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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. 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...

FranTech attendees Anthony Antonicello, Business Development Manager at Delivra and Jillian Koeneman, Vice President of Marketing at Ben's Soft Pretzels share several of their key lessons learned during their attendance. This was Jillian's second attendance at FranTech. Some of Jillian's takeaways came from Anders Sorman-Nilsson, Social Commentator, Creative Director...

Jack Monson, Digital Director at Qiigo and Social Geek Radio co-host shared some of the best practices his panel shared at the Franchise Development Leadership Conference. Franchise leads can and do come from social media!  Join Deb Evans and Jack Monson on Twitter as well as Facebook! 

Thomas Scott, founder, and CEO of Brand Journalist joins Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans, founder Deb Evans Consulting, LLC and Jack Monson, Director of Digital Strategy of Qiigo. Brand Journalists is a professional blogging, PR, social media, and content creation firm based in Nashville TN. He joins Social Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans and Jack Monson to share franchise l...

Julie Niehoff is a celebrated keynote speaker, author and host of The Easy Marketing Guide with Julie Niehoff, a weekly mixed format podcast offering real-world advice for small business, franchise, and nonprofit organizations. Julie joined Social Geek Radio hosts to explain the net promoter score and why business owners should understand the value to their business.

Alisa Harrison, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing with the International Franchise Association shares what is new in franchising, marketing and what to expect at the 2016 FranTech Conference. Learn more about the conference: www.franchise.org/frantech

Social Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans (Deb Evans Consulting, LLC) and Jack Monson (Director of Digital Strategy with Qiigo) share what social platforms are available today for video integration. Do you know how to start a Facebook live video stream? What to do after the video is produced? Did you know that Twitter now offers the "live" function via the Twitter app?  Connect with Deb&nb...

Sue B. Zimmerman, aka "The Instagram Expert" joins Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson and shares how she created a content visual strategy that enhances and adds value to her Instagram feed through stories.  Sue built her career empowering Entrepreneur's and marketing professionals to utilize the power of Instagram to get tangible business results. Sue has over 30 years of busi...

Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Tutor Doctor President Frank Milner. Tutor Doctor provides one-on-one, in-home tutoring services to students from Grade 1 to University. Tutor Doctor continues to enjoy terrific growth and currently has more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Trinidad & Tobago, Nigeria and Mexico. The...

Jack Monson, Social Geek Radio host is joined by Mike Hanbery, Executive VP Marketing with Growler USA to discuss the craft beer franchise and marketing.  www.growlerusa.com https://www.facebook.com/growlerusafranchise/

Social Geek Radio guest Alisa Harrison is Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing, Chief of Staff for the International Franchise Association (IFA).  She oversees all internal and external communications, marketing and information technology activities for the association.  As Chief of Staff, she manages the IFA strategic planning process and works with the senior managemen...

Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans, Founder Deb Evans Consulting, LLC and Jack Monson Director of Digital Strategy at Qiigo invited a long time social media friend, Martin Waxman to join them. Martin is a blogger, speaker, and a fellow podcaster on Inside PR. Deb and Jack open Social Geek Radio with a GeekItOut tip on LinkedIn Profinder which is a new professional service on LinkedIn...

Franchise Capital Exchange is the interchange of brands, investment, education and expertise.  Franchise Capital Exchange is the only event of its kind. Three days of opportunities, connections, coaching for franchisors who are looking to grow through investment and want the chance to present their plans to an array of capital investors. Attendance is by invitation only and str...

Jack Monson is speaking at the Southeast Franchise Forum / IFA Franchise Business Network July 12 in Atlanta. He is  discussing best practices in Social Media Marketing specifically for Franchises. If you’re near Atlanta, please join us! Save your seat today  http://www.southeastfranchiseforum.com/july-luncheon-meeting-07122016/ The Houston FBN will be hosted at Christian Brothers Automo...

Social Geek Radio visits the Pinot's Palette headquarters in Houston Texas. Craig Ceccanti, Co-Founder and CEO, Natalie Wells, Creative Director and Jacqueline Deavenport, Director of Marketing share the new re-branding launch process. "The change is larger than just a logo, the new look and feel is a symbol of the Pinot Promise and a commitment to customer service that makes Pinot’s Palette the p...

Deb Evans and Jack Monson, hosts Social Geek Radio are joined by Rick Batchelor, Qiigo.to discuss local marketing. Qiigo was formed in 2006, solely focused on building brand unity and success by helping national brands and their franchises get found locally. “Qiigo wants you to get found first online”   The Qiigo team is a group of folks from around the metro-Atlanta area who really enjoy wor...

Nick Powills, Chief Brand Strategist at No Limit Agency and Founder 1851 Project shares why Facebook should be part of your social media strategy. No Limit Agency. A hybrid communications agency that challenges traditional methods with progressive awareness campaigns. Their vision is simply to get people talking, about brands, brands and brands. They start with the brand and branch to the people....

FranTech is not your average conference. It is the annual Marketing and Technology Conference which will be held October 26 -27, 2016 at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, Austin, Texas. Deb Evans and Jack Monson share the why, where and who should attend FranTech this year! Join the Social Geek Radio conversation on Facebook and follow Deb and Jack on Twitter, @DebCE and...

Deb Evans and Jack Monson, Social Geek Radio hosts interviewed Samantha Collier, Law and Legal Professional Social Media Strategist. Samantha founded the Social Media for Law Firms blog in 2010, and working in the law firm realm for 10+ years, Samantha aligned her two passions: law firm marketing and social media to become one of the biggest legal social media influencers in Canada. Previously, Sa...

Deb Evans is joined by Ces Guerra, Real Estate Associate at Better Homes and Gardens, Gary Greene in Houston Texas. Ces shares social media tips and best practices for the real estate professional. Ces believes that real estate professionals need to embrace and utilize social media to connect with local residents in their search for the perfect home. Connect with Deb, Jack and Ces on Twi...