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The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 19, 2023   Thanks to Northeast Color and Citrin Cooperman  

"Stay Effing Positive" featuring two incredible guests who are champions of diversity in the IFA and franchising industry. Joining us will be Richard Snow, Vice President of SBA at WSFS Bank, and David Smith, Senior Manager of Diversity Programs at IFA. Richard Snow recently won the prestigious 2022-2023 Ronald E. Harrison Award at the International Franchise Association Annual Conv...

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 12, 2023   Thanks to Tsource, CareerPlug, and The Franchise Show Chicago  

Robert Mitchell of Ultra Pool Care Squad and host Jack Monson kickoff an ongoing series sharing the latest updates of AI for Franchises. For April, we cover: Updates from the big dogs as well as some new apps Is search dead? Jarvis in your pocket And What Would Jobs Do?   Thanks to Serviceminder, Hughes, Franchise Hire, and BIGGBY Coffee.

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 4, 2023   Thanks to Tsource, CareerPlug, and The Franchise Show Chicago

This is Jack Monson’s monthly column in Franchise Dictionary Magazine for April, 2023.  

Join Ingrid Schneider and Patti Rother this Women's History Month as we celebrate the incredible achievements of women in business and franchising. In this episode of the Stay Effing Positive podcast, we'll be talking to 15 women in franchising, who will share their personal stories of highs and lows in the business world. From overcoming challenges to achieving success, these women...

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for March 22, 2023   Thanks to Tsource and CareerPlug   Submitting News: If you have newsworthy items to share, please send press releases and media alerts to: franchisenewspodcast@gmail.com  

AI and ChatGPT for Franchises … it was THE most talked about session at IFA 2023. Rock Star panel Patti Rother of The NOW,  Robert Mitchell of Ultra Pool Care Squad, and Dan Monaghan of Clear Summit Group regroup with host Jack Monson to share more thoughts. What’s the tone now of the franchise executives who attended the IFA se...

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for March 15, 2023   Thanks to Tsource, CareerPlug, and Brand Journalists    Submitting News: If you have newsworthy items to share, please send press releases and media alerts to: franchisenewspodcast@gmail.com  

Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet Multi-Unit Franchisee, restaurant operator, author, and speaker George Tinsley shares his inspiring story of building his family business and advice for the next generation of business owners.  

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for March 8, 2023   Thanks to Tsource and CareerPlug Submitting News: If you have newsworthy items to share, please send press releases and media alerts to: franchisenewspodcast@gmail.com  

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

This week we’re talking Personal Branding in Franchising. Why is it critical? How can our personal traits break down some walls with our professional contacts? How can we stop holding ourselves back from sharing something real about ourselves? In the influencer age, it’s not your elevator pitch, but the content stream that matters. And, who has a great personal brand? We’re naming names!  Tod...

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for February 22, 2023 Thanks to AnswerConnect and CareerPlug   Submitting News: If you have newsworthy items to share, please send press releases and media alerts to: franchisenewspodcast@gmail.com  

Our Rock Star panel Brandi Kloostra of Franworth, Derrick Abelman of Northeast Color, Liz Solar of Solar Media, and Amanda Dempsey of Saxton & Stump join podcast host Jack Monson to share HOW TO SAY NO! Why do we say yes to too many requests or projects? Are you frequently overthinking and trying to always over deliver for your team, clients, f...

Ingrid Schneider and Brett Larimer dive deep into the topic of trauma in the workplace with Amanda Purvis, a trauma expert from Texas Christian University - KPICD. They explore how trauma affects our brains and bodies, how to support employees who have experienced trauma, and most importantly, how to do our own work as leaders to create a safe and supportive...

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for February 15, 2023 Thanks to Tsource, CareerPlug, and The Franchise Show.   Submitting News: If you have newsworthy items to share, please send press releases and media alerts to: franchisenewspodcast@gmail.com  

Mentor … we use that word a lot but what’s really involved? What makes a great mentor? What kind of help and advice do people in your circle need now?  And what’s the best way to share kills, knowledge, and expertise? Franchising continues to lead the business world in mentorships. We’ll talk to 3 great rock stars in franchising: Meg Roberts of Franworth and the Lash Lounge,&nb...

Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet Tee Rowe, CEO of America’s SBDC. Tee and Jania talk about the biggest current concerns for small business owners and how The Association of Small Business Development Centers can help franchisees and emerging franchisors.   Tee’s advice for anyone starting a new business: “Plan ahead and don’t...

Hello Geeks! We’re on the road again with part two in our series on business travel and conferences with today’s rock star panelists Kristen Pechacek, Chief Growth Officer at MassageLuxe and Michael Hyam, Franchise Show Director at National Event Management. Kristen and Michael discuss making a plan for big events, networking, and their best business travel tips for 2023. We will see you...

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

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for February 1, 2023 Thanks to Tsource and The Franchise Show Houston!   Submitting News: If you have newsworthy items to share, please send press releases and media alerts to: franchisenewspodcast@gmail.com  

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for January 25, 2023     Thanks to AnswerConnect and The Franchise Show Houston!   Submitting News: If you have newsworthy items to share, please send press releases and media alerts to: franchisenewspodcast@gmail.com  

Get ready for IFA 2023 and other big events this spring! Abby Fogel of Unleashed Brands, Diane Phibbs of Franchise Update Media, Ali Kraus from Benetrends, and John Keene of Serviceminder join podcast host Jack Monson to discuss planning schedules, CFE, keynotes, swag, and "renting" a booth. Plus, we look ahead at other events on your calendar including the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, FCXC,...