Today we’re at IFE 2022 in New York catching up with “Johnny Franchise” aka John Francis for an update on the holiday he created called Fathers Eve and his work with a new franchise venture, ZorForum.

Also Joining us is his daughter Anna Francis who shares what it’s like growing up as a third-generation entrepreneur. Follow Anna at @lifethroughannaseyes and annafrancis.net

Thanks to TruPresence, Thryv, and Consumer Fusion.

Hagan Kappler is the CEO ofThreshold Brands and discusses leading a multi-brand franchise group and the current landscape for investments and acquisitions.

Hagan also shares her thoughts on the continuing trend of homeowners spending more time in their houses (and garages!) and spending more dollars on home updates.

Thanks to Serviceminder, Exults, and Consumer Fusion.

Finding a new partner online. First impressions. Swiping left. First meetings. Expectations. Catfishing. Getting ghosted. Long-term relationships. Fear of commitment.  Closing the deal. 

Wait … Is this about dating or franchise sales? Maybe it’s both! 

Mike Ackley, COO, and Hope Alteri, Director of Fabulousness, from Brand Journalists join Jack Monson to examine the parallels between sales and dating in one of the most fun podcasts in the 13-year history of Social Geek.

Plus we have details on #FCXC and shout outs to John DiJulius, The IFA, Franchise Update, and Eulerity.

Here is Jack Monson’s monthly column in Franchise Dictionary Magazine for June, 2022.

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 25, 2022.

Thanks to The International Franchise Expo and Eulerity.com

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There are so many great podcasts out there discussing Franchising. Here's Jack Monson's article from Franchise Update Magazine's Q2 2022 issue. 

Text version: 

https://www.franchising.com/articles/whats_in_your_podcast_stack_10_franchise_podcasts_in_a_growing_field.html

And if you're attending Franchise Update's FCXC event June 20-23 in Atlanta, let's chat!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re going to dive into that topic with Felicia Alexander, CRO of TITLE Boxing Club and the co-founder of BoxUnion Holdings.

Felicia shares her very personal story of struggling with depression for many years and how boxing & fitness helped her unleash her inner badass.

On Saturday, May 21, TITLE Boxing will host the “Knockout Stigma” initiative in-person and digitally with proceeds benefiting Bring Change to Mind!

Thanks to Serviceminder, Exults, and AnswerConnect.

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 18, 2022.

Thanks to The Franchise Show and Eulerity.comFranchise News Podcast 5.18.2022

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Ron Bender is the Director of Franchise Relations at Threshold Brands and is an advocate for Veterans and for Diversity in Franchising. Ron shares the latest form IFA's Diversity Institute and VetFran including the ongoing missions, trends, and how you can get involved via VetFran.org and Franchise.org.

And check out Ron's presentation (and Kilt!) at #IFE2022 in New York June 2 - 4!

Thanks to Serviceminder, Exults, and Consumer Fusion.

It’s Franchise Friday and Patti Rother, President of Frios Gourmet Pops joins Social Geek to discuss culture and team building. We dive deep into leadership, coaching, and supporting franchisees in times of transitions.

Thanks to Serviceminder, Exults, and AnswerConnect.

Social Geek Radio is hosted by Jack Monson.