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The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for November 13, 2024

 

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We’ve heard from the political pundits and experts on what the 2024 Election results will mean for Americans.

But what about for the Franchise Community?

Michael Layman is the Sr Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs at the IFA and joins me for the first in a new series of Thought Leader One-On-One conversations on Social Geek.

Mike jumps in with his expertise on navigating the waters of Washington, DC on behalf of the franchise community. We’ll discuss key issues for which all franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers will be advocating in 2025 and beyond!

* What can we expect in a new Trump Administration?

* Will a common-sense Joint Employer standard be preserved and perhaps codified?

* Will we see an end of the over-regulation of small businesses and the franchise relationship by The FTC?

* Will the tax cuts of 2017 be extended at the end of 2025?

* How could a radical realignment and reformation of federal agencies under President Trump (and maybe Elon Musk!) affect Franchising?

The possibilities are fascinating.  

 

Thanks to Hughes, Northeast Color, and Tsource!

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for November 6, 2024

 

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It’s the 3rd part in our ongoing series, The AI Sherpa with Robert Mitchell, Chief AI Officer at WSI, and the leading voice on reimagining franchise systems using AI technology.

Today we discuss aligning AI with your business strategy. How important is it for franchisors to align AI initiatives with their overall business strategy? And what steps can be taken to ensure that AI adoption drives value and supports business goals?

We'll also cover "who is on notice" and how brands should decide what that means.

And, are you employing the smartest person in the room?

“There’s no data behind a shiny object.”

It’s the Marketing and Innovation update on Social Geek. Today: avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome!

First, Brandi Kloostra, VP of Digital Marketing at Franworth, shares the five data points in digital marketing that she is watching closely for each of her brands and for all of her franchisees.

How have the most critical data points changed over the past five years? How has the use of AI changed the way we assess marketing data? And, what are our favorite memes?

Next up, Rebecca Wright, President of franchise marketing platform JBecca, joins the podcast to discuss the biggest data challenges franchise systems are facing right now.

How can upfront assessment of data improve your return on ad spend and positively impact your SEO & organic marketing?

How can data lead a system’s franchise development success as driving brand marketing and local franchisee marketing? And what if … it works?!?

And thanks for your support Northeast Color, Hughes, Citrin Cooperman, and Tsource.

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for October 30, 2024.

 

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The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for October 23, 2024

 

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The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for October 16, 2024

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As many organizations are remote but maybe returning to office, we’re wondering …

What do YOU love most about being remote? And what do you really dislike?

As franchising is the original remote structure, our Franchise Rock Stars are here to weigh in!

Kristen Pechacek, Derrick Ableman, and Scott Greenberg share stories about how they and their teams are doing with working remotely or in a hybrid situation.

How do they keep their own energy up while maintaining the emotional well-being, culture, and relationships with their teams and partners? How has the return to office affected conference and conventions in the franchise space?

AND we have a big announcement about the 2024 Franchise Thought Leadership Awards at the beginning of today’s show...

 

Shout out to Rock Stars Ali Kraus and Danielle Wright. Thanks Tsource, Northeast Color, and Hughes.

Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet.

Eric Martin of Happinest Brands shares an overview of the state of the $600+ Million home service industry. Eric and Jania discuss how to decide if franchise brand is a good fit for you!