's Franchise My Business podcast. On the podcast, Grant shares how prospective franchisees can turn their capital into profit through the use of data and research. This helps you understand your competitive advantage by knowing what is important to the people you are selling to, their aspirations, and their expectations of your brand.

This show is a must-listen for anyone looking to scale their business by franchising or licensing—Kevin brings in top industry insiders and gives incredible insights into growing your brand!

http://ow.ly/56eT50MF96K

In this episode of the Franchise My Business podcast, Kevin features Grant Gooding, Founder, and CEO of PROOF. Experience in mergers and acquisitions has given Grant insights into how to create messaging that resonates not just with end customers, but with potential franchisees as well. He shares ho...

01/31/2023

PROOF's Grant Gooding recently had the pleasure of appearing on Kevin Oldham's Franchise My Business podcast. On the podcast, Grant shares how prospective franchisees can turn their capital into profit through the use of data and research.

This show is a must-listen for anyone looking to scale their business by franchising or licensing—Kevin brings in top industry insiders and gives incredible insights into growing your brand!

http://ow.ly/SzjH50MF96J

In this episode of the Franchise My Business podcast, Kevin features Grant Gooding, Founder, and CEO of PROOF. Experience in mergers and acquisitions has given Grant insights into how to create messaging that resonates not just with end customers, but with potential franchisees as well. He shares ho...