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Andrew Alfano, president and COO of The Learning Experience, says he is a “big believer in empowerment and assigning accountability.” … https://www.rd.com/advice/work-career/things-amazing-bosses-do-every-day/

Introverts are unique breeds who often require downtime after too much socializing. Their acceptable levels of interaction differ drastically from those of… https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/9867-introvert-leadership-tips.html

http://www.roi-nj.com/2018/08/15/education/becoming-education-franchisees-is-paying-off-for-jersey-women/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/karstenstrauss/2018/07/03/the-learning-experience-changes-hands/#407daaac7b9e

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2018/07/02/the-learning-experience-sold.html

https://www.franchising.com/news/20180403_the_learning_experiencereg_names_seasoned_hr_execu.html

http://journal.businesstoday.org/bt-online/2018/former-starbucks-svp-pays-it-forward?rq=andrew%20alfano

Amanda Beers, VP of Learning & Development of The Learning Experience featured in Talent Economy’s “The Future of Workplace Learning.” The Future of Workplace Learning

At The Learning Experience, we strive to positively impact the lives of others through our principals of Learn, Play, Grow. In this spirit, we are proud to share Forbes article featuring our CEO, Richard Weissman, and the lessons he has learned by becoming a mentor to an aspiring entrepreneur. https://www.forbes.com/sites/meimeifox/2018/01/15/what-a-mentoring-relationship-between-a-millionaire-ceo-and-immigrant-high-schooler-taught-them-both/#76e40ac746ef

31. The Learning Experience Child development centers Accelerating its annual growth rate, especially in terms of systemwide sales, The Learning Experience added 20 new units and boosted its sales by more than 37 percent—to a total of $200 million—over the last three years.  President and COO Andrew Alfano has directed investments to further train and develop its staff members, while also spending money on technology and opening a new, “Google-esque” global headquarters…

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The Learning Experience provides insight on Job Security https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10307-create-job-stability.html

The owner of The Learning Experience explains how his plan for small, sustained growth slowly grew into a robust franchise operation with a national presence. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/299676

The Learning Experience new 10,000 SF Lease at Kay Pin Oak Shops in Austin, TX http://www.chron.com/business/real-estate/article/Retail-Wrap-New-Learning-Experience-space-at-12256325.php

The Learning Experience®, one of the nation’s fastest-growing Academies of Early Education for children six weeks to six years old, today announced Andrew Alfano has been named President, effective immediately. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/andrew-alfano-named-president-of-the-learning-experience-300526186.html

http://www.franchisetimes.com/news/September-2017/Learn-Play-Grow-Really-Fast-at-The-Learning-Experience/

Richard Weissman’s Entrepreneurial Journey Featured in Business News Daily https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10155-richard-weissman-the-learning-experience.html  

In this exclusive interview, Andrew Alfano, COO of the Learning Experience, shares lessons learned from Starbucks and a fast-growing early education franchise. https://www.inc.com/scott-mautz/this-ex-starbucks-executive-went-from-coffee-to-ki.html

When it comes to your job search, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. In fact, your next career opportunity could be one that’s within your existing company. https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/10136-internal-job-interview.html

A fast-growing children’s center is franchise is entering the Arizona market. Boca Raton, Florida-based The Learning Experience, which was ranked #90 on Entrepreneur’s 2017 Franchise 500, has plans to open three franchises in the Valley, with plans to open in Gilbert, Mesa and the Palm Valley area of Goodyear. https://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/news/2017/07/20/fast-growing-childrens-center-franchise-expands.html

Helping your manager shine could be the key to accomplishing your own goals faster. Here’s how to do it with out looking like a suck-up. Source: How To Master The Secret Art Of Getting Inside Your Boss’s Head | Fast Company

The Learning Experience offering advice to college students http://www.businessinsider.com/best-advice-college-students-never-hear-2017-5/#be-smart-about-your-internet-presence-1

The Learning Experience to Build New S. Florida Centers as it Prepares Larger HQ https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2017/01/25/the-learning-experience-to-build-new-s-fla-centers.html 

38. The Learning Experience Child development centers The new COO, Andrew Alfano, has been in his post at The Learning Experience for only a year, but he just laughs when asked if the child development franchise’s accelerated growth rate can thus be attributed to him. The credit goes to the founder, Richard Weissman, who laid a great foundation for the brand and then knew when it was time to hire a beefed-up…

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http://www.newson6.com/story/30775762/the-learning-experience-names-former-starbucks-svp-andrew-alfano-chief-operating-officer Preeminent Operations Executive Joins Senior Leadership Team To Guide Global Growth Strategy BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Learning Experience®, one of the nation’s fastest growing Academies of Early Education for children six weeks to six years old, announced today the appointment of recognized business enterprise leader Andrew Alfano as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Alfano will lead the execution of operational strategies globally, guide tactical imperatives…