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Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson welcome Natalie Barnes, President of Business Alliance Inc. Natalie shares franchise lead generation trends. 

Therese Thilgen, Franchise Update shares how the Franchise Multi-Unit conference started and what to expect at the 17th annual conference to be held in Las Vegas, April 23 - 26, 2017.

Learn more: https://www.multiunitfranchisingconference.com/

Ludwina Dautovic has been a successful entrepreneur for over two decades and is the Founder and CEO of The Room Xchange, a service which connects busy professionals and empty nesters with a spare room in their home (hosts) with travellers and guests who provide an agreed amount of help around the home in exchange for food and accommodation. Connect with Ludwina https://au.linkedin.com/in/ludwinadautovic

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Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Gary Occhiogrosso a long time franchise professional and franchise consultant. Gary is Principal, of Franchise Growth Solutions, LLC which is a membership based Strategic Planning and Franchise Sales Organization. 

Franchise Growth Solutions is committed to all aspects of growing your franchise brand. Founded by a leading Franchise Industry Expert with over 30 years of experience, they cover the needs of start-up, emerging and mature franchise brands.

Did you know that sensory marketing can not only retain customers but helps with customer acquisition? Katie Johnson, Voice Solutions explains the various sensory marketing options available today to add to your marketing campaign.

The Franchise Development/Sales Summit will be moderated by Lori Kiser-Block, Managing Partner, The Decide Group on Monday, January 30th 9am in South Pacific Ballroom, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas.

Panel member Thomas Scott, CEO Brand Journalists joins Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson and shares some key takeaways to expect at the convention.

Chicken Salad Chick franchise is growing! In the few short years, they have been franchising they have opened 65 locations and continue engaging with potential franchisees. Ali Rauch, Marketing Director for Chicken Salad Chick joins Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans (Deb Evans Consulting, LLC) and Jack Monson (Qiigo) and shares how their digital marketing strategy works today.

Learn more about Chicken Salad Chick www.chickensaladchick.com, their franchise opportunities, and current locations

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Robert Cresanti serves as the President & CEO of the International Franchise Association, the world's oldest and largest organization representing the franchising industry.

He joins Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson to share what is happening in franchising today and what to look forward to at the annual #IFA2017 convention in Las Vegas

Liane Caruso, Marketing Communications Specialist joined Deb Evans and Jack Monson as the first Social Geek Radio guest in 2017.with an emphasis on social media marketing and management, workshops and presentations, training and consulting. Equally passionate about creating brand identities, developing content for all marketing initiatives, and internet marketing through a collaborative effort.

Liane works with franchise brands with an emphasis on social media marketing and management, workshops and presentations, training and consulting. She is passionate about creating brand identities, developing content for all marketing initiatives, and internet marketing through a collaborative effort.

Liane, Deb, and Jack share their 2017 predictions for 2017.

What is MODE: MODE® is a designer outlet store in a boutique environment. Home of the $40 Designer Jean ®. We are a Franchise and currently have Franchisees with thriving MODE stores throughout ND, SD, MN and KS and are looking to expand throughout the Midwest. Founder, Ciara Stockeland joins Social Geek Radio to share her franchising passion and experience testifying before the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.