Franchise Voice

We have a major change in the federal government’s Joint Employer policy. Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Michael Layman walks us through the changes from the NLRB, the wide open and harmful Joint Employer standard, and where this fight will go next.

Also on today’s show, a spotlight on supplier member Proposify. CEO Kyle Racki shares ideas on getting control of your sales process and trends with service brands.

Today we're celebrating Emerging Franchises on Franchise Voice, the only podcast from The International Franchise Association with your host, Jack Monson.

First up, Matt Haller, President and CEO of the IFA, discusses why networking at this early stage of your franchise’s business is the most critical.

Next, Meg Roberts, CEO of The Lash Lounge and Emcee of the Emerging Franchisor Conference, discusses the event’s “unintimidating and intentional content.” She describes the show as the place you can approach anyone and where we lean in and help each other avoid some future mistakes.

Then, Richard Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School gives advice to emerging brand leaders on the need to first build the team, culture, and processes before growing too fast.

Join us Nov 1 - 3 at the Emerging Franchisor Conference in New Orleans! Registration is open now at https://www.franchise.org/events/efc

Franchise Voice is brought to you by Celebree School https://www.celebree.com

Special Guests: Matt Haller, Meg Roberts, and Richie Huffman.

IFA President and CEO Matt Haller shares updates from coast to coast including the negotiations on the recent legislation passed in California that has removed the existential threat to franchising. Plus, Tara Richards of Paychex joins the podcast with updates on new retirement manadates and using 401(k) plans to attract and retain top talent in franchise sytems.

Special Guest: Matt Haller.

On this special edition of Franchise Voice, we'll speak with three franchising and government relations professionals about IFA members can make a real impact on critical issues and policy makers in Washington, DC this September at the IFA Advocacy Summit.

Please join IFA's CEO Matthew Haller; Michael Layman, IFA SVP of Government Relations and Public Affairs; and Sarah Faye Pierce, Head of Government Relations at Paychex.

Join us September 11 - 13 in DC! Register today at https://www.franchise.org/events/2023-ifa-advocacy-summit

Thanks to the team at Benetrends Financial for your ongoing support of Franchising!

Special Guest: Matt Haller.

Richie Huffman, CEO of Celebree School, discusses his strategies for growing his franchise system in specific markets. Richie shares how to get involved in your new communities, the key community members whom you should engage early, and why a hub and spoke model can accelerate your franchisees' success. If you're developing a franchise brand in new markets, you won't want to miss this helpful advice!

Special Guest: Richie Huffman.

Vera Shafiq, Vice President of Digital Strategy at Location3 shares the latest trends for franchise systems on the local level for growing and acquiring new customers.

Special Guest: Vera Shafiq.

Today on Franchise Voice, the CEO of Propelled Brands, Catherine Monson, reflects on the past 3 years of challenges for franchising. Catherine discusses how communication, networking, and sharing of information helped us persevere!

Catherine shares how she’s preparing her brands, teams, franchisees, and friends for future health-related crises as well as recessions, economic disasters, political turmoil, and other trouble that hurts small businesses. She also guides us how to plan for trouble while remaining calm and optimistic.

Special Guest: Catherine Monson.

Franchise Voice welcomes Richie Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School.

Richie shares his own entrepreneurial journey and how he's now helping others on their own journey. Celebree is growing people big and small!

Special Guest: Richie Huffman.

On today’s Franchise Voice, we’ll discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Franchising with LaTonia Pouncey, President & CEO, The Pouncey Group, and Alesia Visconti, CEO & President, FranServe. How can franchisors incorporate DEI strategies throughout their franchise system?

Also, we have a conversation with Jamie Izaks, the President of All Points PR on local franchisee marketing. What channels are working best now? And does it make sense for franchisees and brands to engage with a local influencer or content creator?

Special Guests: Alesia Visconti, Jamie Izaks, and LaTonia Pouncey .

In part two of our series about the changes in the IFA’s Certified Franchise Executive program, we speak with Dr Kathleen Gosser, YUM! Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville and Sandie Curtis, VP of Education at the International Franchise Association.

The refreshed and simplified CFE program is not just a list of boxes to check and get some points. The Foundations of Franchising courses genuinely include professional development you help you learn about business fundamentals, law, HR issues, growth, and leadership.

Learn how you can get involved immediately online and in-person. The next cohort starts next week so get more info now by emailing [email protected]. There are also many great sessions coming up at #IFA2023 in Vegas!

Thanks to Benetrends Financial. Shout-outs today to Denise Cumberland, Emily George, Mary Kay Liston, Mark Liston, and Jania Bailey!

Special Guest: Sandie Curtis.