Mike McDowell of Social Joey gives us a preview of the new Facebook newsfeed rolling out for 2020. Marketers, get ready now! 

Facebook Stories will be front & center along with an emphasis on groups and events.

We’ll also discuss some new rules for Facebook groups, changes for Facebook video, the trouble with duplicating content across accounts, and when to use Facebook Automated Ads. Plus: better LinkedIn posting strategies, and what the heck are we going to do about TikTok? 

If you have more questions, email Mike at [email protected] or text him at 423-583-1544!

Thanks to The Better Software Company and Brand Journalists. 

Today’s Franchise Spotlight is on Steve Collette, Co-Founder and CEO of 3rd Degree Training and Actual Nutrition. Steve also serves on the board of the Canadian Franchise Association often shares great advice for Emerging franchisors on launching and growing a brand. 

One of his best nuggets: when times get tough, remember why you started. 

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

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