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The IFA Women's Franchise Committe presents:

Her Success: Stories of Female Franchise Leaders

In this episode, we interview Mary Ann O'Connell, CFE, President and Founder of FranWise.  Did you know that Mary Ann has a theater degree and worked with commercial real estate? You may be surprised how and why she hired an actor for meetings. Her journey to franchising is inspiring and she had the good fortune to work with outstanding franchises (Money Mailer, Great Clips). She currently sits on the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association (IFA), is the First Vice Chair of the Supplier Forum Advisory Board and the Chairman of the Membership Committee. Interviewed by WFC Committee member Liane Caruso, CFE, Franchise Marketing Consultant.

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, July 15, 2020:

In the news this week:​

International Franchise Assoication, Robert Cresanti

Franchise Action Network

RSG Group

Gold's Gym

ServiceMaster, Peter Duncanson

Tailored Living, Tom Hillebrandt

Focus Brands, Brian Krause, Tim Muir

Ledo Pizza, Will Robinson

Coolgrens, Larissa Witt

BurgerFi, Charlie Guzzetta

ServiceTitan, Cameron Kerr

Yum Brands, Cameron Davies

Sport Clips, Edward Logan, Gordon Logan

WirelessZone, Ryan Maners

Thanks to Social Joey and Benetrends Financial!

Emily Binder is the chief strategist of Beetle Moment Marketing and is all about Voice!

What’s up with paid results on voice search? How do we prepare our brands now? And, why do you need Sonic Branding? 

Thanks to Social Joey, Photofy, and AnswerConnect.

Shout-outs today to Audiobrain, John Andrews, WallStreetBooyah, and Seth Godin. 

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

In the news this week:​

Neighborly, HouseMaster, Mike Bidwell

Molly Maid, Mary Kay Liston

Radiance Holdings, Sola Salon Studios

The Woodhouse Day Spa, Christina Russell

Wingstop, Charlie Morrison

WirelessZone

Canadian Franchise Association

FASTSIGNS, Mark Jameson

FranServe, Alesia Visconti

St Clair CPAs, Colleen Levin

Fox Rothschild, Elle Vaida Gerhards

SMB Advisors, Dawn Abbamondi

Adswizz

Archive Contents Restoration

Big Mamas & Papas

Casa Group Vending

Frios Gourmet Pops

Mindgrub

Tenet Financial Group

The Loan Source Inc

UniFi Equiptment Finance

Farmer Boys, John Lucas

Red Roof, Alex J. Cisneros

Cousins Subs, JJ Grube

Alan Lundeen, Hilary Krekling

Thanks to Social Joey and Benetrends Financial!

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb.

Angela Coté is back with a conversation about franchise executives helping each other by staying connected via conversations and virtual meetings during our current lockdown. 

How do we help industry colleagues who may be struggling with this isolation while also holding each other accountable? Angela is building “Play Bigger” groups; if you’re interested in joining, you can apply July 13 – 17 at www.angelacote.com!

Lots of shout outs today to our industry pals Dawn Abbamondi, Mary Ann O’Connell, Renee Israel, Susan Beth, Rebecca Monet, and Paul Pickett.  

Thanks to Social Joey, Photofy, and Franchise Dictionary Magazine.

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, July 1, 2020.

In the news this week:​

International Franchise Association

Franchise Action Network

Luckin Coffee

JAN-PRO, Gary Bauer

Red Roof, Marina MacDonald

ILEC, John Mattone, Terry Powell

SMB Advisors, Matt Kurowski, James Mowery

H&R Block, Lindsey Lanzisero

Fransmart, Peter Hall

World Gym International, Lewis Stanton, Jarrod Saracco

BDO USA, CFO Advisors, Jay Duke

Lane Fisher, Brad Fishman, Crystal Lizama

Thanks to Social Joey and Benetrends Financial!

Today we’re talking B2B digital marketing with Ana Raynes of Simplified Impact. 

What strategies and tactics are working for B2B clients on social media during the Covid-19 era and beyond? How have the current limitations actually pushed creativity for digital marketers? And, why does SEO matter less for B2B brands than it did yesterday?   

Thanks to Social Joey, Photofy, and AnswerConnect.

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, June 24, 2020

In the news this week:​

McDonald's

Choice Hotels International, Patrick Pacious

Subway, Aidan Hay

Bach to Rock, Brian Gross

Valvoline, Heidi Matheys

Paychex, Martin Mucci

Raising Cain's, Todd Graves

Edible, Scott Wakeman, Kelly Turner

Panera, Eduardo Luz, Claes Petersson

Dine Brands, Applebee's

IHOP, Tony Moralejo, Justin Skelton

Thanks to Social Joey and Benetrends Financial!

The #comebackofalifetime continues!  

Today’s #franchisespotlight is on Joey Osborne, the Founder and President of Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority.

Joey updates us on how the franchise owners in his system are doing in this Covid-19 era and the huge opportunities coming this year for all franchise systems. Joey also shares advice for emerging brands and encourages anyone in franchising to reach out to him with questions at mosquitofranchise.com or [email protected]

Thanks to Social Joey! We’re proud supporters of VetFran and the IFA!

The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

In the news this week:​

International Franchise Association, Matt Haller

Loyalty Brands, Loyalty Business Services, Steve Rafsky

LYNX Franchising, FRSTeam, Russ Reynolds

Interim Healthcare, Jennifer Sheets

Ace Hardware, John Venhuizen

School of Rock, Rob Price

Green Home Solutions, Jeff Panella

Hungry Howie's Pizza, Tonya Michael

Ziebart, Brian Jackman, Larisa Walega, Jason Theisen

Donatos Pizza, Carol Pasquariello

ShelfGenie, David Mihalic

McDonalds, Alistair Macrow

Farmer Boys, David Wetzel

Drybar, Liz Williams

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Thanks to Social Joey and Benetrends Financial!