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This is part 2 of a fascinating conversation with Chris Raimo and Angela Coté discussing the growth of Chris’ brand, Happy Cat Hotel.  

We’ll get deep into team building. Which essential team members you will need?

Advisor? Attorney? Manager? And who else can play on the founder’s strengths and needs. 

Thanks to Social Joey, Cultivate Advisors, and The Better Software Company

In this week’s #FranchiseSpotlight, Ali Rauch of Chicken Salad Chick joins the podcast to share marketing tips for Grand Openings! Ali has marketed the grand openings of 100+ locations and has some great ideas to get the word out to the local community!

Thanks to Social Joey and AnswerConnect.

The International Franchise Association and Social Geek Radio present MITPod – the Marketing Innovation Technology Podcast!

This week Subodh Gupta, CEO of FranPOS joins the podcast to discuss Growth Marketing and how it relates to Franchise systems and local unit owners. 

Thanks to all #MITCon sponsors including All Points Public Relations, Listen 360, and Social Joey.

This week Chris Raimo and Angela Coté share ideas about their work on Chris’ brand, Happy Cat Hotel.  Listen to this episode to hear real transparency and honesty from a unique growing brand working with one of the best business advisors around!

Thanks to Social Joey, Cultivate Advisors, and The Better Software Company

Bruce Linton joins the show today via a webinar with a live interactive audience! Bruce is the founderand former Chairman and CEO at Canopy Growth Corporation, where he started with zero customers and took the company value to $20 Billion in 6 years. 

Bruce is also the co-founder of Ruckify and The Better Software Company and discusses the state of Franchising, Entrepreneurship, and next hot industries primed for massive growth! 

Social Joey and #SocialGeek are proud supporters of VetFran!

The International Franchise Association and Social Geek Radio present MITPod – the Marketing Innovation Technology Podcast!

Sam Caucci of 1Huddle and Hagop Giragossian of Dog Haus join the podcast to preview their presentation at MITCon in Austin.

Sam and Hagop discuss how franchises are using technology and gaming to get new owners onboarded and engaging their teams. We also chat about taking The Hill with next week at the IFA Franchise Action Network event.

Reach out to the Hagop at [email protected] and Sam at [email protected].

Thanks to all #MITCon sponsors including Qiigo, Qubo,RevLocal, Scorpion, and Social Joey!

Hey Angela Coté fanboys and fangirls - she’s back with new tips on networking at business conferences. 

We’ll get you prepped and ready to join us at one of our favorite Franchising events of the year: Springboard, September 18 - 20 in Philadelphia.   

Also, we’ve got details on Catapult from Cultivate Advisors Sept 25 - 27 in Chicago. And if you’re a Franchisee who wants to attend Catapult for free, reach out to Angela via [email protected]!

Thanks to Social Joey and AnswerConnect.

Shout outs to Fishman PR, Fisher Zucker, Entrepreneur Magazine, Brad Fishman, Lane Fisher, and Bill DiPaola!

Jack Bachinsky, Chief Marketing Officer of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa joins the show to share his brand’s story. Jack discusses trends in the massage world as well as in digital marketing including using influencers on Instagram. 

Jack Bachinsky encourages you to reach out to him at [email protected].

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

The International Franchise Association and Social Geek Radio present MITPod – the Marketing Innovation Technology Podcast!

Shane Evans joins the podcast today to preview of her panel at MITCon in Austin with other rockstar founders and CEOs dicussing Innovations in their franchise brands.

Shane and Jack discuss Massage Heights’ focus on hyper-local marketing and storytelling on social media with local influencers. Shane also shares some trends that she sees in franchising, and we chat about IFA’s VetFran program!

Got a question for Shane? Reach her at [email protected]!

Thanks to all MITCon sponsors including OneUpWeb, 1Huddle, Constant Contact, and Social Joey!

Harriet Mills of Wine and Design shares her franchise’s origin, how to impress the sharks on Shark Tank, and how the brand is standing out in a crowded but growing space.   

To connect with Harriet, she encourages you to reach out to her at [email protected]

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