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BIG show today! First up: Sarah Bush, IFA’s new General Counsel shares the latest updates on what the FTC and the federal government are up to fighting small business.  The FTC has issued a request for information from franchise professionals. Why now? And, how can you respond and share your franchise story?

Next up: an informal conversation where Ingrid Schneider, Patti Rother, and host Jack Monson share results of an experiment of the types, formats, and frequency of LinkedIn posting.

Shout-outs today to Franchise Business Review, Northeast Color, and all the #frandogs

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 10, 2023

Thanks to Northeast Color, MFV Expositions, and Stay In Your Lane.

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Here is Jack Monson’s monthly column in Franchise Dictionary Magazine for May, 2023.

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It’s the AI Update for MAY, recorded live at The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Vegas. Joining us today:

Patti Rother of The NOW Massage and Stay In Your Lane sharing the latest tools she’s using now and a few she’s beta testing.

Robert Mitchell of Ultra Pool Care Squad discusses what’s happening this month with some of the biggest AI players.

And we’ll catch up with Mark Spencer of Consumer Fusion on how AI is changing reviews.

Thanks to Serviceminder, Hughes, AnswerConnect, and BIGGBY Coffee.

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 26, 2023

Thanks to Northeast Color and Citrin Cooperman

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

Matthew Haller, President and CEO of The International Franchise Association, joins Jania to discuss The Open for Opportunity campaign, the state of franchising, and latest challenges from DC that are affecting business owners.

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 19, 2023

Thanks to Northeast Color and Citrin Cooperman

"Stay Effing Positive" featuring two incredible guests who are champions of diversity in the IFA and franchising industry. Joining us will be Richard Snow, Vice President of SBA at WSFS Bank, and David Smith, Senior Manager of Diversity Programs at IFA.

Richard Snow recently won the prestigious 2022-2023 Ronald E. Harrison Award at the International Franchise Association Annual Convention, and we are honored to have him on the show. Advocating for diversity in franchising and small business is crucial to David because it changes the economic trajectory of minority communities. Eliminating business disparities is one of the hallmarks of equity, and we couldn't agree more.

In this podcast, we will explore how to create a more inclusive and equitable franchise industry, the benefits of diversity in small business ownership, and ways to overcome the challenges that minority entrepreneurs face.

We believe that one person alone cannot do this work, which is why we're grateful for our franchise industry family. So, join us in our effort to promote diversity and positivity in franchising and small business by tuning in to "Stay Effing Positive"!

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 12, 2023

Thanks to Tsource, CareerPlug, and The Franchise Show Chicago