Social Geek

Jeff Hensiek, Office Evolution shares how he uses the strategy of "growing your digital garden". www.socialgeekradio.com

Deb Evans and Jack Monson, Social Geek Radio welcome Mark Montini of Naranga to discuss the marketing, technology and franchising trends that franchisors should seriously consider. Learn more about Naranga www.naranga.com  

Jack Monson is joined by John Christly, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Netsurion to discuss cybersecurity and POS. 

John W. Francis, aka "Johnny Franchise" is well known in the franchise sector but are you familiar with his event "Father's Eve" that started in a three car garage in Saint Paul in 2012, a group of friends who, like many, struggled to stay connected with each other decided to use the night before Father’s Day as a way to spend time together.  The friends were all now dads and the time togethe...

Join Deb Evans and Jack Monson as they talk to Dr. Tisha Rowe about her tele-medicine business that she will be franchising!

Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans, President Deb Evans Consulting, and Jack Monson, Director Digital Strategy at Qiigo are joined by Mitch Joel. Mitch Joel is President of Mirum – a WPP owned digital marketing agency (formerly Twist Image). Marketing Magazine dubbed him the "Rock Star of Digital Marketing"? and called him, "one of North America's leading digital visionaries." Mitch is a past Chair...

Ries & Ries was founded in New York in 1994. Three years later, Al & Laura relocated to Atlanta, Georgia. But the Ries team spends most of its time on the road consulting with top corporations around the world from Microsoft to Ford, Disney, Merck, Frito-Lay, and many others Laura Ries joins Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson to discuss brand positioning.

Jennifer Saxton, Founder and CEO of Tot Squad is well known in franchising. Her high energy personality and ability to "hustle" to build her business through networking, partnerships and digital marketing has worked well for business growth and PR.  

Jim Buckley is the Director Digital Product Strategy for Valpak Holdings where he is responsible for assisting with the support of the sales of Valpak digital products through their franchise operations as well as the internal Digital Agency Team. Buckley also assists with the identification and evaluation of technologies for incorporation into the company's product offering and their presentation...

Deb Evans, President Deb Evans Consulting, LLC and Jack Monson, Director Digital Strategy discuss some of the latest updates to Facebook.

Join Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson and guest Stephen Dixon, Chief Development Officer of Children's Lighthouse Franchise and IFA's FranTech Task Force Committee Chair as they discuss what is new for the 2017 FranTech conference.

Join Deb Evans, Founder Deb Evans Consulting, LLC and Jack Monson, Director Digital Strategy at Qiigo and their guest Dori Roberts, Franchise Founder, Engineering 4 Kids. In just five years Dori grew her franchise brand to over 150 locations and in several countries. Dori noticed that there was a lack of engineering programs in the area to enroll her then 6 and 8 year old children. Dori opened her...

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/lud...

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 Franchi...

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 Chi...

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. Li...

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 o...

Brian Spindel, co-founder PostNet International franchise joins Social Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans and Jack Monson. Brian shares how PostNet uses the various Google tools for connecting and engaging with their franchisees.  

Franchise Business Review (FBR) has worked with over 1,000 franchise brands. FBR works with franchise companies, franchisee associations, and investment groups to better understand operational challenges and identify key opportunities for performance improvements and franchise system growth. Founder and CEO, Eric Stites join Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson and share how FBR has c...

Social Geek Radio is very excited to have Jeff Dudan, CEO, AdvantaClean join host Jack Monson. Jeff shared AdvantaClean philosophy and franchise practices as well as their culture and social digital marketing best practices. Learn more about Jeff https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan and AdvantaClean  http://advantaclean.com/ Connect with hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson on Twitter @DebCE...