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Brett Payne
Founder & CEO at NextFran | Founder & CEO at Contender eSports | Business Development & Franchise Innovation Leader
Brett Payne is an accomplished executive with 30 years of leadership experience in business development, financial management, and operational efficiency. He has a proven track record in founding and scaling companies, enhancing profitability, and driving strategic growth. Brett's expertise lies in leading cross-functional teams, innovative technology integration, and franchise development. As the Founder and CEO of NextFran, Brett revolutionized franchise sales through AI-driven solutions, improving lead generation efficiency by 40% and reducing new franchisee time-to-market by 25%. At Contender eSports, he established a premier franchise with over 50 locations sold globally, increasing customer engagement and revenue by $1.2M annually. Brett currently serves as a Board Member at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, where he contributes his expertise to the community.