Social Geek

Social Geek

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Social Geek episodes

  • Google, Facebook, Guy Kawasaki and IFA
    The IFA (International Franchise Association) convention was a huge success  in Orlando FL. Deb was joined by 3k other franchise industry attendees and returned home with a renewed passion for the use of social media in franchising. 
    Join AK as she speaks with Deb and guests Al Lautenslager and Lorri Wyndham.  Find out what they enjoyed most from Guy Kawasaki, who was the closing speaker for the convention. What will it mean to have Facebook and Google as the newest IFA members?
    Al Lautenslager: Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Consultant at Guerilla Marketing.
    Lorri  Wyndham: Operations Manager for Computer Explorers.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Cloud Services - Silver Lining or Black Cloud

    We are excited to have a self-described "Gagetista", Bonnie Sharon as the guest of Social Geek Radio this week! Bonnie also known as "Cellular Chloe" provides straightforward reviews of wireless devices and "how to" videos which have made her a favorite on the Web. Her popularity is simple to understand: she knows her stuff, respects the audience, listens to them and tells the truth. Bonnie is the Director of Social Media for Wireless Zone. Wireless Zone has become the nation's largest wireless retail franchisor and was ranked #1 in its category by Entrepreneur magazine. Every store is independently owned and operated, exclusively offering Verizon Wireless products and services.

    Many computer and cell phone operating systems are using cloud computing now, making it easier to access your data anywhere, anytime. Bonnie will talk about the benefits of using the cloud, the dangers involved, and what users should keep in mind.
    http://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniesharon
    http://blog.wirelesszone.com/http://www.cellularchloe.com/

    1 hr 2 min
  • Cloud Services - Silver Lining or Black Cloud
    We are excited to have a self-described "Gagetista", Bonnie Sharon as the guest of Social Geek Radio this week! Bonnie also known as "Cellular Chloe" provides straightforward reviews of wireless devices and "how to" videos which have made her a favorite on the Web. Her popularity is simple to understand: she knows her stuff, respects the audience, listens to them and tells the truth. Bonnie is the Director of Social Media for Wireless Zone. Wireless Zone has become the nation's largest wireless retail franchisor and was ranked #1 in its category by Entrepreneur magazine. Every store is independently owned and operated, exclusively offering Verizon Wireless products and services.
    Many computer and cell phone operating systems are using cloud computing now, making it easier to access your data anywhere, anytime. Bonnie will talk about the benefits of using the cloud, the dangers involved, and what users should keep in mind.
    http://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniesharon
    http://blog.wirelesszone.com/http://www.cellularchloe.com/
    1 hr 5 min
  • How Lenny's Sub Shop Builds Awareness via Social Media

     

    Joining us this week is Brent Alvord, President of Lenny’s Sub Shop Brent will share how social media continues to be such an integral part of their company strategy for 2012. If fact, Lenny’s constantly hosts unique contests and giveaways via its social media channels, which is why they have grown to more than 62,000 fans on Facebook.
     
    Lenny’s continually reaches out to their networks to show worth in remaining a fan of the brand by launching referral programs, such as its new Cash Rewards Program that will pay its Substantial Rewards members, Facebook fans, or anyone else for that matter, $10,000 for each referral that decides to open a new shop.
     
     
    ABOUT LENNY’S SUB SHOPS
    Lenny’s Sub Shop features AWESOME half pound subs with premium meats sliced to order and Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks served hot off the grill.  Lenny's commitment to quality and fast, friendly service has helped Lenny's to become one of the most admired sub sandwich chains.  Lenny's Sub Shop continues expanding with great franchise opportunities still available.  Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks & The Deli Fresh Experience™ are why our loyal guests say they prefer a Lenny’s sub hands down to our competition. Why? Lenny's puts back what has been missing in the sub sandwich business - More Food, More Taste, More Personality!® For more information, visitwww.lennys.com.

    1 hr 2 min
  • How Lenny's Sub Shop Builds Awareness via Social Media
    Joining us this week is Brent Alvord, President of Lenny’s Sub Shop Brent will share how social media continues to be such an integral part of their company strategy for 2012. If fact, Lenny’s constantly hosts unique contests and giveaways via its social media channels, which is why they have grown to more than 62,000 fans on Facebook.
     
    Lenny’s continually reaches out to their networks to show worth in remaining a fan of the brand by launching referral programs, such as its new Cash Rewards Program that will pay its Substantial Rewards members, Facebook fans, or anyone else for that matter, $10,000 for each referral that decides to open a new shop.
     
     
    ABOUT LENNY’S SUB SHOPS
    Lenny’s Sub Shop features AWESOME half pound subs with premium meats sliced to order and Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks served hot off the grill.  Lenny's commitment to quality and fast, friendly service has helped Lenny's to become one of the most admired sub sandwich chains.  Lenny's Sub Shop continues expanding with great franchise opportunities still available.  Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks & The Deli Fresh Experience™ are why our loyal guests say they prefer a Lenny’s sub hands down to our competition. Why? Lenny's puts back what has been missing in the sub sandwich business - More Food, More Taste, More Personality!® For more information, visitwww.lennys.com.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Liberty Harper Shares How To Rise Above The Clutter

    We have the pleasure speaking with Liberty Harper, Director of Business Development at Aviatech. Aviatech is an interactive and digital marketing agency to direct new business development in the franchise industry. Liberty is experienced as both a franchisee as well as a franchisor, and understands all aspects of the franchise industry. Previous to founding and managing the 65 unit Liberty Fitness franchise until 2007, Liberty served as a double franchise co-owner with Curves International alongside her parents beginning in 1998, receiving the prestigious Franchisee of Year Award in 1999.

    In today's modern marketplace, it takes exceptional creativity, uncompromising passion & infallible instincts to get noticed. Liberty will share tips on how to rise above the clutter.  Liberty will also share her tips on how to maximize attendance to conferences and conventions.
    http://www.aviatech.com
    http://www.linkedin.com/in/libertyharper
    https://twitter.com/libertyharper

    1 hr 1 min
  • Liberty Harper Shares How To Rise Above The Clutter
    We have the pleasure speaking with Liberty Harper, Director of Business Development at Aviatech. Aviatech is an interactive and digital marketing agency to direct new business development in the franchise industry. Liberty is experienced as both a franchisee as well as a franchisor, and understands all aspects of the franchise industry. Previous to founding and managing the 65 unit Liberty Fitness franchise until 2007, Liberty served as a double franchise co-owner with Curves International alongside her parents beginning in 1998, receiving the prestigious Franchisee of Year Award in 1999.
    In today's modern marketplace, it takes exceptional creativity, uncompromising passion & infallible instincts to get noticed. Liberty will share tips on how to rise above the clutter.  Liberty will also share her tips on how to maximize attendance to conferences and conventions.
    http://www.aviatech.com
    http://www.linkedin.com/in/libertyharper
    https://twitter.com/libertyharper
    1 hr 4 min
  • ReadyTalk Integrates Social Media Tools

    Our guest this week is Anita Wehnert from ReadyTalk.ReadyTalk provides audio and web conferencing services that are highly reliable. affordable and best of all, easy to use!  As Director of Product Marketing, Anita is focused on talking to customers about their needs and translating these into priorities for the ReadyTalk product roadmap. Before joining ReadyTalk, she gained first-hand experience with the challenges of running a webinar program while serving as director of marketing at an IT analyst firm. When she's not thinking about conferencing, she likes to do yoga and spend time with her dogs.

    Twitter:  @AnitaWehnert.
    ReadyTalk: http://www.readytalk.com/about
     
     
     

    1 hr 1 min
  • ReadyTalk Integrates Social Media Tools
    Our guest this week is Anita Wehnert from ReadyTalk.ReadyTalk provides audio and web conferencing services that are highly reliable. affordable and best of all, easy to use!  As Director of Product Marketing, Anita is focused on talking to customers about their needs and translating these into priorities for the ReadyTalk product roadmap. Before joining ReadyTalk, she gained first-hand experience with the challenges of running a webinar program while serving as director of marketing at an IT analyst firm. When she's not thinking about conferencing, she likes to do yoga and spend time with her dogs.
    Twitter:  @AnitaWehnert.
    ReadyTalk: http://www.readytalk.com/about
    1 hr 4 min
  • How Qdoba Restaurants Handle Social Media

    This week we welcome Allison Shaw, Social Media Specialist for Qdoba Restaurants. Qdoba offers fresh, made-to-order Mexican food. The company operates Qdoba Mexican Grill, the #2 quick-casual Mexican chain behind market leader Chipotle Mexican Grill, with about 500 locations in 40 states. The eateries offer a selection of signature burritos, along with tacos, salads, nachos, and breakfast items. More than 150 of the restaurants are company-owned, while the rest are franchised.

    Allison will share how she manages 107k likes on Facebook and 5k followers on Twitter and the social marketing strategies of local Qdoba Restaurants.
    http://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonshaw
    http://www.facebook.com/QdobaMexicanGrill
    Twitter: @qdobamexgrill

    1 hr 1 min

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