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Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Sean Holloday, co-founder of Crowd Mics. A new app that turns your smartphone into a microphone!

How often do you hear, "please turn off all electronic devices" at a conference? Why? Don't you want the audience to text, tweet and share? With the app Crowd Mics the audience can now engage with the speaker and audience!

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Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director Manalto are joined by Skyler Fox, Software Development Manager of Heartland Payment Systems. Skyler will share the what, why and how of EMV technology and the importance to franchisors, franchisees and consumers.

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LinkedIn is arguable the most import social platform for business professionals, but how many are using it to the maximum potential? Deb Evans of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson of Manalto explore the depths of LinkedIn with marketing executive, author, and LinkedIn trainor Chuck Hester.

Join us for best practices, and tips on publishing, updating, and Paying It Forward LinkedIn!

Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Nick Strong, Managing Director of Franchise Intelligence located in the United Kingdom. Nick has over fifteen years of experience in UK and international franchise development. He works with franchisors to help them grow franchisee networks and management service fees by effectively harnessing the power of the internet. Nick says brands should stop thinking they should control the message but how to share the message. Know where your shoppers are and how to sell to them via digital marketing.

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Social Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Shannon Wilburn, CEO and the co-founder of Just Between Friends, the largest children's and maternity consignment sales event in the U.S. Forbes ranked the Tulsa-based Just Between Friends franchise among best franchises nationwide! Just Between Friends consistently receives recognition at the annual IFA convention receiving Franchise Satisfaction Award each year. Join Social Geek Radio, Wednesday July 22nd 8pm ET as Shannon shares how she has built a strong community both off-line and on-lline!

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Content Marketing has radically changed how all brands, including Franchises, are reaching consumers and potential partners. How do you keep up and what should you be doing now to tell your story across all digital platforms?

Deb Evans and Jack Monson welcome guest Amy Plaisted, co-founder of BrandChise and Director of Marketing and Franchise Operations for The Spice & Tea Exchange who will share trends and best practices this week on Social Geek Radio!

A passionate customer experience practitioner, Jeanne Bliss pioneered the role of the Chief Customer Officer, holding the first ever CCO role for over 20 years at Lands' End, Microsoft, Coldwell Banker and Allstate Corporations. Her new book, Chief Customer Officer 2.0: How To Build Your Customer-Driven Growth Engine launched June 15th. Social media has given customers the ability to speak out about their experiences. Join Deb Evans and Jack Monson when they interview Jeanne about how the power 5 competencies connect to drive clarity for customer experience transformation and the role of the CCO.

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Social Geek Radio sponsored by: Manalto and Franchise Foundry

Deb Evans, Jack Monson and guests will discuss BYOD: Bringing your own device to work, best practices and policies. Do your franchisees know how to protect franchise data? Do they understand their legal obligations? Does your brand provide an effective BYOD strategy?

Guests -  Arquella Hargrove, is an accomplished Human Resources Management Leader, Author, Coach, Speaker and Trainer with over 20 years of experience. Camille Hamilton is the Houston CMIT Solutions franchisee. She has over 32 years in the IT industry and has won Franchisee of the Year award and Small Business of the Year award. 

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Stan Friedman, President of FRM Solutions chats with Deb Evans and Jack Monson about his city's predominance in the franchise industry. We'll preview upcoming events in franchise Atlanta, discuss Stan's Southeast Franchise Forum group, and get the latest updates on franchise relationship management technology. 

Deb Evans and Jack Monson will interview Monica Feid, Vice President BizCom Associates. Monica is an experienced media relations specialist whose clients have been featured in high profile, national media. Monica will share tips on the most effective and creative ways to deliver your story to prospects and customers.

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