Modrn Business

In the July Millennial Monthly Edition, host Zack Fishman chats marketing, social media, millennia's in franchising, and more with Jami Stigliano, Founder and CEO of DivaDance Company.

Show Sponsor: https://www.franfunnel.com/

Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

The marketing mix is noisier than ever before. But there are Modern tools, technologies and mindsets that can be ROCKET FUEL for taking your brand to the next level.

Enjoy this great podcast with Heather McLeod, where we dive into these topics and more!

Thanks as always, Ben Kliever, Audio Engineer

Dawn is one of the largest self started and single owned multi unit franchise's in the world. She operates 82 Denny's restaurants and has an incredibly inspiring story.

Enjoy this sit down interview, in person at her San Antonia Texas office.

Thanks as always, to Ben Kliever, audio engineer.

Cheers,

On this Episode of Millennial Monthly, Zack Fishman hosts Danny Nieves and Carlos Medina of Local Door Coupons.

The company was founded in 2014 in Miami FL and has already grown to over 50 locations.

About MM:

Every month, Host Zack Fishman explores businesses founded or operated by Millennials. On the Monthly show, Zack introduces you to new, guests, topics, and trends....and breaks down how these "next generational leaders" think and operate differently.

Zack is the Sales Director for https://www.franfunnel.com/ and can be contacted at [email protected]

Connect with Zack on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zack-fishman-cfe-a1163555/

Shout out, as always, to our Sound Engineer: Ben Kliever

Cheers,

John Francis (aka "Johnny Franchise") is a highly respected leader, Keynote Speaker, franchise industry consultant, and strategic advisor to many great brands.

John currently sits on many boards (as a Director and/or Advisor) including: Sport Clips, Driessen Water, Inc. / Ultrapure & Industrial Services, LLC, Big Frog Franchise Group, Just Between Friends, Seva Beauty, Office Pride Commercial, and others.

Mr. Francis is also on the Membership Committee and has been a board member for the International Franchise Association for years, and has a long track record of operating and leading multi unit organizations.

Links and Initiatives discussed on the show:

1) Website: http://johnwfrancis.com/

2) Fathers Eve® is all about Celebrating Dads EVERYWHERE. Fathers Eve is always held the night before Father’s Day. It’s an opportunity for fathers, step-fathers, fathers to-be, and any father figures out there to get together and celebrate the Brotherhood of Fatherhood. This night allows men from all walks of life to join together for a common cause – being a dad. https://fatherseve.com/

Thanks as always to Ben Kliever, Sound Engineer.

Cheers,

RH

We're pleased to welcome Barb Moran Goodrich, CEO and Co Founder of Moran Family of Brands to the Podcast. Today we chat about "The Future of Transportation". Buckle up and enjoy.

Topics include:

-What you should know about your "Vehicle Data"

-How to take action on the need to speak your voice relating to vehicle data: https://yourcaryourdata.org/ **Click the link and register**

-Interesting statistics and numbers behind the changing automotive market

-Opportunities for "trade and education"

-self driving and flying cars?!

http://moranfamilyofbrands.com/franchise-opportunity/

Thanks as always to Audio Engineer: Ben Kliever

Cheers,

Zack Fishman sits down with David Blue of Blue Moon Estate Sales to chat about Millennials in franchising, technology and much more!

Stay tuned for Millennial Monthly episodes, every month, lead by Zack Fishman.

Notable Links from this episode:

https://bluemoonestatesales.com/franchise/

https://www.franfunnel.com/

Thanks as always to Ben Kliever, Audio engineer

On episode 23 we welcome our esteemed guest, Mr. John Miller…to the Podcast. He’s the CEO of Denny’s, Americas Dinner.

-Denny’s has almost 1700 locations across the country

-In their 9th consecutive year of positive unit growth.

-Over the past 7 years, only 1 brand has opened more full service restaurants.

-In 14 countries and growing internationally.

On this episode, some of the topics we dove in to include:

-Their 5 guiding principles (and how knowing them could change YOUR business)

-How they are reinventing their entire category (and how you can do the same)

-How Denny’s adopts new technology (and what you could learn from it)

-What technologies they are using to enhance customer experiences and provide extra convenience

-Book recommendation: Behave by Robert Sapolsky

-Much More!

Denny’s is also heavily involved in their local communities through https://www.shareourstrength.org/

Two initiatives the they embrace that I LOVE:

1. The Hunger for education program: http://www.dennyshungryforeducation.com/

2. No Kid Hungry: https://www.dennysnokidhungry.com/

These two programs really help change lives their local neighborhoods being served. Which is the heart of what the brand stands for in being the comfortable neighborhood dinner.

John also sits on the board at www.wilberforce.com which has a great mission. Click on the website to learn more or contribute.

Special thanks to Ben Kliever for audio engineering and our sponsors:

www.rallio.com

www.solink.com

Modern Business Episode #22 takes us "Into the Wild" with Paul Picket - Chief Development officer of Wild Birds Unlimited.

Wild Birds Unlimited specializes in bird seed, bird feeders, and many other bird feeding supplies. They were founded in 1981 and have grown from a single feed store in Indianapolis to over 330 specialty retail stores across the country.

Paul and I caught up over breakfast in Dallas TX (so during this Podcast you get some soothing diner background noise).

Get ready to learn

-what an Ornithologist is

-How Wild Birds has fended off the "Amazon machine"

-How they are customizing the bird-feeding experience

-Pauls number one piece of advice when it comes to hiring

-The art of Slowing down

-The importance of getting involved in the IFA

-How FranPAC helps drive critical legislative agenda

As a side note, this is SUPER CRITICAL: contribute to Fran Pac if you are in franchising. Email or DM me to ask me how.

[email protected] OR @ryanthomashicks on all social media.

Some Shoutouts Paul Gave in the podcast:

-Therese Thilgen and Gary Gardner

-Brian Schnell and Kerry Olson

-Pete Lindsey, Jeff Sturgis, Michell Rowan and Eric Stites

And Lastly: shoutout to @Ben Kliever as always, our worthy audio engineer .

Today we welcome Jessie Williams Julie Conseco from Main Squeeze Juice Co. to the Podcast.

We chatted on March 14th which is actually national registered dietician day. I also learned that March is national nutrition month, and in the spirit of that, this Podcast is filled with great nutritional gold nuggets.

Throughout the conversation we oscillate back and forth between general nutritional tips and learning about their business, which is now awarding franchise licenses across America.

In this Podcast, we chatted about a range of topics including:

-How to “Eat the right colors” and what that means

-What nutrients help with Skin elasticity, eye health and much more

-How the antioxidants in blueberries and blackberries can help improve metabolism and cognitive functions

-What NCT oil is and how it can help you

-What Allium and how it can help you (even help fight cancer)

-What “Cold Press” means

-How Convenience and Wellness is changing the game in food service

-And we learned more about Main Squeeze Juice Co and how they built a competitive advantage through 1) Technology 2) Product & menu 3) Branding

*Other show notes*

Resources:

-Website: https://www.mainsqueezejuiceco.com/faq

-Cleanse Book: https://www.mainsqueezejuiceco.com/documents/juicecleansepamphlet.pdf