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

Thanks to Text Request and Promotex.

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!

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for October 9, 2024

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Over the summer, some friends and I who are involved in the IFA Marketing & Innovation Committee were kicking around some new ideas. How could we get today’s top franchise leaders to give valuable advice in-between IFA events? What’s the best way for them to share best practices on topics that IFA members want to hear?  

So, on a monthly basis, The Social Geek Podcast will present The Marketing & Innovation Update featuring leaders doing truly innovative new things in the areas of franchising, marketing, and more. 

Today we will hear from Joe Sieve, Chief Restaurant and Global Development Officer at Papa John’s, as well as the Chair of The 2024 Franchise Leadership and Development Conference. Joe shares a preview of FLDC, the opening session, and his panel about Leading Through Challenging Times. Joining Joe on stage will be franchisor CEOs Paul Macaluso, Heather Neary, and Scott Williams.

Next, Lou Gammal joins us to talk SWAG! As the CEO of Promotex, Lou has the latest trends on merch and promotional items that make franchisors and supplier stand out at franchise trade shows and events.

We’re all looking forward to FLDC next week! Thanks International Franchise Association and Franchise Update Media for always putting together the best show of the year.   

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

It’s part 2 in our ongoing series: The AI Sherpa with Robert Mitchell.

Robert is the Chief AI Officer at WSI, and the leading voice on reimagining franchise systems using AI technology. Today he shares advice on how to get started with AI in your organization with both the top-down and bottom-upapproach. 

And, it’s another edition of our favorite segment: “who’s on notice?” ... 

Call centers and lead qualifiers may be the next areas of franchising that will be drastically changing soon. 

Thanks to WSI!

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

Grant Bullington, FranNet consultant from Vancouver, BC joins Jania to share his take on why brands and candidates need a focused, engaged, and efficient network of consultants.

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for September 25, 2024

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We're LIVE again at Franchise Expo South for Part 2 of our conversations in the Podcast Zone!

Today: Why Franchising?

Why did you and your brand decide to franchise your concept?

And, why do your franchisees partner with you and your brand?  What’s in it for them?

We spoke with many entrepreneurs and franchisors at this year’s Franchise Expo South earlier this month in Ft Lauderdale. Today you'll hear from:

Suzanne Bernal, Orlando Cat Café

Mike Riley, Ziebart

Brian Robinson, AFC

Sevag Kourjakia, Shoppers Drapes & Blinds

Ron Bender, The Shutter House

Amber Burke, Burn Boot Camp

Thanks Citrin Cooperman, Hughes, Northeast Color, and Tsource.

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for September 18, 2024

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