Jack Monson is the President of Brand J the leading franchise development marketing agency. This division of BizCom Associates has told the stories of more than 400 franchise brands via videos, articles, social channels, websites, podcasts, and paid advertising.
Jack is also the owner and host of Social Geek, a Top 25 Marketing podcast on Apple and the number one podcast in Franchising. Social Geek is celebrating its 16th year with nearly 1.5 Million downloads.
He has been working with franchise systems and enterprise brands in digital marketing for two decades after working in radio and public relations in Chicago.
Jack currently serves as the Chair of The International Franchise Association’s Marketing & Innovation Committee and a member of IFA’s Supplier Forum Advisory Board and writes a regular column for Franchise Update Media.
Jack Monson has hosted 1188 Episodes.
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Franchise Thought Leadership Awards 2026 with Jack Monson
January 27th, 2026 | Season 17 | 5 mins 10 secs
Host Jack Monson shares the Franchise Thought Leadership Awards 2026
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So Here's The Thing: 2026 Restaurant Industry Predictions
January 26th, 2026 | Season 17 | 13 mins 12 secs
Lauren Fernandez and Jack Monson discuss the changes, acquisitions, and deals in the restaurant space for 2026.
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Live at Franchise Expo South 2026
January 20th, 2026 | Season 17 | 32 mins 38 secs
Live at Franchise Expo South 2026
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New Year's Special: Franchise Goals
January 1st, 2026 | Season 17 | 1 hr 44 mins
Year 17 of Social Geek Podcast and the New Year’s Day Special with 26 Franchise Pros sharing their goals for ‘26:
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Franchise Rock Stars: 2025 Wrap Up
December 16th, 2025 | Season 16 | 29 mins 15 secs
Franchise Rock Stars: 2025 Wrap Up with Derrick Ableman, Scott Greenberg, Kristen Pechacek, and Danielle Wright.
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Live at The SMB Franchise Summit
December 9th, 2025 | Season 16 | 26 mins 52 secs
Live at The SMB Franchise Summit
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Live at Franchise Expo Austin 2025 Part 2
November 25th, 2025 | Season 16 | 1 hr 9 mins
Live at Franchise Expo Austin part 2
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Live at Franchise Expo Austin 2025 Part 1
November 18th, 2025 | Season 16 | 46 mins 56 secs
Live at Franchise Expo Austin 2025 Part 1
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Marketing & Innovation: Franchising AI Updates from Patti Rother, Jeff Leach
October 14th, 2025 | Season 16 | 51 mins 16 secs
Patti Rother and Jeff Leach discuss AI updates for franchises
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Episode 1200: Franchise Rock Stars: Franchisors + Suppliers
September 30th, 2025 | Season 16 | 38 mins 2 secs
Episode 1200 of Social Geek! The Franchise Rock Stars are back on the most popular podcast in franchising.
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Franchise Marketing Sources: Live at Franchise Expo West
September 16th, 2025 | Season 16 | 1 hr 6 mins
Franchise Development Marketing is the focus on today’s show with some of my favorite franchise brand leaders recorded LIVE at Franchise Expo West in LA.
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Franchise Marketing Fall Preview
September 1st, 2025 | Season 16 | 50 mins 11 secs
It’s the Franchise Marketing Fall Preview. Today’s guests share their take the hottest Franchise Development and Franchise Marketing trends.
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Social Geek Live at IFE 2025 in New York Part 4
August 26th, 2025 | Season 16 | 45 mins 24 secs
Social Geek Live at IFE 2025 in New York Part 4
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Social Geek Live at IFE 2025 in New York Part 3
August 26th, 2025 | Season 16 | 35 mins 5 secs
Recorded live at IFE 2025 in New York with MFV Expositions!
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Social Geek Live at IFE 2025 in New York Part 2
July 29th, 2025 | Season 16 | 42 mins 10 secs
Social Geek Live at IFE 2025 in New York Part 2
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Episode 1193: Social Geek Live at IFE 2025 in New York Part 1
July 29th, 2025 | Season 16 | 46 mins 54 secs
Social Geek Live at IFE 2025 in New York Part 1