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MODE® was founded in 2007 by Ciara Stockeland and her husband Jim Stockeland. Through an opportunity to liquidate a truckload of designer overstock, Ciara and Jim created the MODE brand. Always intending to build a brand, they found that franchising was the best way to grow the MODE brand and bring it into communities throughout the Midwest. The first MODE franchise was located in Bismarck, ND. Ci...

Dawn Whalen, Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Connecticut wears many hats. Resource development, management of daily operations, staff, and operational committees, developing community partnerships and manage existing alliances. Dawn also manages publication of affiliate newsletter, public website, and other media.  We are so pleased she agreed to sh...

Christian Pillat, Managing Director, Adfinitely joins Deb Evans and Jack Monson on Social Geek Radio sharing digital marketing trends of today. They discuss PPC, how video should fit into most brands' strategy and where is most paid advertising happening right now. Join the conversation on Facebook and listen to previous podcasts on www.socialgeekradio.com 

Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Chris Adams is an internationally recognized new media pioneer, media, entertainment and technology executive with 20+ years of experience in accelerating businesses and innovation. Over that time, he has worked for: Facebook.com, Participant Media (serving at Chief Vision Officer through the company's first slate of films including: "An Inconvenient Truth,...

If knowledge is currency then your company’s data, events, and business processes are a treasure trove. Unfortunately, most businesses leave this treasure buried – in out-dated process and architecture diagrams, petabytes of database backups, and disconnected systems. These seemingly unrelated processes, data, and events make up the very individualized digital presence of your business that we ref...

What's trending in social media? Deb Evans and Jack Monson will share what they know about what's happening today and what to look for in the future of social media. Follow Deb and Jack on Twitter ... @DebCE and @JackMonson Join the conversation on Facebook Don't forget to subscribe to the Social Geek Radio updates via www.socialgeekradio.com 

Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Kathy Terrill, a New York-based professional actress and Education Specialist Trained by eBay who has more than 30 years’ experience in brick-and-mortar retail. Kathy is passionate about ecommerce and is a cross channel seller operating on eBay as a top rated silver power seller. She joins De...

Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Susan Beth, Operating Partner of NRD Capital. Susan was previously a VP and the Chief Operating Officer of Super Wash, Inc., the nation’s largest franchisor of self-serve car washes. Susan is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Associa...

Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Paul Segreto, host of Franchise Today to discuss how content marketing enhances franchise brands if done correctly. Follow Deb, Jack and Paul on Twitter.

Not sure how to get started with the latest live streaming app, Periscope?! No worries. Join Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director, Manalto as they discuss the upcoming Periscope Summit event to be held in New York City and how to get started using Periscope today! Follow Deb and Jack on Twitter and Periscope!  Follow the conversation on Facebook and lis...

Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto  are joined by Caitie Akridge, Marketing Specialist at Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise system. Caitie shares some of the ways Christian Brothers uses social media for their national and local marketing and how they track the success of their social footprints. Join...

Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Nancy Friedman, The Telephone Doctor. Nancy Friedman presents a broad array of keynote programs that help companies equip their people with tools to convert more inbound leads into sales, and deliver a better customer experience. She will share the top three email frustrations many...

Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Globabl Director of Manalto are joined by Peter Stewart, Founder of Up Your Periscope and author of The World's First Book on 'all you need to know to Scope like a pro' Join the Social Geek Radio conversation on Facebook and connect with Deb and Jack on Twitter 

Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Sean Holloday, co-founder of Crowd Mics. A new app that turns your smartphone into a microphone! How often do you hear, "please turn off all electronic devices" at a conference? Why? Don't you want the audience to text, tweet and share? With the app Crowd Mics the audience can now engage with the sp...

Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director Manalto are joined by Skyler Fox, Software Development Manager of Heartland Payment Systems. Skyler will share the what, why and how of EMV technology and the importance to franchisors, franchisees and consumers. Follow Deb, Jack and Skyler on Twitter. Join the Facebook conversation. Visit Social Geek Radio

LinkedIn is arguable the most import social platform for business professionals, but how many are using it to the maximum potential? Deb Evans of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson of Manalto explore the depths of LinkedIn with marketing executive, author, and LinkedIn trainor Chuck Hester.   Join us for best practices, and tips on publishing, updating, and Paying It Forward LinkedIn!  

Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Nick Strong, Managing Director of Franchise Intelligence located in the United Kingdom. Nick has over fifteen years of experience in UK and international franchise development. He works with franchisors to help them grow franchisee networks and management service fees by effectively...

Social Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Shannon Wilburn, CEO and the co-founder of Just Between Friends, the largest children's and maternity consignment sales event in the U.S. Forbes ranked the Tulsa-based Just Between Friends franchise among best franchises nationwide! Just Between Friends consistently rec...

Content Marketing has radically changed how all brands, including Franchises, are reaching consumers and potential partners. How do you keep up and what should you be doing now to tell your story across all digital platforms?   Deb Evans and Jack Monson welcome guest Amy Plaisted, co-founder of BrandChise and Director of Marketing and Franchise Operations for The Spice & Tea Exchange...

A passionate customer experience practitioner, Jeanne Bliss pioneered the role of the Chief Customer Officer, holding the first ever CCO role for over 20 years at Lands' End, Microsoft, Coldwell Banker and Allstate Corporations. Her new book, Chief Customer Officer 2.0: How To Build Your Customer-Driven Growth Engine launched June 15th. Social media has given customers the ability to speak ou...

Deb Evans, Jack Monson and guests will discuss BYOD: Bringing your own device to work, best practices and policies. Do your franchisees know how to protect franchise data? Do they understand their legal obligations? Does your brand provide an effective BYOD strategy? Guests -  Arquella Hargrove, is an accomplished Human Resources Management Leader, Author, Coach, Spea...

Stan Friedman, President of FRM Solutions chats with Deb Evans and Jack Monson about his city's predominance in the franchise industry. We'll preview upcoming events in franchise Atlanta, discuss Stan's Southeast Franchise Forum group, and get the latest updates on franchise relationship management technology.         

Deb Evans and Jack Monson will interview Monica Feid, Vice President BizCom Associates. Monica is an experienced media relations specialist whose clients have been featured in high profile, national media. Monica will share tips on the most effective and creative ways to deliver your story to prospects and customers. Deb, Jack and Monica on Twitter.

Twitter's Periscope app allows users to livestream real time events to the world. Like any good geek, Social Geek Radio hosts have tested the mobile social app. and will share their tips to getting started and suggestions on use. Will this new social application that is easy to use and nicely designed be the next best thing in social media?  Follow Deb Evans and Jack Monson on Twitt...

Hosts Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director Manalto Software close Social Geek Radio's 5th anniversary month with Social Geek Radio co-founder BJ Emerson, Technology and Marketing Executive of Buzzadelic. Indiegogo is the largest global fundraising site but how do you promote your project? How do you build a community of supporters for the proj...