Somia Farid Silber is the Vice President of eCommerce for Edible Brands, the franchise known worldwide for its Edible Arrangements brand. 

Somia has literally grown up in franchising and still loves Wowing the customers and Wowing the franchisees! She shares some great ideas about growing via the brand’s 1000+ locations partnered with an eCommerce strategy.

Thanks to Social Joey, Intrepid Direct, and AnswerConnect. 

Faizun Kamal is a consultant with The Franchise Consulting Company and is the Best-Selling Author of "The Right Franchise for You.” 

Faizun shares the 6 steps to finding a role that is professionally fulfilling and personally satisfying that feeds the “WHY” in your life. Also today, Faizun and Jack also create a new rule for 2020: at any business conference, no more asking, “So, how’s this show been for you?”  

Thanks to Social Joey, The Better Software Company, and Franchise Dictionary Magazine.

Rytis Lauris is the Co-Founder and CEO of Omnisend, a London-based ecommerce marketing platform and he joins us this week on Social Geek. 

Rytis shares the latest best practices and trends for marketing your ecommerce business by pairing email marketing with messages via SMS, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and more.

Thanks to Social Joey, Intrepid Direct Insurance, and Brand Journalists. 

Angela Coté returns to discuss the qualities and skills that make up a great franchisee. 

Angela’s “DNA of a Franchisee” is a compelling list that all small business owners, franchise brands, and industry pros should check out. Reach out to Angela for your own copy of the full list! 

Thanks to Social Joey and Intrepid Direct Insurance.

Joe Donaldson of Givex joins the show to share trends in restaurant marketing. Joe discusses how technology and data should work for  the strategic vision of the brand! 

Thanks to Social Joey, The Better Software Company, and AnswerConnect.

Why do Veterans make great business owners and franchisees? 

Paul Huszar, CEO of VetCor, shares his research and experience on this subject as well as his vision for creating a system of veteran leaders. Recorded in Nashville at The Emerging Franchisor Conference! Thanks, IFA for another fantastic event!

Shout-outs to great franchise leaders and presenters at the EFC event including Steve White, Brian Schnell, Ken Hutcheson, and Susan Beth. 

Thanks to Social Joey and Intrepid Direct Insurance.  Social Geek is a proud supporter of IFA's VetFran program.

Emma Dickison shares her inspiring story in the first episode in this new podcast series from the International Franchise Association's Women's Franchise Network!

Joining the podcast today live from Hungary is Emoke Hartyani, an entrepreneur who leads her field in using social media to grow her multiple niche businesses including Budapest Vet Cargo. Emoke shares her 3 rules for responding to negative reviews and comments.

“A negative review is a chance to shine and learn something new about your business!”

Thanks to Social Joey and The Better Software Company

This week’s #FranchiseSpotlight is with Justin McCoy, VP of Marketing at Cousins Subs! Justin shares marketing trends he’s watching for 2020 in both the restaurant space and in franchising.

Plus - more details on IFA’s Emerging Franchisor Conference next week in #Nashville.  See you there!

Thanks to Social Joey, Intrepid Direct Insurance, and Brand Journalists.

Kurt Lee Hurley, CMO of American Family Care, joins the podcast to share new SEO ideas and strategies. 

Kurt describes this “Next Gen SEO” as not just including technical side of search but focusing on understanding the audience and their needs and wants. SEO must also consider that over 50% of searchers are using voice search!

Thanks to Social Joey, The Better Software Company, and AnswerConnect.