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 1180 Episodes.
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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
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Episode 1192: Marketing & Innovation: Steve Buors and Generative Engine Optimization
July 1st, 2025 | Season 16 | 28 mins 48 secs
Steve Buors, CEO and co-founder of ReShift Media is here to answer GEO questions.
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Marketing & Innovation: Amy Landino of AmyTV
June 24th, 2025 | Season 16 | 24 mins 53 secs
YouTuber Amy Landino of AmyTV helps you make better videos.
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One On One with Lauren Fernandez
June 17th, 2025 | Season 16 | 49 mins 30 secs
One On One with Lauren Fernandez
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Marketing & Innovation: Richard Snow and Sherry McNeil
June 10th, 2025 | Season 16 | 23 mins 57 secs
Richard Snow shares an update on the IFA Franchise Ascension Initiative and Sherry McNeil of the Canadian Franchise Association discusses World Franchise Day
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One On One with Gini Dietrich
June 3rd, 2025 | Season 16 | 18 mins 37 secs
Gini returns returns to Social Geek with an update on the PESO model
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Social Geek Rescue with Jon Taffer
May 27th, 2025 | Season 16 | 26 mins 13 secs
Jon Taffer joins the Social Geek podcast
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Franchise Rock Stars: Bad Bosses
May 20th, 2025 | Season 16 | 40 mins 25 secs
The Franchise Rock Stars share some horror stories and advice about Bad Bosses.
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Marketing & Innovation: Maresa Friedman
May 13th, 2025 | Season 16 | 44 mins 17 secs
Social Geek Marketing & Innovation update for May with outspoken innovative marketer, Maresa Friedman.