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Dylan Breeding is a multi-unit owner with The Joint Chiropractic with 7 clinics in his name. After a successful career with a major retailer, he was ready to take the leap and own a proven business to support his family. After becoming more familiar with chiropractic and The Joint’s success, it was a no-brainer to become a franchisee. Check out his podcast, where he shares his story and excitement...

Do you struggle with giving advice?  How about taking advice?   Franchise Rock Stars Kristen Pechacek of MassageLuxe, Andrea Pirrotti of NewFlex , Sam Stanovich of Big Chicken, and Derrick Ableman of Northeast Color share ideas on how to give advice when it's not an easy conversation and how to tell if you they're actually listening to you.  ...

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It’s the July edition of the AI Update on Social Geek!  Topics today include:  What’s the future of the branding for AI or Machine Learning?  What does a Chief AI Officer do? How are franchisees following a brand’s lead in AI?  How are franchise brands mitigating risk and dealing with security surrounding AI? And how are franchisors using AI tools to assist Franchise Developmen...

Welcome to the first episode of the Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast – with conversations about entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership and finding a business opportunity that’s a perfect fit. Today, Alesia Visconti kicks off the series!   Brought to you by FranServe, the world’s largest franchise consulting & expansion organization.  

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for July 19, 2023   Thanks to Text Request and MFV Expositions

Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet. Kristen Kidd of Oasis Senior Advisors joins Jania to chat about life as a franchisee!  

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for July 12, 2023 Thanks to Text Request and MFV Expositions

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for July 5, 2023   Thanks to Text Request and MFV Expositions

What makes a great leader? Confidence? Humility? Empathy? Curiosity? We’re celebrating Episode 1,000 by speaking with great franchise leaders Susan Beth, Mary Thompson, Richard Snow, Gigi Schweikert, Carl Udler, Jerry Akers, and Michael McFall. They share traits of a great leader, stories of leaders who made an impact on them, and how they’re mentoring the next generation of leaders.  

Here’s the final part in our series of Social Geek: IFE Unplugged - recorded LIVE in the Podcast Zone at The International Franchise Expo 2023 in New York. We're speaking with Franchise insiders Eric Johnson, Global Director of Franchise Programs with the US Department of Commerce, Sarah Moritz, President of Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios, Brandon Neilson, Director of Franchise De...

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for June 14, 2023   Thanks to Northeast Color!

Here’s the latest in our series of Social Geek: IFE Unplugged - recorded LIVE in the Podcast Zone at The International Franchise Expo 2023 in New York. We’re talking franchise trends with Jack Day of Meals of Hope, Hope Alteri of Band Journalists, Max Emma from BooXkeeping, Mark Siebert of iFranchise, and Jack Wilson from HomeWell Care Services.   Thanks to Hughes, AnswerConnect, an...

Here’s a SECOND special edition of Social Geek: IFE Unplugged - recorded LIVE in the Podcast Zone at The International Franchise Expo 2023 in New York. Today we’re hearing about trends in the industry from franchise leaders Ben Woodruff from Woops, Josh York from GYM GUYZ, Max Emma of BooXkeeping, and IFA’s Emily George. We'll cover the latest in technology, fina...

Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet. Greg Stewart, franchisee and entrepreneur joins Jania to chat about building a business!  

This special edition of Social Geek was recorded LIVE in the Podcast Zone at The International Franchise Expo 2023 in New York. On today's part 1 of this series, International Franchise Association CEO Matt Haller shares the latest on the FTC’s request for information, Joint Employer in California, and the nominee for Secretary of Labor. Then Ali Kraus of Benetrends Financ...

Here is Jack Monson’s monthly column in Franchise Dictionary Magazine for June, 2023.  

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 31, 2023 Thanks to Northeast Color and MFV Expositions.

Are you a perfectionist in your work? Your image online? Just how perfect can our lives be on social media? And now with AI, it might be getting worse!  Rock Stars Derick Ableman of Northeast Color, Voice Actor and podcast host Liz Solar, and Scott Greenberg, author of The Wealthy Franchisee, join host Jack Monson to share stories of letting go of perfe...

Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet. Robin Gagnon of We Sell Restaurants and Larisa Walega of Ziebart International join Jania to discuss The IFA’s Women’s Franchise Committee involvement in mentoring, coaching, and supporting women in franchising.  

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 24, 2023   Thanks to Northeast Color and MFV Expositions.

The Fractional C-Suite – the franchise space is on fire right now with Fractional executives … we’ll find out why with Fractional CMO Katherine LeBlanc. Then, a candid conversation with Shannon Wilburn, Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador of Just Between Friends and Owner of Shine Executive Coaching, on why she chose the fractional structure for her brand’s technology. Da...

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 18, 2023   Thanks to Northeast Color, Citrin Cooperman, and MFV Expositions.

BIG show today! First up: Sarah Bush, IFA’s new General Counsel shares the latest updates on what the FTC and the federal government are up to fighting small business.  The FTC has issued a request for information from franchise professionals. Why now? And, how can you respond and share your franchise story? Next up: an informal conversation where Ingrid Schneider, Patti Rother, and host Jack...

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 10, 2023     Thanks to Northeast Color, MFV Expositions, and Stay In Your Lane. Register here for Stay In Your Lane's AI Training course today with code EARLYBIRD: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-mazing-lunch-and-learn-tickets-632170939297   And take the FBR Franchising @ Work survey: www. FranchisingAtWork.com