The new Chair of the International Franchise Association and CEO of FASTSIGNS, Catherine Monson is our special guest on Episode 500!

Catherine shares her ideas on opportunities for (and threats to) franchising and small business in 2020. We also dive deep into her leadership principles, her dream job (listen up Fox News), and the leader with whom she would most like to have a glass of wine. 

Thanks to Social Joey, Better, and VetFran!  

The Franchise News Podcast for the week ending February 7, 2020.

In the news this week:

Orangetheory Fitness, Dave Long

The American Heart Association

Express Employment Professionals

East Coast Wings + Grill

Always Best Senior Care

FranConnect, Gabby Wong

Baguette USA, Pete Bell, Darren Tipton

Tough MUdder Boot Camp, Britt Canady

Celebree School, Jim DiRugeris

Boston's Pizza, Katie Borger

Home Helpers, Kimberly Demaree

Zorakle Profiles, Rebecca Monet

The International Franchise Association

MFV Expos

Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit

The Canadian Franchise Association

Franchise Update Media

Catherine Monson

Social Joey

John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker, author, and leader of Duct Tape Marketing.

We discuss marketing for small businesses, the challenges small biz owners face today, and what it takes to stay ahead of the competition.

His latest book is The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur, which is structured as a daily challenge and inspiration. David Meerman Scott calls it “a love letter to entrepreneurs.”

Thanks to Social Joey, Answer Connect, and Better.

Liberty Bernal is a coach / author / speaker and is the author of Let’s Do This!

Liberty shares her story starting as a fitness coach and franchisor at a very young age. We’ll explore the connection between franchising & business ownership and health & fitness.

Check out Liberty’s new podcast and fitness ideas and stories on her website.

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

The Franchise News Podcast for the week ending January 31, 2020.

In the news this week:

US Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia

Catherine Monson, FASTSIGNS

Kristen Pechacek, Anytime Fitness

Chuck Runyon, Self Esteem Brands

Stacey Pool, Noodles & Company

Dave McDougal, Lisa Dimson, Your Pie

Gary Vaynerchuk, Vayner Media, Bojangles'

Tough Mudder, Chill-N, Thrillz

Social Joey

Liberty Bernal

VetFran, MFV, Franchise Update Media, The Canadian Franchise Association

Hey there - Angela Coté here!  And this is Episode #3 of the Franchise Growth Catalyst podcast! 

I often find myself trying to explain to people the common challenges of franchising a business.  For this episode I couldn't resist inviting a dynamic and authentic brother-sister duo, Candace and Dave Combs, to join me in sharing the challenges and myths they faced in the early stages of franchising their California based spa business.  For anyone thinking that franchising a business is pretty straightforward and something you just go do, this is a must-listen! 

Jay Baer is a best-selling author and marketing strategist who will be speaking in 2 weeks at The International Franchise Association Convention 2020.

Jay gives us a preview of his #IFA2020 presentation on Coveted Customer Experiences:  how brands can exceed expectations. Jay says that our customers’ three most important needs are for our brands to be quick, clear, kind. We discuss advice for franchise brands on new social media platforms, word of mouth marketing, and “talk triggers.”

For more great marketing ideas from Jay, check out ConvinceandConvert.com and JayBaer.com.

Thanks to Social Joey, Brand Journalists, and Franchise Expo Nashville!

James Williams has developed brands and businesses partnering with some big names in entertainment and sports including Beyoncé and Gabrielle Reece. 

He shares his story in launching and franchising his newest venture, Mayweather Boxing + Fitness with Floyd Mayweather, as well as trends and advice on supporting franchisees in the fitness space.

Thanks to Social Joey, FranSuite, and MFV Expositions. 

The Franchise News Podcast for the week ending January 24, 2020.

Thanks for tuning in to our first episode!

In the news this week:

Robert Cresanti, International Franchise Association

Jason Anderson, Venture X

Charles Watson, Tropical Smoothie Café

Edible Brands, Wingstop, Children's Lighthouse

Mike Rotondo, Altitude Trampoline Park

Chad Jordan, Soci

Matthew Job, AdCritters

Smoothie King, Dunkin

School of Rock, Rob Price 

VetFran, MFV, Franchise Update Media, The Canadian Franchise Association

Hi, I'm Angela Coté.  The content of this podcast is intended to educate and inspire franchisors looking to grow (who isn't??).  I share my insights from having helped grow the franchise company my family founded, M&M Food Market, to almost 500 locations.  What sets me apart is my F3 approach, which incorporates my:

The content ranges from how to find franchisees to how to optimize support systems to foster a culture of performance and profitability in your franchisees.  Periodically I will invite select guests to join me and share real life stories and examples of the topics I am covering.  Now crank up your speakers, hit the play button, and GO BE AWESOME!

Today's Special Guest: Dan Monaghan of Clear Summit Group.