Here is Jack Monson’s monthly column in Franchise Dictionary Magazine for August, 2021.

And, shout out to Kristen Pechacek, Sherri Fishman, and the International Franchise Association's Marketing & Innovation Committee for their persistence in moving our industry forward!

Best-selling author Stan Phelps is back on Social Geek to talk about his latest project, Pink Goldfish 2.0: Defy Normal and Exploit Imperfection.

Stan shares the concepts behind the "Pink Goldfish" including that our flaws actually make us awesome and help us escape the sea of sameness. We also chat about his "Goldfish Tank" concept and Social Geek's favorite idea, #microweirdness!

Catch Stan and his co-author David Rendall on their road trip across the country including a stop in Chicago on 8/3!

Thanks to Location3, AnswerConnect, and iPost!

MasterMind Minutes with Gary Occhiogrosso

Today’s guest:  Steven Montgomery, Founder and CEO of That 1 Painter

Learn more from Gary at Franchise Growth Solutions

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, July 21, 2021:

In the news this week:

Neighborly, Mike Bidwell

Taco Cabana, Yadav Enterprises

Tony Roma's, Ramon Bourgeois

College HUNKS, Nick Friedman

University of Central Florida

Yum! Brands, Scott Catlett

University of Louisville

Portillo Hot Dogs, Michael Osanloo

Fishman PR, Sherri Fishman, Brand Fishman

Accenture, Robert Cresanti

Twist Brands, Nancy Bigley

Senior Helpers, Mari Baxter

Pet Wants, Ed Evans

Handyman Connection, Jake Halbert, Luke Schulte

Captain D's, Bindi Menon

Smalls Sliders, Joe Lewis

Burger King, Ellie Doty, Tom Curtis

Walk-On's Sport Bistreaux, Luke DeRouen

Authority Brands, Jenna Spadaccino

Freddy's, Andrew Thengvall

Mary Coots, Todd Phelps

Neighborly, Ben Gardeen

Thanks to MFV Expositions / International Franchise Expo and Location3

Facebook Franchise Tip of the Week: Protecting Your Franchise BrandOn Mondays, podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer & Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises courtesy of Social Joey.

Today we're tackling the hot topic of misinformation on social media and how it can affect your brand. Facebook is flagging pages and accounts that it sees as spreading misinformation. Now more than ever, we advise all franchise brands to be aware of what is being shared from Franchisees' pages and even personal profiles!

Also, please join us August 31 – Sept 3 at Caesars Palace in Vegas for the 20th Annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference!

Here's the latest installment of our conversations about The Culture of Franchising. Joining us today are:

Alesia Visconti, CEO of FranServe, and CEO / Publisher of Franchise Dictionary Magazine

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Sheila Fischer, Vice President at MFV Expositions

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Trevor Rappleye, CEO of FranchiseFilming

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Melani O'Meara, Senior Manager, Administrative Strategy, BDO

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Join us for a discussion about the culture of each of their brands and thoughts on what makes the culture of Franchising so compelling!

Thanks to Location3, iPost, and Benetrends.

Shout outs today from our guests include #IFE2021,#FranchiseExpoHouston, and Rose Mango.

Here's the fourth episode in our series of conversations about The Culture of Franchising. Joining us today are:

Richard Snow, Vice President, WSFS Bank, Host of the Smart Start Now Podcast, and Chair of The International Franchise Association's Black Franchise Leadership Council

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Diane Phibbs, EVP and Chief Content Officer, Franchise Update Media

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Paul Farmer, CEO, Starfish SEO & Marketing

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Kim Lucey, CEO, Lead Navigators

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Join us for insights on the culture of each their brands and thoughts on what makes the culture of Franchising so compelling!

Thanks to Constant Contact, Citrin-Cooperman, and Franchise Payments Network

Shout outs today from our guests to the IFA's Diversity Institute, Alesia Visconti, The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference 2021, SERVPRO, and Rosati's Pizza.

MasterMind Minutes with Gary Occhiogrosso

Today’s guest:  Grant Marcks

Today's question: Now that we’re emerging from the pandemic, what role do you see Private  Equity firms playing in the franchising industry?

Learn more from Gary at Franchise Growth Solutions

Here's another episode in our series of conversations about The Culture of Franchising. Joining us today are:

Scott Greenberg, Author of The Wealthy Franchisee

Pete Baldine, President of The Moran Family of Brands

Amanda House, Account Manager at 919 Marketing

Stan Friedman, Partner at FRM Solutions and ZorForum

Join us for insights on the culture of each their brands and thoughts on what makes the culture of Franchising so compelling!

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Pictured: Gyros.  How do YOU pronounce Gyros?

In the news this week:

Ampex Brands, Au Bon Pain

J. Alexander's

Pirtek USA, Kim Gubera

Tunnel to Towers

Phenix Salon Suites, Gina Rivera, Kevin Davis

LL Cool J

Angela Coté, AC Inc, Paratus

Firehouse Subs, Jay Miller

MFV Expos, Sheila Fischer

Jen Cutillo

Red Lobster, Kelli Valade, Kim Lopdrup

Maple Bear Global Schools, Arno Krug

FirstLight Home Care, Glee McAnanly, Kelley Hill

Scooter's Coffee, Nathan Lester

BizCom Associates, August Anderson

Southeast Franchise Forum