{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Social Geek","home_page_url":"http://socialgeek.fireside.fm","feed_url":"http://socialgeek.fireside.fm/json","description":"Hello Geeks. Join Jack Monson and top marketing thought leaders and franchise executives for weekly Rock Star roundtables on hot topics and trends. 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You’ll hear from:\n\nRaj Bhasin, Autism Center of Excellence\n\nShannon Wilburn and Brian Luciani, SMB Franchise Advisors\n\nBlaine Young, NaturaLawn\n\nChristian Collucci, Instant Imprints\n\nPaul Dorsey, Jantize\n\nRichard Prout, Eat Gather Love\n\nBrian Glynn, Village Idiot Pizza\n\nGavin Lantzy, Daisy\n\nJoe Colucci, Dirty Dogs Spa \u0026amp; Boutique\n\nJamie Brooker, Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream\n\nThanks to our partners at MFV Expositions and Comexposium. We’ll see you next in NYC at IFE 2025!\n\nThanks to Vendasta, Franzy, Hughes, and Thunderly.\n\nhttp://vendasta.com/franchise\nhttps://franzy.com/socialgeek\nhttp://hughes.com/franchise\nhttps://thunderlymarketing.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s Part 2 of our Social Geek Podcast series recorded live at Franchise Expo Charlotte.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this double-sized episode, we’re talking to franchise development pros, CEOs, and founders about what makes their brand unique and getting their take on the what’s up in franchising for the rest of 2025. You’ll hear from:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaj Bhasin, Autism Center of Excellence\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShannon Wilburn and Brian Luciani, SMB Franchise Advisors\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlaine Young, NaturaLawn\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChristian Collucci, Instant Imprints\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Dorsey, Jantize\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Prout, Eat Gather Love\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrian Glynn, Village Idiot Pizza\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGavin Lantzy, Daisy\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoe Colucci, Dirty Dogs Spa \u0026amp; Boutique\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJamie Brooker, Brooker’s Founding Flavors Ice Cream\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to our partners at MFV Expositions and Comexposium. We’ll see you next in NYC at IFE 2025!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Vendasta, Franzy, Hughes, and Thunderly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://vendasta.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://vendasta.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://franzy.com/socialgeek\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://franzy.com/socialgeek\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://thunderlymarketing.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://thunderlymarketing.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Social Geek Live at Franchise Expo Charlotte 2025 Part 2","date_published":"2025-04-21T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/c2f449ef-119c-4cbc-b952-0414393cd524.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":169871910,"duration_in_seconds":5308}]},{"id":"48438413-e7b3-4e65-bec9-61526d504af7","title":"The AI Sherpa with Robert Mitchell Part 6","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1181","content_text":"AI Sherpa is back on Social Geek. This month, Robert Mitchell welcomes guest Eric Cook, Franchise Owner with WSI.\n\nRobert and Eric discuss the consulting side of WSI’s AI work with a focus on how AI is impacting community banks and other local businesses.  \n\nAlso, our monthly update on the latest AI tools for Franchises including Robert’s take on DeepSeek, the completive landscape for apps, and some AI voice agents. \n\nThanks WSI!Special Guests: Eric Cook and Robert Mitchell.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAI Sherpa is back on Social Geek. This month, Robert Mitchell welcomes guest Eric Cook, Franchise Owner with WSI.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert and Eric discuss the consulting side of WSI’s AI work with a focus on how AI is impacting community banks and other local businesses.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, our monthly update on the latest AI tools for Franchises including Robert’s take on DeepSeek, the completive landscape for apps, and some AI voice agents. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks WSI!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Eric Cook and Robert Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This month, Robert Mitchell welcomes guest Eric Cook, Franchise Owner with WSI.","date_published":"2025-04-17T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/48438413-e7b3-4e65-bec9-61526d504af7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51222488,"duration_in_seconds":1600}]},{"id":"2cf13b75-2337-4b2a-9b4e-f8fc4549fbb7","title":"Marketing \u0026 Innovation: LinkedIn Tips for Franchises","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1179","content_text":"This is the Marketing and Innovation Update for April 2025 focusing on LinkedIn.\n\nThis special edition features AJ Wilcox, Course Instructor from LinkedIn and founder of B2Linked.  AJ shares the latest tips and best practices for LinkedIn content, ads, and formats for Franchise brands.\n\nThanks to Vendasta, Hughes, and Franzy.\n\nhttp://vendasta.com/franchise\nhttp://hughes.com/franchise\nhttps://franzy.com/socialgeekSpecial Guest: AJ Wilcox.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Marketing and Innovation Update for April 2025 focusing on LinkedIn.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis special edition features AJ Wilcox, Course Instructor from LinkedIn and founder of B2Linked.  AJ shares the latest tips and best practices for LinkedIn content, ads, and formats for Franchise brands.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to \u003ca href=\"http://vendasta.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVendasta\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http://hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHughes\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://franzy.com/socialgeek\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFranzy\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://vendasta.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://vendasta.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://franzy.com/socialgeek\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://franzy.com/socialgeek\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: AJ Wilcox.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Marketing \u0026 Innovation: LinkedIn Tips for Franchises with AJ Wilcox","date_published":"2025-04-15T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/2cf13b75-2337-4b2a-9b4e-f8fc4549fbb7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36480232,"duration_in_seconds":1139}]},{"id":"7735c4d1-7f11-472d-97ac-b76aa607579f","title":"Just Jania: Edwards and Gerson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1180","content_text":"Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet.\n\nFranchise icons Bill Edwards \u0026amp; Keith Gerson join Jania in a conversation about:\n\n\nLessons from the experts with insights gleaned over a lifetime of business excellence\nOperational strategies that businesses can use to foster sustainable growth\nTheir new joint-venture: The Franchise Consortium - helping franchisors find the right suppliers, who actually do what they say they can do\nTheir supplier accreditation program that includes education, awards, and proven results\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFranchise icons Bill Edwards \u0026amp; Keith Gerson join Jania in a conversation about:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLessons from the experts with insights gleaned over a lifetime of business excellence\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOperational strategies that businesses can use to foster sustainable growth\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir new joint-venture: The Franchise Consortium - helping franchisors find the right suppliers, who actually do what they say they can do\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir supplier accreditation program that includes education, awards, and proven results\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Franchise icons Bill Edwards \u0026 Keith Gerson join Jania Bailey","date_published":"2025-04-14T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/7735c4d1-7f11-472d-97ac-b76aa607579f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":69626904,"duration_in_seconds":2175}]},{"id":"a1755e97-b6a4-47f6-9f22-634cb54ba0f7","title":"Live at Franchise Expo Charlotte, Part 1","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1178","content_text":"Today’s show was recorded live at Franchise Expo Charlotte. We’re talking to franchise development pros, CEOs, and founders about what makes their brand unique and getting their take on the what’s up in franchising for the rest of 2025.\n\nHost Jack Monson welcomes:\nTim McCarthy, Rosati's Pizza\nToni Harris Taylor, Drastic Results\nScott McDaniel, Logiscool\nJim DiRugeris, Lightbridge Academy\nJenny Young, Brooklyn Robot Foundry\n\nThanks to Vendasta, Franzy, Hughes, and Thunderly.\n\nhttp://vendasta.com/franchise\nhttps://franzy.com/socialgeek\nhttp://hughes.com/franchise\nhttps://thunderlymarketing.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s show was recorded live at Franchise Expo Charlotte. We’re talking to franchise development pros, CEOs, and founders about what makes their brand unique and getting their take on the what’s up in franchising for the rest of 2025.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHost Jack Monson welcomes:\u003cbr\u003e\nTim McCarthy, Rosati\u0026#39;s Pizza\u003cbr\u003e\nToni Harris Taylor, Drastic Results\u003cbr\u003e\nScott McDaniel, Logiscool\u003cbr\u003e\nJim DiRugeris, Lightbridge Academy\u003cbr\u003e\nJenny Young, Brooklyn Robot Foundry\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to \u003ca href=\"http://vendasta.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVendasta\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://franzy.com/socialgeek\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFranzy\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http://hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHughes\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://thunderlymarketing.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eThunderly\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://vendasta.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://vendasta.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://franzy.com/socialgeek\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://franzy.com/socialgeek\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://thunderlymarketing.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://thunderlymarketing.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"recorded live at Franchise Expo Charlotte","date_published":"2025-04-08T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/a1755e97-b6a4-47f6-9f22-634cb54ba0f7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78764328,"duration_in_seconds":2461}]},{"id":"6a39c526-ee04-483b-a00c-cbbf30521187","title":"Franchise Rock Stars: Sea Change","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1177","content_text":"Sea Change – when has something in your life shifted overnight, and what did you do about it?\n\nOur franchise rock star panel today is: Derrick Abelman, Kristen Pechacek, Scott Greenberg, and Danielle Wright with host Jack Monson.  They’re sharing important changes in their lives and franchising careers, and how they handled it.\n\nPlease join us for a very raw and personal conversation.\n\nThanks to Vendasta, Franzy, Hughes, and Thunderly.\n\nhttp://vendasta.com/franchise\nhttps://franzy.com/socialgeek\nhttp://hughes.com/franchise\nhttps://thunderlymarketing.com/Special Guests: Danielle Wright, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, and Scott Greenberg.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSea Change – when has something in your life shifted overnight, and what did you do about it?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur franchise rock star panel today is: Derrick Abelman, Kristen Pechacek, Scott Greenberg, and Danielle Wright with host Jack Monson.  They’re sharing important changes in their lives and franchising careers, and how they handled it.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease join us for a very raw and personal conversation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Vendasta, Franzy, Hughes, and Thunderly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://vendasta.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://vendasta.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://franzy.com/socialgeek\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://franzy.com/socialgeek\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://thunderlymarketing.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://thunderlymarketing.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Danielle Wright, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, and Scott Greenberg.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Derrick Abelman, Kristen Pechacek, Scott Greenberg, and Danielle Wright share important changes in their lives and franchising careers, and how they handled it.","date_published":"2025-04-01T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/6a39c526-ee04-483b-a00c-cbbf30521187.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61494254,"duration_in_seconds":1921}]},{"id":"95060d91-367a-4bf7-9624-01dc6cad9a93","title":"The AI Sherpa with Robert Mitchell Part 5","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1176","content_text":"“The only sustainable competitive advantage we have is the speed at which we learn.”\n\n\nDan Monaghan\n\n\nThe AI Sherpa, Robert Mitchell, is back on Social Geek, live from The IFA Convention where the crowd is chasing him down to answer their AI questions.\n\nSpecial guest Dan Monaghan, CEO of Clear Summit Group, also joins the conversation to discuss unlocking the economic impact of AI. Dan shares how their leading AI consulting business is solving problems in AI just like WSI began solving problems in digital publishing 30 years ago.\n\nThanks WSI!Special Guests: Dan Monaghan and Robert Mitchell.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e“The only sustainable competitive advantage we have is the speed at which we learn.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDan Monaghan\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe AI Sherpa, Robert Mitchell, is back on Social Geek, live from The IFA Convention where the crowd is chasing him down to answer their AI questions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial guest Dan Monaghan, CEO of Clear Summit Group, also joins the conversation to discuss unlocking the economic impact of AI. Dan shares how their leading AI consulting business is solving problems in AI just like WSI began solving problems in digital publishing 30 years ago.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks WSI!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Dan Monaghan and Robert Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Robert Mitchell and Dan Monaghan discuss AI at IFA 2025","date_published":"2025-03-20T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/95060d91-367a-4bf7-9624-01dc6cad9a93.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31401191,"duration_in_seconds":981}]},{"id":"13b543cf-fc4c-4044-acfb-1dde59d25b73","title":"One On One with Susan Beth","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1175","content_text":"Continuing the Social Geek series of One On One Conversations with the top thought leaders in Franchising with Susan Beth!\n\nSusan is franchising's leading expert in Private Equity and shares her outlook for PE's exponential growth in the space in 20025 and 2026. \n\nShe covers:\n\n\nWhy do PE firms love franchising now?\nHow does a brand engage with PE and what are some options to consider?\nCreative strategies \u0026amp; exit strategies for brands and multi-owner owners\n\n\nThanks to Susan for joining the podcast live at The International Franchise Association Convention. \n\nThanks to Vendasta, Franzy, Hughes, and Thunderly.\n\nhttps://franzy.com/socialgeek\n\nhttp://vendasta.com/franchise\n\nhttp://hughes.com/franchise\n\nhttps://thunderlymarketing.com/Special Guest: Susan Beth.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eContinuing the Social Geek series of One On One Conversations with the top thought leaders in Franchising with Susan Beth!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSusan is franchising\u0026#39;s leading expert in Private Equity and shares her outlook for PE\u0026#39;s exponential growth in the space in 20025 and 2026. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe covers:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do PE firms love franchising now?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does a brand engage with PE and what are some options to consider?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative strategies \u0026amp; exit strategies for brands and multi-owner owners\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Susan for joining the podcast live at The International Franchise Association Convention. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to \u003ca href=\"http://vendasta.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eVendasta\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://franzy.com/socialgeek\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFranzy\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http://hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHughes\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://thunderlymarketing.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eThunderly\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://franzy.com/socialgeek\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://franzy.com/socialgeek\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://vendasta.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://vendasta.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://thunderlymarketing.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://thunderlymarketing.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Susan Beth.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"One On One with Susan Beth","date_published":"2025-03-17T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/13b543cf-fc4c-4044-acfb-1dde59d25b73.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20787535,"duration_in_seconds":649}]},{"id":"d3352043-86b3-42eb-895b-7dea90ffa8ae","title":"Marketing \u0026 Innovation Update: News Ways to Grow","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1174","content_text":"This is the Marketing and Innovation Update for March 2025 featuring these Innovators:\n\nAnna Kittleson, VP of Marketing at the IFA, gives us the inside look at the recent rebranding and reimaging of the IFA.\n\nWe also discuss the changes to The IFA Marketing and Innovation Committee and how we are using storytelling to protect, promote, and enhance franchising.\n\nAlex Smereczniak, Founder of Franzy, discusses an innovative new way to share franchise opportunities with potential business owners. He gives his take on the current landscape and the risk of not looking for new opportunities.\n\nMartin Joksimovic, President of MFV Expositions, stops by with an update on the latest franchise shows including the newest event, Franchise Expo Charlotte. Martin discusses why the Carolinas are such a prime place for new franchise opportunities.\n\nThanks to Citrin Copperman, Vendasta, Hughes, and Thunderly.\n\nhttps://www.citrincooperman.com/Franchising\n\nhttp://vendasta.com/franchise\n\nhttp://hughes.com/franchise\n\nhttps://thunderlymarketing.com/Special Guests: Alex Smereczniak, Anna Kittleson, and Martin Joksimovic.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Marketing and Innovation Update for March 2025 featuring these Innovators:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Kittleson, VP of Marketing at the IFA, gives us the inside look at the recent rebranding and reimaging of the IFA.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe also discuss the changes to The IFA Marketing and Innovation Committee and how we are using storytelling to protect, promote, and enhance franchising.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlex Smereczniak, Founder of Franzy, discusses an innovative new way to share franchise opportunities with potential business owners. He gives his take on the current landscape and the risk of not looking for new opportunities.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Joksimovic, President of MFV Expositions, stops by with an update on the latest franchise shows including the newest event, Franchise Expo Charlotte. 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Ali Kraus, Danielle Wright, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek and Scott Greenberg share tips and advice for the biggest franchising event of the year with host Jack Monson\n\nIf you haven’t registered yet for IFA 2025, please do so at franchise.org\n\nToday’s show is brought to by Hughes, Citrin Cooperman, and Northeast Color. Special Guests: Ali Kraus, Danielle Wright, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, and Scott Greenberg.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;re ready for IFA 2025! 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Welcome to Season 16 of the Social Geek podcast. \n\nIt’s our New Year’s Special with an all-star guest list of prominent Franchising professionals sharing trends they are seeing for 2025 along with their plans, goals, and resolutions for the new year.\n\nPour yourself a hot coffee, Mimosa, or Bloody Mary and join in the conversations with Matt Haller, Brandi Kloostra, Kirk Allen, Rebecca Wright, Jerry Akers, Megan Center, Heather McLeod; Amanda Dempsey, Kelli Schroeder, Kristen Pechacek, Scott Greenberg, Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, and Danielle Wright joining host Jack Monson\n\nThese thought leaders cover many ideas including the likely end of economic uncertainty, AI decision-making and practical uses, drones, X-Mail, Elon Musk, aliens, mentorship, IFA’s Franship, private equity investment in smaller brands and suppliers, being intentional, rising costs of acquisition for marketers, 1st party data, personas, short form videos, nano influencer marketing, the growth of franchise coaches, resales, Boomer retirement, sexy businesses, hyper-personalization, and of course IFA 2025 #francon. Whew!\n\nCheers to a BIG 2025 to all our sponsors \u0026amp; partners including Northeast Color, Hughes, Citrin Cooperman, and Franzy. Thanks for your continued support. \n\nAnd thanks to YOU for joining us and staying connect on the Social Geek Radio Network.Special Guests: Ali Kraus, Amanda Dempsey, Brandi Kloostra, Danielle Wright, Derrick Ableman, Heather McLeod, Jerry Akers, Kelli Schroeder, Kirk Allen, Kristen Pechacek, Matt Haller, Megan Center, Rebecca Wright, and Scott Greenberg.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHappy New Year, Geeks! 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Thanks International Franchise Association and Franchise Update Media for always putting together the best show of the year.   \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thanks for your support Northeast Color, Hughes, Citrin Cooperman, and Tsource!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Marketing and Innovation Update: Conference Trends","date_published":"2024-10-08T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/5574c888-7a11-4fe2-bd8d-8469fa364b01.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27859984,"duration_in_seconds":1741}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/10/01/the-ai-sherpa-with-robert-mitchell-part-2","title":"The AI Sherpa with Robert Mitchell Part 2","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1123","content_text":"It’s part 2 in our ongoing series: The AI Sherpa with Robert Mitchell.\n\nRobert is the Chief AI Officer at WSI, and the leading voice on reimagining franchise systems using AI technology. Today he shares advice on how to get started with AI in your organization with both the top-down and bottom-upapproach. \n\nAnd, it’s another edition of our favorite segment: “who’s on notice?” ... \n\nCall centers and lead qualifiers may be the next areas of franchising that will be drastically changing soon. \n\nThanks to WSI!\n\nupskilling","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s part 2 in our ongoing series: The AI Sherpa with Robert Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert is the Chief AI Officer at WSI, and the leading voice on reimagining franchise systems using AI technology. Today he shares advice on how to get started with AI in your organization with both the top-down and bottom-upapproach. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, it’s another edition of our favorite segment: “who’s on notice?” ... \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCall centers and lead qualifiers may be the next areas of franchising that will be drastically changing soon. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to WSI!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eupskilling\u003c/h1\u003e","summary":"The AI Sherpa with Robert Mitchell Part 2","date_published":"2024-10-01T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/9dad6e18-1ec1-425c-a275-1ffe7870754c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27752568,"duration_in_seconds":1734}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/09/26/just-jania-with-grant-bullington","title":"Just Jania with Grant Bullington","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1122","content_text":"Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet.\n\nGrant Bullington, FranNet consultant from Vancouver, BC joins Jania to share his take on why brands and candidates need a focused, engaged, and efficient network of consultants.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrant Bullington, FranNet consultant from Vancouver, BC joins Jania to share his take on why brands and candidates need a focused, engaged, and efficient network of consultants.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Just Jania with Grant Bullington","date_published":"2024-09-25T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/28334901-164b-42b3-8b1c-788de39d2b73.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18969992,"duration_in_seconds":1185}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/09/25/franchise-news-podcast-9252024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 9.25.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1121","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for September 25, 2024\n\n \n\n \n\nThanks to Text Request\n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for September 25, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 9.25.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-09-25T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/2b909c07-53c8-42c4-8c00-20d3b176e294.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6857535,"duration_in_seconds":428}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/09/24/live-at-franchise-expo-south-part-2","title":"Live at Franchise Expo South Part 2","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1120","content_text":"We're LIVE again at Franchise Expo South for Part 2 of our conversations in the Podcast Zone!\n\nToday: Why Franchising?\n\nWhy did you and your brand decide to franchise your concept?\n\nAnd, why do your franchisees partner with you and your brand?  What’s in it for them?\n\nWe spoke with many entrepreneurs and franchisors at this year’s Franchise Expo South earlier this month in Ft Lauderdale. Today you'll hear from:\n\nSuzanne Bernal, Orlando Cat Café\n\nMike Riley, Ziebart\n\nBrian Robinson, AFC\n\nSevag Kourjakia, Shoppers Drapes \u0026amp; Blinds\n\nRon Bender, The Shutter House\n\nAmber Burke, Burn Boot Camp\n\nThanks Citrin Cooperman, Hughes, Northeast Color, and Tsource.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;re LIVE again at Franchise Expo South for Part 2 of our conversations in the Podcast Zone!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday: Why Franchising?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy did you and your brand decide to franchise your concept?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, why do your franchisees partner with you and your brand?  What’s in it for them?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe spoke with many entrepreneurs and franchisors at this year’s Franchise Expo South earlier this month in Ft Lauderdale. Today you\u0026#39;ll hear from:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuzanne Bernal, Orlando Cat Café\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMike Riley, Ziebart\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrian Robinson, AFC\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSevag Kourjakia, Shoppers Drapes \u0026amp; Blinds\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRon Bender, The Shutter House\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmber Burke, Burn Boot Camp\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks Citrin Cooperman, Hughes, Northeast Color, and Tsource.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Live at Franchise Expo South Part 2","date_published":"2024-09-24T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/abe12038-ea93-4124-9e11-0c337e292ed5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28348578,"duration_in_seconds":1771}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/09/18/franchise-news-podcast-9182024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 9.18.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1119","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for September 18, 2024\n\n \n\nThanks to Text Request\n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for September 18, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 9.18.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-09-18T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/89219e70-4731-473e-b521-8031cce6ce08.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7354488,"duration_in_seconds":459}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/09/17/live-at-franchise-expo-south-part-1","title":"Live at Franchise Expo South Part 1","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1118","content_text":"We're LIVE at Franchise Expo South!\n\n \n\nIn Part One, we'll chat with: \n\nEric Brown, Donatos Pizza\n\nRosalee Hernandez, Del Toro Insurance\n\nAlex and Sheila, Pup’s Pub\n\nTom Peska, SPB Hospitality\n\nEthan Albrecht-Carrié, Lime Fresh\n\nJames Carrey, Presevan\n\nDerek Newbold, The Grand Port Authority\n\n \n\nThanks to Citrin Cooperman, Hughes, Northeast Color, and Tsource.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;re LIVE at Franchise Expo South!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Part One, we\u0026#39;ll chat with: \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEric Brown, Donatos Pizza\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRosalee Hernandez, Del Toro Insurance\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlex and Sheila, Pup’s Pub\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTom Peska, SPB Hospitality\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEthan Albrecht-Carrié, Lime Fresh\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJames Carrey, Presevan\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDerek Newbold, The Grand Port Authority\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Citrin Cooperman, Hughes, Northeast Color, and Tsource.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Live at Franchise Expo South Part 1","date_published":"2024-09-17T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/9faeae1b-b418-40e9-b9d6-e1821379f456.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36732003,"duration_in_seconds":2295}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/09/12/the-fran-tastic-franchising-podcast-16-the-age-of-the-entrepreneur","title":"The Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast 16: The Age of the Entrepreneur","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1117","content_text":"Welcome to the Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast – with conversations about entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership and finding a business opportunity that’s a perfect fit.\n\nThe next generation continues to explore business ownership like never before as a different path to success.\n\nDon Clayton, Chief Talent Officer at FranServe shares what he’s seeing as far as the return on investment in a franchise versus the ROI of a four-year college degree.\n\nWith a new mindset and a new group of influencers showing young entrepreneurs alternatives, those with the right attitude are more likely to be successful within a franchise system.\n\n \n\nCheck out FranServe at https://franserve.com - The world’s largest franchise consulting \u0026amp; expansion organization.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast – with conversations about entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership and finding a business opportunity that’s a perfect fit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe next generation continues to explore business ownership like never before as a different path to success.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon Clayton, Chief Talent Officer at FranServe shares what he’s seeing as far as the return on investment in a franchise versus the ROI of a four-year college degree.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a new mindset and a new group of influencers showing young entrepreneurs alternatives, those with the right attitude are more likely to be successful within a franchise system.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out FranServe at \u003ca href=\"https://franserve.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://franserve.com\u003c/a\u003e - The world’s largest franchise consulting \u0026amp; expansion organization.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast 16: The Age of the Entrepreneur","date_published":"2024-09-11T22:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/397cfe94-c177-480d-b277-15833585860b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13237264,"duration_in_seconds":827}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/09/11/franchise-news-podcast-9112024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 9.11.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1116","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for September 11, 2024\n\nThanks to Text Request\n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for September 11, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 9.11.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-09-11T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/a6f0d674-9a37-4811-b974-22014bb11eba.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6853355,"duration_in_seconds":428}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/09/10/marketing-and-innovation-update-leadership-and-development-trends","title":"Marketing and Innovation Update: Leadership and Development Trends","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1115","content_text":"It’s the Marketing and Innovation Update for September on Social Geek. This month, we're looking at trends in Leadership and Development.\n\nFirst up today, Franchise Update Media’s Diane Phibbs shares a preview of next month’s Franchise Leadership \u0026amp; Development Conference.  The IFA and Franchise Update have big plans for what is most franchise professionals’ all-time favorite event of the year.\n\nWe’ll discuss a new agenda, the speakers already lined up, the Star Awards, and the always-anticipated Annual Franchise Development Report.  \n\nThen Michael Iannuzzi of Citrin-Cooperman returns the podcast to dicuss some current challeges with emerging brands, legacy brands, and multi-unit owners. Michael shares what he’s seeing in the space as far as deal flow and other trends for the rest of 2024 and 2025.\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\n\n     \n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\nhttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s the Marketing and Innovation Update for September on Social Geek. This month, we\u0026#39;re looking at trends in Leadership and Development.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst up today, Franchise Update Media’s Diane Phibbs shares a preview of next month’s Franchise Leadership \u0026amp; Development Conference.  The IFA and Franchise Update have big plans for what is most franchise professionals’ all-time favorite event of the year.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll discuss a new agenda, the speakers already lined up, the Star Awards, and the always-anticipated Annual Franchise Development Report.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen Michael Iannuzzi of Citrin-Cooperman returns the podcast to dicuss some current challeges with emerging brands, legacy brands, and multi-unit owners. Michael shares what he’s seeing in the space as far as deal flow and other trends for the rest of 2024 and 2025.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e     \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Marketing and Innovation Update: Leadership and Development Trends","date_published":"2024-09-10T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/c9496d02-c5b1-4abe-ab43-f7fc4ad47204.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29001430,"duration_in_seconds":1812}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/09/04/franchise-news-podcast-942024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 9.4.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1114","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for September 4, 2024\n\n \n\nThanks to Text Request\n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for September 4, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 9.4.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-09-04T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/359a3673-e3a9-4417-adb7-7ff5846c7ac2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6108552,"duration_in_seconds":381}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/09/03/rock-stars-franchise-events-with-jack-monson","title":"Rock Stars: Franchise Events with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1113","content_text":"Welcome to September and the start of the fall franchise event season.\n\nToday’s Franchise Rock Star panel: Ali Kraus, Danielle Wright, and Scott Greenberg share their favorite events.\n\nWe’ll also get some new travel tips from these traveling pros! Plus, what makes a great show over a good how? And what shows do these Rock Stars love the most?\n\nShout-outs to: IFA Women’s Franchise Committee, Red Boswell, The FLDC Star Awards, Clayton Kendall, and lots of reviews on Ali’s luggage situation. And hey to Rock Stars Derrick Ableman and Kristen Pechacek – see you soon!\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/ | \n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise |\n\nhttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire | \n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to September and the start of the fall franchise event season.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s Franchise Rock Star panel: Ali Kraus, Danielle Wright, and Scott Greenberg share their favorite events.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll also get some new travel tips from these traveling pros! Plus, what makes a great show over a good how? And what shows do these Rock Stars love the most?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShout-outs to: IFA Women’s Franchise Committee, Red Boswell, The FLDC Star Awards, Clayton Kendall, and lots of reviews on Ali’s luggage situation. 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Even irresponsible and sketchy characters in the space are going all-in on that phrase. \n\n  \n\nToday we’re pointing out some IRRESPONSIBLE franchising practices by franchisors, brokers, FSOs, and suppliers. \n\nThe Franchise Rock Star panel is back: Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, and Scott Greenberg.\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, and Hughes.\n\n     \n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\n   \n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\n \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEverybody is jumping on the Responsible Franchising bandwagon. Even irresponsible and sketchy characters in the space are going all-in on that phrase. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday we’re pointing out some IRRESPONSIBLE franchising practices by franchisors, brokers, FSOs, and suppliers. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise Rock Star panel is back: Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, and Scott Greenberg.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e     \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" 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href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 6.26.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-06-26T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/f9c9b327-b8e5-4ea1-acf7-8e193e94417e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7041018,"duration_in_seconds":440}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/06/25/live-at-ife-2024-part-4","title":"LIVE at IFE 2024 Part 4","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1095","content_text":"Record live in New York City at the International Franchise Expo, it’s finale of our 4 part series of Franchise Thought Leaders discussing…franchise thought leaders.\n\nJoining us in the Podcast Zone at IFE:\n\nAdam Ferracane, Refresh\n\nSebastian Aguirre, NiceJob\n\nDennis Cieri, Fitness Factory\n\nAaron Allison, Learning 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href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 6.19.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-06-19T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/4a77a4cd-3db3-4dc1-939b-be9e1b2d7a5c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6867983,"duration_in_seconds":429}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/06/18/live-at-ife-2024-part-3","title":"LIVE at IFE 2024 Part 3","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1093","content_text":"Record live in New York City at the International Franchise Expo, it’s part 3 in our series of Franchise Thought Leaders discussing…franchise thought leaders.\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.  And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio 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Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 6.12.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-06-12T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/9d11c1fd-5564-43b2-a166-fc6947daeea3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7341530,"duration_in_seconds":458}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/06/11/live-at-ife-2024-part-2","title":"LIVE at IFE 2024 Part 2","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1090","content_text":"Record live in New York City at the International Franchise Expo, it’s part 2 in our series of Franchise Thought Leaders discussing…franchise thought leaders. \n\nWe’ve got a packed line up of franchisors sharing … Who inspires them and who do they follow?\n\nJoining us in part 2:\n\nLarisa Walega, Ziebart 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and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\nhttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday we’re talking to franchise thought leaders about … franchise thought leaders!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded live in New York at IFE 2024: it’s part one with Matt Haller, Monica Feid, Ben Woodruff, and Gal Danay sharing who inspires them and who they follow.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.  And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca 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Absentee owners. And … Responsible Franchising …\n\nWhat’s YOUR least favorite Franchise Cliché?\n\nOur Rock Star panel is here - Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, Scott Greenberg, and Danielle Wright share the tired buzzwords and catchphrases that drive you crazy in comments!\n\n \n\nHeading to IFE in NYC? Download before Airplane Mode!\n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n\n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\nhttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBe Your Own Boss. Absentee owners. And … Responsible Franchising …\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s YOUR least favorite Franchise Cliché?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Rock Star panel is here - Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, Scott Greenberg, and Danielle Wright share the tired buzzwords and catchphrases that drive you crazy in comments!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeading to IFE in NYC? Download before Airplane Mode!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Rock Stars: Franchising Clichés with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-05-28T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/49007a90-3d7b-481d-b65f-5470dfb68dc5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36007679,"duration_in_seconds":2250}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/05/22/franchise-news-podcast-5222024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 5.22.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1086","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 22, 2024\n\n \n\nThanks to Text Request\n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 22, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 5.22.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-05-22T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/d6351730-1a0d-4fc0-b753-ce012bef54b8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6684081,"duration_in_seconds":417}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/05/21/ai-for-franchising-update-for-q2-2024","title":"AI For Franchising Update for Q2 2024","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1085","content_text":"It’s the AI Update for Franchising for Q2 2024!\n\nRobert Mitchell, Chief AI Officer with WSI, is back to share the latest advice for franchise systems can use to solve problems.\n\nWe’ll discuss the responsibility that franchisors have when it comes to leading their franchisees through the AI wilderness. Robert also shares a preview of his AI panel at The FCXC next month in Atlanta!\n\n \n\nShout outs to Dan Monaghan, Patti Rother, and Franchise Update\n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\nhttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s the AI Update for Franchising for Q2 2024!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Mitchell, Chief AI Officer with WSI, is back to share the latest advice for franchise systems can use to solve problems.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll discuss the responsibility that franchisors have when it comes to leading their franchisees through the AI wilderness. Robert also shares a preview of his AI panel at The FCXC next month in Atlanta!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShout outs to Dan Monaghan, Patti Rother, and Franchise Update\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"AI For Franchising Update for Q2 2024","date_published":"2024-05-21T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/61a06acb-6ef5-401d-8a8c-c9ff22d33cd9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26193580,"duration_in_seconds":1637}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/05/15/franchise-news-podcast-5152024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 5.15.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1084","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 15, 2024\n\n \n\nThanks to Text Request\n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 15, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 5.15.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-05-15T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/19fe8d26-be3a-499a-8729-fe00f35c5b79.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8861648,"duration_in_seconds":553}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/05/13/just-jania-with-jason-feifer","title":"Just Jania with Jason Feifer","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1083","content_text":"Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet.\n\n“It’s not just about sales. It’s about success.”\n\nJason Feifer, Editor-In-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, joins Jania to discuss the ongoing changes and trends in the franchise space.\n\nJason also shares insights on what went into this year’s Franchise 500 and a fun survey what franchisees like and dislike the most about their franchise!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“It’s not just about sales. It’s about success.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJason Feifer, Editor-In-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, joins Jania to discuss the ongoing changes and trends in the franchise space.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJason also shares insights on what went into this year’s Franchise 500 and a fun survey what franchisees like and dislike the most about their franchise!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Just Jania with Jason Feifer","date_published":"2024-05-13T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/b8ad94cb-45fd-4d96-9b89-15aad271e427.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30955389,"duration_in_seconds":1934}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/05/08/franchise-news-podcast-582024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 5.8.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1082","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 8, 2024\n\n  \n\nThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\n\n-----------   \n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/  \n\n   \n\nhttps://www.brandamplifier.io/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 8, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e-----------   \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.brandamplifier.io/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.brandamplifier.io/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 5.8.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-05-08T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/cd3d631c-77d0-4ae2-977c-b4cc463edbbb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8610454,"duration_in_seconds":538}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/05/07/rock-stars-introverts-and-extroverts-with-jack-monson","title":"Rock Stars: Introverts and Extroverts with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1081","content_text":"Today on Social Geek: Introverts and Extroverts.\n\nWhich one are you? Or somewhere in between? And why do so many people identify as an introverted extrovert? \n\nOur Rock Star panel is here – Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, and Kristen Pechacek share where they fall on the scale, and how they recharge.\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\n\n And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\n    \n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\nhttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday on Social Geek: Introverts and Extroverts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhich one are you? Or somewhere in between? And why do so many people identify as an introverted extrovert? \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur Rock Star panel is here – Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, and Kristen Pechacek share where they fall on the scale, and how they recharge.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Rock Stars: Introverts and Extroverts with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-05-07T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/f661c9b6-fd3d-4511-b457-a28d15fa1488.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30450494,"duration_in_seconds":1903}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/05/06/the-fran-tastic-franchising-podcast-13-melissa-blum","title":"The Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast 13: Melissa Blum","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1080","content_text":"Welcome to the Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast – with conversations about entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership and finding a business opportunity that’s a perfect fit.\n\nMelissa Blum, Supplier Relationship Manager at FranServe, shares details on FranServe's innovative Supplier Program. Any supplier in the franchise community should check out this interview and this valuable program!\n\n \n\n \n\nCheck out FranServe at https://franserve.com - The world’s largest franchise consulting \u0026amp; expansion organization.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast – with conversations about entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership and finding a business opportunity that’s a perfect fit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa Blum, Supplier Relationship Manager at FranServe, shares details on FranServe\u0026#39;s innovative Supplier Program. Any supplier in the franchise community should check out this interview and this valuable program!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out FranServe at \u003ca href=\"https://franserve.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://franserve.com\u003c/a\u003e - The world’s largest franchise consulting \u0026amp; expansion organization.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast 13: Melissa Blum","date_published":"2024-05-06T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/58af0ae0-d7bc-463c-9df6-3ffd11a9b7c9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10373824,"duration_in_seconds":648}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/05/01/franchise-news-podcast-512024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 5.1.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1079","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 1, 2024\n\n \n\n \n\nThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\n\n    \n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/  \n\n \n\nhttps://www.brandamplifier.io/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for May 1, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e    \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.brandamplifier.io/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.brandamplifier.io/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 5.1.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-05-01T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/164a96fb-a9dc-4f1b-8dd6-3b476768e03c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8515578,"duration_in_seconds":532}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/04/30/franchise-trends-non-competes-and-multi-units","title":"Franchise Trends: Non-Competes and Multi-Units","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1078","content_text":"We're taking in look at Franchise trends including an update from Amanda Dempsey, partner with Saxton \u0026amp; Stump, on the brand-new FTC ruling on Non-Competes. How will this affect franchise brands and what do you need to do right away?\n\nThen we will a chat with Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand, and Multi-Generation family team Jerry Akers and Sam Reges! Jerry and Sam share their stories of how their #franchisefamily has grown with multiple locations with Great Clips, The Joint Chiropractic, and Jerry’s latest venture, ZDynamix!\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n  \n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\nhttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;re taking in look at Franchise trends including an update from Amanda Dempsey, partner with Saxton \u0026amp; Stump, on the brand-new FTC ruling on Non-Competes. How will this affect franchise brands and what do you need to do right away?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen we will a chat with Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand, and Multi-Generation family team Jerry Akers and Sam Reges! Jerry and Sam share their stories of how their #franchisefamily has grown with multiple locations with Great Clips, The Joint Chiropractic, and Jerry’s latest venture, ZDynamix!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise Trends: Non-Competes and Multi-Units","date_published":"2024-04-30T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/6b94ce5a-2f2a-4bf3-a31f-a8657c772109.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35481887,"duration_in_seconds":2217}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/04/24/franchise-news-podcast-4242024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 4.24.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1077","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 24, 2024\n\n \n\nThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\n\n \n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/  \n\nhttps://www.brandamplifier.io/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 24, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.brandamplifier.io/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.brandamplifier.io/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 4.24.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-04-24T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/99bd04ce-04f6-4ac5-bd2f-50601bdbeaa0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9155892,"duration_in_seconds":572}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/04/23/live-at-franchise-expo-west-part-2","title":"LIVE at Franchise Expo West Part 2","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1076","content_text":"Today: part two of our conversations at Franchise Expo West in LA with MFV Expositions and The International Franchise Association. Our guests today include some amazing emerging franchise brand pros including:\n\nAri O’Brien, Red Rock Franchise Development\n\nBrian Luciani, SMB Franchise Advisors\n\nErin Fletter, Sticky Fingers Cooking\n\nLarry Wilkins, Just Play Sports\n\nMia Huan Hu and Darrow Orlandi, MR COOL\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, Citrin Cooperman, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\nhttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\nhttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday: part two of our conversations at Franchise Expo West in LA with MFV Expositions and The International Franchise Association. Our guests today include some amazing emerging franchise brand pros including:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAri O’Brien, Red Rock Franchise Development\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrian Luciani, SMB Franchise Advisors\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eErin Fletter, Sticky Fingers Cooking\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLarry Wilkins, Just Play Sports\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMia Huan Hu and Darrow Orlandi, MR COOL\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, Citrin Cooperman, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.citrincooperman.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"LIVE at Franchise Expo West Part 2","date_published":"2024-04-23T05:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/0e9c0507-608c-4da3-b17c-bd9ba8226097.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40171388,"duration_in_seconds":2510}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/04/22/live-at-franchise-expo-west-part-1","title":"LIVE at Franchise Expo West Part 1","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1075","content_text":"It’s part one of our conversations with some of the top names in Franchise Development at Franchise Expo West in LA with MFV Expositions and The International Franchise Association.\n\nWe’re hearing their brands’ stories, their take on the current state of franchising, and what “responsible franchising” means to them. Today’s guests include:\n\nMartin Joksimovic, MFV Expositions\n\nTheresa Leets, CA Dept of Financial Protection \u0026amp; Innovation\n\nRed Boswell, IFPG\n\nKaren Booze, AnswerConnect\n\nRon Bender, French Florist\n\nJimmy Weeks, Internet Strategy Labs\n\nPlus, Ron and Jimmy give us the details on IFA’s refresh of the VetFran program.\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, Citrin Cooperman, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nhttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\nhttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s part one of our conversations with some of the top names in Franchise Development at Franchise Expo West in LA with MFV Expositions and The International Franchise Association.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re hearing their brands’ stories, their take on the current state of franchising, and what “responsible franchising” means to them. Today’s guests include:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Joksimovic, MFV Expositions\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheresa Leets, CA Dept of Financial Protection \u0026amp; Innovation\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed Boswell, IFPG\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKaren Booze, AnswerConnect\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRon Bender, French Florist\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJimmy Weeks, Internet Strategy Labs\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, Ron and Jimmy give us the details on IFA’s refresh of the VetFran program.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, Citrin Cooperman, CareerPlug, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.citrincooperman.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://offers.careerplug.com/howtohire\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"LIVE at Franchise Expo West Part 1","date_published":"2024-04-22T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/79bc484a-ddcc-4c9f-aaf1-ec6a5ff586b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40970945,"duration_in_seconds":2560}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/04/22/the-fran-tastic-franchising-podcast-12-don-clayton-and-barb-bliss","title":"The Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast 12: Don Clayton and Barb Bliss","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1074","content_text":"Welcome to the Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast – with conversations about entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership and finding a business opportunity that’s a perfect fit.\n\nDon Clayton of FranServe, chats with successful consultant Barb Bliss about being a trusted guide when advising potential new business owners.  \n\n \n\nCheck out FranServe at https://franserve.com - The world’s largest franchise consulting \u0026amp; expansion organization.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast – with conversations about entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership and finding a business opportunity that’s a perfect fit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon Clayton of FranServe, chats with successful consultant Barb Bliss about being a trusted guide when advising potential new business owners.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out FranServe at \u003ca href=\"https://franserve.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://franserve.com\u003c/a\u003e - The world’s largest franchise consulting \u0026amp; expansion organization.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast 12: Don Clayton and Barb Bliss","date_published":"2024-04-22T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/afb283c8-0dab-4658-9557-1c386e327631.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9945834,"duration_in_seconds":621}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/04/17/franchise-news-podcast-4172024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 4.17.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1073","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 17, 2024\n\n \n\nThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/  \n\nhttps://www.brandamplifier.io/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 17, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.brandamplifier.io/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.brandamplifier.io/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 4.17.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-04-17T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ff0209d9-515d-47c0-a1ce-8a997cfc3318.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6843323,"duration_in_seconds":427}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/04/15/just-jania-with-john-francis","title":"Just Jania with John Francis","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1072","content_text":"Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet here on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\nJohn Francis, alias Johnny Franchise, alias the nicest guy in franchising joins Jania to discuss his experience in entrepreneurship and his newest venture with ZorForum. John shares excellent advice for all entrepreneurs!\n\n\"If your first unit is successful, that's an accident. If your second unit is successful, that's a coincidence. If your third unit is successful, that's a pattern. Now you've got the experience and the systems to launch a true franchise.\"  \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet here on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Francis, alias Johnny Franchise, alias the nicest guy in franchising joins Jania to discuss his experience in entrepreneurship and his newest venture with ZorForum. John shares excellent advice for all entrepreneurs!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;If your first unit is successful, that\u0026#39;s an accident. If your second unit is successful, that\u0026#39;s a coincidence. If your third unit is successful, that\u0026#39;s a pattern. Now you\u0026#39;ve got the experience and the systems to launch a true franchise.\u0026quot;  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Just Jania with John Francis","date_published":"2024-04-15T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/3205a979-7fe0-49e7-811c-2323f94d97c8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35310105,"duration_in_seconds":2206}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/04/10/franchise-news-podcast-4102024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 4.10.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1071","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 10, 2024\n\n \n\nThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\n\n \n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/  \n\nhttps://www.brandamplifier.io/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 10, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.brandamplifier.io/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.brandamplifier.io/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 4.10.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-04-10T07:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/957b9783-0d6f-4537-bebb-e1cce8c280dc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7084068,"duration_in_seconds":442}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/04/09/rock-stars-professional-development-with-jack-monson","title":"Rock Stars: Professional Development with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1070","content_text":"What are you doing for your own Professional Development?\n\nHow are surrounding yourself with people who will help that development? Is your development your responsibility or your company’s? And who are the 5 people with whom you’re spending your time?\n\nSage advice today from our panel of Franchise Rock Stars: Ali Kraus, VP of Marketing at Benetrends, Danielle Wright, CDO of Premium Service Brands, and Emily George, Director, Membership Recruitment and Retention.\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, Citrin Cooperman, and Hughes.\n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\nhttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\n \n\n \n\n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat are you doing for your own Professional Development?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow are surrounding yourself with people who will help that development? Is your development your responsibility or your company’s? And who are the 5 people with whom you’re spending your time?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSage advice today from our panel of Franchise Rock Stars: Ali Kraus, VP of Marketing at Benetrends, Danielle Wright, CDO of Premium Service Brands, and Emily George, Director, Membership Recruitment and Retention.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, Citrin Cooperman, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.citrincooperman.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Rock Stars: Professional Development with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-04-09T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/d4b9c51d-7e02-4382-859f-d6474292d787.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39703274,"duration_in_seconds":2481}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/04/03/franchise-news-podcast-432024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 4.3.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1069","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 3, 2024\n\nCalifornia's new rules. More acquisitions. And lots of people moves!\n\n \n\nThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/  \n\nhttps://www.brandamplifier.io/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for April 3, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia\u0026#39;s new rules. More acquisitions. And lots of people moves!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.brandamplifier.io/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.brandamplifier.io/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 4.3.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-04-03T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/89f368c6-9c40-4c25-a9b4-f374453db276.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8583288,"duration_in_seconds":536}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/03/27/franchise-news-podcast-3272024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 3.27.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1068","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for March 27, 2024\n\nWe're live this week at the FranNet Convention in Jacksonville, Florida!\n\nLots of movement:  Brokers and FSOs are moving towards registration. More franchise systems are moving to Pepsi. And there are SIX new CEO moves at franchise brands this week.\n\n \n\nThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/  \n\nhttps://www.brandamplifier.io/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for March 27, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe\u0026#39;re live this week at the FranNet Convention in Jacksonville, Florida!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLots of movement:  Brokers and FSOs are moving towards registration. More franchise systems are moving to Pepsi. And there are SIX new CEO moves at franchise brands this week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.brandamplifier.io/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.brandamplifier.io/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 3.27.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-03-27T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/7e8af090-7f35-400c-9696-60cde547a8a6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7586455,"duration_in_seconds":474}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/03/26/social-geek-innovators-spring-2024-with-jack-monson","title":"Social Geek Innovators, Spring 2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1067","content_text":"Today we’re chatting with some innovators in some of my favorite things: #coffee, #ai, and #digitalmarketing.\n\nWe’ll talk to Nick Unger, co-founder of Nitro Coffee Club and Kirk Allen, co-founder of ReShift Media and The Brand Amplifier. These #entrepreneurs are finding the gaps and filling those needs for their customers.\n\nShout outs to Global Franchise Awards and The Canadian Franchise Awards!\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, and Hughes.\n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\n \n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday we’re chatting with some innovators in some of my favorite things: #coffee, #ai, and #digitalmarketing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll talk to Nick Unger, co-founder of Nitro Coffee Club and Kirk Allen, co-founder of ReShift Media and The Brand Amplifier. These #entrepreneurs are finding the gaps and filling those needs for their customers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShout outs to Global Franchise Awards and The Canadian Franchise Awards!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Social Geek Innovators, Spring 2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-03-26T04:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/90a0bac5-5e35-4d48-9264-cc9c2a5f7c93.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30371499,"duration_in_seconds":1898}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/03/20/franchise-news-podcast-3202024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 3.20.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1066","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for March 20, 2024\n\n \n\nThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\n\n \n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/  \n\nhttps://www.brandamplifier.io/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for March 20, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.brandamplifier.io/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.brandamplifier.io/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 3.20.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-03-20T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/7cdee3c2-4153-4176-8edb-437adfd415d5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7423451,"duration_in_seconds":463}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/03/19/rock-stars-quit-or-commit-with-jack-monson","title":"Rock Stars: Quit or Commit? with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1065","content_text":"Your Job: Quit or Commit?\n\nSome work challenges are opportunities. Some are red flags.\n\nHow can you tell the difference?\n\nToday’s Rock Star panel: Derrick Ableman of Northeast Color, Ali Kraus of Benetrends, author \u0026amp; keynote speaker Scott Greenberg, and Solar Media’s Liz Solar join host Jack Monson to discuss the state of careers in Franchising and beyond.\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, Citrin Cooperman, and Hughes.\n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\nhttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\n\n \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eYour Job: Quit or Commit?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome work challenges are opportunities. Some are red flags.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow can you tell the difference?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s Rock Star panel: Derrick Ableman of Northeast Color, Ali Kraus of Benetrends, author \u0026amp; keynote speaker Scott Greenberg, and Solar Media’s Liz Solar join host Jack Monson to discuss the state of careers in Franchising and beyond.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, Citrin Cooperman, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.citrincooperman.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hughes.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.hughes.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Rock Stars: Quit or Commit?","date_published":"2024-03-19T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/8f0c74b7-c7d0-4485-a0f6-57035d2be8b9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35316374,"duration_in_seconds":2207}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/03/15/just-jania-with-sherri-seiber","title":"Just Jania with Sherri Seiber","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1064","content_text":"Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet.\n\nThis week, Jania welcomes Sherri Seiber, President of FranFund, to discuss  different types of funding available to small business owners and recommendations for potential franchisees!\n\nThanks for listening to Just Jania!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, Jania welcomes Sherri Seiber, President of FranFund, to discuss  different types of funding available to small business owners and recommendations for potential franchisees!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for listening to Just Jania!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Just Jania with Sherri Seiber","date_published":"2024-03-15T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/76a59983-ea6c-48f9-b7b5-334b10b0fe78.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26527111,"duration_in_seconds":1657}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/03/13/franchise-news-podcast-3132024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 3.13.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1063","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for March 13, 2024! \n\nLive from Dallas, TX\n\n \n\nThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for March 13, 2024! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive from Dallas, TX\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to The Brand Amplifier and Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 3.13.2024","date_published":"2024-03-13T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/801a521e-7044-4ee4-b8ba-22fe94db772d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7540480,"duration_in_seconds":471}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/03/12/live-at-ifa-2024-part-3-with-jack-monson","title":"Live at IFA 2024 Part 3 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1062","content_text":"We’re Live at IFA 2024 -  Thanks to our friends at BizCom Associates for letting us hang out at their booth in the heart of “Franchise City”!\n\nToday: Justin Hoeveler from Youth Enrichment Brands, Martin Joksimovic of MFV Expositions, and Neighborly’s Brad Stevenson and Brian Woods.  They’re sharing what they want to tell the world about franchising.\n\nWe’ll also preview the upcoming franchise expos in LA, NYC, Florida, and Texas from The IFA and MFV Expos.\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, and Hughes.\n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe’re Live at IFA 2024 -  Thanks to our friends at BizCom Associates for letting us hang out at their booth in the heart of “Franchise City”!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday: Justin Hoeveler from Youth Enrichment Brands, Martin Joksimovic of MFV Expositions, and Neighborly’s Brad Stevenson and Brian Woods.  They’re sharing what they want to tell the world about franchising.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll also preview the upcoming franchise expos in LA, NYC, Florida, and Texas from The IFA and MFV Expos.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, and Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Live at IFA 2024 Part 3 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-03-12T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/83d5f43e-1261-4926-b0dd-3e9415455d5d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21331043,"duration_in_seconds":1333}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/03/11/the-fran-tastic-franchising-podcast-11-thomas-scott-and-franchise-growth","title":"The Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast 11: Thomas Scott and Franchise Growth","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1061","content_text":"It's The Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast – with conversations about entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership and finding a business opportunity that’s a perfect fit!\n\nAlesia Visconti, CEO of FranServe, chats with Thomas Scott, founder of multi-brand platform Home Run Franchises. Alesia and Thomas chat about the trend of responsible franchising and the potential growth of franchise systems.\n\n \n\nCheck out FranServe at https://franserve.com - The world’s largest franchise consulting \u0026amp; expansion organization.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s The Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast – with conversations about entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership and finding a business opportunity that’s a perfect fit!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlesia Visconti, CEO of FranServe, chats with Thomas Scott, founder of multi-brand platform Home Run Franchises. 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Thanks to the crew of BizCom Associates for letting us record their booth in the heart of “Franchise City”. Today's guests: Mark Jameson of Propelled Brands, Rocco Fiorentino of Benetrends, and Rob Pricefrom School of Rock!\n\nWe’re finding out what these franchise thought leaders want to tell the world about franchising.\n\n \n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, and Hughes.\n\nAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\n \n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\n \n\nhttp://hughes.com/franchise","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe’re Live again at IFA 2024! Thanks to the crew of BizCom Associates for letting us record their booth in the heart of “Franchise City”. 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Thanks to the crew of BizCom Associates for letting us record their booth in the heart of “Franchise City”.\n\nToday’s Rock Star panel includes Scott Greenberg, keynote speaker and author of the new book, Stop the Shift Show; Derrick Ableman of Northeast Color; and Ali Kraus of Benetrends. \n\nNext, Mary Thompson, COO of Neighborly, and the new Vice-Chair of The IFA\n\nClint Smith, CEO of CareerPlug and author of the book How To Hire,\n\nThanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, and Hughes.  And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe’re Live at IFA 2024! 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On today's show: Toni Harris Taylor, Kevin Moehlenkamp, and Scott Greenberg.\n\n \n\nThanks Citrin Cooperman, Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, and Hughes.\n\nhttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\n\nhttps://www.hughes.com/franchise","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s the Social Geek Recommended Spring Reading List with several authors from the franchise community sharing their stories. 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We’ve got a preview of February’s Annual Leadership Conference and International Franchise Association Convention.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks for your ongoing support Citrin Cooperman, Northeast Color, and AnswerConnect.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.citrincooperman.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Rock Stars: Growth Mindset with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-01-15T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/5f0ff1a4-733b-4e58-b02d-720fc45b988a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31498735,"duration_in_seconds":1968}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/01/12/the-fran-tastic-franchising-podcast-9-part-time-consulting","title":"The Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast 9: Part-Time Consulting","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1044","content_text":"Welcome to the Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast – with conversations about entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership and finding a business opportunity that’s a perfect fit.\n\nToday FranServe's Don Clayton discusses the opportunities for entrepreneurs to become consultants on a part-time basis. Entrepreneurs are adding additional revenue streams while diversifying their portfolios!\n\n \n\nCheck out FranServe at https://franserve.com - The world’s largest franchise consulting \u0026amp; expansion organization.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast – with conversations about entrepreneurs exploring franchise ownership and finding a business opportunity that’s a perfect fit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday FranServe\u0026#39;s Don Clayton discusses the opportunities for entrepreneurs to become consultants on a part-time basis. Entrepreneurs are adding additional revenue streams while diversifying their portfolios!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out FranServe at \u003ca href=\"https://franserve.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://franserve.com\u003c/a\u003e - The world’s largest franchise consulting \u0026amp; expansion organization.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Fran-Tastic Franchising Podcast 9: Part-Time Consulting","date_published":"2024-01-11T22:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/10a82957-d53a-48b6-8d8f-739e09f2820a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12456516,"duration_in_seconds":778}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/01/10/franchise-news-podcast-1102024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 1.10.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1043","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for January 10, 2024\n\nThanks to Text Request\n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for January 10, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 1.10.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-01-10T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/17628f76-1e92-45e2-b8ff-badbd355ad4d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7558452,"duration_in_seconds":472}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/01/03/franchise-news-podcast-1032024-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 1.03.2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1042","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for January 3, 2024\n\n \n\nThanks to Text Request\n\n \n\nhttps://www.textrequest.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for January 3, 2024\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 1.03.2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-01-03T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/6c64eef4-aeaf-4c90-bd6b-fe0c1e65e368.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5538874,"duration_in_seconds":346}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2024/01/01/rock-stars-franchising-in-2024-with-jack-monson","title":"Rock Stars: Franchising in 2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1041","content_text":"It's The Social Geek New Year's Day Special. Join host Jack Monson for the kickoff to Year 15 of The Social Geek Podcast.\n\nOur rock star panel: Northeast Color’s Derrick Ableman, Ali Kraus of Benetrends, Kristen Pechacek of MassageLuxe, author and keynote speaker Scott Greenberg,  Kenneth Burke of Text Request, and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Editor-In-Chief Jason Feifer!\n\nWe’ll discusses:\nWhat may be the biggest stories in franchising in 2024Trends, threats, and opportunities for franchise brandsWhich brands may explode this yearAnd what is it about ice cream \u0026amp; franchising in tough times?\n\n \n\n\nThanks Citrin Cooperman, Northeast Color, and AnswerConnect. \n\n \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s The Social Geek New Year\u0026#39;s Day Special. Join host Jack Monson for the kickoff to Year 15 of The Social Geek Podcast.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur rock star panel: Northeast Color’s Derrick Ableman, Ali Kraus of Benetrends, Kristen Pechacek of MassageLuxe, author and keynote speaker Scott Greenberg,  Kenneth Burke of Text Request, and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Editor-In-Chief Jason Feifer!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll discusses:\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat may be the biggest stories in franchising in 2024Trends, threats, and opportunities for franchise brandsWhich brands may explode this yearAnd what is it about ice cream \u0026amp; franchising in tough times?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003e \n\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/pre\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks Citrin Cooperman, Northeast Color, and AnswerConnect. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Rock Stars: Franchising in 2024 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2024-01-01T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/06d5ded3-c1aa-4c67-92f3-e451ff72dc01.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40956316,"duration_in_seconds":2559}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2023/12/20/franchise-news-podcast-12202023-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 12.20.2023 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1040","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for December 20, 2023\n\n \n\nThanks to Text Request https://www.textrequest.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for December 20, 2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request \u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 12.20.2023 with Jack Monson","date_published":"2023-12-20T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/5ffd105a-23ad-4034-868b-15699c117739.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7634102,"duration_in_seconds":477}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2023/12/19/just-jania-with-dennis-schooley","title":"Just Jania with Dennis Schooley","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1039","content_text":"Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet.\n\nJania’s guest today is Dennis Schooley, Founder of Schooley Mitchell.\n\nDennis shares his thoughts on what makes the franchise model the perfect way to distribute knowledge, data, and training across the US and Canada and the importance of building a solid support system for the franchisees.\n\nDennis and Jania discuss ways business owners can reduce expenses and where to start.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJania’s guest today is Dennis Schooley, Founder of Schooley Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDennis shares his thoughts on what makes the franchise model the perfect way to distribute knowledge, data, and training across the US and Canada and the importance of building a solid support system for the franchisees.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDennis and Jania discuss ways business owners can reduce expenses and where to start.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Just Jania with Dennis Schooley","date_published":"2023-12-19T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/47143319-b08d-4c3d-9230-bd6f6e565483.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17141002,"duration_in_seconds":1071}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2023/12/18/rock-stars-work-life-integration-with-jack-monson","title":"Rock Stars: Work Life 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guest\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer LoBianco of Best Life Brands discuss how they integrate their work lives with their personal lives.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer describes her lifestyle as being “Perfectly Imbalanced at all times,” and shares her personal key phrase of the year: “Present.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe also dive into the difference between work/life balance and work/life integration and share self-care tips to reduce stress \u0026amp; anxiety while juggling it all.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s episode is brought to you by Citrin Cooperman, Northeast Color, and AnswerConnect.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.citrincooperman.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Rock Stars: Work Life Integration with Jack Monson","date_published":"2023-12-18T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/403b92ae-4b8b-42ab-84e3-09bc96667012.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35089004,"duration_in_seconds":2193}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2023/12/13/franchise-news-podcast-12132023-with-jack-monson","title":"Franchise News Podcast 12.13.2023 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1037","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for December 13, 2023\n\n \n\nThanks to Text Request  https://www.textrequest.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for December 13, 2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request  \u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 12.13.2023","date_published":"2023-12-13T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/7f91f53a-0766-4993-b0d7-17d14f156bf0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7716440,"duration_in_seconds":482}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2023/12/06/franchise-news-podcast-1262023","title":"Franchise News Podcast 12.6.2023","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1036","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for December 6, 2023\n\n \n\nThanks to Text Request https://www.textrequest.com/\n\nand Adplorer http://www.adplorer.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for December 6, 2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request \u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eand Adplorer \u003ca href=\"http://www.adplorer.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.adplorer.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 12.6.2023","date_published":"2023-12-06T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/8cca20a0-de8d-47d2-b577-e6d5b32a9096.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6777285,"duration_in_seconds":423}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2023/12/05/rock-stars-marketing-forecast-2024-with-jack-monson","title":"Rock Stars: Marketing Forecast 2024 with Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/1035","content_text":"Today we’re planning, budgeting, and looking ahead to all things Marketing for 2024.\n\n\nWhat’s going to be the biggest story in marketing next year?\nWhat role will AI continue to play for marketers?\nIf you could only use ONE marketing channel in '24, which would it be?\n\n\nLiz Solar of Solar Media, Northeast Color’s Derrick Ableman, Ali Kraus of Benetrends, and author / keynote speaker, Scott Greenberg, plus special guest Kenneth Burke of Text Request, share thoughts and predictions for 2024.\n\n \n\nToday’s episode is brought to you by Citrin Cooperman, Adplorer, Northeast Color, and AnswerConnect.\n\n \n\nhttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\n\nhttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\n\nhttps://www.answerconnect.com/franchise","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday we’re planning, budgeting, and looking ahead to all things Marketing for 2024.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat’s going to be the biggest story in marketing next year?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat role will AI continue to play for marketers?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you could only use ONE marketing channel in \u0026#39;24, which would it be?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiz Solar of Solar Media, Northeast Color’s Derrick Ableman, Ali Kraus of Benetrends, and author / keynote speaker, Scott Greenberg, plus special guest Kenneth Burke of Text Request, share thoughts and predictions for 2024.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s episode is brought to you by Citrin Cooperman, Adplorer, Northeast Color, and AnswerConnect.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.citrincooperman.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.citrincooperman.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.northeastcolor.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.northeastcolor.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca 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Part Deux!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our regular Rock Star panelists are joining in on this one:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiz Solar of Solar Media, Northeast Color’s Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek of MassageLuxe, Ali Kraus of Benetrends, and author / keynote speaker, Scott Greenberg.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn part one, we looked at brands, this time it’s personal.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur panel shares stories about times in our professional lives and personal lives when we’ve decided to blow everything up.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when logic doesn’t work, and instinct takes over? 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and Adplorer http://www.adplorer.com/\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for November 8, 2023\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Text Request  \u003ca href=\"https://www.textrequest.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.textrequest.com/\u003c/a\u003e and Adplorer \u003ca href=\"http://www.adplorer.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.adplorer.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 11.8.2023","date_published":"2023-11-08T04:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/398c102b-2e11-4da2-ac57-8d72c4e207cc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6362670,"duration_in_seconds":397}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2023/11/01/franchise-news-podcast-1112023","title":"Franchise News Podcast 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Brandi and the team created The Joy Committee to bring JOY to the workplace.\n\n \n\nThanks to our newest sponsor, Adplorer! And thanks to AnswerConnect, Northeast Color, and the all-new Brand J!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday, we share the secret to happiness!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOkay, maybe we don’t have the whole answer yet, but Brandi Kloostra, VP of Digital Marketing at Franworth, has some compelling ideas about mental health and well-being inside an organization. Brandi and the team created The Joy Committee to bring JOY to the workplace.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to our newest sponsor, Adplorer! 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Joining us today:\n\n \n\nMJ Moradi, Pharaoh\n\nBill Tasillo, Spherion\n\nElena Dolinski, HLFLC\n\nTom Spadea, Spadea Lignana\n\nSally Facinelli, Salty Dawg\n\nAndrew Prater, D-BAT\n\n \n\nThanks to our newest sponsor, Adplorer http://www.adplorer.com/ !\n\nAnd thanks to AnswerConnect https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise, Northeast Color https://www.northeastcolor.com/, and the all-new Brand J https://brandj.com/ ! ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday, we’re live in the Podcast Zone at Franchise Expo South in Fort Lauderdale, FL!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorking with MFV Expositions and The IFA, we’re on a mission to find some innovative and diverse franchise concepts and find out what these entrepreneurs love about franchising! 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Zach and his team of digital marketing pros are focusing their proven marketing tactics on the biggest challenge the franchisors, franchisees, and all businesses face in 2022: hiring!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow can changes to your website and digital ads improve both the volume of applicants as well as finding more candidates that are a better fit? 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Joining me are Meg Roberts, CEO and President of The Lash Lounge, and Matthew Gourgeot, Head of Corporate and Business Development at Thryv. \n\n \n\nThanks to Xendoo, CareerPlug, and Oneupweb.\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday we’re talking about the new Franchise mentorship program called 30 Under 30. 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Sarah and Derrick give examples of how vendors can be great stewards of the brand without revising the brand as well as some advice on building a relationship with a franchisor.\n\n \n\nThanks to Xendoo, Consumer Fusion, and Oneupweb.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoining the show today: Sarah Dinan, Director of Construction and Equipment at Wayback Burgers and Derrick Abelman, Marketing Manager at Northeast Color.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloping a successful partnership means more than just providing services but educating and at times challenging the franchise system. 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Today she shares tips on her “Lucrative Pre-Launch” method using content on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Eulerity, Northeast Color, and Exults.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*** Join Coach T for her upcoming FREE training on landing major PR for media for your small business. The PR for Sales training is being held live Wednesday, February 16th at 7pm ET. 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Our conversations today were focused on the family aspect of franchising.\n\n \n\nThanks to Constant Contact and Northeast Color.\n\nShout outs today to IFA’s VetFran program, Sean Hart, Pete Baldine, and #WhiskeyWednesday.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHere’s the latest in our series about the Culture of Franchising recorded this past weekend at The Franchise Show LA with Paige Robinson of American Family Care and Michael Hyam of National Event Management. 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We’ll be podcasting and chatting with many franchise brand leaders.\n\nFor more info on the event and to reserve your space, contact Sheila Fischer at sheila.fischer@comexposium.com\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePodcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises courtesy of Social Joey.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook is getting into the funding area and connecting businesses with investors or grant partners to get capital with its new Small Business Funding Center.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll also check out a new instant payment service for small businesses called Facebook Invoice Fast Track.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease join us LIVE and IN-PERSON at Franchise Expo Houston October 29 \u0026amp; 30. 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Brandi shares how to plan, budget, and create a strategy for your brand’s own road trip.\n\nThanks to Thryv, Consumer Fusion, and AnswerConnect.\n\n \n\nShout-outs today to Mike McDowell and Fernando Meza.\n\n \n\nFor a list of all the tools and resources Brandi shared, please check out the show page here: \n\nhttps://www.socialgeekradio.com/brandi-kloostra-2021/\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoining the show today is Brandi Kloostra, Digital Marketing Director at FranWorth and creator of the Digital Marketing Road Trip. 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And, we’ll get a preview of upcoming franchise events leading up to the 2022 Convention in San Diego!\n\nThanks to Thryv, Constant Contact, and AnswerConnect.\n\nShout out to IFA's partners at Franchise Update Media and MFV Expositions. See you in Vegas this week, and see you in NYC in September!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoining the show today: Matt Haller, Jennifer Brandeen, and Rikki Amos from the International Franchise Association.  The team shares the most critical issues affecting franchising such as the PRO Act, Joint Employer, and an upcoming new economics report that will be shared with business owners about the value of the Franchise model. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe also chat about the work the group is doing through the IFA Foundation, The Diversity Institute, VetFran, The Pride Council, and The Black Franchise Leadership Council. 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Her broad background includes all marketing disciplines and strong cross-functional knowledge of all business fundamentals. She has a successful track record of transforming brands and driving business results in multiple fast-paced industries with diverse environments.\n\n A confident, goal-oriented leader with the ability to motivate others to achieve results, Jennifer is currently the Chief Marketing Officer for Propelled Brands, the umbrella for FASTSIGNS, NerdsToGo, MY SALON Suite, and Salon Plaza.  Prior to that she held the role of Chief Marketing Officer for Smoothie King directing all brand, marketing and R\u0026amp;D strategy in the fulfillment of the company’s mission to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle for over 1,000 locations.\n\nBefore joining Smoothie King, Jennifer held senior leadership positions in a wide variety of franchise and company brands including Gold’s Gym, Dave \u0026amp; Buster’s, Nestle Waters North America, and Pizza Hut. 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The brand also has innovative ways of teaching valuable life skills in this unique Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages 3 through 19.\n\nThanks to Benetrends Financial, iPost, and AnswerConnect.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoining us today are Brian and Felicity Curin, founders of Little Kitchen Academy. We discuss combining their passion and skills in the culinary arts + experience in franchising and small business ownership. The brand also has innovative ways of teaching valuable life skills in this unique Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages 3 through 19.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Benetrends Financial, iPost, and AnswerConnect.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Culinary and Franchise Trends with Brian and Felicity Curin","date_published":"2021-08-20T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/f68470aa-b335-4c2e-b3ab-f4ede4adfeb3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20901798,"duration_in_seconds":1306}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2021/08/18/franchise-news-podcast-8182021","title":"Franchise News Podcast 8.18.2021","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/131","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, August 18, 2021\n\n \n\n \n\nIn the news this week:\n\nMcDonald's\n\nNation's Restaurant News\n\nWendy's, Todd Penegor\n\nREEF Technology\n\nBig Chicken, Josh Halpern\n\nShaquille O’Neal\n\nBest Life Brands, JJ Sorrenti\n\nBoost Home Healthcare, Bill Porrock\n\nSchool of Rock, Stacey Ryan\n\nJill Livick, Nicole Canale\n\nPokeworks, Steve Heeley, Mike Wu\n\nFreddy's, Scott Redler\n\nEdible, Angela Johnson\n\nBizCom Associates, Jordan Wheeler\n\nIFE2021\n\nThanks to MFV Expositions / International Franchise Expo and Location 3.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, August 18, 2021\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the news this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcDonald\u0026#39;s\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNation\u0026#39;s Restaurant News\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWendy\u0026#39;s, Todd Penegor\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eREEF Technology\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBig Chicken, Josh Halpern\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShaquille O’Neal\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest Life Brands, JJ Sorrenti\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoost Home Healthcare, Bill Porrock\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchool of Rock, Stacey Ryan\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJill Livick, Nicole Canale\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePokeworks, Steve Heeley, Mike Wu\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreddy\u0026#39;s, Scott Redler\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdible, Angela Johnson\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBizCom Associates, Jordan Wheeler\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eIFE2021\u003c/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to MFV Expositions / International Franchise Expo and Location 3.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 8.18.2021","date_published":"2021-08-18T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/11c504ae-4211-4427-b631-81f39d90beea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5292277,"duration_in_seconds":330}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2021/08/17/facebook-franchise-tip-of-the-week-facebook-bulletin","title":"Facebook Franchise Tip of the Week: Facebook Bulletin","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/130","content_text":"Podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises courtesy of Social Joey.\n\nMike shares news of Facebook's new Bulletin which can be compared to a blog or newsletter for your franchise brand. 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Joining us today are:\n\nRichard Snow, Vice President, WSFS Bank, Host of the Smart Start Now Podcast, and Chair of The International Franchise Association's Black Franchise Leadership Council\n\n/\n\nDiane Phibbs, EVP and Chief Content Officer, Franchise Update Media\n\n/\n\nPaul Farmer, CEO, Starfish SEO \u0026amp; Marketing\n\n/\n\nKim Lucey, CEO, Lead Navigators\n\n/\n\nJoin us for insights on the culture of each their brands and thoughts on what makes the culture of Franchising so compelling!\n\n \n\nThanks to Constant Contact, Citrin-Cooperman, and Franchise Payments Network\n\nShout outs today from our guests to the IFA's Diversity Institute, Alesia Visconti, The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference 2021, SERVPRO, and Rosati's Pizza.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s the fourth episode in our series of conversations about The Culture of Franchising. 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Joining us today are:\n\nScott Greenberg, Author of The Wealthy Franchisee\n\nPete Baldine, President of The Moran Family of Brands\n\nAmanda House, Account Manager at 919 Marketing\n\nStan Friedman, Partner at FRM Solutions and ZorForum\n\nJoin us for insights on the culture of each their brands and thoughts on what makes the culture of Franchising so compelling!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHere\u0026#39;s another episode in our series of conversations about The Culture of Franchising. 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Kirsten and Jack are once again emceeing this virtual event and invite you to listen in on their final planning session. The topics discussed at the workshop are:\n\nBalancing Upper and Lower Funnel Tactics: Brand Building Versus Lead Gen\n\nand\n\nBringing Brand Loyalty Back\n\nBonus: along the way, Kirsten shares how her brand, MassageLuxe, is handling both of these!\n\nThis virtual workshop is Thursday, June 24 at 2pm EDT. There are NO talking heads or panels of \"experts\" selling you their solutions. It's 100% peer to peer coaching. Please register now and join us. \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin Jack Monson and Kristen Pechacek behind the scenes making last minute plans for the upcoming IFA Marketing Workshop. Kirsten and Jack are once again emceeing this virtual event and invite you to listen in on their final planning session. 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Items include the rollout to all advertisers of Business Suite, more tools available for your Business Page, Instagram Messaging, and the all-new WhatsApp Business and how it can be used for franchises.\n\nShout out and congratulations to a friend of this podcast, Matt Haller, on being named CEO of The International Franchise Association!\n\nAlso, please join us August 31 – Sept 3 at Caesars Palace in Vegas for the 20th Annual Multi-Unit Franchising Conference!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn Mondays, podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises courtesy of Social Joey.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday Mike has news and analysis of the announcements at the recent Facebook F8 event. 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Listen to this conversation and go be awesome.\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, Citrin-Cooperman, and AnswerConnect.\n\nHat tip to Marie Forleo #everythingisfigureoutable, Lisa Nichols, and Simon Sinek!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAngela Coté is back on Social Geek to chat about leadership, taking action, and providing value.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe also dive into the end of the talking head panels, either virtual or in-person, and the growth of collaborative peer-to-peer learning. 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Joining us today are Richie Huffmanof Celebree School, Tim McCarthy of Rosati's, Christina Smith of Midtown Chimney Sweeps, and Tim Courtney of PuroClean. Each shares some insight on the culture of their brand and thoughts on what makes the culture of Franchising so compelling.\n\nThanks to Scorpion, AnswerConnect, and Suttle-Straus","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis special episode was recorded in Philadelphia at one of this year\u0026#39;s excellent Franchise Shows organized by National Event Management.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s been fantastic to get back on the road with friends in the Franchise space again! Joining us today are Richie Huffmanof Celebree School, Tim McCarthy of Rosati\u0026#39;s, Christina Smith of Midtown Chimney Sweeps, and Tim Courtney of PuroClean. 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We’ll also dive into content calendar management for Franchise Brands.\n\nThanks to Northeast Color, and Benetrends.\n\nSocial Joey and Social Geek Radio are proud supporters of The International Franchise Association’s VetFran Program. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday we’re Geeking Out over some big changes at Google with Freddy Hunt, Director of SEO and Content Marketing at Oneupweb.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreddy has some big updates for us about Google’s Page Experience and some tips including focusing on your Core Web Vitals. 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Tom is in a unique position in the Franchising space to see actual sales data for a huge number small businesses via his company's technology used by thousands of brands and their individual locations.\n\nWe share on data same store sales and average tickets not only comparing this year to last, but also comparing 2021 to 2019. The current trends look fantastic for small biz!\n\n \n\nAlso, join Social Geek Radio and Social Joey next weekend, May 14 and 15, in Philadelphia at The Franchise Show!\n\nThanks to National Event Management, AnswerConnect, and Scorpion.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTom Epstein is the Founder / CEO of Franchise Payments Network and POLN8. 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Andrew geeks outs about e-mail challenges and trends including unique content, segmentation, and dealing with fragmentation for local franchisees.\n\n \n\nBe sure to catch the Social Joey crew May 7 - 8 at Franchise Expo Nashville with MFV Expositions!\n\nThanks to Scorpion, and Suttle-Straus.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday we\u0026#39;re taking another look at e-mail marketing with industry veteran Andrew Kordek of iPost. 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TapInto is a local media network with 85 franchise locations that fills the void left by the lack of local news outlets and provides marketing opportunities for other small businesses. \n\nThanks to Northeast Color, Suttle-Straus, and Scorpion.\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday we’re speaking with Michael Shapiro, founder and CEO of TapInto. Michael is in the center of where local news + marketing + franchising meet. 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Harrison chats about this emerging category, the rise of Audio Branding, and the power of audio for SMBs \u0026amp; Franchises.\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey, iPost, Oneupweb, and Northeast Color.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s guest is Harrison Gross, CEO of Smart Eyewear company, Lucyd! 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Mike shares tips on scheduling your Facebook ads to basically replace those TV ads when viewers reach for their phones during their favorite shows. Using this method, you can reach a show’s top audience for pennies on the dollar of what the ineffective TV advertisers are paying!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd we will be LIVE at with MFV Expositions at #FranchiseExpoNashville May 7 and 8 (Note new dates)! We\u0026#39;ll be  podcasting and chatting with Franchisors about marketing challenges and solutions! 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Mike shares the latest on how and when to best use static images, videos, or carousel ads.\n\n \n\nThanks to Franchise Dictionary Magazine for your support. Check out Jack's column in the new March issue today!\n\nAnd we will be LIVE at with MFV Expositions at #FranchiseExpoNashville May 6 and 7 podcasting and chatting with Franchisors about marketing challenges and solutions! If you’re coming to Nashville, please let us know!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePodcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week, courtesy of Social Joey.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve shared a lot of tips lately about Facebook targeting but today we’re rolling back to some tips on creative, media types, and ads options. 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She’s now consulting with brands on diversity, equity, and inclusion.\n\nDr Brock joins us to share what many brands are doing right, where they need improvement, and how they can start making a change today.\n\nThanks to Social Joey, iPost, Oneupweb, and Northeast Color.\n\nShout-outs today to our friends at BIGGBY Coffee, OneBiggIslandInSpace.com, and GRINDTheBook.com!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDr Lisa Brock is an experienced academic leader and scholar-activist. 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What kinds of relevant, hyper-local community news can your franchise locations share to fill that void?\n\n \n\nShout out to Ben’s Soft Pretzels, Gary Vee, and the IFA!\n\nAnd, thanks to MFV Expositions / Franchise Expo Nashville.\n\n \n\n Need help with Facebook for your Franchise system? Check out SocialJoey.com!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePodcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week, courtesy of Social Joey.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook announced last Wednesday a new limit on political conversations and posts. This means that there’s going to be a big void in some consumers’ newsfeeds! 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She works with entrepreneurs to elevate their online presence.\n\nMelissa shares ideas for entrepreneurs building their brands on Instagram including teaching, inspiring, and convincing people how you can help them.\n\n \n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, iPost, and Photofy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMelissa Berrios is the founder of Virtualmente Libre and is the host of the Virtualmente Libre podcast. She works with entrepreneurs to elevate their online presence.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMelissa shares ideas for entrepreneurs building their brands on Instagram including teaching, inspiring, and convincing people how you can help them.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, iPost, and Photofy.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Building Your Brand on Instagram with Melissa Berrios","date_published":"2021-02-12T06:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/d8ad93b8-f1db-4013-bd03-247c852146da.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29413955,"duration_in_seconds":1838}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2021/02/10/franchise-news-podcast-2102021","title":"Franchise News Podcast 2.10.2021","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/35","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, February 10, 2021.\n\n \n\nIn the news this week:\n\nWage Increase Fairness Act\n\nPRO Act\n\nChicken Salad Chick, Scott Deviney\n\nHome Instead, Jessie Brumbach\n\nRealty ONE Group, Kuba Jewgieniew\n\nWhite Castle, Jamie Richardson\n\nUSA Luge\n\nWild Birds Unlimited, Jim Carpenter\n\nJINYA Ramen Bar, Mike LaRue\n\nTropical Smoothie Café, Cheryl Fletcher\n\nChoice Hotels, Odette Brown, Glenn Gordon, Gary Mills\n\nBlaze Pizza, Chris Demery\n\n \n\nThanks to The Franchise Show, Social Joey, and Benetrends.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, February 10, 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the news this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWage Increase Fairness Act\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePRO Act\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChicken Salad Chick, Scott Deviney\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHome Instead, Jessie Brumbach\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRealty ONE Group, Kuba Jewgieniew\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Castle, Jamie Richardson\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUSA Luge\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWild Birds Unlimited, Jim Carpenter\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJINYA Ramen Bar, Mike LaRue\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTropical Smoothie Café, Cheryl Fletcher\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoice Hotels, Odette Brown, Glenn Gordon, Gary Mills\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlaze Pizza, Chris Demery\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to The Franchise Show, Social Joey, and Benetrends.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 2.10.2021","date_published":"2021-02-10T09:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/cf8b0c14-7803-44eb-acc8-f4896a78cfac.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5826847,"duration_in_seconds":364}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2021/02/09/hospitality-and-restaurants-with-dawn-abbamondi","title":"Hospitality and Restaurants with Dawn Abbamondi","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/34","content_text":"Is your restaurant brand providing Hospitality or merely serving food? What are you doing differently from your competitors?\n\nToday’s guest is Dawn Abbamondi, Director, Marketing \u0026amp; Brand Development at SMB Franchise Advisors. Dawn shares her marketing and branding ideas on how restaurant brands and small business owners can make customers feel valued during and after the lockdown.\n\n \n\nThanks Northeast Color, MFV Expositions, and Citrin Cooperman.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIs your restaurant brand providing Hospitality or merely serving food? What are you doing differently from your competitors?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s guest is Dawn Abbamondi, Director, Marketing \u0026amp; Brand Development at SMB Franchise Advisors. 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Check out SocialJoey.com!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks AnswerConnect for your support!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Facebook Franchise Tip of the Week: Updates on Instagram, SDK, Pixels, and More","date_published":"2021-02-08T06:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/4d103c91-9d6b-4b27-868a-cafce9370b6c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13863784,"duration_in_seconds":866}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2021/02/05/franchise-shows-in-2021-with-michael-hyam","title":"Franchise Shows in 2021 with Michael Hyam","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/32","content_text":"Michael Hyam is the North American Show Manager with National Event Management. 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Think about what YOUR customers want that will lead them to more engagement and ultimately a purchase! We’ll also share the strategy of testing content types as organic posts and using those results to dictate your paid strategy.\n\n Need help with Facebook for your Franchise system? Check out SocialJoey.com!\n\nShout out to Franchise Dictionary Magazine – check out the new February issue today!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePodcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week, courtesy of Social Joey.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStop worrying about gaming “the algorithm” – success on the Facebook Newsfeed is all about how engaging your content is, not for everyone, but for specific individuals in your community.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll talk about the layers of checkpoints in Facebook’s levels of machine learning, and how every consumer’s experience is now customized. Think about what YOUR customers want that will lead them to more engagement and ultimately a purchase! We’ll also share the strategy of testing content types as organic posts and using those results to dictate your paid strategy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Need help with Facebook for your Franchise system? Check out SocialJoey.com!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShout out to Franchise Dictionary Magazine – check out the new February issue today!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Facebook Franchise Tip of the Week: Get More Engagement in the Newsfeed","date_published":"2021-02-01T06:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/26b1044b-7f9e-4ac2-afb3-9f9d9a544c24.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20663980,"duration_in_seconds":1291}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2021/01/29/fran-dev-trends-with-iric-wexler","title":"Fran Dev Trends with Iric Wexler","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/28","content_text":"Iric Wexler is the Chief Development Officer at Premium Service Brands and shares trends he’s seeing in franchising including:\nThe high demand for home services continuing through another year of more stay-at-home More consolidation and leveraging the efficiencies of families of brandsVirtual discovery days becoming the norm!\nAnd why does it seem that the best franchise executives started out as servers and bartenders?!?\n\nShout out to Kids Lift and to Paul Flick!\n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Netsertive, and Photofy. \n\n \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIric Wexler is the Chief Development Officer at Premium Service Brands and shares trends he’s seeing in franchising including:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe high demand for home services continuing through another year of more stay-at-home More consolidation and leveraging the efficiencies of families of brandsVirtual discovery days becoming the norm!\u003cbr\u003e\nAnd why does it seem that the best franchise executives started out as servers and bartenders?!?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShout out to Kids Lift and to Paul Flick!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Netsertive, 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Agents and offices can use this format to not only bundle multiple listings into one helpful ad, but also allow Facebook’s intelligence to show appropriate properties to the best potential buyers. It’s especially helpful in some of the recently restrictive categories like housing, employment, and franchising.\n\n Need help with Facebook for your Real Estate Marketing? Check out SocialJoey.com!\n\n \n\nThanks AnswerConnect for your support!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePodcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week, courtesy of Social Joey.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday we’re discussing how Dynamic Ads on Facebook can be a game changer in Real Estate. Agents and offices can use this format to not only bundle multiple listings into one helpful ad, but also allow Facebook’s intelligence to show appropriate properties to the best potential buyers. It’s especially helpful in some of the recently restrictive categories like housing, employment, and franchising.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Need help with Facebook for your Real Estate Marketing? Check out SocialJoey.com!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks AnswerConnect for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Facebook Franchise Tip of the Week: Using Dynamic Ads for Real Estate","date_published":"2021-01-25T06:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ca2e1cbf-6175-452b-bfb0-13ca6a9f7b82.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14602735,"duration_in_seconds":912}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2021/01/23/womens-franchise-committee-podcast-connie-hill-johnson","title":"Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Connie Hill-Johnson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/25","content_text":"Connie Hill-Johnson has spent the past decade helping seniors remain independent and safe in their own home environment. As an adult caregiver herself, she is passionate about helping other adult caregivers, or as some may refer to them as the \"sandwich generation\" manage the many challenges which come with the aging process. Connie started the business after the death of her father and recognizing the need for quality homecare. She has shared with many the challenges and rewards of being a female business owner and managing a staff of over 70 employees.\n\nHer desire is to share her personal experience as an entrepreneur and how she has grown her business from its inception. She also is committed to professionally assisting those who are attempting to navigate the senior care arena as they make decisions regarding both their own and their loved ones long term care future.  \n\nInterviewed by Katherine LeBlanc, Chief Marketing Officer at Painting with a Twist.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eConnie Hill-Johnson has spent the past decade helping seniors remain independent and safe in their own home environment. As an adult caregiver herself, she is passionate about helping other adult caregivers, or as some may refer to them as the \u0026quot;sandwich generation\u0026quot; manage the many challenges which come with the aging process. Connie started the business after the death of her father and recognizing the need for quality homecare. She has shared with many the challenges and rewards of being a female business owner and managing a staff of over 70 employees.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer desire is to share her personal experience as an entrepreneur and how she has grown her business from its inception. She also is committed to professionally assisting those who are attempting to navigate the senior care arena as they make decisions regarding both their own and their loved ones long term care future.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterviewed by Katherine LeBlanc, Chief Marketing Officer at Painting with a Twist.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Connie Hill-Johnson","date_published":"2021-01-23T15:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/f994c202-33c9-4269-aa60-c32e84cb7efa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29605380,"duration_in_seconds":1850}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2021/01/23/womens-franchise-committee-podcast-mary-mills","title":"Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Mary Mills","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/24","content_text":"Mary Mills brings a wide range of Marketing expertise and entrepreneur understanding to her role as Vice President of Marketing at College Hunks Hauling Junk \u0026amp; Moving. \n\nIn her role as Vice President of Marketing at College Hunks Hauling Junk \u0026amp; Moving, she is responsible for developing comprehensive impactful programs that drive growth \u0026amp; revenues. Her focus is on driving leads to each franchise location while providing training, ongoing strategy and improved implementation across all channels. Previously, at United Franchise Group, she was responsible for the marketing programs of existing brands such as Signarama, Transworld, and Fully Promoted and was responsible for launching new brands such as VentureX and Jon Smith Subs. Before that, Mary experienced life as a entrepreneur herself, owning her own Marketing Company. Prior to that, she was a Broadcast Journalist serving as a reporter, producer, anchor and news executive. Her expertise has been recognized in the franchise industry and in the broader business community where she received awards, accolades, and invitations to speak and share her knowledge. \n\n \n\nInterviewed by Katherine LeBlanc, Chief Marketing Officer at Painting with a Twist.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMary Mills brings a wide range of Marketing expertise and entrepreneur understanding to her role as Vice President of Marketing at College Hunks Hauling Junk \u0026amp; Moving. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her role as Vice President of Marketing at College Hunks Hauling Junk \u0026amp; Moving, she is responsible for developing comprehensive impactful programs that drive growth \u0026amp; revenues. Her focus is on driving leads to each franchise location while providing training, ongoing strategy and improved implementation across all channels. Previously, at United Franchise Group, she was responsible for the marketing programs of existing brands such as Signarama, Transworld, and Fully Promoted and was responsible for launching new brands such as VentureX and Jon Smith Subs. Before that, Mary experienced life as a entrepreneur herself, owning her own Marketing Company. Prior to that, she was a Broadcast Journalist serving as a reporter, producer, anchor and news executive. 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She is a mom of two, black belt holder and fitness competitor. Heather grew up with a passion for fitness and overall wellness, but after having two children, she found herself needing more results out of her exercise program, which she discovered through kickboxing. Heather is a huge advocate for women in fitness, and through 9Round, she has been able to take her passion for fitness and support women every day across the brand's 800 locations around the world. Heather's fondness for helping others doesn't stop in the gym. She is also extremely dedicated to helping the 9Round franchisees reach their financial goals. Heather supports the franchising company with a strong focus on communications to owners, marketing, and the development of scalable systems for the 9Round owners. She sets high standards for herself and the 9Round company, and she offers support to the franchisees at every level.\n\n \n\n \n\nInterviewed by Cassidy Ford, Account Director at FRM Solutions.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHeather Hudson, COO and Co-Founder of 9Round, has been with the brand since its founding in 2008. She is a mom of two, black belt holder and fitness competitor. Heather grew up with a passion for fitness and overall wellness, but after having two children, she found herself needing more results out of her exercise program, which she discovered through kickboxing. Heather is a huge advocate for women in fitness, and through 9Round, she has been able to take her passion for fitness and support women every day across the brand\u0026#39;s 800 locations around the world. Heather\u0026#39;s fondness for helping others doesn\u0026#39;t stop in the gym. She is also extremely dedicated to helping the 9Round franchisees reach their financial goals. Heather supports the franchising company with a strong focus on communications to owners, marketing, and the development of scalable systems for the 9Round owners. 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Check out SocialJoey.com!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks AnswerConnect for your support!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Facebook Franchise Tip of the Week: Using Lead Ads for Franchising","date_published":"2021-01-18T06:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ace4acd8-76f7-4ba7-b1b3-46e5076dc9e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19238739,"duration_in_seconds":1202}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2021/01/15/stimulus-package-update-with-eric-schechterman-and-jack-monson","title":"Stimulus Package Update with Eric Schechterman and Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"Joining us again today is Eric Schecterman, chief development officer at Benetrends Financial. Eric breaks down parts of the new stimulus package for franchisees and NEW business owners including:\nIncreased guarantees and less risk for lenders,Six months of principal and interest paid by the SBASBA fees waived\n \n\nLearn more and connect with Eric at Benterends.com\n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Netsertive, and Photofy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoining us again today is Eric Schecterman, chief development officer at Benetrends Financial. Eric breaks down parts of the new stimulus package for franchisees and NEW business owners including:\u003cbr\u003e\nIncreased guarantees and less risk for lenders,Six months of principal and interest paid by the SBASBA fees waived\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more and connect with Eric at Benterends.com\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Netsertive, and Photofy.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Stimulus Package Update with Eric Schechterman and Jack Monson","date_published":"2021-01-15T10:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ec9562c3-8561-4dec-b7f4-00b6e0e74f6c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27250180,"duration_in_seconds":1703}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2021/01/13/franchise-news-podcast-1132021","title":"Franchise News Podcast 1.13.2021","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, January 13, 2020:\n\n \n\n \n\nIn the news this week:\n\nBoxUnion\n\nTitle Boxing Club, Brooke Budke\n\nNeighborly, Mike Bidwell\n\nPrecision Door Service\n\nRed Robin, Paul Murphy III\n\nLynn Schweinfurth\n\nDonato's Pizza\n\nTake 5 Oil Change\n\nChipotle Mexican Grill\n\nCorner Bakery, Donna Josephson\n\nYelp, Akhil Kuduvalli\n\nInspire Brands, Michael Haley\n\nEdible, Carey Malloy\n\n9Round Franchising, Timothy Walker\n\nRestoration 1, Tom Gissler\n\nbluefrog, Mike Mushinski\n\nHamer \u0026amp; Nails, Aaron Meyer\n\nonebiggislandinspace.com\n\nThanks to Benetrends, Social Joey, and Biggby Coffee","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, January 13, 2020:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the news this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoxUnion\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle Boxing Club, Brooke Budke\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeighborly, Mike Bidwell\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision Door Service\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRed Robin, Paul Murphy III\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLynn Schweinfurth\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDonato\u0026#39;s Pizza\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake 5 Oil Change\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChipotle Mexican Grill\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCorner Bakery, Donna Josephson\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYelp, Akhil Kuduvalli\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspire Brands, Michael Haley\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdible, Carey Malloy\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e9Round Franchising, Timothy Walker\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRestoration 1, Tom Gissler\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ebluefrog, Mike Mushinski\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHamer \u0026amp; Nails, Aaron Meyer\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eonebiggislandinspace.com\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Benetrends, Social Joey, and Biggby Coffee\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 1.13.2021","date_published":"2021-01-13T10:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/a11a1132-2905-4f0e-afaa-38109356e1f8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5161038,"duration_in_seconds":322}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2021/01/11/facebook-franchise-tip-of-the-week-preparing-for-massive-facebook-changes","title":"Facebook Franchise Tip of the Week: Preparing for Massive Facebook Changes","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"Podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week, courtesy of Social Joey. \n\nBig Changes this Week!  Facebook is rolling out massive changes to Business Pages. If you are marketing a Franchise, brand, or small business, you need hear the tips Mike is sharing. Including:\n\n\n“Likes” going away \n\nThe increased value of helpful, relevant content\n\nCross-posting changes for Facebook + Instagram\n\nBusiness Page Newsfeeds with a strategy for franchise brands reaching potential conversions\n\nNew Page Roles for your team and agencies\n\nChanges for Marketplace, Reviews, and Check-ins\n\nAnd much more!\n\n\n \n\nNeed help with Facebook for your Franchise system? Check out SocialJoey.com!\n\n \n\nSocial Joey and Social Geek Radio are proud supporters of The International Franchise Association's VetFran program. 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Connect with John at JohnnyFanchise.com\n\n  \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Netsertive, and Photofy.\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday, it’s the return of “Johnny Franchise”!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Francis shares his vision of what sectors and areas of Franchising will grow in 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, what does a guy who speaks live to franchise groups every week do when in-person events get shut down? John explains his new Franchise Lifecycle Program for brands and operators. 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This will affect how Franchise brands and Franchisees can manage and target ads. Mike shares great advice on how to get ready, how your reporting will work, and how to keep your tracking in place.\n\nThanks to our friends at Franchise Dictionary Magazine – check out the January issue today with a new franchising marketing column from Jack!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePodcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith March 2021’s Apple iOS 14 updates, Facebook is losing data on users. This will affect how Franchise brands and Franchisees can manage and target ads. 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Rejected? Has your ad account been shut down? Mike shares WHY is this happening and WHAT can you do about it immediately! If you are marketing a Franchise brand, do not miss this one. \n\n \n\nNeed help with Facebook for your Franchise system? Check out SocialJoey.com!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePodcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre your Franchise Development Ads getting flagged? Rejected? Has your ad account been shut down? Mike shares WHY is this happening and WHAT can you do about it immediately! If you are marketing a Franchise brand, do not miss this one. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help with Facebook for your Franchise system? 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Joining the conversation are:\n\nSteve White, PuroClean\n\nAlesia Visconti,  FranServe and Franchise Dictionary Magazine\n\nJimmy Weeks, Internet Strategy Labs\n\nMatt Wiggins, The International Franchise Association\n\nWe also talk about the current state of Franchising, opportunities for 2021, and the growing importance of VetFrans for Veterans and brands. For more information on VetFran, please visit VetFran.org.\n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Netsertive, and Photofy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise Family Reunion continues this holiday season with a chat with our friends from the IFA\u0026#39;s VetFran Committee.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI wanted to catch up with these folks and share with the #FranchiseFamily how they, their families, and their businesses are doing here at the end of 2020. 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For more information on VetFran, please visit VetFran.org.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Netsertive, and Photofy.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise Family Reunion: VetFran","date_published":"2020-12-11T06:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/26b4fe1c-301b-4129-86c3-ff708181cb24.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31125916,"duration_in_seconds":1945}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/12/09/franchise-news-podcast-1292020","title":"Franchise News Podcast 12.9.2020","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, December 9, 2020.\n\n \n\nIn the news this week:\n\nMcDonald's\n\nNPC International\n\nWendy's\n\nPizza Hut\n\nFlynn Restaurant Group\n\nGoodcents, Farrellynn Wolf\n\nBatteries Plus, Scott Williams\n\nDuracell\n\nToys For Tots\n\nInterim HealthCare Inc, Jennifer Sheets\n\nRE/MAX\n\nChildren's Miracle Network Hospitals\n\nParty City, Brad Weston\n\nMake-A-Wish\n\nEast Coast Wings + Grill, Sam Ballas\n\nCampbell's Soup\n\nBrightStar Care, Russ Nykaza\n\nSkylar Werde, Lola Red\n\nParis Baguette, Mark Mele\n\nSubway, Paul Fabre\n\nQDOBA, Leviathan Winn\n\nRent-A-Center, Cathy Skula\n\nFranWorth, Brandi Kloostra\n\nGRINDTheBook.com,\n\nMike McFall\n\nVetFran\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey and Biggby Coffee","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, December 9, 2020.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the news this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcDonald\u0026#39;s\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNPC International\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWendy\u0026#39;s\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePizza Hut\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlynn Restaurant Group\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoodcents, Farrellynn Wolf\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBatteries Plus, Scott Williams\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuracell\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToys For Tots\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterim HealthCare Inc, Jennifer Sheets\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRE/MAX\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChildren\u0026#39;s Miracle Network Hospitals\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParty City, Brad Weston\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMake-A-Wish\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEast Coast Wings + Grill, Sam Ballas\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCampbell\u0026#39;s Soup\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrightStar Care, Russ Nykaza\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkylar Werde, Lola Red\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParis Baguette, Mark Mele\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubway, Paul Fabre\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQDOBA, Leviathan Winn\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRent-A-Center, Cathy Skula\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFranWorth, Brandi Kloostra\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGRINDTheBook.com,\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMike McFall\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVetFran\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey and Biggby Coffee\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 12.9.2020","date_published":"2020-12-09T09:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/b0112087-0510-4bc6-a8b8-8169f44ec242.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5859865,"duration_in_seconds":366}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/12/08/health-and-wellness-trends-sarah-moudry-nicole-alburger","title":"Health and Wellness Trends: Sarah Moudry, Nicole Alburger","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/5","content_text":"Today we’re talking about Fran Dev and Health \u0026amp; 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While this a result of the 2020 Election, it could be Franchise brands with multiple locations that will suffer the most. Mike shares advice on changing your brand's multiple ads and multiple ad sets to a structure of running ads from multiple local franchisee pages.\n\n \n\nNeed help with Facebook for your Franchise system? Check out SocialJoey.com!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week\u0026#39;s tip is about some new limitations on Facebook ads.  Beginning in February, Facebook will limit the number of ads that a business can run at one time. While this a result of the 2020 Election, it could be Franchise brands with multiple locations that will suffer the most. 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Karen shares an update on her team, family, and marketing plans. Oh, and her chickens! \n\nThen we'll discuss how some \"old tech\" has reappeared during the pandemic and we'll get into the upcoming future of local marketing for franchise systems including connecting your messages in all marketing areas! \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Netsertive, and Photofy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise Family Reunion continues this holiday season with our friend Karen Wenning of Suttle-Straus. Karen shares an update on her team, family, and marketing plans. Oh, and her chickens! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen we\u0026#39;ll discuss how some \u0026quot;old tech\u0026quot; has reappeared during the pandemic and we\u0026#39;ll get into the upcoming future of local marketing for franchise systems including connecting your messages in all marketing areas! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Netsertive, and Photofy.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchising Family Reunion: Karen Wenning of Suttle-Straus","date_published":"2020-12-04T15:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/2c3a0595-2ff2-4dc6-bda8-b0885b05ff9f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17596577,"duration_in_seconds":1099}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/11/30/facebook-franchise-tip-of-the-week-facebook-shops","title":"Facebook Franchise Tip of the Week: Facebook Shops","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"Podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week.\n\nIt's Small Business Saturday and it's perfect time to discuss a great new feature for small businesses and franchisees: Facebook Shops! If you think your franchisees are too small for ecommerce, or don't have traditional products to offer, listen to our tips about using this new shopping platform to get instant sales directly on Facebook. \n\nBe sure to check out Franchise Dictionary Magazine's Franchise Game Changers issue. Who made the list? Find out Turesday!\n\n  \n\nNeed help with Facebook for your Franchise system? Check out SocialJoey.com!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePodcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s Small Business Saturday and it\u0026#39;s perfect time to discuss a great new feature for small businesses and franchisees: Facebook Shops! If you think your franchisees are too small for ecommerce, or don\u0026#39;t have traditional products to offer, listen to our tips about using this new shopping platform to get instant sales directly on Facebook. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out Franchise Dictionary Magazine\u0026#39;s Franchise Game Changers issue. Who made the list? Find out Turesday!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help with Facebook for your Franchise system? 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Nancy has been involved in franchising since 1991 working in franchisee operations and executive leadership for brands such as Dunkin’ Brands (Dunkin’ Donuts \u0026amp; Baskin’ Robbins), American Leak Detection, and The Dwyer Group.  \n\nNancy is also very involved in the International Franchise Association (IFA). She volunteers her time as a mentor to other new franchisors through the organization’s Franship program and is past Chair of the Woman’s Franchise Committee.  Nancy holds a BS in Business Management from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo and an MBA from California State University San Bernardino.  \n\nInterviewed by Cassidy Ford, Account Director at FRM Solutions. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNancy Bigley is Chief Operating Officer of Painting with a Twist, a franchise concept that pairs hands on painting parties with wine, to provide a carefree escape for women.  As COO Nancy is responsible for training, franchisee relations and support, new program implementation, studio openings and supply chain for Painting with a Twist’s network of over 280 locations.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrior to Painting with a Twist, Nancy was the CEO and Co-Founder of her own paint and sip brand Bottle \u0026amp; Bottega located in Chicago. Nancy has been involved in franchising since 1991 working in franchisee operations and executive leadership for brands such as Dunkin’ Brands (Dunkin’ Donuts \u0026amp; Baskin’ Robbins), American Leak Detection, and The Dwyer Group.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNancy is also very involved in the International Franchise Association (IFA). She volunteers her time as a mentor to other new franchisors through the organization’s Franship program and is past Chair of the Woman’s Franchise Committee.  Nancy holds a BS in Business Management from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo and an MBA from California State University San Bernardino.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterviewed by Cassidy Ford, Account Director at FRM Solutions. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Nancy Bigley","date_published":"2020-11-28T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/d462fcea-c0b5-4692-b836-0e7dab01cc18.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33028048,"duration_in_seconds":2064}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/11/28/womens-franchise-committee-podcast-tamra-kennedy","title":"Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Tamra Kennedy","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/925","content_text":"In this episode, we interview Tamra Kennedy! \n\n37 years ago Tamra took a job as a secretary making $4.05 an hour- working for a franchisee of Burger King and Taco John’s. After 17 years as an employee, Tamra was offered the opportunity to buy the restaurants from the owner. She currently owns and operates 8 Taco John’s locations, primarily in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in Minnesota, with one restaurant in central Iowa. Her personal mission is to provide a family environment for young people to experience their beginnings in the workforce so that they can continue their career path with fundamental lessons that will serve them in the future.  \n\nTamra has become an outspoken proponent of franchising. She currently serves as a Board Member of the IFA [International Franchising Association] and is also the 2020 Chair of the Franchisee Forum and a member of the Franchise Relations Committee at IFA.\n\nIn 2019, Tamra also partnered with two fellow franchisees, Tom Baber and Mitch Cohen, and formed Performax Franchisee Advisors. Their goal? 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Her personal mission is to provide a family environment for young people to experience their beginnings in the workforce so that they can continue their career path with fundamental lessons that will serve them in the future.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTamra has become an outspoken proponent of franchising. She currently serves as a Board Member of the IFA [International Franchising Association] and is also the 2020 Chair of the Franchisee Forum and a member of the Franchise Relations Committee at IFA.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, Tamra also partnered with two fellow franchisees, Tom Baber and Mitch Cohen, and formed Performax Franchisee Advisors. Their goal? 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How do we reach Gen Z and how do we help fill their need of business ownership?    \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, and Netsertive. \n\nAnd shout out to Leo Goldberger!\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise Family Reunion continues with the Father/Daughter team of Thomas Scott of Home Based Franchise Group and Brand Journalists and Kayla Ryan, Brand President of Magnetainment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our live recording in Nashville, we chat about the boom in Franchise Development that so many brands are seeing now and discuss the next generation of franchisees. How do we reach Gen Z and how do we help fill their need of business ownership?    \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, and Netsertive. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd shout out to Leo Goldberger!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise Family Reunion: Thomas Scott and Kayla Ryan","date_published":"2020-11-24T06:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/46f9f3ab-1b3e-4367-b89a-2f74ed6d2921.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32790229,"duration_in_seconds":2049}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/11/23/facebook-franchise-tip-of-the-week-click-to-call-ads","title":"Facebook Franchise Tip of the Week: Click to Call Ads","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/921","content_text":"Podcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week!\n\nThis week Mike discusses a rollout of Facebook's new Click to Call Ads. Now with Traffic Campaigns, you can run traffic directly to phone calls so customers can call your franchisees' locations with one click! It's a great way to get orders instantly and get an immediate return on your ads.\n\n \n\nShout out to our friends at Franchise Dictionary Magazine - we're looking forward to the Franchise Game Changers issue - coming soon!\n\n \n\nNeed help with Facebook for your Franchise system? Check out SocialJoey.com!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePodcast host Jack Monson joins Mike McDowell, Certified Facebook Ad Buyer \u0026amp; Business Manager, to discuss Facebook tips for Franchises each week!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week Mike discusses a rollout of Facebook\u0026#39;s new Click to Call Ads. Now with Traffic Campaigns, you can run traffic directly to phone calls so customers can call your franchisees\u0026#39; locations with one click! 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Reach out to Therese via thereset@franchiseupdatemedia.com\n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Netsertive, and AnswerConnect.\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise Family Reunion continues with Therese Thilgen, CEO of Franchise Update Media.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll get an update on her family, her team, and her take on the current state of Franchising. Therese discusses Franchise Update’s new rebranding, rollout of new services, and plans for conferences in 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore questions? 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She is Co-Chair of the Women’s Franchise Network in the Washington, D.C area. 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It will put a little networking twinkle back in your eye!\n\nPlus, we have a Health and Safety Spotlight on Great Clips!\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, and Northeast Color.\n\n \n\nFollow Franchise Tailgate on Facebook\n\nRegister now for Franchise Tailgate from Consumer Fusion and ClientTether","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week’s Franchise Spotlight is on Consumer Fusion’s Mark Spencer and Sally Facinelli sharing details of The Franchise Tailgate! It will put a little networking twinkle back in your eye!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, we have a Health and Safety Spotlight on Great Clips!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, and Northeast Color.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Franchise Tailgate on Facebook\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegister now for Franchise Tailgate from Consumer Fusion and ClientTether\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise Tailgate with Sally Facinelli and Mark Spencer","date_published":"2020-10-02T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/f69039b7-8bb9-495a-957f-be8ef729c70e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16788244,"duration_in_seconds":1049}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/09/30/franchise-news-podcast-9302020","title":"Franchise News Podcast 9.30.2020","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/894","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, September 30, 2020.\n\n \n\nIn the news this week:​\n\nEdible, Cheikh Mboup\n\nBrightStar Care, Shelly Sun\n\nWoofie's\n\nSenior Care Authority, Marcy Baskin\n\nHungry Howie's, Steve Jackson\n\nCareerPlug, Clint Smith\n\nmyCNAjobs\n\nSpoiled Rotten Photography, Elizabeth Bailey\n\nMosquito Squad, Tom Swift\n\nCloset \u0026amp; Storage Concepts, More Space Place, Adam Biedenbender\n\nGolden Chick, Howard Terry\n\nOffice Pride, Patrick Durkee\n\nInternational Franchise Association\n\nMOD2020, Kristen Pechacek\n\nFranchiseTailgate, Sally Facinelli, Mark Spencer\n\n \n\nThanks to Benetrends and Social Joey\n\n \n\nRegister for IFA's MOD event:\n\nhttps://www.franchise.org/events/marketing-operations-development-mod-virtual-conference","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, September 30, 2020.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the news this week:​\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdible, Cheikh Mboup\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrightStar Care, Shelly Sun\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWoofie\u0026#39;s\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSenior Care Authority, Marcy Baskin\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHungry Howie\u0026#39;s, Steve Jackson\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCareerPlug, Clint Smith\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003emyCNAjobs\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpoiled Rotten Photography, Elizabeth Bailey\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMosquito Squad, Tom Swift\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCloset \u0026amp; Storage Concepts, More Space Place, Adam Biedenbender\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Chick, Howard Terry\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffice Pride, Patrick Durkee\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Franchise Association\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eMOD2020, Kristen Pechacek\u003c/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eFranchiseTailgate, Sally Facinelli, Mark Spencer\u003c/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Benetrends and Social Joey\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegister for IFA\u0026#39;s MOD event:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.franchise.org/events/marketing-operations-development-mod-virtual-conference\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.franchise.org/events/marketing-operations-development-mod-virtual-conference\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 9.30.2020","date_published":"2020-09-30T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/25ee13a4-ea99-43b3-8fa1-fbb4fb073e20.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5243793,"duration_in_seconds":327}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/09/28/brand-and-reputation-with-ted-rubin--part-2","title":"Brand and Reputation with Ted Rubin - Part 2","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/893","content_text":"Today it’s part two with Ted Rubin!\n\nTed joined Jack Monson for a conversation on LinkedIn with a live audience. In part 2, he dives deeper into loyalty, customer service as an opportunity (instead of an expense), and empowering franchisees and their employees to create content.\n\n \n\nShout outs to AFC Urgent Care and Photofy!\n\nThanks to Social Joey, MFV Expo, and OneUpWeb.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday it’s part two with Ted Rubin!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTed joined Jack Monson for a conversation on LinkedIn with a live audience. In part 2, he dives deeper into loyalty, customer service as an opportunity (instead of an expense), and empowering franchisees and their employees to create content.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShout outs to AFC Urgent Care and Photofy!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, MFV Expo, and OneUpWeb.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Brand and Reputation with Ted Rubin of Photofy","date_published":"2020-09-28T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/f2942dcc-b92a-44bd-818d-4aacb19f6cff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22236760,"duration_in_seconds":1389}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/09/25/ifa-mod-preview-with-maresa-friedman-and-kristen-pechacek","title":"IFA MOD Preview with Maresa Friedman and Kristen Pechacek","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/892","content_text":"Maresa Friedman is a Fortune 100 marketing strategist who will be presenting at IFA’s MOD Event about how you can show your customers that you care about them via Google!\n\n     \n\nBrands should ask themselves:\n\nAre you reframing your business model?\n\nAre you communicating outwardly with customers?\n\nAre you taking the time to show you care?\n\nAnd … what are your customers Googling right now?\n\n  \n\nBig thanks to today’s co-host Kristen Pechacek of MassageLuxe.\n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Northeast Color, and a shout out to Seniors Helping Seniors.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMaresa Friedman is a Fortune 100 marketing strategist who will be presenting at IFA’s MOD Event about how you can show your customers that you care about them via Google!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e     \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrands should ask themselves:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre you reframing your business model?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre you communicating outwardly with customers?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAre you taking the time to show you care?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd … what are your customers Googling right now?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBig thanks to today’s co-host Kristen Pechacek of MassageLuxe.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Northeast Color, and a shout out to Seniors Helping Seniors.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"IFA MOD Preview with Maresa Friedman and Kristen Pechacek","date_published":"2020-09-25T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/3bad69de-e85c-4fbc-a85a-0c9278d7e81e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26512900,"duration_in_seconds":1657}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/09/23/franchise-news-podcast-9232020","title":"Franchise News Podcast 9.23.2020","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/891","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, September 23, 2020.\n\n \n\nIn the news this week:​\n\nInternational Franchise Association\n\nFRANdata\n\nCity Wide, Jeff Oddo\n\nAuthority Brands, Rob Weddle\n\nNoddles \u0026amp; 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A Reputation is what people remember and share.”\n\n\nTed Rubin\n\n\n \n\nToday it’s part one of a conversation Ted Rubin and I had with an audience live on LinkedIn!\n\nTed shared many great ideas for franchises and small businesses about customer experiences, customer loyalty, and how consumers feel about your brand right now.\n\nThanks to Social Joey, AnswerConnect, OneUpWeb, and Photofy!\n\ncomebackofalifetime\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e“A Brand is what a business or a person does. 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Amy shares her thoughts on the most important part of growing a business: team building! And we’re joined by Michele Novy, Woofies’ Director of Marketing and newest team member!   \n\n \n\nPlus, a Health \u0026amp; Safety Spotlight featuring TITLE Boxing Club.  Shout outs today to Springboard, Franchise Update Media, and #WoofiesAcademy!\n\nThanks to Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, Northeast Color, and Social Joey.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s Franchise Spotlight is on Amy Reed, Co-owner and Co-founder of Woofies! Amy shares her thoughts on the most important part of growing a business: team building! 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Shelly worked closely with IFA’s government relations and public policy, media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and nearly 733,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 7.6 million direct jobs, $674.3 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy and 2.5 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).  \n\nShelly was named IFA 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year and is a Certified Franchise Executive. Shelly Sun and BrightStar were featured on CBS’ Undercover Boss. Shelly also published her first book, Grow Smart, Risk Less, where she discusses her journey as an emerging franchisor through amazing growth, lessons learned and game-changing ideas and has a Harvard Business School case study written about BrightStar’s growth story under Sun’s leadership.  Prior to founding BrightStar, Shelly was a Certified Public Accountant and held executive positions with United Airlines, CNA Insurance and BlueCross BlueShield. 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Shelly worked closely with IFA’s government relations and public policy, media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and nearly 733,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 7.6 million direct jobs, $674.3 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy and 2.5 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShelly was named IFA 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year and is a Certified Franchise Executive. Shelly Sun and BrightStar were featured on CBS’ Undercover Boss. Shelly also published her first book, Grow Smart, Risk Less, where she discusses her journey as an emerging franchisor through amazing growth, lessons learned and game-changing ideas and has a Harvard Business School case study written about BrightStar’s growth story under Sun’s leadership.  Prior to founding BrightStar, Shelly was a Certified Public Accountant and held executive positions with United Airlines, CNA Insurance and BlueCross BlueShield. 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Heather shares many great tips on using reviews to gain an advantage over your competitors on Google and other places.\n\nBonus! Today we have an update on the current Franchise Economy from Tom Epstein at FPN. And we’ll spotlight some Health and Safety best practices from Northeast Color including stories from Footprints Floors and 360° Painting!\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Payments Network, POLN8, and Northeast Color.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s Franchise Friday and we’re talking to Heather McLeod, Chief Marketing Officer at Authority Brands.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeather sees Online Reputation as the new “Lift” medium: if you have strong reviews online, then all other marketing will perform better and consumers will be more likely to convert. Heather shares many great tips on using reviews to gain an advantage over your competitors on Google and other places.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBonus! Today we have an update on the current Franchise Economy from Tom Epstein at FPN. 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Representative clients include leaders in the restaurant, retail, fitness and home services industries. With her broad range of experience, Amy essentially acts as general counsel to her clients, collaboratively maturing their businesses from infancy to prominence within their various industries. Amy’s unique combination of corporate and franchise experience provides clients with comprehensive legal services to expand their franchise portfolio. Her experience includes representing private equity in acquiring and selling franchise companies of all sizes and in a myriad of industries. Amy won the Crystal Compass award in 2016. She was interviewed by fellow Crystal Compass award honoree Emma Dickison, CFE, CEO and President of Home Helpers Home Care.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe IFA Women’s Franchise Committe presents:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer Success: Stories of Female Franchise Leaders\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmy Cheng concentrates her practice in domestic and international commercial transactions, general corporate, and franchise, licensing and distribution law. Representative clients include leaders in the restaurant, retail, fitness and home services industries. With her broad range of experience, Amy essentially acts as general counsel to her clients, collaboratively maturing their businesses from infancy to prominence within their various industries. Amy’s unique combination of corporate and franchise experience provides clients with comprehensive legal services to expand their franchise portfolio. Her experience includes representing private equity in acquiring and selling franchise companies of all sizes and in a myriad of industries. Amy won the Crystal Compass award in 2016. She was interviewed by fellow Crystal Compass award honoree Emma Dickison, CFE, CEO and President of Home Helpers Home Care.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Amy Cheng","date_published":"2020-08-22T21:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/1053ecab-5d7b-454d-8d76-8e67ca2d8df9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":47831744,"duration_in_seconds":2989}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/08/21/franchise-spotlight-derrick-ableman","title":"Franchise Spotlight: Derrick Ableman","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/876","content_text":"On this Franchise Spotlight, we’re chatting with Derrick Ableman, the Marketing Manager at Northeast Color who shares tips for building a brand inside franchisees' locations.\n\n \n\nDerrick shares that branding for franchise systems is an intangible feeling customers have interacting with your business that now needs to include a trust factor.   \n\n \n\nShout outs today to California Tortilla and Rita's!\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey and AnswerConnect\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn this Franchise Spotlight, we’re chatting with Derrick Ableman, the Marketing Manager at Northeast Color who shares tips for building a brand inside franchisees\u0026#39; 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And, there’s never been a better time for a franchise system to provide value to small business owners. \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Better, and VetFran.\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s Franchise Friday and we’re getting some advice from Mary Ann O’Connell, President of FranWise, and host of the upcoming podcast series, “What’s Your F-ing Business?!” \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMAO says brands who understand their core the best, are faring the best. And, there’s never been a better time for a franchise system to provide value to small business owners. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Better, and VetFran.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise Spotlight: Mary Ann O'Connell of FranWise","date_published":"2020-08-14T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/c07942b1-75f0-44e3-ba50-32532325957d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21163023,"duration_in_seconds":1322}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/08/12/franchise-news-podcast-8122020","title":"Franchise News Podcast 8.12.2020","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/873","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, August 12, 2020.\n\n \n\nIn the news this week:​\n\nDriven Brands\n\nSelf Esteem Brands, Dave Mortensen, Chuck Runyon\n\nRoark Capital Group\n\nSeniors Helping Seniors, Daniel Jan\n\nKiddie Academy, Greg Helwig\n\nChicken Salad Chick, Jim Thompson, Tom Carr, Terry McKee\n\nCarrie Evans, Mary Lou Atkins\n\nBuffalo Wild Wings, Rita Patel\n\nPancheros, Erik Ivey, Saul Muñiz\n\nGYMGUYZ, Stacey Cooper\n\nServiceMaster, Brett T. 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Working hand-in-hand with 13 brand presidents, she leads the execution of strategies. Prior to her appointment as COO, Mary served as executive vice-president of Neighborly and president of Mr. Rooter® for nine years. Mary served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a logistics officer. She began franchising 25 years ago as a multi-unit franchisee at Cookies by Design. After successfully selling her franchises, Mary joined the corporate headquarters to build their field support program, eventually leading the brand as its president. As president of Mr. Rooter®, U.S. Business Review selected Mary as one of its Editor's Choice Executives of the Year. The International Franchise Association (IFA) awarded Mary the Bonny Levine Award, IFA’s highest award for women who have made an impact on franchising and the Crystal Compass award for extraordinary leadership in franchising. A certified franchise executive, Mary serves as a trustee for the IFA’s Educational Foundation.\n\nInterviewed by Katherine LeBlanc, Chief Marketing Officer at Painting with a Twist. \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, we interview Mary Kennedy Thompson, CFE, Chief Operating Officer of Neighborly. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs chief operating officer (COO), Mary oversees the ongoing business operations within Neighborly. Working hand-in-hand with 13 brand presidents, she leads the execution of strategies. Prior to her appointment as COO, Mary served as executive vice-president of Neighborly and president of Mr. Rooter® for nine years. Mary served eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps as a logistics officer. She began franchising 25 years ago as a multi-unit franchisee at Cookies by Design. After successfully selling her franchises, Mary joined the corporate headquarters to build their field support program, eventually leading the brand as its president. As president of Mr. Rooter®, U.S. Business Review selected Mary as one of its Editor\u0026#39;s Choice Executives of the Year. The International Franchise Association (IFA) awarded Mary the Bonny Levine Award, IFA’s highest award for women who have made an impact on franchising and the Crystal Compass award for extraordinary leadership in franchising. A certified franchise executive, Mary serves as a trustee for the IFA’s Educational Foundation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterviewed by Katherine LeBlanc, Chief Marketing Officer at Painting with a Twist. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Mary Kennedy Thompson","date_published":"2020-08-04T22:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/5ac80d57-5c67-4f12-a1f9-84aefdaa8b2f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29521789,"duration_in_seconds":1845}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/08/05/womens-franchise-committee-podcast-marianne-murphy","title":"Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Marianne Murphy","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/869","content_text":"The IFA Women's Franchise Committe presents:\n\nHer Success: Stories of Female Franchise Leaders\n\nIn this episode, we interview Marianne Murphy, CFE, Vice President of Brand Experience at Floor Coverings International. A veteran of franchising with over 30 years of experience, Marianne joined Floor Coverings International® , a FirstService Brands company, in October\n\n2011, and currently holds the role of Vice President, Brand Experience. In addition, Marianne is an active participant in the International Franchise Association, having received the designation of Certified Franchise Executive (CFE), and previously served on the IFA’s Women’s Franchise Committee. She was awarded the 2014 Crystal Compass Award. Throughout her career in the\n\nReal Estate and Franchising industries, she has engaged with numerous audiences on topics ranging from Selling in a Down Market to The Power of Connecting. She holds a B.A. from Rutgers College, New Brunswick, NJ. 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This is not going to define me.”\n\nPlease meet Ruth Agbaji, Founder and CEO of Code Wiz. Ruth shares her incredible journey from growing up in Nigeria and teaching herself how to code (on a Commodore 64, geeks!) to starting her business and growing it into a successful franchise. \n\nThanks to Social Joey, AnswerConnect, and Franchise Dictionary Magazine! #WomenofWonder \n\n \n\nShout out to Tutor Doctor and Angela Coté’s Play Bigger Groups! ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e“I can do better. This is not going to define me.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease meet Ruth Agbaji, Founder and CEO of Code Wiz. 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And as the Senior Director of Marketing at WirelessZone, Ryan is way out in front of the 5G wave.\n\nWe discuss the advent of 5G across the country and what opportunity the expansion brings for small businesses, retailers, and the customers they serve.\n\nBe sure to stop by a WirelessZone location to get your free backpack on Sunday, July 26! \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Better, and Photofy!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRyan Maners is a great fit for Social Geek -- he\u0026#39;s a marketing pro, a tech geek, and a franchisor! And as the Senior Director of Marketing at WirelessZone, Ryan is way out in front of the 5G wave.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe discuss the advent of 5G across the country and what opportunity the expansion brings for small businesses, retailers, and the customers they serve.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to stop by a WirelessZone location to get your free backpack on Sunday, July 26! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Better, and Photofy!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise Spotlight with Ryan Maners","date_published":"2020-07-17T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/b7813464-ff30-4085-a30b-081022ef63a3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24138892,"duration_in_seconds":1508}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/07/15/womens-franchise-committee-podcast-paul-pickett","title":"Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Paul Pickett","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/863","content_text":"The IFA Women's Franchise Committe presents:\n\nHer Success: Stories of Female Franchise Leaders\n\n \n\nIn this episode, we interview Paul Pickett, CFE, Paul has 30 years of experience of 'Bringing People and Nature Together’ as the VP of Franchise Development for Wild Birds Unlimited, leading the Franchise Development team to grow the franchise system to over 340 stores. Paul’s career with Wild Birds Unlimited has perfectly combined his love of birds, nature and people.  Paul joined the WBU team as the first full time employee in 1989 shortly after graduating with his Master’s Degree in Biology/Ornithology from the University of North Dakota.   Paul sits on the Advisory Board for the Franchise Update Leadership and Development Conference and chaired the event in 2018.  Paul is a frequent speaker at franchising conferences, sits on both the IFA’s Franchise Relations Committee and Franchisor Forum and is the co-chair of the newly formed IFA Pride Counsel. 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Paul’s career with Wild Birds Unlimited has perfectly combined his love of birds, nature and people.  Paul joined the WBU team as the first full time employee in 1989 shortly after graduating with his Master’s Degree in Biology/Ornithology from the University of North Dakota.   Paul sits on the Advisory Board for the Franchise Update Leadership and Development Conference and chaired the event in 2018.  Paul is a frequent speaker at franchising conferences, sits on both the IFA’s Franchise Relations Committee and Franchisor Forum and is the co-chair of the newly formed IFA Pride Counsel. 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Her journey to franchising is inspiring and she had the good fortune to work with outstanding franchises (Money Mailer, Great Clips). She currently sits on the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association (IFA), is the First Vice Chair of the Supplier Forum Advisory Board and the Chairman of the Membership Committee. 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How do we prepare our brands now? And, why do you need Sonic Branding? \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Photofy, and AnswerConnect.\n\nShout-outs today to Audiobrain, John Andrews, WallStreetBooyah, and Seth Godin. \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEmily Binder is the chief strategist of Beetle Moment Marketing and is all about Voice!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s up with paid results on voice search? How do we prepare our brands now? 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If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb.\n\nAngela Coté is back with a conversation about franchise executives helping each other by staying connected via conversations and virtual meetings during our current lockdown. \n\nHow do we help industry colleagues who may be struggling with this isolation while also holding each other accountable? Angela is building “Play Bigger” groups; if you’re interested in joining, you can apply July 13 – 17 at www.angelacote.com!\n\nLots of shout outs today to our industry pals Dawn Abbamondi, Mary Ann O’Connell, Renee Israel, Susan Beth, Rebecca Monet, and Paul Pickett.  \n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Photofy, and Franchise Dictionary Magazine.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Coté is back with a conversation about franchise executives helping each other by staying connected via conversations and virtual meetings during our current lockdown. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow do we help industry colleagues who may be struggling with this isolation while also holding each other accountable? Angela is building “Play Bigger” groups; if you’re interested in joining, you can apply July 13 – 17 at \u003ca href=\"http://www.angelacote.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.angelacote.com\u003c/a\u003e!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLots of shout outs today to our industry pals Dawn Abbamondi, Mary Ann O’Connell, Renee Israel, Susan Beth, Rebecca Monet, and Paul Pickett.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Photofy, and Franchise Dictionary Magazine.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Play Bigger! 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And, why does SEO matter less for B2B brands than it did yesterday?   \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Photofy, and AnswerConnect.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Ana Raynes of Simplified Impact","date_published":"2020-06-26T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/dc249ced-7290-4fab-bede-31ff212e1e48.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20164518,"duration_in_seconds":1260}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/06/24/franchise-news-podcast-6242020","title":"Franchise News Podcast 6.24.2020","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/855","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, June 24, 2020\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nIn the news this week:​\n\nMcDonald's\n\nChoice Hotels International, Patrick Pacious\n\nSubway, Aidan Hay\n\nBach to Rock, Brian Gross\n\nValvoline, Heidi Matheys\n\nPaychex, Martin Mucci\n\nRaising Cain's, Todd Graves\n\nEdible, Scott Wakeman, Kelly Turner\n\nPanera, Eduardo Luz, Claes Petersson\n\nDine Brands, Applebee's\n\nIHOP, Tony Moralejo, Justin Skelton\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey and Benetrends Financial!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, June 24, 2020\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the news this week:​\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcDonald\u0026#39;s\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoice Hotels International, Patrick Pacious\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubway, Aidan Hay\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBach to Rock, Brian Gross\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eValvoline, Heidi Matheys\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaychex, Martin Mucci\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaising Cain\u0026#39;s, Todd Graves\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdible, Scott Wakeman, Kelly Turner\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePanera, Eduardo Luz, Claes Petersson\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDine Brands, Applebee\u0026#39;s\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIHOP, Tony Moralejo, Justin Skelton\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey and Benetrends Financial!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 6.24.2020","date_published":"2020-06-24T09:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/7a58685d-46fd-4b38-976f-6ff8c248605f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6356401,"duration_in_seconds":397}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/06/19/franchise-spotlight-joey-osborne","title":"Franchise Spotlight: Joey Osborne","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/854","content_text":"The #comebackofalifetime continues!  \n\nToday’s #franchisespotlight is on Joey Osborne, the Founder and President of Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority.\n\nJoey updates us on how the franchise owners in his system are doing in this Covid-19 era and the huge opportunities coming this year for all franchise systems. Joey also shares advice for emerging brands and encourages anyone in franchising to reach out to him with questions at mosquitofranchise.com or joey@bugsbite.com\n\nThanks to Social Joey! We’re proud supporters of VetFran and the IFA!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe #comebackofalifetime continues!  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s #franchisespotlight is on Joey Osborne, the Founder and President of Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoey updates us on how the franchise owners in his system are doing in this Covid-19 era and the huge opportunities coming this year for all franchise systems. Joey also shares advice for emerging brands and encourages anyone in franchising to reach out to him with questions at mosquitofranchise.com or \u003ca href=\"mailto:joey@bugsbite.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ejoey@bugsbite.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey! We’re proud supporters of VetFran and the IFA!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Joey Osborne of Mosquito Authority","date_published":"2020-06-19T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/407b0917-841a-4db2-894d-a648cd379ceb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22089638,"duration_in_seconds":1380}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/06/17/franchise-news-podcast-6172020","title":"Franchise News Podcast 6.17.2020","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/853","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, June 17, 2020.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nIn the news this week:​\n\nInternational Franchise Association, Matt Haller\n\nLoyalty Brands, Loyalty Business Services, Steve Rafsky\n\nLYNX Franchising, FRSTeam, Russ Reynolds\n\nInterim Healthcare, Jennifer Sheets\n\nAce Hardware, John Venhuizen\n\nSchool of Rock, Rob Price\n\nGreen Home Solutions, Jeff Panella\n\nHungry Howie's Pizza, Tonya Michael\n\nZiebart, Brian Jackman, Larisa Walega, Jason Theisen\n\nDonatos Pizza, Carol Pasquariello\n\nShelfGenie, David Mihalic\n\nMcDonalds, Alistair Macrow\n\nFarmer Boys, David Wetzel\n\nDrybar, Liz Williams\n\nFranchise Update Media\n\nThanks to Social Joey and Benetrends Financial!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, June 17, 2020.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the news this week:​\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Franchise Association, Matt Haller\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoyalty Brands, Loyalty Business Services, Steve Rafsky\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLYNX Franchising, FRSTeam, Russ Reynolds\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInterim Healthcare, Jennifer Sheets\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAce Hardware, John Venhuizen\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSchool of Rock, Rob Price\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Home Solutions, Jeff Panella\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHungry Howie\u0026#39;s Pizza, Tonya Michael\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZiebart, Brian Jackman, Larisa Walega, Jason Theisen\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDonatos Pizza, Carol Pasquariello\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShelfGenie, David Mihalic\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcDonalds, Alistair Macrow\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFarmer Boys, David Wetzel\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrybar, Liz Williams\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFranchise Update Media\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey and Benetrends Financial!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 6.17.2020","date_published":"2020-06-17T09:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/69d72ff6-2601-4b3d-b0fc-0152bd7b41b4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6314187,"duration_in_seconds":394}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/06/11/womens-franchise-committee-podcast-saunda-kitchen","title":"Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Saunda Kitchen","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/852","content_text":"The IFA Women's Franchise Committe presents:\n\nHer Success: Stories of Female Franchise Leaders\n\nIn this episode, we interview Saunda Kitchen, CFE. She began her career in franchising at the age of 16. Over the course of the next 20 years, she built and sold three other franchised businesses and is currently The Franchisee and President of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sonoma County. Over the course of her tenure with The Dwyer Group, Saunda’s franchises have earned Top Gun Status, Franchisee of the Year, The Don Dwyer Award of Excellence, Excellence in Mentorship, Excellence in Leadership, and Sales Leader of the Year for 10 years in a row. In 2008 she was honored to receive Woman of the Year for Mr. Rooter Corporation as well as North Bay Business Journal, 40 under 40 award winner. In 2010 Saunda was awarded the Crystal Compass for extraordinary leadership in franchising. She served on the IFA's Board of Directors for 8 years. The award she covets most is the North Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work as voted by her team members the last 10 years in a row. Saunda recently founded a new FSR concept tasting lounge called Barrels, Brews \u0026amp; Bites. Saunda is interviewed here by Michelle Rowan, CFE, President of Franchise Business Review and WFC Committee Chair.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe IFA Women\u0026#39;s Franchise Committe presents:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer Success: Stories of Female Franchise Leaders\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, we interview Saunda Kitchen, CFE. She began her career in franchising at the age of 16. Over the course of the next 20 years, she built and sold three other franchised businesses and is currently The Franchisee and President of Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Sonoma County. Over the course of her tenure with The Dwyer Group, Saunda’s franchises have earned Top Gun Status, Franchisee of the Year, The Don Dwyer Award of Excellence, Excellence in Mentorship, Excellence in Leadership, and Sales Leader of the Year for 10 years in a row. 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Saunda is interviewed here by Michelle Rowan, CFE, President of Franchise Business Review and WFC Committee Chair.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Women's Franchise Committee Podcast: Saunda Kitchen","date_published":"2020-06-11T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/81a3f84c-7c9f-4be0-a7c0-9d34dca4d32c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30094035,"duration_in_seconds":1880}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/06/10/franchise-news-podcast-6102020","title":"Franchise News Podcast 6.10.2020","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/851","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, June 10, 2020.\n\nIn the news this week:\n\nFranConnect, Keith Gerson\n\nTeriyaki Madness, Michael Haith \n\nRealty ONE Group\n\nModern Market, Anthony Pigliacampo\n\nThe Hummus \u0026amp; Pita Co, Dave Pesso\n\nTrueBlue Total House Care, Sean Fitzgerald\n\nTasty Restaurant Group, Neil Thomson\n\nMaggiano's, Steve Provost\n\nRestoration 1, Sherry Rose\n\nGlobal Franchise Group, Sam Patterson\n\nBlaze Pizza, Marie Zhang, Ed Yancey\n\nRed Lion, Gary A. 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If you’re determined to learn, nobody can stop you.” This applies to both Class 101’s students as well as franchisees and small business owners!\n\nEvery meeting comes down to A.C.T. -- Affirm, Challenge, and Teach the students to inspire greatness.  \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Photofy, and AnswerConnect.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe #comebackofalifetime continues with Tom Pabin, the CEO and Founder of Class101.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“If you’re not willing to learn, nobody can help you. If you’re determined to learn, nobody can stop you.” This applies to both Class 101’s students as well as franchisees and small business owners!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery meeting comes down to A.C.T. -- Affirm, Challenge, and Teach the students to inspire greatness.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Photofy, and AnswerConnect.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Tom Pabin of Class101","date_published":"2020-06-08T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/6a341a38-dc98-4230-b8bd-2e3f013d5b3c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27820695,"duration_in_seconds":1738}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/05/29/franchise-spotlight-jayson-pearl","title":"Franchise Spotlight: Jayson Pearl","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/849","content_text":"The #comebackofalifetime continues and today’s Franchise Spotlight is on Jayson Pearl, President of ServiceScore. \n\nVoice calls to businesses have skyrocketed during the pandemic and Jayson shares advice on how franchises and small businesses can use this increased value in phone conversations to grow their business including:\n\n·      Providing a great customer experience over the phone \n\n·      Increasing conversions over the phone \n\n·      Getting your team great at asking more questions and learning WHY the customers need help\n\nThanks to Social Joey, The International Franchise Online Expo, and Benetrends.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe #comebackofalifetime continues and today’s Franchise Spotlight is on Jayson Pearl, President of ServiceScore. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVoice calls to businesses have skyrocketed during the pandemic and Jayson shares advice on how franchises and small businesses can use this increased value in phone conversations to grow their business including:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e·      Providing a great customer experience over the phone \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e·      Increasing conversions over the phone \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e·      Getting your team great at asking more questions and learning WHY the customers need help\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, The International Franchise Online Expo, and Benetrends.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jayson Pearl of ServiceScore","date_published":"2020-05-29T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/1d78c213-e73a-4b25-89da-00de958edb25.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17929691,"duration_in_seconds":1120}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/05/27/franchise-news-podcast-5272020","title":"Franchise News Podcast 5.27.2020","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/848","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, May 27, 2020.\n\nIn the news this week:\n\nTaco Bell, Kelly McCulloch\n\nIHG Hotels \u0026amp; 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How is that possible?!? \n\nThe GLO Franchising team is investing in the brand in a time when some brands are pulling back. They’re reaching new audiences using local social media influencers and offering a healthy choice for consumers via delivery and pickup. \n\nPlus, Eric has a VERY special offer for Veterans interested in owning their own business! \n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey, VetFran, and Better. \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week’s Franchise Spotlight is on Eric Meyer, CEO of Good Life Organic Kitchen, an emerging healthy food brand that is actually growing quickly in the middle of this pandemic. How is that possible?!? \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GLO Franchising team is investing in the brand in a time when some brands are pulling back. 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We discuss how his team, advertisers, and brands are pivoting to due to Covid-19 and what trends and consumer behavior might linger. \n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey and The International Franchise Online Expo.\n\n \n\n   ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s guest is Sean McCaffrey, CEO of GSTV.  Sean shares the story of the boom of location-based video advertising and content. 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His latest book is titled Brand New Name. \n\nJeremy joins us to discuss the process of naming your business or brand from planning, through a team sprint, to final a selection.\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey and Brand Journalists\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJeremy Miller is a Brand Strategist, Best Selling Author, and founder of the agency Sticky Branding. 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Who more can you trust when you’re vulnerable, in need of support, or about to make a fortune?!\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey Better  \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSome podcast listeners have asked if we’re doing all Coronavirus topics and updates on Social Geek. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNO\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur objective is to produce compelling stories for you in the areas of marketing, technology, branding, franchising, and leadership three times per week. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 20 minutes or so, you might want to turn off the news and listen to an interview with an interesting guest. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTHANKS\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday’s topic:  Franchising … a family business\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Cote and Jack Monson are chatting with one of our favorite business leaders, Jen Cutillo of BeBalanced. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re talking about one of the most significant traits of a successful franchisee or business owner: a supportive family member! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaybe it’s a spouse or sibling or business partner who is as close as family. 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We’ll share strategies to produce strong results long-term and best practices for franchise brands to lead by delivering a strong brand framework. \n\nTHESE ARE EXACTLY THE KINDS OF CONVERSATIONS YOU WILL HAVE AT MITCON! Save the date: Oct 28 – 30 in Phoenix!\n\nThanks Social Joey and AnswerConnect.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe International Franchise Association and Social Geek present: MITPod, The Marketing Innovation Technology Podcast.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKristen Pechacek and Jack Monson are back sharing trends and stories leading up to IFA’s MITCon event in Phoenix. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Mike McDowell joins to discuss a disturbing trend of increasing ad budgets focusing only on lead generation at the expense of branding. We’ll share strategies to produce strong results long-term and best practices for franchise brands to lead by delivering a strong brand framework. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTHESE ARE EXACTLY THE KINDS OF CONVERSATIONS YOU WILL HAVE AT MITCON! Save the date: Oct 28 – 30 in Phoenix!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks Social Joey and AnswerConnect.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Kristen Pechacek and Mike McDowell discuss branding","date_published":"2020-03-17T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/8ea45b5a-cea5-4a7e-8a88-4759b8bd0f43.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21293426,"duration_in_seconds":1330}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/03/14/franchise-spotlight-candace-combs","title":"Franchise Spotlight: Candace Combs","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/816","content_text":"“Small Business Is Dead In San Francisco”\n\nFrom high minimum wages to extreme rents to regulations killing freelancers, California – and especially San Francisco – is an impossible place to start or grow a business according to Candace and Dave Combs. These entrepreneurs share their stories about keeping a small business going in the country’s most unfriendly business climate.\n\nhttps://www.combsbusinessconsulting.com\n\nhttps://insymmetryspa.com\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Expo Nashville, and Brand Journalists.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e“Small Business Is Dead In San Francisco”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom high minimum wages to extreme rents to regulations killing freelancers, California – and especially San Francisco – is an impossible place to start or grow a business according to Candace and Dave Combs. These entrepreneurs share their stories about keeping a small business going in the country’s most unfriendly business climate.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.combsbusinessconsulting.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.combsbusinessconsulting.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://insymmetryspa.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://insymmetryspa.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Franchise Expo Nashville, and Brand Journalists.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise Spotlight: Candace Combs","date_published":"2020-03-14T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/155ae9d8-15f0-445f-ae50-a3e4ef7200af.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26418024,"duration_in_seconds":1651}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/03/13/franchise-news-podcast-3132020","title":"Franchise News Podcast 3.13.2020","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/815","content_text":"The Franchise News Podcast for the week ending March 13, 2020:\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nIn the news this week:\n\nMVF Expositions\n\nFranchise Update Media, Gary Gardner\n\nTutor Doctor, Frank Milner\n\nChipotle\n\nDickey's Barbecue, Laura Rea Dickey\n\nExpress Employment Pros, Bill Stoller\n\nHy-Vee\n\nWahlburgers\n\nJimmy John's, Darin Dugan\n\nJabz Boxing, Danielle Scott\n\nFilta, Jessy Perrone\n\nSubway, Mike Kappitt\n\nJunk King, Chris Scallan, David Meacham, Ryan Buckles\n\nInternational Franchise Association, Lauren Smith\n\n \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Franchise News Podcast for the week ending March 13, 2020:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the news this week:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMVF Expositions\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFranchise Update Media, Gary Gardner\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTutor Doctor, Frank Milner\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChipotle\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDickey\u0026#39;s Barbecue, Laura Rea Dickey\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpress Employment Pros, Bill Stoller\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHy-Vee\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWahlburgers\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJimmy John\u0026#39;s, Darin Dugan\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJabz Boxing, Danielle Scott\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilta, Jessy Perrone\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSubway, Mike Kappitt\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJunk King, Chris Scallan, David Meacham, Ryan Buckles\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Franchise Association, Lauren Smith\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise News Podcast 3.13.2020","date_published":"2020-03-13T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/3cede779-bc28-4b6e-8910-b3448e5b8c00.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6808633,"duration_in_seconds":425}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/03/10/peso-model-20-with-gini-dietrich-and-jack-monson","title":"PESO Model 2.0 with Gini Dietrich and Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/814","content_text":"Gini Dietrich is the founder of Spin Sucks, author, podcaster, and creator of the industry-standard PESO model. She shares the background of developing the model 7 years ago and walks us through the new updated PESO 2.0! \n\nGini has always been the leader advocating that Public Relations is more than a brand enhancer … it’s a business driver.\n\nAlso, check out the Certification for the PESO Model through Syracuse University! \n\nAnd we start the show by teasing the keynote speaker for October’s MITCon event in Phoenix! Big announcement her next week!\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Better, and The International Franchise Association.  #MITCon","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eGini Dietrich is the founder of Spin Sucks, author, podcaster, and creator of the industry-standard PESO model. She shares the background of developing the model 7 years ago and walks us through the new updated PESO 2.0! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGini has always been the leader advocating that Public Relations is more than a brand enhancer … it’s a business driver.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, check out the Certification for the PESO Model through Syracuse University! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd we start the show by teasing the keynote speaker for October’s MITCon event in Phoenix! Big announcement her next week!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey, Better, and The International Franchise Association.  #MITCon\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Gini Dietrich shares the new PSEO Model for Communications","date_published":"2020-03-10T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/a9ca8c68-2bf3-4231-bc53-69ea979852c6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19153475,"duration_in_seconds":1197}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/03/09/angela-cot-franchise-growth-catalyst-episode-5","title":"Angela Coté: Franchise Growth Catalyst Episode 5","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/813","content_text":"Franchisors AND franchisees!  Did you know I am on a mission to clear the air on one of the biggest pain points for both franchisors and franchisees of both emerging AND established franchise companies?  There seems to be a lot of confusion about who is responsible for getting people \"in the door\" i.e. driving leads.  Listen in for my take on this topic, incorporating my perspective from my 18 years as a multi-unit franchisee and some things I learned along the way about marketing.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFranchisors AND franchisees!  Did you know I am on a mission to clear the air on one of the biggest pain points for both franchisors and franchisees of both emerging AND established franchise companies?  There seems to be a lot of confusion about who is responsible for getting people \u0026quot;in the door\u0026quot; i.e. driving leads.  Listen in for my take on this topic, incorporating my perspective from my 18 years as a multi-unit franchisee and some things I learned along the way about marketing.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Angela Coté: Franchise Growth Catalyst Episode 5","date_published":"2020-03-09T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/227616da-7ce4-4657-be72-7837faaf589e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21567607,"duration_in_seconds":1347}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/03/07/franchise-spotlight-matt-haller-erica-farage","title":"Franchise Spotlight: Matt Haller, Erica Farage","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/812","content_text":"This week’s Franchise Spotlight brings an update on Government Relations issues from The International Franchise Association’s Matt Haller and Erica Farage.\n\nWe’ll cover how franchising is responding to the latest Corona Virus news, last month’s Joint Employer ruling, AB5, the PRO Act, the TLPA, and more. \n\nIf you’re a California franchisee or a franchisor with franchise partners in CA, please join IFA Tuesday, March 17 at the Capital to speak with legislators about AB5. For details and to RSVP, please reach out to Erica at efarage@franchise.org. And for everyone in franchising, hold the date for FAN September 15 - 16 in DC!\n\nAnd to join the Franchise Action Network, text FAN to 52886!\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey, Better, and Franchise Dictionary Magazine.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week’s Franchise Spotlight brings an update on Government Relations issues from The International Franchise Association’s Matt Haller and Erica Farage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll cover how franchising is responding to the latest Corona Virus news, last month’s Joint Employer ruling, AB5, the PRO Act, the TLPA, and more. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a California franchisee or a franchisor with franchise partners in CA, please join IFA Tuesday, March 17 at the Capital to speak with legislators about AB5. For details and to RSVP, please reach out to Erica at \u003ca href=\"mailto:efarage@franchise.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eefarage@franchise.org\u003c/a\u003e. 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Naira shares best practices in stretching your budget and building your community with elements like polls, quizzes, and checkout. Stories are changing marketing from a one-way street to two-way street!\n\nNaira shares other paid media trends she’s spotting this year on TikTok, WhatsApp, and more.\n\nAlso… what’s the definition of a digital agency in 2020? And, did TV informercials from the 90s set the table for digital lead generation now?\n\n   \n\nThanks to Social Joey, AnswerConnect, and Franchise Expo Nashville! \n\nfranchiseexponashville\n\n    ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNaira Perez, Founder of SpringHill Digital in Portland, joins to the show to discuss trends about Instagram Stories for brands. Naira shares best practices in stretching your budget and building your community with elements like polls, quizzes, and checkout. Stories are changing marketing from a one-way street to two-way street!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNaira shares other paid media trends she’s spotting this year on TikTok, WhatsApp, and more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso… what’s the definition of a digital agency in 2020? 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The results show the latest employment trends like compensation, employee recognition, culture, and leadership. We also discuss how Gen Z is fitting in the franchise space and how bad the gender wage gap still is. \n\nAlso, there’s still time to register for this year’s Franchising@WORK awards. Finalists from 2019 include:\nBurn Boot Camp - Best Bosses / Best Overall SatisfactionFirehouse Subs - Best Leadership Jason’s Deli - Best CultureSport Clips - Best CompensationBiggby Coffee FirstLight Home CareMosquito JoeDreamMaker Bath \u0026amp; KitchenInXpress1-800 DryCleanSnapologyWild Birds Unlimited\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey and Better.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s #FranchiseSpotlight is on Eric Stites, Founder and CEO of Franchise Business Review. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEric shares FBR’s latest research in The 2020 Franchise Hiring Guide. The results show the latest employment trends like compensation, employee recognition, culture, and leadership. 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Save the date! MITCon 2020 will be Oct 28 – 30!\n\nNo panels.  No booths.  No BS.  All engagement!\n\nThis week we’ll chat about the new annual Economic Outlook Report from IFA and FranData as well as a bad trend of trading in your company’s branding for lead gen. \n\nPlus shout-outs today to Brooke Budke, Tom Epstein, Kathy Collins, and Sherri Fishman. \n\nThanks Social Joey and AnswerConnect.\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe International Franchise Association and Social Geek present: MITPod, The Marketing Innovation Technology Podcast!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKristen Pechacek and Jack Monson are back sharing trends and stories leading up to IFA’s MITCon event in Phoenix. Save the date! 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 And this is Episode #3 of the Franchise Growth Catalyst podcast! \n\nI often find myself trying to explain to people the common challenges of franchising a business.  For this episode I couldn't resist inviting a dynamic and authentic brother-sister duo, Candace and Dave Combs, to join me in sharing the challenges and myths they faced in the early stages of franchising their California based spa business.  For anyone thinking that franchising a business is pretty straightforward and something you just go do, this is a must-listen! \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHey there - Angela Coté here!  And this is Episode #3 of the Franchise Growth Catalyst podcast! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI often find myself trying to explain to people the common challenges of franchising a business.  For this episode I couldn\u0026#39;t resist inviting a dynamic and authentic brother-sister duo, Candace and Dave Combs, to join me in sharing the challenges and myths they faced in the early stages of franchising their California based spa business.  For anyone thinking that franchising a business is pretty straightforward and something you just go do, this is a must-listen! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Angela Coté: Franchise Growth Catalyst Episode 3","date_published":"2020-01-29T00:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/860cc277-9c77-458e-8ecc-a0137edb6e84.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39947362,"duration_in_seconds":2496}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2020/01/28/ifa2020-marketing-presentation-with-jay-baer-and-jack-monson","title":"IFA2020 Marketing Presentation with Jay Baer and Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/794","content_text":"Jay Baer is a best-selling author and marketing strategist who will be speaking in 2 weeks at The International Franchise Association Convention 2020.\n\nJay gives us a preview of his #IFA2020 presentation on Coveted Customer Experiences:  how brands can exceed expectations. 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Bruce is the founderand former Chairman and CEO at Canopy Growth Corporation, where he started with zero customers and took the company value to $20 Billion in 6 years. \n\n \n\nBruce is also the co-founder of Ruckify and The Better Software Company and discusses the state of Franchising, Entrepreneurship, and next hot industries primed for massive growth! \n\nSocial Joey and #SocialGeek are proud supporters of VetFran!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBruce Linton joins the show today via a webinar with a live interactive audience! 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This week, he’s joined by his MITCon co-chair Marina O’Rourke, VP of IT at Tropical Smoothie Café! Marina shares preview of our keynote speakers and discusses the value of networking for tech and marketing pros in Franchising!\n\nRegister for MITCon: https://www.franchise.org/events/mitcon\n\n \n\nThanks to MITCon sponsors including Eulerity, Franchise Payments Network, FranchiseBlast, and Social Joey. \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe International Franchise Association and Social Geek Radio present MITPod– the Marketing Innovation Technology Podcast!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach week, Jack chats with thought leaders who are speaking at IFA’s MITCon in Austin this October. This week, he’s joined by his MITCon co-chair Marina O’Rourke, VP of IT at Tropical Smoothie Café! 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Rob tells his story in this week’s Social Geek Franchise Spotlight. \n\nRob shares what’s working in Local marketing for the schools, updates on the students in the AllStars Tour, and how working with partners like Gretsch and Zildjian can boost brand awareness. \n\nJoin us at the franchise Marketing Innovation Technology Conference – MITCon – in Austin October 23, 24, and 25!\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey and The Better Software Company!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRob Price, CEO of School of Rock, joins us from the middle of the brand’s nationwide tour! 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Brooke will be leading a motivational session at MITCon in October helping marketing and tech pros Fight Their Battles. She’ll get us up and moving and maybe even throw a few punches! \n\nBrooke also shares some trends that she sees in solving consumers’ problems and how TITLE Boxing is using social media to amplify some in-real-life events.\n\nRegister now for MITCon October 23 - 25 in Austin!  \n\n \n\nThanks to MITCon sponsors AnswerConnect, Constant Contact, Dispatch, and Social Joey. \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe International Franchise Association and Social Geek Radio present MITPod– the Marketing Innovation Technology Podcast!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrooke Budke is the VP of Marketing at TITLE Boxing Club and joins Jack Monson for the first episode of MITPod. Brooke will be leading a motivational session at MITCon in October helping marketing and tech pros Fight Their Battles. 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Since then the home care industry and Executive Care have seen massive growth, and Lenny sees even more expansion about to happen in the space and franchising in general. He shares more trends in the private payment area and government involvement in personal care as well as advice for business owners just starting out. \n\nPlus we chat about IFA’s Franchise Action Network event in DC and also the IFA VetFran program.\n\n \n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey and The Better Software Company. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this Franchise Spotlight, we speak with Executive Care CEO Lenny Verkhoglaz.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLenny and his wife Mila have a compelling story of how they got in home care starting on Valentine’s Day 2003. Since then the home care industry and Executive Care have seen massive growth, and Lenny sees even more expansion about to happen in the space and franchising in general. 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He shares examples of how analysis at the micro level is improving systems at the macro level in franchise systems and other business models. \n\nHow do you start to uncover micro issues? How does this affect system-wide marketing, staffing, franchisee satisfaction, and franchise development? \n\n \n\nLearn more about the rapidly growing Soccer Shots Franchise as well as our sponsors Social Joey and Gusto!   ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eToday’s guest is Matt Kurowski, Chief Operating Officer of Soccer Shots.  Matt is an operations pro, long-time marketer, integrator, and franchise geek! He shares examples of how analysis at the micro level is improving systems at the macro level in franchise systems and other business models. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you start to uncover micro issues? 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Sam has created an innovative training platform using science-backed, quick-burst games.\n\nWe’ll also have details on this month’s International Franchise Expo. See you in New York!\n\n \n\nThanks to Social Joey and MFV Expositions!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e1HUDDLE founder and CEO Sam Caucci shares his vision of making training for your organization successful by making it engaging. Sam has created an innovative training platform using science-backed, quick-burst games.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll also have details on this month’s International Franchise Expo. 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Mark works with CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Celebrities on developing their brand and giving them an invigorating strategy shift.\n\nGetting Mark and Jack to start rolling on branding, the Beatles, business books, and radio is easy ... getting them to stop is another matter!\n\n  \n\nWe also have more details on The International Franchise Expo 2019 in New York!  And you can connect with Mark at LevyInnovation.com\n\nThanks to Social Joey and VetFran. \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBranding expert Mark Levy joins the show as we continue our series on Personal Branding. 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With all of the talk of \"big data\" and technology, David advocates that the art of communications, knowing customers, having a unique voice, and creating connections are all more critical than ever.\n\n \n\nThanks to The Better Software Company, Franchise Dictionary Magazine, and Social Joey!\n\n \n\n  \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Soliday of Mythic joins the podcast to share trends on brand marketing. 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Today Jack Monson and Liane Caruso welcome back Stefanie Sigurdson Forbes to share examples of effective personal brands. The team also discusses ways to develop your personal brand.\n\nWe also have more details on The Franchise Marketing Leadership Conference in June. \n\nFor further conversation and upcoming announcements, connect with Stefania on Facebook.\n\nSocial Geek Radio and Social Joey are proud supporters of The International Franchise Association's VetFran program.\n\nIKCCGmItaQeEL0Y3kwBP\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis is Part 1 in a series of Personal Branding episodes. Today Jack Monson and Liane Caruso welcome back Stefanie Sigurdson Forbes to share examples of effective personal brands. 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Registration and awards submissions are open now! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Social Joey and Naranga for supporting Social Geek Radio! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Therese Thilgen and Diane Phibbs share the news of the FMLC","date_published":"2019-03-12T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/e417d318-c015-431d-9b3a-d7ed1fed7d11.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20831999,"duration_in_seconds":1301}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2019/02/26/complementary-branding-with-greg-sausaman-and-jack-monson","title":"Complementary Branding with Greg Sausaman and Jack Monson","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/698","content_text":"Author and Franchise Executive Greg Sausaman shares best practices for brands\n\nGreg is the CEO/Co-founder of Topper's Craft Creamery and also the author of the new book, “Inside the Box: The Power of Complementary Branding.”\n\nThis is our 400th episode and we're thrilled to have Greg join us for this show recorded live in Las Vegas at #IFA2019 with the International Franchise Association!\n\nThanks to Naranga and Social Joey for your support of Social Geek Radio! \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor and Franchise Executive Greg Sausaman shares best practices for brands\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreg is the CEO/Co-founder of Topper\u0026#39;s Craft Creamery and also the author of the new book, “Inside the Box: The Power of Complementary Branding.”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our 400th episode and we\u0026#39;re thrilled to have Greg join us for this show recorded live in Las Vegas at #IFA2019 with the International Franchise Association!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Naranga and Social Joey for your support of Social Geek Radio! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Author and Franchise Exec Greg Sausaman shares best practices for brands","date_published":"2019-02-26T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/97ea9bc7-f7e1-4d4d-8825-491f611503bc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25799862,"duration_in_seconds":1612}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2019/02/19/the-business-of-comedy-with-jef-rawls-and-dan-durney","title":"The Business of Comedy with Jef Rawls and Dan Durney","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/697","content_text":"Comedians Jef Rawls and Dan Durney join the show discuss the similarities of business communications and stand-up comedy and improv. They share tips on how to effectively insert humor into to your sales and marketing pitches and how to avoid falling flat!\n\nThanks to Social Joey and Naranga for supporting Social Geek Radio!   \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eComedians Jef Rawls and Dan Durney join the show discuss the similarities of business communications and stand-up comedy and improv. 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Alex disusses the trends he's spotting for 2019 regarding Google, Facebook, Voice Search, and other changes that franchisors should be watching. And we're all gearing up for #IFA2019! \n\nThanks to Social Joey and Naranga for supporting Social Geek Radio!\n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAlex Porter, CEO of Location3, shares his insight on the biggest challenges facing Chief Marketing Officers in the Franchise space. Alex disusses the trends he\u0026#39;s spotting for 2019 regarding Google, Facebook, Voice Search, and other changes that franchisors should be watching. 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The areas where Dan shares ideas include: \n\n \nMachine LearningA.I.Virtual RealityAugmented Reality\n\nWe also share details of The International Franchise Association's Marketing Innovation Technology Conference - #MITCon - happening in Austin this October!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDan Monaghan, founder of Clear Summit Group and co-founder of WSI, discusses advanced ways for franchise brands to step up and beat the competition with new technologies and digital marketing strategies. 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The authors give us some background on the Goldfish series of books, the latest of which is Pink Goldfish: Defy Normal, Exploit Imperfection and Captivate Your Customers by Stan Phelps and David Rendall. This edition compells brands to no longer hide their flaws \u0026amp; weirdness and make them differentiators in a \"sea of sameness.\"\n\nWe also get a preview of the next book in the series, The Yellow Goldfish...\n\nEvan and Stan will be on the road all summer speaking in the Think Outside The Bowl Tour!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eStan Phelps and Evan Carroll return to Social Geek Radio! The authors give us some background on the Goldfish series of books, the latest of which is Pink Goldfish: Defy Normal, Exploit Imperfection and Captivate Your Customers by Stan Phelps and David Rendall. 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Jim Buckley, Liane Caruso, and Mike McDowell join the show with opinons and expert analysis of: \nMark Zuckerberg's testimony on Capitol HillThe real issues with Facebook's data handling for MarketersWhat are the concerns of brands, small business owners, and franchise systems?Predictions on the future of Facebook!\n \n\n \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio is now on TWICE PER WEEK! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHost Jack Monson welcomes his go-to team, The Digital Marketing All-Stars to discuss the recent challenges for Facebook! 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Equally passionate about creating brand identities, developing content for all marketing initiatives, and internet marketing through a collaborative effort.\n\nLiane works with franchise brands with an emphasis on social media marketing and management, workshops and presentations, training and consulting. She is passionate about creating brand identities, developing content for all marketing initiatives, and internet marketing through a collaborative effort.\n\nLiane, Deb, and Jack share their 2017 predictions for 2017.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLiane 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. 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Jeff shared AdvantaClean philosophy and franchise practices as well as their culture and social digital marketing best practices.\n\nLearn more about Jeff https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan and AdvantaClean http://advantaclean.com/\n\nConnect with hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson on Twitter @DebCE and @JackMonson","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio is very excited to have Jeff Dudan, CEO, AdvantaClean join host Jack Monson. 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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? \n\nConnect with Deb and Jack on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook! ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial 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? 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Zimmerman joins Social Geek Radio and shares the power of instagram and the new Instagram stories feature to build business","date_published":"2016-08-24T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/0e5a2911-4486-4fb9-93ed-5ad7b039f99c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19892486,"duration_in_seconds":1243}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/08/18/tutor-doctor-social-projects-and-brand-social-media","title":"Tutor Doctor Social Projects and Brand Social Media","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/582","content_text":"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 \u0026amp; Tobago, Nigeria and Mexico. Their vision is to become the undisputed giant of the supplemental education industry. One of the main reasons they've experienced such growth is due to their success in attracting great franchisees to their system","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial 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 \u0026amp; Tobago, Nigeria and Mexico. Their vision is to become the undisputed giant of the supplemental education industry. One of the main reasons they\u0026#39;ve experienced such growth is due to their success in attracting great franchisees to their system\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Frank Milner, President of Tutor Doctor shares Tutor Doctor's Kenya Project and how they use social media as a franchise brand","date_published":"2016-08-17T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/aed9ab36-c99d-4bd8-98c9-1b9623423cff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19458227,"duration_in_seconds":1216}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/08/11/beer-franchising-and-marketing","title":"Beer, Franchising and Marketing","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/581","content_text":"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. \n\nwww.growlerusa.com\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/growlerusafranchise/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJack Monson, Social Geek Radio host is joined by Mike Hanbery, Executive VP Marketing with Growler USA to discuss the craft beer franchise and marketing. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.growlerusa.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.growlerusa.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/growlerusafranchise/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/growlerusafranchise/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Mike Hanbery, Executive VP Marketing with Growler USA joins Social Geek Radio to discuss craft beer, franchising and marketing","date_published":"2016-08-10T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/e2f3a466-c67d-4c85-a467-1aa4f88d87bd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31697743,"duration_in_seconds":1981}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/08/04/newest-trends-in-franchise-marketing","title":"Newest Trends in Franchise Marketing","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/580","content_text":"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 management team to ensure goals and objectives are being achieved.  She also manages the CEO and board communications to ensure timely and transparent updates to members.  She staffs the Strategic Planning Committee, the IFA Marketing and Public Relations Committee and the IFA awards process.\n\nAlisa shares what is new for FranTech 2016. Registration is open www.franchise.org/frantech","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial 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 management team to ensure goals and objectives are being achieved.  She also manages the CEO and board communications to ensure timely and transparent updates to members.  She staffs the Strategic Planning Committee, the IFA Marketing and Public Relations Committee and the IFA awards process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlisa shares what is new for FranTech 2016. Registration is open \u003ca href=\"http://www.franchise.org/frantech\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.franchise.org/frantech\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Alisa Harrison, Sr VP of Communications and Marketing, International Franchise Association joins Social Geek Radio guests","date_published":"2016-08-03T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/591219b6-b08b-4bb9-8c15-21f1dc6b77b9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38260922,"duration_in_seconds":2391}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/07/21/think-small-screen-first-via-martin-waxman-communications","title":"Think Small Screen First via Martin Waxman Communications","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/579","content_text":"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. If you are a LinkedIn user and searching for professional services, visit www.linkedin.com/profinder to learn more.  Deb and Jack discuss live video, traditional PR and how to use Facebook Groups and the hot social platform today, Pokemon Go! ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial 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. If you are a LinkedIn user and searching for professional services, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/profinder\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.linkedin.com/profinder\u003c/a\u003e to learn more.  Deb and Jack discuss live video, traditional PR and how to use Facebook Groups and the hot social platform today, Pokemon Go! \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Martin Waxman joins Social Geek Radio hosts and discuss digital media, Facebook Groups and even Pokemon Go","date_published":"2016-07-20T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/fb9a871d-fb9a-412d-9f4e-d758c6531c79.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30472709,"duration_in_seconds":1904}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/07/14/mary-ann-oconnell-shares-what-is-franchise-capital-exchange","title":"Mary Ann O'Connell Shares What is Franchise Capital Exchange","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/578","content_text":"Franchise Capital Exchange is the interchange of brands, investment, education and expertise. \n\nFranchise Capital Exchange is the only event of its kind.\n\nThree 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 strictly limited.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFranchise Capital Exchange is the interchange of brands, investment, education and expertise. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFranchise Capital Exchange is the only event of its kind.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree 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 strictly limited.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Franchise Capital Exchange is a production of O'Connell \u0026 Company and FranWise","date_published":"2016-07-13T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/a0ae9be5-e2f5-413b-a038-380f0bd5e330.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19681417,"duration_in_seconds":1230}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/07/07/franchise-business-networks-meet-in-atlanta-and-houston","title":"Franchise Business Networks Meet in Atlanta and Houston","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/577","content_text":"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.\n\nIf you’re near Atlanta, please join us! Save your seat today \nhttp://www.southeastfranchiseforum.com/july-luncheon-meeting-07122016/\n\nThe Houston FBN will be hosted at Christian Brothers Automotive, July 18th 11 - 1pm. Today's Methods for Lead Generation. The panel is: Josh Wall, Franchise Development Executive with Christian Brothers, Thomas Scott, Founder Brand Journalists, Kelley Rieves, Acquisitions Director AlphaGraphics and Wayne Bunch, Partner, DLA Piper.\n\nTo register contact Deb Evans deb@debevansconsulting.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJack 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re near Atlanta, please join us! Save your seat today \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.southeastfranchiseforum.com/july-luncheon-meeting-07122016/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.southeastfranchiseforum.com/july-luncheon-meeting-07122016/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Houston FBN will be hosted at Christian Brothers Automotive, July 18th 11 - 1pm. Today\u0026#39;s Methods for Lead Generation. The panel is: Josh Wall, Franchise Development Executive with Christian Brothers, Thomas Scott, Founder Brand Journalists, Kelley Rieves, Acquisitions Director AlphaGraphics and Wayne Bunch, Partner, DLA Piper.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo register contact Deb Evans \u003ca href=\"mailto:deb@debevansconsulting.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003edeb@debevansconsulting.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Deb Evans and Jack Monson share information about the upcoming Franchise Business Network meetings.","date_published":"2016-07-06T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/5deedea3-f8ca-4954-bc3e-1e4a864d6efc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10897587,"duration_in_seconds":681}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/06/30/pinots-palette-shares-their-re-branding-launch-process","title":"Pinot's Palette Shares Their Re-branding Launch Process","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/576","content_text":"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.\n\n\"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 paint and sip night out guests can count on every time, at every studio.\"","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio visits the Pinot\u0026#39;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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;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 paint and sip night out guests can count on every time, at every studio.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Social Geek Radio visits the Pinot's Palette headquarters in Houston Texas to discuss their new brand launch","date_published":"2016-06-29T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/be4e4126-796d-4a09-af4b-725840f88402.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24869127,"duration_in_seconds":1554}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/06/23/local-marketing-solutions","title":"Local Marketing Solutions","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/575","content_text":"Deb Evans and Jack Monson, hosts Social Geek Radio are joined by Rick Batchelor, Qiigo.to discuss local marketing.\n\nQiigo 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”\n\n \n\nThe Qiigo team is a group of folks from around the metro-Atlanta area who really enjoy working together. They are sports fans, coffee drinkers, executives, and millennials.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans and Jack Monson, hosts Social Geek Radio are joined by Rick Batchelor, Qiigo.to discuss local marketing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQiigo 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”\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qiigo team is a group of folks from around the metro-Atlanta area who really enjoy working together. They are sports fans, coffee drinkers, executives, and millennials.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Rick Batchelor, Founder Qiigo joins Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson to discuss local marketing solutions","date_published":"2016-06-22T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/c2508b1b-6f14-47f1-8f87-6b617c71d09a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24947285,"duration_in_seconds":1559}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/06/16/facebook-live-for-brands-and-franchises","title":"Facebook Live for Brands and Franchises","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/574","content_text":"Nick Powills, Chief Brand Strategist at No Limit Agency and Founder 1851 Project shares why Facebook should be part of your social media strategy.\n\nNo 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. They humanize a brand so that it can create engaging interactive content – both in business development and potential client communication. By successfully driving both interactions, they can effectively build awareness. The equation is simple: Great people build great brands. The beauty? Infinity is present in that equation. Once a story gets told, another is born. The communications tree never sleeps.\n\n1851 was created to fill a much-needed hole of content. 1851 was created to bring the franchise world together through an online educational resource where you will find daily content from thought leaders, journalists, and entrepreneurs.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNick Powills, Chief Brand Strategist at No Limit Agency and Founder 1851 Project shares why Facebook should be part of your social media strategy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo 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. They humanize a brand so that it can create engaging interactive content – both in business development and potential client communication. By successfully driving both interactions, they can effectively build awareness. 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Nick Powills, No Limit Agency Shares Tips","date_published":"2016-06-15T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/2e043942-293e-470e-a81b-2068eac98b06.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22093042,"duration_in_seconds":1380}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/06/09/why-attend-frantech-2016-in-austin-texas","title":"Why Attend FranTech 2016 in Austin Texas","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/573","content_text":"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\u0026amp;T Executive Education and Conference Center, Austin, Texas.\n\nDeb Evans and Jack Monson share the why, where and who should attend FranTech this year!\n\nJoin the Social Geek Radio conversation on Facebook and follow Deb and Jack on Twitter, @DebCE and @JackMonson\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFranTech is not your average conference. It is the annual Marketing and Technology Conference which will be held October 26 -27, 2016 at the AT\u0026amp;T Executive Education and Conference Center, Austin, Texas.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans and Jack Monson share the why, where and who should attend FranTech this year!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the Social Geek Radio conversation on Facebook and follow Deb and Jack on Twitter, @DebCE and @JackMonson\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The International Franchise Association annual Marketing and Technology Conference will be held in Austin Texas Oct, 2016","date_published":"2016-06-08T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/21598124-ae8c-4577-b02a-35c886d7cd14.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26469075,"duration_in_seconds":1654}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/06/02/social-media-for-law-firms","title":"Social Media for Law Firms","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/572","content_text":"Deb Evans and Jack Monson, Social Geek Radio hosts interviewed Samantha Collier, Law and Legal Professional Social Media Strategist.\n\nSamantha 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.\n\nPreviously, Samantha was the business development director at MBM Intellectual Property Law LLP, a prominent Canadian IP firm. Samantha contributes much of her success to the Managing Partners at MBM. Most law firms shied away from social media in 2010, obviously, MBM didn’t.\n\nConnect with Deb, Jack and Samantha on Twitter.\n\nhttp://www.socialmediaforlawfirms.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans and Jack Monson, Social Geek Radio hosts interviewed Samantha Collier, Law and Legal Professional Social Media Strategist.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamantha 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously, Samantha was the business development director at MBM Intellectual Property Law LLP, a prominent Canadian IP firm. Samantha contributes much of her success to the Managing Partners at MBM. Most law firms shied away from social media in 2010, obviously, MBM didn’t.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnect with Deb, Jack and Samantha on Twitter.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.socialmediaforlawfirms.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.socialmediaforlawfirms.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Samantha Collier, Social Media Strategist join Deb Evans and Jack Monson to discuss how law professionals can use social media","date_published":"2016-06-01T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/80a0193a-91d1-4cd4-8f61-007c36a52090.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20481809,"duration_in_seconds":1280}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/05/26/social-media-for-real-estate-professionals","title":"Social Media for Real Estate Professionals","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/571","content_text":"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.\n\nCes believes that real estate professionals need to embrace and utilize social media to connect with local residents in their search for the perfect home.\n\nConnect with Deb, Jack and Ces on Twitter.\n\nJoin the Social Geek Radio Facebook and Tanglewood Luxury Real Estate conversations! ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCes believes that real estate professionals need to embrace and utilize social media to connect with local residents in their search for the perfect home.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnect with Deb, Jack and Ces on Twitter.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the Social Geek Radio Facebook and Tanglewood Luxury Real Estate conversations! \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Ces Guerra, Real Estate Associate with Better Homes and Gardens shares social media tips for real estate professionals","date_published":"2016-05-25T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/50fe63ec-de20-4e38-9ca0-e12eb9c4e6d8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18535373,"duration_in_seconds":1158}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/05/19/creating-social-communities-around-schools-1","title":"Creating Social Communities Around Schools","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/570","content_text":"Jack Campisi, Director of Communications and Partnerships at The Bleachers Corporation joined Deb Evans and Jack Monson on Social Geek Radio to share how The Bleachers Corporation creates social communities around schools.\n\nBLEACHERS streams LIVE + On Demand HD video of athletics, performing arts, and special events from K-12 private boarding and independent day schools, to your computer, tablet, or smartphone, wherever you are in the world.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJack Campisi, Director of Communications and Partnerships at The Bleachers Corporation joined Deb Evans and Jack Monson on Social Geek Radio to share how The Bleachers Corporation creates social communities around schools.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBLEACHERS streams LIVE + On Demand HD video of athletics, performing arts, and special events from K-12 private boarding and independent day schools, to your computer, tablet, or smartphone, wherever you are in the world.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Celebrating Social Geek Radio 6th anniversary with Jack Campisi, The Bleachers Corporation","date_published":"2016-05-19T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/0118eccf-3819-4d13-b803-0f7a43dd1e41.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29642221,"duration_in_seconds":1852}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/05/12/how-to-choose-a-web-host","title":"How To Choose A Web Host","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/569","content_text":"Kyler Patterson, Customer Growth Manager for HostGator based in Houston TX, bridges the gap between Marketing, Sales, and Support by creating channel tracking in order to effectively help their customers succeed. Kyler shares tips on what to look for in web hosting, SEO tips, and importances of social metrics.\n\nFollow Deb, Jack and HostGator on Twitter.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eKyler Patterson, Customer Growth Manager for HostGator based in Houston TX, bridges the gap between Marketing, Sales, and Support by creating channel tracking in order to effectively help their customers succeed. 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The station was founded in the 1970's.\n\nThe Clark Broadcasting Company acquired the radio station in 1981. Ten years later, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted the station a license for a quadruple increase in power. The station is now a part of First Media Radio. Currently, WCEI has a broadcast signal that reaches Talbot, Queen Anne's, Dorchester, Caroline, and Kent Counties in Maryland. The tower height was increased in 2006 after the FCC approved the addition.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMatt Spence, Operations Director for WCEI Radio joins Deb Evans and Jack Monson to discuss how radio has changed due to social media.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than three decades, WCEI has been the leading provider of contemporary music, local news, weather, and traffic information to residents of the Mid-Shore and surrounding area. The station was founded in the 1970\u0026#39;s.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Clark Broadcasting Company acquired the radio station in 1981. Ten years later, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted the station a license for a quadruple increase in power. The station is now a part of First Media Radio. Currently, WCEI has a broadcast signal that reaches Talbot, Queen Anne\u0026#39;s, Dorchester, Caroline, and Kent Counties in Maryland. The tower height was increased in 2006 after the FCC approved the addition.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Matt Spence, Operations Director for WCEI Radio discusses how radio broadcasting changed due to social media","date_published":"2016-04-27T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/791a1e6b-9680-49ad-9ef9-7369c1256acb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":20130305,"duration_in_seconds":1258}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/04/21/using-snapchat-for-business","title":"Using Snapchat for Business","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/566","content_text":"Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Sarah Shah, an Image Coach, TV Beauty Expert \u0026amp; Speaker, helping women and fashion-conscious men navigate the world of image, media and judgement.\n\nWhile working in corporate boardrooms, chemical plants, restaurants, research laboratories, and fashion shows, Sarah noticed how differently people are perceived and treated depending on the image they present. Instead of resisting that reality, Sarah learned to “speak” the language of fashion and translate it into successful images. Sarah uses this knowledge and experience to help women and men create images that communicate their authentic message and manage the reality of image and judgement.\n\nThe use of social media plays a big role in Sarah's business and shares how Snapchat can be implemented for business owners","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Sarah Shah, an Image Coach, TV Beauty Expert \u0026amp; Speaker, helping women and fashion-conscious men navigate the world of image, media and judgement.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile working in corporate boardrooms, chemical plants, restaurants, research laboratories, and fashion shows, Sarah noticed how differently people are perceived and treated depending on the image they present. Instead of resisting that reality, Sarah learned to “speak” the language of fashion and translate it into successful images. Sarah uses this knowledge and experience to help women and men create images that communicate their authentic message and manage the reality of image and judgement.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of social media plays a big role in Sarah\u0026#39;s business and shares how Snapchat can be implemented for business owners\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Sarah Shah, Image Coach shares tips on using Snapchat for business","date_published":"2016-04-20T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/fc4a5a57-d884-4c0c-b28a-5043806d5c0a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29602515,"duration_in_seconds":1850}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/04/14/social-media-for-franchise-lead-generation","title":"Social Media for Franchise Lead Generation","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/565","content_text":"Scott Thompson – Vice President, Franchise Development, Premium Franchising Brands joined Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson sharing great tips on using social media for franchise lead generation.\n\nWith over 14 years of experience in franchise development and executive management, Scott is responsible for all domestic and international franchise development for Jan-Pro International and Maid Right Franchising. Previously Scott served as EVP of Desjoyaux Pools, the world’s largest pool manufacturer. He has also been a master franchisor for Fitness Together Franchise Corp, New York. Scott’s background also includes serving as V.P with FranConnect, and currently serves on the marketing committee of the Southeast Franchise Forum. He is an IFA Certified Franchise Executive.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eScott Thompson – Vice President, Franchise Development, Premium Franchising Brands joined Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson sharing great tips on using social media for franchise lead generation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 14 years of experience in franchise development and executive management, Scott is responsible for all domestic and international franchise development for Jan-Pro International and Maid Right Franchising. Previously Scott served as EVP of Desjoyaux Pools, the world’s largest pool manufacturer. He has also been a master franchisor for Fitness Together Franchise Corp, New York. Scott’s background also includes serving as V.P with FranConnect, and currently serves on the marketing committee of the Southeast Franchise Forum. He is an IFA Certified Franchise Executive.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Scott Thompson, Premium Franchising Brands shares how to use social media for franchise lead generation","date_published":"2016-04-13T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/cc4c741c-4811-4648-a18b-09ef8ba5d56d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23009208,"duration_in_seconds":1438}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/04/07/how-firehouse-subs-uses-instagram-to-build-a-community","title":"How Firehouse Subs uses Instagram to Build a Community","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/564","content_text":"Are you using the photo-sharing app Instagram to build a visual identity for your brand? Are you taking advantage of all Instagram offers to connect and engage with your community? As Firehouse Subs Digital Marketing Coordinator, Meriel Peterich uses Instagram to post high-quality images that meet brand guidelines. Firehouse Subs also engages with the local crews and customizes posts to spotlight their local franchisee locations and communities. They have an impressive 15k followers! \n\nLearn more about Firehouse Subs use of hashtags, like #MuralMonday!\n\nIn our #GeekItOut segment, Deb shares two great FREE photo sharing websites to help with your Instagram posts.\n\nJoin Social Geek conversation on Facebook and follow Deb, Jack and Firehouse Subs on Twitter!  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAre you using the photo-sharing app Instagram to build a visual identity for your brand? Are you taking advantage of all Instagram offers to connect and engage with your community? As Firehouse Subs Digital Marketing Coordinator, Meriel Peterich uses Instagram to post high-quality images that meet brand guidelines. Firehouse Subs also engages with the local crews and customizes posts to spotlight their local franchisee locations and communities. They have an impressive 15k followers! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about Firehouse Subs use of hashtags, like #MuralMonday!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our #GeekItOut segment, Deb shares two great FREE photo sharing websites to help with your Instagram posts.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Social Geek conversation on Facebook and follow Deb, Jack and Firehouse Subs on Twitter!  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Meriel Peterich, Digital Marketing Coordinator with Firehouse Subs shares Instagram tips","date_published":"2016-04-06T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/08138949-3d44-4cf2-8a83-f33657e86002.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18889802,"duration_in_seconds":1180}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/03/31/millennials-franchising-and-video","title":"Millennials, Franchising and Video","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/563","content_text":"Mike Ackley, Franchise Writer and  Josh Harrell, Franchise Video Storyteller with Brand Journalists join Social Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans and Jack Monson. They discuss how millennials are changing the franchise landscape, and why it has been so challenging for companies to connect with them. Mike and Josh share how film and documentary videos work particularly well now in franchising. \n\nJoin the conversation on Facebook and follow Deb, Jack and Brand Journalists on Twitter.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMike Ackley, Franchise Writer and  Josh Harrell, Franchise Video Storyteller with Brand Journalists join Social Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans and Jack Monson. They discuss how millennials are changing the franchise landscape, and why it has been so challenging for companies to connect with them. Mike and Josh share how film and documentary videos work particularly well now in franchising. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the conversation on Facebook and follow Deb, Jack and Brand Journalists on Twitter.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What are Millennials and why do they matter in franchising?","date_published":"2016-03-30T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/21058767-2f49-41ca-a6f0-8b5eb295b884.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21281365,"duration_in_seconds":1330}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/03/24/digitally-populate-your-pizza","title":"Digitally Populate Your Pizza","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/562","content_text":"Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Bridget Vetter, Manager of Marketing and Public Relations at Toppers Pizza franchise.\n\nBridget says she is best at managing relationships with the media, driving and directing all digital media initiatives, (including social, online ordering, email, and text programs), and helping create and coordinate customer and franchise advertising campaigns.\n\nSocial Geek Radio guest announcer is Jacqueline Deavenport, Marketing Manager at Pinot's Palette.\n\nYou can follow Deb, Jack and Toppers Pizza on Twitter.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Bridget Vetter, Manager of Marketing and Public Relations at Toppers Pizza franchise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBridget says she is best at managing relationships with the media, driving and directing all digital media initiatives, (including social, online ordering, email, and text programs), and helping create and coordinate customer and franchise advertising campaigns.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio guest announcer is Jacqueline Deavenport, Marketing Manager at Pinot\u0026#39;s Palette.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow Deb, Jack and Toppers Pizza on Twitter.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Digital and online ordering is growing 300% faster than dining  in! 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All you have to do is select eight photos that are already on your timeline, select a piece of music, add a little text, and you’re done!\n\nSpecial thanks to guest announcer, Ann Littmann, VP SafeWay Driving Franchise! \n\nFollow Deb, Jack and SafeWay on Twitter.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson discuss how easy Facebook has made it for business page owners to make their own business story.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe new video format on Facebook is very easy to use. In fact, it’s so simple, you don’t even have to make an actual video! All you have to do is select eight photos that are already on your timeline, select a piece of music, add a little text, and you’re done!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial thanks to guest announcer, Ann Littmann, VP SafeWay Driving Franchise! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Deb, Jack and SafeWay on Twitter.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson discuss Facebook Live and GeekItOut with a new App","date_published":"2016-03-16T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/55b61446-995c-42a4-b2b7-4d35568afd61.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12198694,"duration_in_seconds":762}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/03/10/social-geek-radio-with-jillian-green-webcom","title":"Social Geek Radio with Jillian Green, Web.Com","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/560","content_text":"Web.com is a leading online marketing company, with over 15 years of industry experience; Jillian’s goal is to compliment a marketing program with customized solutions from their vast expertise and solutions that will excel national accounts; franchises and local level efforts. Jillian is able to deliver effective growth strategies that gets the phone ringing and doors swinging.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWeb.com is a leading online marketing company, with over 15 years of industry experience; Jillian’s goal is to compliment a marketing program with customized solutions from their vast expertise and solutions that will excel national accounts; franchises and local level efforts. Jillian is able to deliver effective growth strategies that gets the phone ringing and doors swinging.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Jillian Green","date_published":"2016-03-09T20:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/9bec401e-a91c-49ba-acc4-6a7ccc3f7279.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22148216,"duration_in_seconds":1384}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/03/10/on-line-ratings-and-reviews","title":"On-Line Ratings and Reviews","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/559","content_text":"Social Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans of Deb Evans Consulting, LLC and Jack Monson, Global Director Manalto Software Inc  are joined by Ashley Betzendahl, the Manager of Interactive Media at Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School. Ashley and her team are responsible for all national social interactions and interactive and web strategy for The Goddard School and Goddard Systems brands. She began her career at GSI in 2008 in Marketing and quickly began to focus solely on electronic media, including creating, managing and expanding all digital and social profiles as well as managing the online reputation of The Goddard School brand.\n\nAshley shares tips on handling on-line reviews and ratings and which social sites Goddard Systems pays close attention to.\n\nFollow Deb, Jack and Ashley on Twitter.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans of Deb Evans Consulting, LLC and Jack Monson, Global Director Manalto Software Inc  are joined by Ashley Betzendahl, the Manager of Interactive Media at Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School. Ashley and her team are responsible for all national social interactions and interactive and web strategy for The Goddard School and Goddard Systems brands. She began her career at GSI in 2008 in Marketing and quickly began to focus solely on electronic media, including creating, managing and expanding all digital and social profiles as well as managing the online reputation of The Goddard School brand.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshley shares tips on handling on-line reviews and ratings and which social sites Goddard Systems pays close attention to.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Deb, Jack and Ashley on Twitter.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Ashley Betzendahl, Goddard Systems joins Social Geek Radio hosts to discuss how she handles on-line reviews and ratings","date_published":"2016-03-09T19:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/e1c17c08-da57-42b1-8b80-1e538aa45185.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27937783,"duration_in_seconds":1746}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/03/03/technology-for-the-next-generation-customer","title":"Technology for The Next Generation Customer","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/558","content_text":"Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by guest Tim Tang, Director Enterprise Retail Solutions for Hughes Network Systems. Tim attended his first  IFA (International Franchise Association) convention, #IFA2016. He will share what surprised him most about attending a conference on such a large scale and what he learned over a course of just a few days.\n\nTim will also share tips specific to franchisors how technology can be used to insert a distance between the corporate and the franchisees and still protect their brands and standards creating a positive customer experience (referencing the National Labor Relations Board ruling and franchise implications).  \n\nFollow Deb, Jack and Tim on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by guest Tim Tang, Director Enterprise Retail Solutions for Hughes Network Systems. Tim attended his first  IFA (International Franchise Association) convention, #IFA2016. 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They were joined by Clarissa Bradstock, CEO of Any Lab Test Now who opens the podcast.\n\nFollow Deb and Jack on Twitter and join the Facebook conversation!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson broadcast live from the 56th annual International Franchise Association convention, #IFA2016. They were joined by Clarissa Bradstock, CEO of Any Lab Test Now who opens the podcast.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Deb and Jack on Twitter and join the Facebook conversation!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Deb Evans and Jack Monson broadcast live from the Manalto, Inc booth at #IFA2016","date_published":"2016-02-24T19:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/76e818c4-19c3-4c0b-9a34-f0244446c03e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":4837179,"duration_in_seconds":302}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/02/18/using-technology-data-and-analytics-to-drive-both-profits-and-prophets","title":"Using Technology, Data, and Analytics to Drive Both Profits and Prophets","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/556","content_text":"Blue Goldfish: Using Technology, Data, and Analytics to Drive Both Profits and Prophets authors Stan Phelps and Evan Carroll joined Social Geek Radio host Jack Monson. \n\n\"A blue goldfish is any time a business leverages technology, data, and analytics to do a \"little something extra\" to improve the experience for the customer. The book examines the three R's: Relationships, Responsiveness, and Readiness.\n\nOrder today via Amazon","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Goldfish: Using Technology, Data, and Analytics to Drive Both Profits and Prophets authors Stan Phelps and Evan Carroll joined Social Geek Radio host Jack Monson. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;A blue goldfish is any time a business leverages technology, data, and analytics to do a \u0026quot;little something extra\u0026quot; to improve the experience for the customer. 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SFG and FAG are leading resources connecting and supplying debt financing to franchise based businesses. Ron also serves as the Chief Development Officer of FRANdata, the leading research and information source for the franchise industry.\n\nAnthony Owen is the founder of Manalto with 20 years experience in digital and social media. His experience includes media agency environments, direct-to-market and senior sales management and strategic commercial partnerships roles. His track record in establishing and building successful sales management capability across many organizations including OzEmail, BMC Media, Softbank, Sensis, and Groupon.\n\nRon and Anthony are panel members for #IFA2016 presentation Driving Brand Consistency Across Social Media from Infancy to Scale. 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His track record in establishing and building successful sales management capability across many organizations including OzEmail, BMC Media, Softbank, Sensis, and Groupon.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRon and Anthony are panel members for #IFA2016 presentation Driving Brand Consistency Across Social Media from Infancy to Scale. 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convention.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Deb and Jack on Twitter.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the Facebook conversation\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegister for updates on \u003ca href=\"http://www.socialgeekradio.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.socialgeekradio.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Prepare before, during and after conference attendance with these tips","date_published":"2016-01-20T19:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/b3a8cae9-bb56-464e-b30a-b4a7b3ee601d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27825352,"duration_in_seconds":1739}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2016/01/14/moving-people-emotionally-not-just-their-stuff","title":"Moving People Emotionally, Not Just Their Stuff","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/551","content_text":"Omar Soliman, Co-founder College Hunks Hauling Junk/College Hunks Moving, CEO, franchisor, author, and  tv 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Scott was ranked by The Economist as number one atop the list 25 Social Business Leaders and by Forbes as one of the top 10 influencers in social media, Alan Mulally, the CEO of Ford Motor Company, called him \"a visionary.\"\n\nFrom 2008-2014, Scott was head of social media at Ford Motor Company and held the title Global Digital and Multimedia Communications Manager. He advised on social media activities across the company, from influencer relations to marketing support, customer service to internal communications and more. Prior to joining Ford, Scott was part of a strategic consultancy specializing in digital and social media and an advertising and marketing firm focused on technology and health sciences.\n\nwww.scottmonty.com\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Scott Monty, a corporate executive steeped in digital. 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He regularly speaks at franchise conferences and shares original content about franchise sales best practices online.\n\nFollow Social Geek Radio hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson on Twitter.\n\nJoin the conversation on Facebook. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThomas Scott, Brand Journalists shares 2016 tips for content marketing and use of video. Thomas, is a well-known franchise author and thought leader on franchise lead generation. 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Through an opportunity to liquidate a truckload of designer overstock, Ciara and Jim created the MODE brand. Always intending to build a brand, they found that franchising was the best way to grow the MODE brand and bring it into communities throughout the Midwest. The first MODE franchise was located in Bismarck, ND.\n\nCiara attended her first International Franchise Association (IFA) annual convention in Feb 2015 and quickly became one of franchising's leading ladies!\n\nShe joins Deb Evans and Jack Monson to share her experiences and tips for new franchisors.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMODE® was founded in 2007 by Ciara Stockeland and her husband Jim Stockeland. Through an opportunity to liquidate a truckload of designer overstock, Ciara and Jim created the MODE brand. Always intending to build a brand, they found that franchising was the best way to grow the MODE brand and bring it into communities throughout the Midwest. 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They discuss PPC, how video should fit into most brands' strategy and where is most paid advertising happening right now.\n\nJoin the conversation on Facebook and listen to previous podcasts on www.socialgeekradio.com ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eChristian Pillat, Managing Director, Adfinitely joins Deb Evans and Jack Monson on Social Geek Radio sharing digital marketing trends of today. 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Over that time, he has worked for: Facebook.com, Participant Media (serving at Chief Vision Officer through the company's first slate of films including: \"An Inconvenient Truth, Syriana and many others), HBO, Comcast Cable and Interactive, Glam.com, Amazon.com, Lycos.com and many others. He now spends his time serving as a digital strategist, Advisor and Board Director to a number of companies as well as writing children's books, lecturing and speaking. \n\nFollow Social Geek Radio on Facebook and connect with Deb and Jack on Twitter.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Chris Adams is an internationally recognized new media pioneer, media, entertainment and technology executive with 20+ years of experience in accelerating businesses and innovation. 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Unfortunately, most businesses leave this treasure buried – in out-dated process and architecture diagrams, petabytes of database backups, and disconnected systems. These seemingly unrelated processes, data, and events make up the very individualized digital presence of your business that we refer to as your “Digital Fingerprint.”\n\nDeb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by the team from Digital Symplexity to share why companies are using a Process Performance Manager (PPM).\n\nFollow Deb and Jack on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIf knowledge is currency then your company’s data, events, and business processes are a treasure trove. Unfortunately, most businesses leave this treasure buried – in out-dated process and architecture diagrams, petabytes of database backups, and disconnected systems. 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Deb Evans and Jack Monson will share what they know about what's happening today and what to look for in the future of social media.\n\nFollow Deb and Jack on Twitter ... @DebCE and @JackMonson\n\nJoin the conversation on Facebook\n\nDon't forget to subscribe to the Social Geek Radio updates via www.socialgeekradio.com ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat\u0026#39;s trending in social media? Deb Evans and Jack Monson will share what they know about what\u0026#39;s happening today and what to look for in the future of social media.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Deb and Jack on Twitter ... @DebCE and @JackMonson\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the conversation on Facebook\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon\u0026#39;t forget to subscribe to the Social Geek Radio updates via \u003ca href=\"http://www.socialgeekradio.com%C2%A0\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.socialgeekradio.com \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join Deb Evans and Jack Monson as they discuss social media trends","date_published":"2015-10-21T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/e8f09e38-d942-476d-ad6f-be6bfcd3e418.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22698654,"duration_in_seconds":1418}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2015/10/15/ecommerce-selling-tips-with-kathy-terrill","title":"eCommerce Selling Tips with Kathy Terrill","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/539","content_text":"Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Kathy Terrill, a New York-based professional actress and Education Specialist Trained by eBay who has more than 30 years’ experience in brick-and-mortar retail.\n\nKathy is passionate about ecommerce and is a cross channel seller operating on eBay as a top rated silver power seller. She joins Deb and Jack to share ecommerce selling tips that can be implemented today!\n\nOur guest announcer is Maria Haan, Shirleys Popcorn.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Kathy Terrill, a New York-based professional actress and Education Specialist Trained by eBay who has more than 30 years’ experience in brick-and-mortar retail.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKathy is passionate about ecommerce and is a cross channel seller operating on eBay as a top rated silver power seller. She joins Deb and Jack to share ecommerce selling tips that can be implemented today!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guest announcer is Maria Haan, Shirleys Popcorn.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Kathy Terrill, Experienced Top Rated eCommerce Seller and Product Presenter Joins Deb Evans and Jack Monson","date_published":"2015-10-14T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/a0d4fe01-8fc4-4414-86ab-10dcca4c5240.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24733290,"duration_in_seconds":1545}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2015/10/08/franchise-growth-trends-with-susan-beth","title":"Franchise Growth Trends with Susan Beth","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/538","content_text":"Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Susan Beth, Operating Partner of NRD Capital. Susan was previously a VP and the Chief Operating Officer of Super Wash, Inc., the nation’s largest franchisor of self-serve car washes. Susan is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association (IFA), and is a motivational speaker on topics such as: passionate leadership; embracing change; building committed teams, rewarding relationships and dynamic cultures; visionary entrepreneurship; and goal-setting. \n\nSusan is the Past Chair of the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Women’s Franchise Committee; the co-founder and past Co-Chair of the Chicago Women’s Franchise Network; and the past Co-Chair for the Strategic Advisory Board of International Institute for Franchise Education based at Nova Southeastern University.\n\nLinks:\n\nNRD Capital\n\nSocial Geek Radio on Facebook\n\nDeb and Jack on Twitter","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Susan Beth, Operating Partner of NRD Capital. Susan was previously a VP and the Chief Operating Officer of Super Wash, Inc., the nation’s largest franchisor of self-serve car washes. Susan is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association (IFA), and is a motivational speaker on topics such as: passionate leadership; embracing change; building committed teams, rewarding relationships and dynamic cultures; visionary entrepreneurship; and goal-setting. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSusan is the Past Chair of the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Women’s Franchise Committee; the co-founder and past Co-Chair of the Chicago Women’s Franchise Network; and the past Co-Chair for the Strategic Advisory Board of International Institute for Franchise Education based at Nova Southeastern University.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNRD Capital\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio on Facebook\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeb and Jack on Twitter\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Susan Beth, Operating Partner NRD Capital talks about franchise growth trends","date_published":"2015-10-07T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/592d745d-3b51-4efb-ae40-3d180cd7f690.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28184797,"duration_in_seconds":1761}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2015/09/24/accelerating-marketing-via-technology-for-todays-content-marketing","title":"Accelerating Marketing via Technology for Today's Content Marketing","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/537","content_text":"Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Paul Segreto, host of Franchise Today to discuss how content marketing enhances franchise brands if done correctly.\n\nFollow Deb, Jack and Paul on Twitter.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Paul Segreto, host of Franchise Today to discuss how content marketing enhances franchise brands if done correctly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Deb, Jack and Paul on Twitter.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Content marketing is integrated marketing, influencer marketing and attraction marketing","date_published":"2015-09-23T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/2851aef2-d12b-4e83-aad3-a86526f199cd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29064183,"duration_in_seconds":1816}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2015/09/17/how-to-use-periscope-prior-to-attending-periscope-summit","title":"How to Use Periscope Prior to Attending Periscope Summit","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/536","content_text":"Not sure how to get started with the latest live streaming app, Periscope?! No worries. Join Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director, Manalto as they discuss the upcoming Periscope Summit event to be held in New York City and how to get started using Periscope today!\n\nFollow Deb and Jack on Twitter and Periscope! \n\nFollow the conversation on Facebook and listen to previous Social Geek Radio podcasts on the Website!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNot sure how to get started with the latest live streaming app, Periscope?! No worries. Join Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director, Manalto as they discuss the upcoming Periscope Summit event to be held in New York City and how to get started using Periscope today!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Deb and Jack on Twitter and Periscope! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the conversation on Facebook and listen to previous Social Geek Radio podcasts on the Website!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Periscope is a trending live streaming app and Deb Evans and Jack Monson provide a 101 tutorial on use","date_published":"2015-09-16T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/c952a6bb-dea3-4af9-9a45-88d3639d6168.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25170382,"duration_in_seconds":1573}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2015/09/10/social-media-in-the-automotive-industry","title":"Social Media in the Automotive Industry","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/535","content_text":"Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto  are joined by Caitie Akridge, Marketing Specialist at Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise system.\n\nCaitie shares some of the ways Christian Brothers uses social media for their national and local marketing and how they track the success of their social footprints.\n\nJoin the Facebook conversation and follow Deb and Jack on Twitter!\n\nwww.facebook.com@JackMonson@DebCE","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto  are joined by Caitie Akridge, Marketing Specialist at Christian Brothers Automotive Franchise system.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaitie shares some of the ways Christian Brothers uses social media for their national and local marketing and how they track the success of their social footprints.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the Facebook conversation and follow Deb and Jack on Twitter!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com@JackMonson@DebCE\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.facebook.com@JackMonson@DebCE\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Caitie Akridge, Marketing Specialist at Christian Brothers Automotive shares how social media is used in their franchise","date_published":"2015-09-09T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/c34dcea5-8f3f-4773-b77c-3bb47440bcab.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16484355,"duration_in_seconds":1030}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2015/09/03/top-3-email-frustrations","title":"Top 3 Email Frustrations","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/534","content_text":"Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Nancy Friedman, The Telephone Doctor.\n\nNancy Friedman presents a broad array of keynote programs that help companies equip their people with tools to convert more inbound leads into sales, and deliver a better customer experience. She will share the top three email frustrations many profesionals are guilty using.\n\nJoin the Social Geek Radio conversation on Facebook and connect with Deb, Jack and Nancy on Twitter.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Nancy Friedman, The Telephone Doctor.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNancy Friedman presents a broad array of keynote programs that help companies equip their people with tools to convert more inbound leads into sales, and deliver a better customer experience. She will share the top three email frustrations many profesionals are guilty using.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the Social Geek Radio conversation on Facebook and connect with Deb, Jack and Nancy on Twitter.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Are you or your team guilty of the top 3 email frustrations?","date_published":"2015-09-02T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/4c600373-c8dc-4896-a06f-e1299e5cee1b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30282106,"duration_in_seconds":1892}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2015/08/27/up-your-periscope","title":"Up Your Periscope","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/533","content_text":"Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Globabl Director of Manalto are joined by Peter Stewart, Founder of Up Your Periscope and author of The World's First Book on 'all you need to know to Scope like a pro'\n\nJoin the Social Geek Radio conversation on Facebook and connect with Deb and Jack on Twitter ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Globabl Director of Manalto are joined by Peter Stewart, Founder of Up Your Periscope and author of The World\u0026#39;s First Book on \u0026#39;all you need to know to Scope like a pro\u0026#39;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the Social Geek Radio conversation on Facebook and connect with Deb and Jack on Twitter \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Are you \"scoping\" yet with the latest live video stream platform, Periscope?","date_published":"2015-08-26T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/558cdbdd-900a-47de-817e-7ff9c7ace901.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22733217,"duration_in_seconds":1420}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2015/08/20/crowd-engagement-with-an-app","title":"Crowd Engagement with an App","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/532","content_text":"Deb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Sean Holloday, co-founder of Crowd Mics. A new app that turns your smartphone into a microphone!\n\nHow often do you hear, \"please turn off all electronic devices\" at a conference? Why? Don't you want the audience to text, tweet and share? With the app Crowd Mics the audience can now engage with the speaker and audience!\n\nJoin the conversation on Facebook and connect with Deb and Jack on Twitter.\n\nVisit www.socialgeekradio.com for previous podcasts.http://www.socialgeekradio.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans, President of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Sean Holloday, co-founder of Crowd Mics. A new app that turns your smartphone into a microphone!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow often do you hear, \u0026quot;please turn off all electronic devices\u0026quot; at a conference? Why? Don\u0026#39;t you want the audience to text, tweet and share? 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Skyler will share the what, why and how of EMV technology and the importance to franchisors, franchisees and consumers.\n\nFollow Deb, Jack and Skyler on Twitter.\n\nJoin the Facebook conversation.\n\nVisit Social Geek Radio","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director Manalto are joined by Skyler Fox, Software Development Manager of Heartland Payment Systems. Skyler will share the what, why and how of EMV technology and the importance to franchisors, franchisees and consumers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Deb, Jack and Skyler on Twitter.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the Facebook conversation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit Social Geek Radio\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"EMV technology adds new in-store technology and processing and security.","date_published":"2015-08-12T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/204c771c-1c6a-4857-8228-23179bf29299.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25753100,"duration_in_seconds":1609}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2015/08/06/linkedin-paying-it-forward-with-chuck-hester","title":"LinkedIn: Paying It Forward with Chuck Hester","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/530","content_text":"LinkedIn is arguable the most import social platform for business professionals, but how many are using it to the maximum potential? Deb Evans of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson of Manalto explore the depths of LinkedIn with marketing executive, author, and LinkedIn trainor Chuck Hester.\n\n \n\nJoin us for best practices, and tips on publishing, updating, and Paying It Forward LinkedIn!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLinkedIn is arguable the most import social platform for business professionals, but how many are using it to the maximum potential? Deb Evans of Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson of Manalto explore the depths of LinkedIn with marketing executive, author, and LinkedIn trainor Chuck Hester.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for best practices, and tips on publishing, updating, and Paying It Forward LinkedIn!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Best Practices for all professionals using LinkedIn for business.","date_published":"2015-08-05T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/cec8050e-0caf-415a-a340-6b1d3cf6e7ae.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29759239,"duration_in_seconds":1859}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2015/07/30/who-are-buyers-and-where-are-they-shopping","title":"Who Are Buyers and Where Are They Shopping","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/529","content_text":"Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Nick Strong, Managing Director of Franchise Intelligence located in the United Kingdom. Nick has over fifteen years of experience in UK and international franchise development. He works with franchisors to help them grow franchisee networks and management service fees by effectively harnessing the power of the internet. Nick says brands should stop thinking they should control the message but how to share the message. Know where your shoppers are and how to sell to them via digital marketing.\n\nConnect with Deb, Jack and Nick on Twitter\n\nSocial Geek Radio on Facebook\n\nFranchise Intelligence ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans, President Franchise Foundry and Jack Monson, Global Director of Manalto are joined by Nick Strong, Managing Director of Franchise Intelligence located in the United Kingdom. Nick has over fifteen years of experience in UK and international franchise development. He works with franchisors to help them grow franchisee networks and management service fees by effectively harnessing the power of the internet. 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They decided their special guest needed to have a big personality, deep experience in the digital space and someone the audience would enjoy.\n\nSo .... they invited Robert Caruso, Founder/CEO Social Resolve, LLC Bundle Post. Robert was recently recognized as one of \"The World's Top 40 Social Marketing Talent\" by Forbes \"From among more than 500 social sales experts, these are the 40 most influential marketers who clearly understand how to use social media and the vast amount of available data to influence the buyer's decision making process.\" http://go.shr.lc/1nszvyi\n\nTune in Wed 11/19 5pm PT/8pm ET to learn more one of the top 40 most influential marketers of today!\n\nFollow Deb, Jack and Robert on Twitter\n\nFollow the conversation on Facebook","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCo-hosts Deb Evans and Jack Monson are very excited about Social Geek Radio\u0026#39;s 200th episode and plan to deliver a big BANG. 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De","date_published":"2014-11-12T19:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/c9cf0a21-90b2-42f4-94b5-f2f0e028809f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14679689,"duration_in_seconds":3669}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2014/11/06/podcasting-webinars-and-whats-new-in-franchising","title":"Podcasting, Webinars and What's New in Franchising","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/498","content_text":"Is your marketing slowing down as the end of the year nears? Are you attending fewer conferences and events? Deb Evans and Jack Monson will discuss what shouldn't be ignored in franchise digital marketing and what's coming this last quarter. \n\nJoin the conversation on Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio. \n\nFollow Deb and Jack on Twitter: @DebCE and @JackMonson\n\nVisit Social Geek Radio on Facebook and Google+","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIs your marketing slowing down as the end of the year nears? Are you attending fewer conferences and events? Deb Evans and Jack Monson will discuss what shouldn\u0026#39;t be ignored in franchise digital marketing and what\u0026#39;s coming this last quarter. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the conversation on Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Deb and Jack on Twitter: @DebCE and @JackMonson\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit Social Geek Radio on Facebook and Google+\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Is your marketing slowing down as the end of the year nears? Are you attending fewer conferences and events? Deb Evans and Jack Monson will discuss what shouldn","date_published":"2014-11-05T19:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/9059e745-d17b-4272-b79c-5dea6408f7b6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26484947,"duration_in_seconds":1655}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2014/10/30/franchise-marketing-solutions-and-lead-generation","title":"Franchise Marketing Solutions and Lead Generation","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/497","content_text":"This week Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Keith Gerson, President FranConnect. Both Keith and FranConnect are widely known in franchising. Keith is a CFE (certified franchise executive) and has worked for over 30 years creating franchise systems and cutting edge franchise development techniques. They will touch on topics: launching and managing local websites, email marketing campaigns, social media management and analyzing marketing performance. \n\nFollow us on Twitter: @DebCE,@JackMonson, @FranConnect","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Keith Gerson, President FranConnect. Both Keith and FranConnect are widely known in franchising. Keith is a CFE (certified franchise executive) and has worked for over 30 years creating franchise systems and cutting edge franchise development techniques. They will touch on topics: launching and managing local websites, email marketing campaigns, social media management and analyzing marketing performance. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on Twitter: @DebCE,@JackMonson, @FranConnect\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week Deb Evans and Jack Monson are joined by Keith Gerson, President FranConnect. Both Keith and FranConnect are widely known in franchising. Keith is a CF","date_published":"2014-10-29T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/6196ad10-2425-454c-80c8-f41a2f053771.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28969714,"duration_in_seconds":1810}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2014/10/23/running-a-creative-social-media-campaign","title":"Running a Creative Social Media Campaign","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/496","content_text":"Running a social campaign with all the right bells and whistles needs a plan. Deb Evans and Jack Monson invited Haley Connor, Marketing Manager, Pinot's Palette to discuss their recent campaign .... to name their pig! \n\nVisit Pinot's Palette: www.pinotspalette.com and www.facebook.com/PinotsPalette\n\nTweet with us using #SocialGeekRadio and join the Facebook conversation: www.facebook.com/socialgeekradio\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRunning a social campaign with all the right bells and whistles needs a plan. Deb Evans and Jack Monson invited Haley Connor, Marketing Manager, Pinot\u0026#39;s Palette to discuss their recent campaign .... to name their pig! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit Pinot\u0026#39;s Palette: \u003ca href=\"http://www.pinotspalette.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.pinotspalette.com\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/PinotsPalette\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.facebook.com/PinotsPalette\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTweet with us using #SocialGeekRadio and join the Facebook conversation: \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/socialgeekradio\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.facebook.com/socialgeekradio\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Running a social campaign with all the right bells and whistles needs a plan. 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Her work has appeared on websites such as Mashable and the Huffington Post.  Robin will share how and why she developed new wearable technology product \u0026quot;Faux Glass\u0026quot; with listeners so tune in to learn how to get your own!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on Twitter: @DebCE, @JackMonson and @RobinR\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Want to be a geek? How about an uber geek?? Then this Social Geek Radio episode is for you! 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Philip will share best practices franchises are using today for local marketing and how they use the digital landscape\n\n \n\nFor over 20 years, Philip St. Jacques’ leadership has driven St. Jacques Marketing’s development into a world-class franchise brand marketing and media company. A graduate of Rutgers University, Philip began his career in several of the leading NY/NJ tri-state area advertising agencies, honing the creative skills that would form the hallmark of St. Jacques Marketing success.\n\nwww.st.jacques.com\n\nwww.facebook.com/socialgeekradio","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePhilip St. Jacques, Partner St. Jacques Marketing will join Deb Evans and Jack Monson to provide an update about their attendance at the IFA Leadership Meetings and Public Affairs Conference. 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We'll","date_published":"2014-05-14T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/fbd24cec-f27c-442d-9594-7a08be9d0d96.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7113152,"duration_in_seconds":1778}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2014/05/08/franchise-marketing-trends-with-mark-plumb","title":"Franchise Marketing Trends with Mark Plumb","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/473","content_text":"This week Deb and Jack will speak with Mark Plumb, Director of Marketing Strategy from Weise Communications. Mark and his team lead many franchise systems' marketing, advertising, and PR efforts. We'll discuss the latest trends and take a look back at more FranTech 2014 content too!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week Deb and Jack will speak with Mark Plumb, Director of Marketing Strategy from Weise Communications. 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Mark and his team lead many franchise systems' mark","date_published":"2014-05-07T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/98b1ace9-ed8d-41da-be33-f326ad873839.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6965120,"duration_in_seconds":1741}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2014/05/01/direct-sales-and-social-media-marketing-with-brett-duncan","title":"Direct Sales and Social Media Marketing with Brett Duncan","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/472","content_text":"Digital Marketing is critical to global brands and local entrepreneurs alike! This week, Social Geek Radio welcomes marketing and communications pro Brett Duncan (@bdunc1), CEO IdeaDrenaline, to discuss the current landscape, opportunities, and challenges in the Direct Sales industry!  \n\n \n\nLive via Blog Talk Radio link at 8pm ET / 7pm CT or download from iTunes immediately after the show!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDigital Marketing is critical to global brands and local entrepreneurs alike! This week, Social Geek Radio welcomes marketing and communications pro Brett Duncan (@bdunc1), CEO IdeaDrenaline, to discuss the current landscape, opportunities, and challenges in the Direct Sales industry!  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive via Blog Talk Radio link at 8pm ET / 7pm CT or download from iTunes immediately after the show!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Digital Marketing is critical to global brands and local entrepreneurs alike! This week, Social Geek Radio welcomes marketing and communications pro Brett Dunca","date_published":"2014-04-30T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/af2268d2-ac7d-478d-91a3-5dabfc3aa99c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":7387328,"duration_in_seconds":1846}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2014/04/24/franchise-local-based-marketing","title":"Franchise Local-Based Marketing","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/471","content_text":"Big Data may be what everyone is buzzing about, but managing Location Data is critical for Franchisors and Franchisees in driving customers to their door.\n\nThis week, we'll learn from Tim Miller (@timamiller) of Placeable what marketers can do to improve local search and increase mobile accuracy.  Join us live Wednesday at 8pm ET / 7pm CT! \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBig Data may be what everyone is buzzing about, but managing Location Data is critical for Franchisors and Franchisees in driving customers to their door.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis week, we\u0026#39;ll learn from Tim Miller (@timamiller) of Placeable what marketers can do to improve local search and increase mobile accuracy.  Join us live Wednesday at 8pm ET / 7pm CT! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Big Data may be what everyone is buzzing about, but managing Location Data is critical for Franchisors and Franchisees in driving customers to their door.  \nThi","date_published":"2014-04-23T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/19105d90-1f50-45e7-88f4-5f154762caef.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":6595904,"duration_in_seconds":1648}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2014/04/17/frantech-recap","title":"FranTech Recap","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/470","content_text":"Social Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans and Jack Monson will be joined by Chris Davenport, Franchise Sales and Business Development at Pak Mail Centers of America.\n\nChris is in charge of new franchise lead generations for the corporate team as well as Area Developers. This was his first attendance to FranTech and he welcomes the opportunity to share his key take-aways from the event!\n\nTweets from #FranTech:\n\nFranTech Recap Day One\n\nFranTech Recap Day Two\n\nSocial Geek Radio on Facebook\n\nFollow Deb, Jack and Chris on Twitter. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio hosts, Deb Evans and Jack Monson will be joined by Chris Davenport, Franchise Sales and Business Development at Pak Mail Centers of America.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChris is in charge of new franchise lead generations for the corporate team as well as Area Developers. 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What social platforms?  Are you establishing trust and building relationships?\n\nJoin Deb Evans and Jack Monson as they speak with FranTech presenter Susan Glosby, VP Operations, Fit4Mom as she shares a sneak peak into her panel presentation. \n\nDeb and Susan will also share details of the Charity Miles walk hosted by Fit4Mom and Monkey Bizness franchises. Jack  will provide all you need to know about the TweetUp/MeetUp that will follow.\n\nhttp://tweetvite.com/event/FranTech2014 \n\nhttp://frantech.franchise.org\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDo you emotionally engage with your franchisees and customers? What software are you using? 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Along with Ken, Jack invited Alisa Harrison, Sr VP Communications and Marketing at International Franchise Association to join the show.\n\nKen and Alisa will announce the amazing lineup of FranTech speakers.\n\nTo register, visit: http://frantech.franchise.org\n\nJoin the conversation on Facebook\n\nFollow #FranTech on Twitter\n\n \n\n \n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn Wednesday March 19th, Jack Monson will be joined by Ken Colburn, CEO Data Doctors and FranTech Task Force Chair. 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Did you take advantage of the educational and networking opportunities? Are you anxious for \"what's next?\" \n\nDuring the month of March, 2014, FranTech presenters will join Jack Monson, VP at Engage121 and Deb Evans, President Franchise Foundry to provide a sneak peak to the upcoming event.\n\nJoin them on Wednesday, March 5th as they talk to Paul Segreto, CEO FranchisEsource Brands to discuss what happens behind the scenes at IFA's Marketing and Technology Committee to prepare for the 2014 Digital and Marketing Technology Best Practices Conference!\n\nDon't miss the GeekItOut segment sponsored by AK Stout, Owner WebConjunction.\n\nFollow the Tweets: #FranTech, @DebCE, @JackMonson, @PaulSegreto\n\nFollow the conversation on FacebooK","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDid you return from #IFA2014 as a fan? Did you take advantage of the educational and networking opportunities? 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Follow along by opening AK's slideshare presentation via this link as we discuss social media developments in the real-time economy. \n\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by WebConjunction and Deb Evans Consulting.\n\nFollow AK and Deb on Twitter and join them on Facebook!\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eReplay: Social networks, blogs, email, portals, instant messaging, crowd sourcing...oh my! Follow along by opening AK\u0026#39;s slideshare presentation via this link as we discuss social media developments in the real-time economy. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by WebConjunction and Deb Evans Consulting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow AK and Deb on Twitter and join them on Facebook!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Replay: Social networks, blogs, email, portals, instant messaging, crowd sourcing...oh my! 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Women in business have long played a vital role in shaping America's economy, proving that women have been and continue to be highly successful and competitive entrepreneurs.\"  - Project Eve\n\n\"Project Eve is proud to join with Accioin, our retail partners and community members in a team effort to celebrate and support women-owned business\" says Meridith Dennes, Co-founder and CEO of Project Eve.\n\nShop The Movement campaign begins Nov 12 and ends Dec 9th. Learn how you can shop online to support the campaign!\n\nJoin the conversation on Facebook and  follow AK and Deb on Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio\n\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored byWebConjunctionand Deb Evans Consulting.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAK Stout and Deb Evans are excited to have Kim Oksenberg, Co-founder Project Eve return as their guest. Kim will share why Project Eve joined forces with Accion to support \u0026quot;Shop the Movement - Support Women Owned Business.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Today, women-owned business is one of the fastest-growing segments in our economy. Women in business have long played a vital role in shaping America\u0026#39;s economy, proving that women have been and continue to be highly successful and competitive entrepreneurs.\u0026quot;  - Project Eve\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026quot;Project Eve is proud to join with Accioin, our retail partners and community members in a team effort to celebrate and support women-owned business\u0026quot; says Meridith Dennes, Co-founder and CEO of Project Eve.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop The Movement campaign begins Nov 12 and ends Dec 9th. Learn how you can shop online to support the campaign!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the conversation on Facebook and  follow AK and Deb on Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio is sponsored byWebConjunctionand Deb Evans Consulting.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"AK Stout and Deb Evans are excited to have Kim Oksenberg, Co-founder Project Eve return as their guest. Kim will share why Project Eve joined forces with Accion","date_published":"2013-10-30T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/38872545-ba41-4411-8339-75f3a72224b3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14519360,"duration_in_seconds":3629}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/10/17/social-selling-with-linkedin-its-about-content-context","title":"Social Selling with LinkedIn: Its About Content \u0026 Context","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/459","content_text":"Join AK Stout and Deb Evans as they interview Nicole Hudson, Inbound Lead Solutions about Social Selling with LinkedIn.\n\nDuring the show they will cover:\n\n\nWhat is Social Selling and Content Marketing?\nWhy is it important to your business?\nLinkedIn vs. Other Social Media Platforms, What IS the difference?\nWhat kinds of content should my company/brand be producing and why? \nThe Best tips for setting up your personal profile and company pages for success.\nShow me the relationships! How to generate relationships in LinkedIn, not just \"leads\".\nTips, Tools \u0026amp; Tricks: How LinkedIn relationships become customers and sales.\n\n\nJoin the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio.\n\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored byDeb Evans Consulting andWebConjunction","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin AK Stout and Deb Evans as they interview Nicole Hudson, Inbound Lead Solutions about Social Selling with LinkedIn.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the show they will cover:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is Social Selling and Content Marketing?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is it important to your business?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinkedIn vs. Other Social Media Platforms, What IS the difference?\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat kinds of content should my company/brand be producing and why? \u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Best tips for setting up your personal profile and company pages for success.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eShow me the relationships! How to generate relationships in LinkedIn, not just \u0026quot;leads\u0026quot;.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTips, Tools \u0026amp; Tricks: How LinkedIn relationships become customers and sales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio is sponsored byDeb Evans Consulting andWebConjunction\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join AK Stout and Deb Evans as they interview Nicole Hudson, Inbound Lead Solutions about Social Selling with LinkedIn.  During the show they will cover:  1. Wh","date_published":"2013-10-16T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/8cccb048-e695-4e4a-b41d-6867cab53a91.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14644640,"duration_in_seconds":3661}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/10/10/inbound-marketing","title":"Inbound Marketing","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/458","content_text":"Join AK Stout and Deb Evans this week as they welcome Dustin DeTorres to discuss how social media and inbound marketing work together.\n\nDustin is a 10 year marketing veteran of using social media and inbound marketing technologies to build digital relationships for businesses, organizations and individuals. Dustin is currently the Director of Inbound Marketing at the agency Integrated Digital Strategies that focuses on helping franchisors generate franchise leads through inbound marketing methodologies. He is an avid blogger, a contributor to SocialMediaToday.com and Business2Community.com\n\nFollow Deb, AK and Dustin on Twitter and tweet your questions to them.\n\nStick around for the #GeekItOut segment. AK gets her geek on by sharing her favorite app and geeky Websites! \n\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored byDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and WebConjunction.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin AK Stout and Deb Evans this week as they welcome Dustin DeTorres to discuss how social media and inbound marketing work together.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDustin is a 10 year marketing veteran of using social media and inbound marketing technologies to build digital relationships for businesses, organizations and individuals. Dustin is currently the Director of Inbound Marketing at the agency Integrated Digital Strategies that focuses on helping franchisors generate franchise leads through inbound marketing methodologies. 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Dustin is a 10 year mark","date_published":"2013-10-09T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/217fd0f4-7f54-4281-8b42-c1d112d66717.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13706889,"duration_in_seconds":3426}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/10/03/using-social-media-to-complain-like-a-boss","title":"Using Social Media to Complain Like a Boss","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/457","content_text":"AK \u0026amp; Deb welcome special guest, Andrew Rose this week!\nAndrew makes the phone ring for a CPA firm nationally respected for its expertise in dental accounting.\n\nAn innovative marketing and business development authority, Andrew is frequently asked to speak to groups on a wide variety of topics ranging from Ghost Hunting 101 to the Algorithmic Impact of Reviews on Organic Search. \n\nAndrew is deeply involved in the non-profit community, sitting on or advising many non-profit boards. \n\nAndrew has had excellent results in founding and chairing various peer support and networking/referral based groups. He founded the Marketing Director’s Support Group in 2003, a well respected, educational forum for marketing executives nationally. \n\nHe also helped found GIVE, the only non-discriminatory leadership program for rising professionals in the greater Baltimore region. \n\nAndrew chairs the marketing committee for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and serves on the advisory council for the CEO.\nComplain like a boss. So you think you know how to complain when a product or service doesn’t meet your satisfaction? This entertaining discussion will show you how to discern what is the best channel to use as well as how to phrase your complaint in such a way that you get resolution in a manner that placates your issue. Used correctly, social media can provide an expeditious solution, used incorrectly, it is just a virtually bathroom stall where your dirty words are scrawled in demeaning blue ink.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAK \u0026amp; Deb welcome special guest, Andrew Rose this week!\u003cbr\u003e\nAndrew makes the phone ring for a CPA firm nationally respected for its expertise in dental accounting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn innovative marketing and business development authority, Andrew is frequently asked to speak to groups on a wide variety of topics ranging from Ghost Hunting 101 to the Algorithmic Impact of Reviews on Organic Search. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew is deeply involved in the non-profit community, sitting on or advising many non-profit boards. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew has had excellent results in founding and chairing various peer support and networking/referral based groups. He founded the Marketing Director’s Support Group in 2003, a well respected, educational forum for marketing executives nationally. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe also helped found GIVE, the only non-discriminatory leadership program for rising professionals in the greater Baltimore region. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew chairs the marketing committee for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and serves on the advisory council for the CEO.\u003cbr\u003e\nComplain like a boss. So you think you know how to complain when a product or service doesn’t meet your satisfaction? This entertaining discussion will show you how to discern what is the best channel to use as well as how to phrase your complaint in such a way that you get resolution in a manner that placates your issue. 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SMC has over 300 chapters worldwide and strives to promote social media use both personally and professionally.\n\nJoe will share the history, vision and mission of Social Media Club and how you can get involved with your local chapter.\n\nJoe will also share his involvement keeping children safe on the Internet and how parents can:\nPrevent CyberbullyingProvide Kid-Safe Social Media SitesUnderstand Geo TaggingDecipher text message\nFollow AK, Deb and Joe on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook! Don't forget to use the hashtag #socialgeekradio\n\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by WebConjunction and Deb Evans Consulting. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThey\u0026#39;re back! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAK Stout and Deb Evans return to Social Geek Radio this week with guest Joe Yeager, Social Media Club Editorial Board Member at Social Media Club (SMC). SMC has over 300 chapters worldwide and strives to promote social media use both personally and professionally.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoe will share the history, vision and mission of Social Media Club and how you can get involved with your local chapter.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoe will also share his involvement keeping children safe on the Internet and how parents can:\u003cbr\u003e\nPrevent CyberbullyingProvide Kid-Safe Social Media SitesUnderstand Geo TaggingDecipher text message\u003cbr\u003e\nFollow AK, Deb and Joe on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook! Don\u0026#39;t forget to use the hashtag #socialgeekradio\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by WebConjunction and Deb Evans Consulting. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"They're back!   AK Stout and Deb Evans return to Social Geek Radio this week with guest Joe Yeager, Social Media Club Editorial Board Member at Social Media Clu","date_published":"2013-09-25T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/db88a75d-7991-4f13-9cee-d8d8eb9b2f42.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14454618,"duration_in_seconds":3613}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/08/29/user-friendly-fmla-app","title":"User Friendly FMLA App","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/455","content_text":"Deb Dobson, CRM Manager, Fisher \u0026amp; Phillips LLP in Atlanta, GA will join AK Stout and Deb Evans this week.\n\nDobson never imagined that working with attorneys to learn how to leverage technology to build and maintain relationships, and develop business opportunities would lead her to developing an app!\n\nFisher \u0026amp; Phillips FMLA App: http://bit.ly/1563Fvp\n\nJoin the conversation on Twitter and Facebook using #SocialGeekRadio\n\nYou can follow AK, Deb and Deb Dobson on Twitter.\n\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored weekly byDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and WebConjunction.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Dobson, CRM Manager, Fisher \u0026amp; Phillips LLP in Atlanta, GA will join AK Stout and Deb Evans this week.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDobson never imagined that working with attorneys to learn how to leverage technology to build and maintain relationships, and develop business opportunities would lead her to developing an app!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFisher \u0026amp; Phillips FMLA App: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/1563Fvp\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/1563Fvp\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the conversation on Twitter and Facebook using #SocialGeekRadio\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow AK, Deb and Deb Dobson on Twitter.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio is sponsored weekly byDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and WebConjunction.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Deb Dobson, CRM Manager, Fisher \u0026 Phillips LLP in Atlanta, GA will join AK Stout and Deb Evans this week.  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Bonnie's unnatural addiction to gadgets, and awareness of the latest technology and accessories will benefit listeners  preparing for the new academic year!\n\nBusiness owners, this show is for you too! A good business must have all the proper technology. Why should the students have all the fun? The last segment of the show is dedicated to GeekItOut where AK will share geeky sites and apps that you should be aware of for fun and business!\n\nFollow AK, Deb and the Gadgetista on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook!\n\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored weekly by WebConjunction andDeb Evans Consulting.\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s that time of year when families everywhere are ready for back to school. But do they have all the proper tech and gadgets needed for a successful acadmic year?\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoining AK Stout and Deb Evans is one of Social Geek Radio\u0026#39;s favorite guests, Bonnie Sharon, the Gadgetista! Bonnie\u0026#39;s unnatural addiction to gadgets, and awareness of the latest technology and accessories will benefit listeners  preparing for the new academic year!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBusiness owners, this show is for you too! A good business must have all the proper technology. Why should the students have all the fun? The last segment of the show is dedicated to GeekItOut where AK will share geeky sites and apps that you should be aware of for fun and business!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow AK, Deb and the Gadgetista on Twitter and join the conversation on Facebook!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio is sponsored weekly by WebConjunction andDeb Evans Consulting.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"It's that time of year when families everywhere are ready for back to school. 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What is the real definition of brand journalism.\n\n\nYou can follow @chrisyates11, @bj_emerson, @akstout18 and @DebCE on Twitter.\n\n\n\n \n","content_html":"\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003eChris Yates, Huddle Productions joined Social Geek Radio along with BJ Emerson, Buzzadelic and shared the secrets to using video production for storytelling. \n\n\nThe show was entertaining and informative on the use of video and content marketing!\n\n\nChris and BJ answered: What\u0026#39;s the great story? How do you connect emotionally? 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She'll finish our discussion on Facebook Ads and tell us everything we need to know about Twitter Ads!\nKatie is responsible for leading strategic social media initiatives for several global universities at Laureate Education, Inc. In her time at Laureate, she grew the Walden University facebook community from less than 8,000 fans to more than 160,000 in 2 years, maintaining target demographic and 10%+ engagement. Katie owes the teams' success to creating a content strategy focused on several areas of the student lifecycle from prospect to student, alumni and referrals. Additionally, Katie lead the charge in establishing a robust facebook advertising campaign targeting prospects, students, and employees of partner companies. While managing the facebook advertising strategy, Katie and team were able to see engagement numbers soar, 200+% community growth year over year, and have a positive impact on lead generation and website traffic.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eKatie Roberts was such a wealth of information during last week\u0026#39;s show, we\u0026#39;re having her back! She\u0026#39;ll finish our discussion on Facebook Ads and tell us everything we need to know about Twitter Ads!\u003cbr\u003e\nKatie is responsible for leading strategic social media initiatives for several global universities at Laureate Education, Inc. In her time at Laureate, she grew the Walden University facebook community from less than 8,000 fans to more than 160,000 in 2 years, maintaining target demographic and 10%+ engagement. Katie owes the teams\u0026#39; success to creating a content strategy focused on several areas of the student lifecycle from prospect to student, alumni and referrals. 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While managing the facebook advertising strategy, Katie and team were able to see engagement numbers soar, 200+% community growth year over year, and have a positive impact on lead generation and website traffic.\nTune in this week to learn more about best practices for optimizing facebook ads for performance, using different ad types to create a lead nurturing cadence, targeted ads aimed at community growth and engagement, integrating facebook advertising with other channel marketing efforts, and much more!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, AK \u0026amp; Deb will be joined by guest, Katie Roberts.\u003cbr\u003e\nKatie is responsible for leading strategic social media initiatives for several global universities at Laureate Education, Inc. In her time at Laureate, she grew the Walden University facebook community from less than 8,000 fans to more than 160,000 in 2 years, maintaining target demographic and 10%+ engagement. Katie owes the teams\u0026#39; success to creating a content strategy focused on several areas of the student lifecycle from prospect to student, alumni and referrals. Additionally, Katie lead the charge in establishing a robust facebook advertising campaign targeting prospects, students, and employees of partner companies. While managing the facebook advertising strategy, Katie and team were able to see engagement numbers soar, 200+% community growth year over year, and have a positive impact on lead generation and website traffic.\u003cbr\u003e\nTune in this week to learn more about best practices for optimizing facebook ads for performance, using different ad types to create a lead nurturing cadence, targeted ads aimed at community growth and engagement, integrating facebook advertising with other channel marketing efforts, and much more!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, AK \u0026 Deb will be joined by guest, Katie Roberts. 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Matt is responsible for branding and expansion activities related to the nationwide expansion of Great Wraps restaurants.\n Join AK and Deb as Matt shares his strategy on the \"good\" use of social media to expand Great Wraps by using \"great\" opportunities social media offers to build a stronger brand.\n Stick around for the last 15 minutes of the show when AK and Deb #GeekItOut as they demonstrate their geekery sharing Websites and apps that will amaze you!\n Follow Deb and AK on Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio to post your questions. And if you have guests and/or topic suggestions for the show, let them know!\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by Deb Evans Consulting and Saying It Social.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAK Stout and Deb Evans welcome Matt DeBusk, VP Brand Development of Great Wraps. Matt is responsible for branding and expansion activities related to the nationwide expansion of Great Wraps restaurants.\u003cbr\u003e\n Join AK and Deb as Matt shares his strategy on the \u0026quot;good\u0026quot; use of social media to expand Great Wraps by using \u0026quot;great\u0026quot; opportunities social media offers to build a stronger brand.\u003cbr\u003e\n Stick around for the last 15 minutes of the show when AK and Deb #GeekItOut as they demonstrate their geekery sharing Websites and apps that will amaze you!\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow Deb and AK on Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio to post your questions. And if you have guests and/or topic suggestions for the show, let them know!\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by Deb Evans Consulting and Saying It Social.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"AK Stout and Deb Evans welcome Matt DeBusk, VP Brand Development of Great Wraps. 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How to best use Facebook to grow your professional relationships and strengthen your career.  How to network on Instagram.  How to live and die by your database\nJoin the conversation on Twitter and Facebook using #SocialGeekRadio\nSocial Geek Radio sponsors: Deb Evans Consulting and Saying It Social","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoining AK Stout and Deb Evans is one of Social Geek Radio\u0026#39;s popular guests, Dave Delaney. Dave is the author of New Business Networking: How to Effectively Grow Your Business Network Using Online and Offline Methods.\u003cbr\u003e\n During the show, Dave will share:\u003cbr\u003e\n  How to grow your network before you need it.  How to best use Facebook to grow your professional relationships and strengthen your career.  How to network on Instagram.  How to live and die by your database\u003cbr\u003e\nJoin the conversation on Twitter and Facebook using #SocialGeekRadio\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio sponsors: Deb Evans Consulting and Saying It Social\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Joining AK Stout and Deb Evans is one of Social Geek Radio's popular guests, Dave Delaney. Dave is the author of New Business Networking: How to Effectively Gr","date_published":"2013-07-09T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/2c4e0e2a-4a52-4b2e-b3fc-cad22f8dcb04.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14225576,"duration_in_seconds":3556}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/07/04/managing-a-media-diet","title":"Managing a Media Diet","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/448","content_text":"What does your media diet look like? How many calories (social information) do you consume in one day?\n Join Deb Evans this week as she chats with James Buckley, Director of Digital Sales at Cox Target Media (Valpak \u0026amp; Savings.com). James says, \"All too often we pay little if any attention to what watch, read and consume both online and off.\" He will outline several steps you can take now to alter your \"media diet\" and make the most of what we all know is limited time in day.\n Follow James on Twitter, Google+ and/or subscribe to his blog but don't forget to tune in on Wed, July 3rd!\n Join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored byDeb Evans Consultingand Saying It Social.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat does your media diet look like? How many calories (social information) do you consume in one day?\u003cbr\u003e\n Join Deb Evans this week as she chats with James Buckley, Director of Digital Sales at Cox Target Media (Valpak \u0026amp; Savings.com). James says, \u0026quot;All too often we pay little if any attention to what watch, read and consume both online and off.\u0026quot; He will outline several steps you can take now to alter your \u0026quot;media diet\u0026quot; and make the most of what we all know is limited time in day.\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow James on Twitter, Google+ and/or subscribe to his blog but don\u0026#39;t forget to tune in on Wed, July 3rd!\u003cbr\u003e\n Join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored byDeb Evans Consultingand Saying It Social.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What does your media diet look like? How many calories (social information) do you consume in one day?  Join Deb Evans this week as she chats with James Buckle","date_published":"2013-07-03T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/65417198-8b92-43ff-9588-aa5916c57869.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13908136,"duration_in_seconds":3477}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/06/27/social-media-and-business-communication","title":"Social Media and Business Communication","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/447","content_text":"Deb Evans will be joined by Susan Young, Get In Front Communications. Susan is the author of The Badass Book of Social Media and Business Communication \nDuring the show Susan will share:\n  8 tools to finding the content people really want  7 reasons you should invite guest blog posts  7 ways to be a kick-ass blogger  8 ways to increase traffic to your blog\n If they get through all of that content then Deb will host the GeekItOut segment in AK Stout's absence and share apps and Websites that you may not be aware are trending today!\n Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio \nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors: \nDeb Evans Consulting and Saying It Social","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans will be joined by Susan Young, Get In Front Communications. Susan is the author of The Badass Book of Social Media and Business Communication \u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the show Susan will share:\u003cbr\u003e\n  8 tools to finding the content people really want  7 reasons you should invite guest blog posts  7 ways to be a kick-ass blogger  8 ways to increase traffic to your blog\u003cbr\u003e\n If they get through all of that content then Deb will host the GeekItOut segment in AK Stout\u0026#39;s absence and share apps and Websites that you may not be aware are trending today!\u003cbr\u003e\n Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #SocialGeekRadio \u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors: \u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting and Saying It Social\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Deb Evans will be joined by Susan Young, Get In Front Communications. 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Chris knows what it takes to build an online presence to build an audience.\n Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook using #SocialGeekRadio.\n You can follow @chrisyates11, @DebCE and @AKStout18 on Twitter and on Facebook:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/HuddleProductions\nhttps://www.facebook.com/socialgeekradio\n Social Geek Radio is sponsored weekly by Saying It Social, LLC and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin guest Chris Yates, Huddle Productions as he shares the secrets to using video production for storytelling. Chris has 20 years of broadcast tv experience while winning 4 Emmy\u0026#39;s as a reporter, anchor, producer, editor and videographer. Chris knows what it takes to build an online presence to build an audience.\u003cbr\u003e\n Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook using #SocialGeekRadio.\u003cbr\u003e\n You can follow @chrisyates11, @DebCE and @AKStout18 on Twitter and on Facebook:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/HuddleProductions\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/HuddleProductions\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/socialgeekradio\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/socialgeekradio\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Social Geek Radio is sponsored weekly by Saying It Social, LLC and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join guest Chris Yates, Huddle Productions as he shares the secrets to using video production for storytelling. 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You won't want to miss her pick for App of the Week!\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by Deb Evans Consultingand Saying It Social.\n Keep up with us on Facebook and follow @akstout18 \u0026amp; @DebCE on Twitter!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week on Social Geek Radio, Deb will pick AK\u0026#39;s brain about how to use Twitter to locate and get on the radar of your target audience. \u003cbr\u003e\nWe will discuss:\u003cbr\u003e\nHelpful Twitter appsUsing Twitter lists effectivelyMaking the most of your competition on TwitterKeyword alertsand more!\u003cbr\u003e\n Tweet your questions in advance using the hashtag #SocialGeekRadio and/or bring your questions to the chat room during the show.\u003cbr\u003e\n During the last 15 minutes AK will discuss cool tools, websites, and apps during \u0026#39;Geek It Out\u0026#39;. 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Dana was recently accepted into the People to People Student Ambassador Program.   Dana will participate in the program to travel overseas in the European Heritage Program exploring seven countries; to learn more about their history and culture over the course of 21 days.\n Dana will share how she is building an awareness of the program and raising funds: \n  Composing and performing her own songs.  Producing Storms Pass  album and publishing to  iTunes.    News coverage  Live performances\n Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook. Post your questions using #SocialGeekRadio by following @AKStout18 and @DebCE.\n After the interview, AK will host GeekItOut and share unique Websites and Apps to help you grow your business and build awareness.\n Social Geek Radio is sponsored by Saying It Social and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC.\n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin AK Stout and Deb Evans as they interview Dana Slayton, Composer, Singer and 8th grade student. Dana was recently accepted into the People to People Student Ambassador Program.   Dana will participate in the program to travel overseas in the European Heritage Program exploring seven countries; to learn more about their history and culture over the course of 21 days.\u003cbr\u003e\n Dana will share how she is building an awareness of the program and raising funds: \u003cbr\u003e\n  Composing and performing her own songs.  Producing Storms Pass  album and publishing to  iTunes.    News coverage  Live performances\u003cbr\u003e\n Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook. Post your questions using #SocialGeekRadio by following @AKStout18 and @DebCE.\u003cbr\u003e\n After the interview, AK will host GeekItOut and share unique Websites and Apps to help you grow your business and build awareness.\u003cbr\u003e\n Social Geek Radio is sponsored by Saying It Social and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join AK Stout and Deb Evans as they interview Dana Slayton, Composer, Singer and 8th grade student. 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They will be joined by Alisa Harrison, Sr Vice President of Communications at IFA (International Franchise Association), Susan King Glosby, VP Operations, Fit4Mom and Paul Segreto, President \u0026amp; CEO Franchise Foundry.\n Catch up on the Tweets, Facebook posts, Vine, and content via Storify Day One and Day Two! \n As always, the hosts will GeekItOut in the last 15 minutes of the show!\n Social Geek Radio is sponsored by Saying It Social and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin AK Stout and Deb Evans as they recap FranCamp 2013! They will be joined by Alisa Harrison, Sr Vice President of Communications at IFA (International Franchise Association), Susan King Glosby, VP Operations, Fit4Mom and Paul Segreto, President \u0026amp; CEO Franchise Foundry.\u003cbr\u003e\n Catch up on the Tweets, Facebook posts, Vine, and content via Storify Day One and Day Two! \u003cbr\u003e\n As always, the hosts will GeekItOut in the last 15 minutes of the show!\u003cbr\u003e\n Social Geek Radio is sponsored by Saying It Social and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join AK Stout and Deb Evans as they recap FranCamp 2013! 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Tune in to learn more and how you too can use social media to promote your events.\n\nHashtags\nSmoreStorifyHereOnBizCreating Events on Facebook and Google+Interview Speakers or Event CoorindatorsSponsor a Charity Event\nTweet your questions using #SocialGeekRadio or post them to the Social Geek Radio Facebook Page!\n\n \n\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by Deb Evans Consulting and WebConjunction\n\n ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, AK Stout and Deb Evans will outline ways to use social media to promote events and conferences.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall or large events and gatherings of like minded people create a natural buzz in a room. Take that buzz on-line so that the cyber world can participate!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeb and AK are preparing for FranCamp and will use the tools and platforms below. Tune in to learn more and how you too can use social media to promote your events.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHashtags\u003cbr\u003e\nSmoreStorifyHereOnBizCreating Events on Facebook and Google+Interview Speakers or Event CoorindatorsSponsor a Charity Event\u003cbr\u003e\nTweet your questions using #SocialGeekRadio or post them to the Social Geek Radio Facebook Page!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by Deb Evans Consulting and WebConjunction\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, AK Stout and Deb Evans will outline ways to use social media to promote events and conferences.  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Saying It Social.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, AK \u0026amp; Deb will help uncover the mysteries revolving around social media ROI as it pertains to driving traffic to your website and the actions taken once there... all by using Google Analytics.\u003cbr\u003e\n We will help uncover:\u003cbr\u003e\n  Which social sites drive the most traffic to your website  Which social sites lead to the most goal conversions  What content of yours people are most interested in on the social web  How to capitalize on the data gathered by Google Analytics as it pertains to social  And more!\u003cbr\u003e\n Tweet questions using #SocialGeekRadio on Twitter and/or post on the Social Geek Radio Facebook Page!\u003cbr\u003e\n During the last 15 minutes of the show, AK will share her App of the Week, and other cool tools and sites in our #GeekItOut segment.\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by Deb Evans Consulting \u0026amp; Saying It Social.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, AK \u0026 Deb will help uncover the mysteries revolving around social media ROI as it pertains to driving traffic to your website and the actions taken o","date_published":"2013-05-01T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/1b59ea0d-ece9-4bd8-82a8-c4fd1cc57bd5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14428287,"duration_in_seconds":3607}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/04/11/storytelling-via-new-media-and-visual-imagery","title":"Storytelling via New Media and Visual Imagery","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/439","content_text":"AK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans will interview Jon Vidar, Cofounder and Executive Director of The Tiziano Project, a nonprofit organization providing community members with the equipment and training necessary to report their stories and improve their lives.  \nThe 4 pillars of the Tiziano Project:\nProvide technology \u0026amp; training using experienced journalists/specialists in emerging technologies\nProduce meaningful content and disseminate knowledge on a global scale\nPromote our students and foster job creation in the field of new media\nPioneer new technologies and collaboration in new media and community journalism\nFollowing the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share her App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans will interview Jon Vidar, Cofounder and Executive Director of The Tiziano Project, a nonprofit organization providing community members with the equipment and training necessary to report their stories and improve their lives.  \u003cbr\u003e\nThe 4 pillars of the Tiziano Project:\u003cbr\u003e\nProvide technology \u0026amp; 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Her latest book, Teaching Kids to Be Good People, is a guide for navigating 21st century parenting challenging. Annie's other work includes, the ground-breaking Middle School Confidential™ book and app series.\nDuring the show you will also learn: how Annie moved to app development after creating books; which social platforms she uses to build her community and how she reached 40k Twitter followers and how the followers help to grow her business!\nFollow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio. Don't miss the #GeekItOut segment when AK shares cool tools and Website to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans will interview Annie Fox, M.Ed., an internationally respected educator, award winning author, and a trusted online adviser for teens and parents. Her latest book, Teaching Kids to Be Good People, is a guide for navigating 21st century parenting challenging. Annie\u0026#39;s other work includes, the ground-breaking Middle School Confidential™ book and app series.\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the show you will also learn: how Annie moved to app development after creating books; which social platforms she uses to build her community and how she reached 40k Twitter followers and how the followers help to grow her business!\u003cbr\u003e\nFollow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio. Don\u0026#39;t miss the #GeekItOut segment when AK shares cool tools and Website to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"AK Stout \u0026 Deb Evans will interview Annie Fox, M.Ed., an internationally respected educator, award winning author, and a trusted online adviser for teens and pa","date_published":"2013-03-27T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/c052b28f-b310-4e9e-95ec-081f8cafe280.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14491608,"duration_in_seconds":3622}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/03/21/presentations-that-tell-a-story-with-slides-and-video","title":"Presentations That Tell a Story with Slides and Video","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/437","content_text":"AK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans will interview Ruchit Garg, CEO of 9Slides, a cloud based presentation platform which allows users to capture and share the experience of \"being there\" in the presentation room with a remote audience, anytime, anywhere. \n Ruchit is a serial tech entrepreneur and founded 9Slides in 2011. Prior to founding 9Slides, he spent more than 5 years at Microsoft Corp.\n During the show you will learn:\n Why another social platform can be instrumental in business\n How to capture audio, video and embed in slide presentations\n How to optimize your presentation for search engine optimization\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share her App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\n Social Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\n Don’t forget to join the conversation on Facebook.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans will interview Ruchit Garg, CEO of 9Slides, a cloud based presentation platform which allows users to capture and share the experience of \u0026quot;being there\u0026quot; in the presentation room with a remote audience, anytime, anywhere. \u003cbr\u003e\n Ruchit is a serial tech entrepreneur and founded 9Slides in 2011. Prior to founding 9Slides, he spent more than 5 years at Microsoft Corp.\u003cbr\u003e\n During the show you will learn:\u003cbr\u003e\n Why another social platform can be instrumental in business\u003cbr\u003e\n How to capture audio, video and embed in slide presentations\u003cbr\u003e\n How to optimize your presentation for search engine optimization\u003cbr\u003e\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share her App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\u003cbr\u003e\n Social Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\u003cbr\u003e\n Don’t forget to join the conversation on Facebook.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"AK Stout \u0026 Deb Evans will interview Ruchit Garg, CEO of 9Slides, a cloud based presentation platform which allows users to capture and share the experience of \"","date_published":"2013-03-20T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/85bce705-ce74-4040-b23b-92f1148f0c8b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13029796,"duration_in_seconds":3257}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/03/14/tips-for-creating-awesome-infographics","title":"Tips for Creating Awesome Infographics","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/436","content_text":"Joining AK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans will be the co-founder of Social Geek Radio, BJ Emerson, CEO and Head Story Hunter at Buzzadelic, a NC-based digital agency. BJ is also co-authur of The Tasti D-Lite Way: Social Media Marketing Lessons for Building Loyalty and a Brand Customers Crave.\n Infographics are all the rage these days. One part brain candy and one part eye candy, these shareable data-rich story tellers are a great compliment to any content marketing mix.\n Tune in this week as we share valuable tips on how to get started on creating your own awesome infographic!\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share her App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\n Social Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\n Don’t forget to join the conversation on Facebook.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoining AK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans will be the co-founder of Social Geek Radio, BJ Emerson, CEO and Head Story Hunter at Buzzadelic, a NC-based digital agency. BJ is also co-authur of The Tasti D-Lite Way: Social Media Marketing Lessons for Building Loyalty and a Brand Customers Crave.\u003cbr\u003e\n Infographics are all the rage these days. One part brain candy and one part eye candy, these shareable data-rich story tellers are a great compliment to any content marketing mix.\u003cbr\u003e\n Tune in this week as we share valuable tips on how to get started on creating your own awesome infographic!\u003cbr\u003e\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share her App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\u003cbr\u003e\n Social Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\u003cbr\u003e\n Don’t forget to join the conversation on Facebook.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Joining AK Stout \u0026 Deb Evans will be the co-founder of Social Geek Radio, BJ Emerson, CEO and Head Story Hunter at Buzzadelic, a NC-based digital agency. 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Companies that execute this strategy will prosper in the new economy...companies that don't will get left behind.\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by:\nDeb Evans Consulting \u0026amp; Saying It Social\n Follow co-hosts @akstout18 \u0026amp; @debce on Twitter. Join in our conversation with #SocialGeekRadio and find us on Facebook!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, AK \u0026amp; Deb will interview Robert Moore, President/Founder Internet Media Labs.\u003cbr\u003e\n Robert\u0026#39;s experience with social over the last several years has given him  the knowledge and experience to help any business - large or small - win in Social Media by using a combination of Technology \u0026amp; Methodology to accomplish their social mission, what ever that might be.\u003cbr\u003e\n Robert believes that the coming years will give rise to the Social Enterprise - companies that execute a integrated Social Media strategy which allows their employees to become empowered brand ambassadors and advocates. Companies that execute this strategy will prosper in the new economy...companies that don\u0026#39;t will get left behind.\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio is sponsored by:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting \u0026amp; Saying It Social\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow co-hosts @akstout18 \u0026amp; @debce on Twitter. Join in our conversation with #SocialGeekRadio and find us on Facebook!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, AK \u0026 Deb will interview Robert Moore, President/Founder Internet Media Labs.  Robert's experience with social over the last several years has given","date_published":"2013-02-27T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/9b68ce98-9a66-4c1c-993a-566c604a03a0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14553048,"duration_in_seconds":3638}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/02/21/a-ceo-talks-about-creating-an-award-winning-social-brand","title":"A CEO Talks About Creating An Award Winning Social Brand","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/434","content_text":"This week AK \u0026amp; Deb will interview Scott Jordan, Co-founder \u0026amp; CEO of SCOTTEVEST.\n Scott is no stranger to media attention. He appeared on Season Three of ABC's Shark Tank in March 2012. He has received a multitude of press in the past for his successful entrepreneurship, including write-ups in Entrepreneur magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and even several college textbooks. \n SCOTTEVEST's strategy is to embrace all forms of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube \u0026amp; Moby Picture to interact with customers, partners, consultants and media. SeV customers can interact with Scott and get their questions answered through many other forms of social media utilized by Scottevest.\n During the show, hear Scott talk about how SCOTTEVEST has become an award winning social brand! (We might just ask him what it's like to be on Shark Tank, too!)\n Social Geek Radio is brought to you by Deb Evans Consulting, LLC \u0026amp; Saying It Social. \n Find us on Twitter at @akstout18 \u0026amp; @DebCE and on Facebook!\n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week AK \u0026amp; Deb will interview Scott Jordan, Co-founder \u0026amp; CEO of SCOTTEVEST.\u003cbr\u003e\n Scott is no stranger to media attention. He appeared on Season Three of ABC\u0026#39;s Shark Tank in March 2012. He has received a multitude of press in the past for his successful entrepreneurship, including write-ups in Entrepreneur magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and even several college textbooks. \u003cbr\u003e\n SCOTTEVEST\u0026#39;s strategy is to embrace all forms of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube \u0026amp; Moby Picture to interact with customers, partners, consultants and media. SeV customers can interact with Scott and get their questions answered through many other forms of social media utilized by Scottevest.\u003cbr\u003e\n During the show, hear Scott talk about how SCOTTEVEST has become an award winning social brand! (We might just ask him what it\u0026#39;s like to be on Shark Tank, too!)\u003cbr\u003e\n Social Geek Radio is brought to you by Deb Evans Consulting, LLC \u0026amp; Saying It Social. \u003cbr\u003e\n Find us on Twitter at @akstout18 \u0026amp; @DebCE and on Facebook!\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week AK \u0026 Deb will interview Scott Jordan, Co-founder \u0026 CEO of SCOTTEVEST.  Scott is no stranger to media attention. He appeared on Season Three of ABC's","date_published":"2013-02-20T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ce626be2-3d8c-461a-a892-fc4f84a21707.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14189005,"duration_in_seconds":3547}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/02/14/a-recovering-sales-shark-talks-about-lessons-learned--nov-292012","title":"A Recovering Sales Shark Talks About Lessons Learned - Nov 29,2012","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/433","content_text":"REPLAY\n\nListen as Shelley Roth discusses her latest book \"Shedding Your Sales Shark\" The book is designed for those looking for effective ways to engage with their clients and community via social media networks.\n\n\nShelley shares how social media has completely shifted. The inclusive community-driven nature of social media is sending traditional sales sharks, and their shark tanks, the way of the dinosaur!. \n\n\nwww.shelleyroth.com\n\nShedding Your Sales Shark: Lessons From A Recovering Sales Shark \u0026amp; How To Apply Them To Social Media Marketing And Life\n\nSocial Geek Radio is brought to you by Saying It Social and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC\n\n@AKStout18 and @DebCE","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eREPLAY\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003eListen as Shelley Roth discusses her latest book \u0026quot;Shedding Your Sales Shark\u0026quot; The book is designed for those looking for effective ways to engage with their clients and community via social media networks.\n\n\nShelley shares how social media has completely shifted. The inclusive community-driven nature of social media is sending traditional sales sharks, and their shark tanks, the way of the dinosaur!. \n\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/pre\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://www.shelleyroth.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.shelleyroth.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShedding Your Sales Shark: Lessons From A Recovering Sales Shark \u0026amp; How To Apply Them To Social Media Marketing And Life\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Geek Radio is brought to you by Saying It Social and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e@AKStout18 and @DebCE\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"REPLAY  \n\tListen as Shelley Roth discusses her latest book \"Shedding Your Sales Shark\" The book is designed for those looking for effective ways to engage with","date_published":"2013-02-13T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ef57e635-624d-4902-b264-503e718a9c83.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14408225,"duration_in_seconds":3602}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2013/02/07/how-to-create-an-indispensable-brand","title":"How To Create An Indispensable Brand","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/432","content_text":"This week on Social Geek Radio, Deb Evans and AK Stout will interview John Morgan, author of Brand Against the Machine.\nNotable points from the book that will be discussed during the show include:\n•  Know who your target audience is and what they want\n •  Define your position as the go-to authority in your industry\n •  Determine your audience’s problem and create a solution for them\n •  Produce valuable content that attracts your audience and engages them\n •  Promote yourself without pestering people\n •  Over-deliver on your promise\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\nFollow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week on Social Geek Radio, Deb Evans and AK Stout will interview John Morgan, author of Brand Against the Machine.\u003cbr\u003e\nNotable points from the book that will be discussed during the show include:\u003cbr\u003e\n•  Know who your target audience is and what they want\u003cbr\u003e\n •  Define your position as the go-to authority in your industry\u003cbr\u003e\n •  Determine your audience’s problem and create a solution for them\u003cbr\u003e\n •  Produce valuable content that attracts your audience and engages them\u003cbr\u003e\n •  Promote yourself without pestering people\u003cbr\u003e\n •  Over-deliver on your promise\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\nFollow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week on Social Geek Radio, Deb Evans and AK Stout will interview John Morgan, author of Brand Against the Machine. 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Jason’s book co-authored with Erik Deckers, No Bullshit Social Media, is a strategic blue-print manual for social media marketing.\n During the show we will cover the following from Jason’s book:\n *Why Jason believes social media marketing is not about technology?\n *When tools change do the messages change as well?\n *How important is planning, measuring and metrics to build brand awareness?\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share her App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\n Don’t forget to join the conversation on Facebook.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans will interview Jason Falls, Digital Strategist, Author and Speaker. Jason is VP, Digital Strategy for CaféPress, Inc and Founder of Social Media Explorer. Jason’s book co-authored with Erik Deckers, No Bullshit Social Media, is a strategic blue-print manual for social media marketing.\u003cbr\u003e\n During the show we will cover the following from Jason’s book:\u003cbr\u003e\n *Why Jason believes social media marketing is not about technology?\u003cbr\u003e\n *When tools change do the messages change as well?\u003cbr\u003e\n *How important is planning, measuring and metrics to build brand awareness?\u003cbr\u003e\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share her App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\u003cbr\u003e\n Don’t forget to join the conversation on Facebook.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"AK Stout \u0026 Deb Evans will interview Jason Falls, Digital Strategist, Author and Speaker. 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Coryon will spend time explaining the complex world of internet marketing in ways that everyone can understand and implement immediately.\n During the show we will cover\n *Keyword research and tools\n *Competitor research\n *Getting to the top of Google\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\n Social Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\n Don't forget to join the conversation on Facebook!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, AK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans will interview Coryon Redd, Owner batteries4less.com and Coryon Marketing. 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He hosted one of the first parenting podcasts from 2005-2008, and has been blogging for nearly a decade!\n Today, Dave conducts Content Marketing \u0026amp; SEO Training and will share tips on developing quality,creative content that actually gets shared.\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\nDelaney Digital Marketing\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\n Follow along with @DebCE and @AKStout18 and don't foget to join the conversation on Facebook\n  \n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week we are joined by Dave Delaney, a recognized leader, consultant and speaker on digital marketing, social media strategy, and business networking. He hosted one of the first parenting podcasts from 2005-2008, and has been blogging for nearly a decade!\u003cbr\u003e\n Today, Dave conducts Content Marketing \u0026amp; SEO Training and will share tips on developing quality,creative content that actually gets shared.\u003cbr\u003e\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\u003cbr\u003e\nDelaney Digital Marketing\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow along with @DebCE and @AKStout18 and don\u0026#39;t foget to join the conversation on Facebook\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week we are joined by Dave Delaney, a recognized leader, consultant and speaker on digital marketing, social media strategy, and business networking. 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Well also discuss the often misunderstood Facebook Promotions guidelines.   \n If you are considering online giveaways for 2013, you don't want to miss this show!\n Don't forget to engage with Deb and AK on Facebook. Tell us what you liked about the show and we will send you a SGR koozie. You will find Greg on the Rafflecopter Facebook page!\n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe will reply one of  Social Geek Radio\u0026#39;s 2012 popular shows with Greg Goodson, cofounder of Rafflecopter.\u003cbr\u003e\n Rafflecopter is an app that makes it super-easy to run and manage giveaway promotions on your blog or Facebook Page.\u003cbr\u003e\n During the show you\u0026#39;ll learn best practices for running online giveaways and why it might be a good idea for your business or blog. Well also discuss the often misunderstood Facebook Promotions guidelines.   \u003cbr\u003e\n If you are considering online giveaways for 2013, you don\u0026#39;t want to miss this show!\u003cbr\u003e\n Don\u0026#39;t forget to engage with Deb and AK on Facebook. Tell us what you liked about the show and we will send you a SGR koozie. You will find Greg on the Rafflecopter Facebook page!\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We will reply one of  Social Geek Radio's 2012 popular shows with Greg Goodson, cofounder of Rafflecopter.  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Bonnie is Director of Social Media at Wireless Zone\nGadgetista: One who pushes the envelope on wireless devices and accessories to realize their full capabilities and help you; the end user, scratch the surface of what they can do to help make your life easier and more productive.\nWe will discuss: hot tech gadgets of 2012, holiday tech gift ideas and gadgets that can help your productivity!\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\nJoin the conversation on Facebook!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nBonnie Sharon aka Gadgetista is our guest this week. Bonnie is Director of Social Media at Wireless Zone\u003cbr\u003e\nGadgetista: One who pushes the envelope on wireless devices and accessories to realize their full capabilities and help you; the end user, scratch the surface of what they can do to help make your life easier and more productive.\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will discuss: hot tech gadgets of 2012, holiday tech gift ideas and gadgets that can help your productivity!\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\nJoin the conversation on Facebook!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Bonnie Sharon aka Gadgetista is our guest this week. 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Sarah helps businesses and nonprofits small and large stand apart from the pack.\n During the show we will cover:\n -Clear, specific steps for creating and maintaining a community\n -How to build a community around a company or brand\n -How to find or create those evangelists who will care enough to return and spread the word.\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\n Social Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\n Don't forget to join the conversation on Facebook!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n This week, Sarah Robinson will join AK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans  Sarah is a business coach, strategist, advisor, speaker and author of Fierce Loyalty. 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Matt will share some tips on best practices for local search optimization.\n Local Search Masters were recent finalists for the  Nashville Best in Business Awards and Small Business Awards and ranked #3 nationally on Google for “Local SEO Best Practices.”\n During the show they will cover:\n -Local Search Optimization Best Practices\n -Local Search Optimization Biggest Myths\n -How Long It Will Take to See Results After Optimization\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\n Don't forget to join the conversation on Facebook!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, AK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans will interview Matt Job, VP Sales, Local Search Masters. Matt will share some tips on best practices for local search optimization.\u003cbr\u003e\n Local Search Masters were recent finalists for the  Nashville Best in Business Awards and Small Business Awards and ranked #3 nationally on Google for “Local SEO Best Practices.”\u003cbr\u003e\n During the show they will cover:\u003cbr\u003e\n -Local Search Optimization Best Practices\u003cbr\u003e\n -Local Search Optimization Biggest Myths\u003cbr\u003e\n -How Long It Will Take to See Results After Optimization\u003cbr\u003e\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\u003cbr\u003e\n Don\u0026#39;t forget to join the conversation on Facebook!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, AK Stout \u0026 Deb Evans will interview Matt Job, VP Sales, Local Search Masters. 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She has over 25 years of successful business development, sales and educational leadership skills.\n A few hours prior to show time, Shelley will be launching her new book, “Shedding Your Sales Shark: Lessons from a Recovering Sales Shark and How to Apply them to Social Media Marketing and Life.” \n During the show we will cover:\n -Engagement Marketing: The New \"Non-Sales\" technique\n -Digital Body Language\n -Adding Value to Your Community\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\n Social Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\n Don't forget to join the conversation on Facebook!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week, AK Stout \u0026amp; Deb Evans are excited to bring Shelley Roth back to the show! Shelley is a recovering sales shark.  She has learned how to get out of the \u0026quot;eat -what-you-kill\u0026quot; mode into the “give-to-grow” philosophy of winning.\u003cbr\u003e\n Shelley is a social media trainer, speaker, consultant and author. 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Sterling has over 10 years of experience in online marketing which includes search engine marketing, online lead generation and web site development. Sterling’s experience encompasses working directly with small business owners \u0026amp; corporations helping them get more clients using online marketing.\u003cbr\u003e\n During the show, we will discuss questions such as:\u003cbr\u003e\n -Is social media mobile?\u003cbr\u003e\n -What does SoLoMo stand for?\u003cbr\u003e\n -What kind of content do on-the-go consumers want to see?\u003cbr\u003e\n Following the interview, AK will GeekItOut and share App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\u003cbr\u003e\n Social Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using #SocialGeekRadio\u003cbr\u003e\n Don\u0026#39;t forget to join the conversation on Facebook!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week, AK Stout \u0026 Deb Evans will interview Sterling Mckinley, Entrepreneur, Online Marketing Expert, CEO, Speaker \u0026 Blogger. 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Kelly is co-founder of Twylah – a startup company and content marketing platform.  A popular guest on top blogs, chats, radio shows, and more, Kelly is known for her knowledge of new media business and her leadership in marketing for big brands and celebrities.  Prior to founding Twylah, Kelly was a development officer at Northwestern and Stanford universities.  She received a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English from Northwestern University.\n During the show, Kelly will address questions such as:\n- What are your best tips for creating a great brand presence on Twitter (and Twylah)?\n - Why is storytelling important for brands? \n - What are some of the biggest mistakes you see people making on Twitter and in their Twitter marketing efforts?\n SGR Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using  #SocialGeekRadio. \n Don't forget to join the conversation on Facebook!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week Deb Evans and AK Stout interview Kelly Kim. Kelly is co-founder of Twylah – a startup company and content marketing platform.  A popular guest on top blogs, chats, radio shows, and more, Kelly is known for her knowledge of new media business and her leadership in marketing for big brands and celebrities.  Prior to founding Twylah, Kelly was a development officer at Northwestern and Stanford universities.  She received a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English from Northwestern University.\u003cbr\u003e\n During the show, Kelly will address questions such as:\u003cbr\u003e\n- What are your best tips for creating a great brand presence on Twitter (and Twylah)?\u003cbr\u003e\n - Why is storytelling important for brands? \u003cbr\u003e\n - What are some of the biggest mistakes you see people making on Twitter and in their Twitter marketing efforts?\u003cbr\u003e\n SGR Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow along with @DebCE \u0026amp; @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using  #SocialGeekRadio. \u003cbr\u003e\n Don\u0026#39;t forget to join the conversation on Facebook!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week Deb Evans and AK Stout interview Kelly Kim. Kelly is co-founder of Twylah – a startup company and content marketing platform.  A popular guest on top","date_published":"2012-11-07T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/5f25ad56-ec81-464e-a65f-894133f849f8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14645625,"duration_in_seconds":3661}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/10/25/creating-and-cultivating-brand-ambassadors","title":"Creating and Cultivating Brand Ambassadors","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/420","content_text":"This week AK will be interviewing Walt Rampata, Chief Marketing Officer at SocialToaster. \nIn 1999 Walt co-founded digitalorganism, an Interactive Multi-Media Marketing Company. He was the mastermind behind the company's strategic focus. Since digitalorganism, Walt has worked to help organizations construct, grow and manage their interactive and online marketing operations. Today Walt manages all marketing related activities for SocialToaster.\nDuring this episode, Walt will answer such questions as:\nHow do you identify brand ambassadors/Super Fans?\nWhat is the quickest way to grow your Super Fan base?\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\nFollow along with @DebCE,  @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using  #SocialGeekRadio\nDon't forget to join the conversation on Facebook!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week AK will be interviewing Walt Rampata, Chief Marketing Officer at SocialToaster. \u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1999 Walt co-founded digitalorganism, an Interactive Multi-Media Marketing Company. He was the mastermind behind the company\u0026#39;s strategic focus. Since digitalorganism, Walt has worked to help organizations construct, grow and manage their interactive and online marketing operations. Today Walt manages all marketing related activities for SocialToaster.\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring this episode, Walt will answer such questions as:\u003cbr\u003e\nHow do you identify brand ambassadors/Super Fans?\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat is the quickest way to grow your Super Fan base?\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\nFollow along with @DebCE,  @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using  #SocialGeekRadio\u003cbr\u003e\nDon\u0026#39;t forget to join the conversation on Facebook!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week AK will be interviewing Walt Rampata, Chief Marketing Officer at SocialToaster.  In 1999 Walt co-founded digitalorganism, an Interactive Multi-Media M","date_published":"2012-10-24T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/29af658e-f3c0-4feb-ba5f-179da7057016.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14449184,"duration_in_seconds":3612}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/10/18/life-is-better-with-friends","title":"Life is Better With Friends","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/419","content_text":"Tune in and meet CEO and Founder of DejaVu, Keith Murphy. \nDeja Vu is an application that makes your mobile social by bridging the gap in local search, combining check-ins from your Facebook friends with deal sites like Groupon and Living Social, and including consumer reviews for all locations provided by Yelp!. In local search, we’re able to show you if your friends have been to any of the places around you and see if there are any deals — with the click of a button! Deja Vu also has the ability to see where friends have previously checked-in and get personal reviews for those locations.\n Following the interview with Keith, AK Stout will GeekItOut and share App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\n Follow along with @DebCE,  @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using  #SocialGeekRadio \n Don't forget to join the conversation on Facebook!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTune in and meet CEO and Founder of DejaVu, Keith Murphy. \u003cbr\u003e\nDeja Vu is an application that makes your mobile social by bridging the gap in local search, combining check-ins from your Facebook friends with deal sites like Groupon and Living Social, and including consumer reviews for all locations provided by Yelp!. In local search, we’re able to show you if your friends have been to any of the places around you and see if there are any deals — with the click of a button! Deja Vu also has the ability to see where friends have previously checked-in and get personal reviews for those locations.\u003cbr\u003e\n Following the interview with Keith, AK Stout will GeekItOut and share App of the Week and cool tools and Websites to help YOU get in touch with your inner geek!\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans Consulting, LLC and Saying It Social, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow along with @DebCE,  @AKStout18 and tweet comments and questions using  #SocialGeekRadio \u003cbr\u003e\n Don\u0026#39;t forget to join the conversation on Facebook!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Tune in and meet CEO and Founder of DejaVu, Keith Murphy.  Deja Vu is an application that makes your mobile social by bridging the gap in local search, combini","date_published":"2012-10-17T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/606ffce0-3116-4b1c-a064-93a4b625e32d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":13413692,"duration_in_seconds":3353}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/10/16/harnessing-people-power-behind-charities-with-an-app--pt-2","title":"Harnessing People Power Behind Charities with an App - Pt 2","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/418","content_text":"Due to technical difficulties the original interview with Gene Gurkoff, Charity Miles was not recorded.\nIf at first you don't succeed then try again so join AK Stout and Deb Evans as they interview Gene Gurkoff (Founder, CEO) the entrepreneur and lawyer who conceived of Charity Miles.  After graduating Harvard Law School in 2004, Gene practiced corporate law for two of the world’s most respected law firms.  At the same time, Gene represented several charities pro bono and became the pro bono General Counsel to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. \nGene has run in over thirty marathons and five Ironman triathlons to raise money and awareness for Team Fox in honor of his grandfather who has Parkinson’s.\nTune in and learn:\n  What is Charity Miles and why was it developed?  What charities are part of Charity Miles?  Will the app work inside?  What are the future plans for Charity Miles?\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\nSaying it Social, LLC and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDue to technical difficulties the original interview with Gene Gurkoff, Charity Miles was not recorded.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf at first you don\u0026#39;t succeed then try again so join AK Stout and Deb Evans as they interview Gene Gurkoff (Founder, CEO) the entrepreneur and lawyer who conceived of Charity Miles.  After graduating Harvard Law School in 2004, Gene practiced corporate law for two of the world’s most respected law firms.  At the same time, Gene represented several charities pro bono and became the pro bono General Counsel to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. \u003cbr\u003e\nGene has run in over thirty marathons and five Ironman triathlons to raise money and awareness for Team Fox in honor of his grandfather who has Parkinson’s.\u003cbr\u003e\nTune in and learn:\u003cbr\u003e\n  What is Charity Miles and why was it developed?  What charities are part of Charity Miles?  Will the app work inside?  What are the future plans for Charity Miles?\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nSaying it Social, LLC and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Due to technical difficulties the original interview with Gene Gurkoff, Charity Miles was not recorded. If at first you don't succeed then try again so join AK","date_published":"2012-10-15T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/e3a1cfbd-013d-4d73-81da-0b43be734136.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14550122,"duration_in_seconds":3637}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/10/11/are-you-a-brandividual","title":"Are You A Brandividual?","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/417","content_text":"After reading The Tasti D-Lite Way: Social Media Marketing Lessons for Building Loyalty and a Brand Customers Crave,  both AK Stout and Deb Evans knew that they could dedicate an entire show around the book.\n Join them as they interview BJ Emerson, VP Technology, Tasti D-Lite and co-author of the Tasti D-Lite Way.\n Find out why AK spent a Saturday evening reading the book and says that it was a page turner. Did you know that she live tweeted while reading? A summary of her tweets can be found here: The Tasti D-Lite Way: A Twitter Summary\n By the end of the show, you will learn what and how to become a \"brandividual\".\nShow Sponsors:\nSaying It Social, LLC and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAfter reading The Tasti D-Lite Way: Social Media Marketing Lessons for Building Loyalty and a Brand Customers Crave,  both AK Stout and Deb Evans knew that they could dedicate an entire show around the book.\u003cbr\u003e\n Join them as they interview BJ Emerson, VP Technology, Tasti D-Lite and co-author of the Tasti D-Lite Way.\u003cbr\u003e\n Find out why AK spent a Saturday evening reading the book and says that it was a page turner. Did you know that she live tweeted while reading? A summary of her tweets can be found here: The Tasti D-Lite Way: A Twitter Summary\u003cbr\u003e\n By the end of the show, you will learn what and how to become a \u0026quot;brandividual\u0026quot;.\u003cbr\u003e\nShow Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nSaying It Social, LLC and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"After reading The Tasti D-Lite Way: Social Media Marketing Lessons for Building Loyalty and a Brand Customers Crave,  both AK Stout and Deb Evans knew that the","date_published":"2012-10-10T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/1b627a98-25c1-4fbb-93ce-49f8375a1557.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16702611,"duration_in_seconds":4175}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/09/27/building-online-franchise-communities-around-the-world","title":"Building Online Franchise Communities Around the World","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/416","content_text":"AK Stout and Deb Evans will be joined by Andy Steggles, President of Higher Logic, a social media and mobile software company. Andy is also the author of \"Social Networking for Non-Profit: Increasing Engagement in a Mobile and Web 2.0 World  http://higherlogic.com/snfnp.\n Andy will share how to connect, collaborate, engage and empower franchisees with a connected digital community. “An engaged community converts to better retention, more effective recruitment and higher revenue”.\n We will learn how a Social CRM (an online platform for creating private and secure communities) builds engagement and sharing within an organization. He will also share how a Social CRM can bring new life to conferences and engagement with local communities.\nJoin the Conversation\n Tweet your questions using #SocialGeekRadio or join us in the chatroom live. Don’t forget to engage with us on Facebook where we post social technology tips and tricks. If you missed previous #GeekItOut segments, check out our Pinterest board.\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors\nSaying It Social, LLC and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAK Stout and Deb Evans will be joined by Andy Steggles, President of Higher Logic, a social media and mobile software company. Andy is also the author of \u0026quot;Social Networking for Non-Profit: Increasing Engagement in a Mobile and Web 2.0 World  \u003ca href=\"http://higherlogic.com/snfnp\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://higherlogic.com/snfnp\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n Andy will share how to connect, collaborate, engage and empower franchisees with a connected digital community. “An engaged community converts to better retention, more effective recruitment and higher revenue”.\u003cbr\u003e\n We will learn how a Social CRM (an online platform for creating private and secure communities) builds engagement and sharing within an organization. He will also share how a Social CRM can bring new life to conferences and engagement with local communities.\u003cbr\u003e\nJoin the Conversation\u003cbr\u003e\n Tweet your questions using #SocialGeekRadio or join us in the chatroom live. Don’t forget to engage with us on Facebook where we post social technology tips and tricks. If you missed previous #GeekItOut segments, check out our Pinterest board.\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors\u003cbr\u003e\nSaying It Social, LLC and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"AK Stout and Deb Evans will be joined by Andy Steggles, President of Higher Logic, a social media and mobile software company. 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The core of their platform is a social network that helps women build and grow successful, scalable and innovative ventures. They connect their membership to resources, a global network extending across industry sectors, and provides a forum to share and test ideas. \n\nTheir virtual network gives current and aspiring female entrepreneurs the ability to be a part of a social work environment, a network to share and test ideas, access to resources, and support.\n Tweet your questions using #SocialGeekRadio or join us live in the chatroom!\nConnect with Kim and Meredith:\n@ProjectEve1 and @ProjectEve2\nwww.facebook.com/projecteve1\nwww.projecteve.com\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\nSaying It Social, LLC and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n Join AK Stout and Deb Evans as they interview co-founders Kim Oksenberg and Meredith Dennes of Project Eve.\u003cbr\u003e\n Project Eve is a social media platform dedicated to supporting, promoting, and celebrating female entrepreneurship and women owned businesses. The core of their platform is a social network that helps women build and grow successful, scalable and innovative ventures. They connect their membership to resources, a global network extending across industry sectors, and provides a forum to share and test ideas. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir virtual network gives current and aspiring female entrepreneurs the ability to be a part of a social work environment, a network to share and test ideas, access to resources, and support.\u003cbr\u003e\n Tweet your questions using #SocialGeekRadio or join us live in the chatroom!\u003cbr\u003e\nConnect with Kim and Meredith:\u003cbr\u003e\n@ProjectEve1 and @ProjectEve2\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/projecteve1\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.facebook.com/projecteve1\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.projecteve.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.projecteve.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nSaying It Social, LLC and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join AK Stout and Deb Evans as they interview co-founders Kim Oksenberg and Meredith Dennes of Project Eve.  Project Eve is a social media platform dedicate","date_published":"2012-09-12T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/3c261060-a615-491b-b413-5c8392e5c7a1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14669659,"duration_in_seconds":3667}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/09/06/building-event-excitement-with-street-teams-and-hashtags","title":"Building Event Excitement with Street Teams and Hashtags","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/413","content_text":" \nCreating a buzz via social platforms about your event can bring incredible benefits. Today creating a viral sensation about an event can be accomplished with the right street team and event hashtag. The members of the team will create a buzz and energize others to attend or follow the event. Understanding the audience and where street team members spend their time is crucial to the online event marketing campaign.\nGrand Prix of Baltimore: AK Stout was part of the #SocialGP team. She was live tweeting and instagraaming from the Grand Prix of Baltimore events using the hashtag #GPoB  and #SocialGP. Join us as AK shares how she was selected as part of the social team and all she was involved in during the weekend Grand Prix events in Baltimore\nFierce Loyalty: Deb Evans was selected to be a member of  Sarah Robinson’s street team for her new book,  Fierce Loyalty: Unlocking the DNA of Wildly Successful Communities. Deb will share what is expected of her as a member of this exclusive street team and how you can help!\n Tweet your questions using #SocialGeekRadio or join us live in the chat!\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\nSaying It Social and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nCreating a buzz via social platforms about your event can bring incredible benefits. Today creating a viral sensation about an event can be accomplished with the right street team and event hashtag. The members of the team will create a buzz and energize others to attend or follow the event. Understanding the audience and where street team members spend their time is crucial to the online event marketing campaign.\u003cbr\u003e\nGrand Prix of Baltimore: AK Stout was part of the #SocialGP team. She was live tweeting and instagraaming from the Grand Prix of Baltimore events using the hashtag #GPoB  and #SocialGP. Join us as AK shares how she was selected as part of the social team and all she was involved in during the weekend Grand Prix events in Baltimore\u003cbr\u003e\nFierce Loyalty: Deb Evans was selected to be a member of  Sarah Robinson’s street team for her new book,  Fierce Loyalty: Unlocking the DNA of Wildly Successful Communities. Deb will share what is expected of her as a member of this exclusive street team and how you can help!\u003cbr\u003e\n Tweet your questions using #SocialGeekRadio or join us live in the chat!\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nSaying It Social and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Creating a buzz via social platforms about your event can bring incredible benefits. 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Are there plans in place to follow up and follow through?\n This week AK and Deb will be joined by Leslie Farnsworth, President and CEO of FrogDog, a strategic marketing and communications consulting firm based in Houston.\n Leslie will share these key takeaways on how to handle a social media crisis:\nHow to identify issues early-before too much time elapses and too much damage is done.How to respond to crises the moment they happen and as they unfold.· When it's possible to turn crises into opportunity: how to recognize these possibilities and make them happen.\n Tweet your questions using #SocialGeekRadio, post to facebook.com/socialgeekradio, or join us in the chatroom!\n Follow @akstout18, @debce and @lfransworth as they prepare and share valuable information before, during and after Social Geek Radio!\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\nSaying It Social, LLC  and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e         This will be the last Thursday night show.\u003cbr\u003e\n Would you know how to handle a social media crisis? Do you have the steps in place to reply and respond to the crisis  where the crisis began? Are there plans in place to follow up and follow through?\u003cbr\u003e\n This week AK and Deb will be joined by Leslie Farnsworth, President and CEO of FrogDog, a strategic marketing and communications consulting firm based in Houston.\u003cbr\u003e\n Leslie will share these key takeaways on how to handle a social media crisis:\u003cbr\u003e\nHow to identify issues early-before too much time elapses and too much damage is done.How to respond to crises the moment they happen and as they unfold.· When it\u0026#39;s possible to turn crises into opportunity: how to recognize these possibilities and make them happen.\u003cbr\u003e\n Tweet your questions using #SocialGeekRadio, post to facebook.com/socialgeekradio, or join us in the chatroom!\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow @akstout18, @debce and @lfransworth as they prepare and share valuable information before, during and after Social Geek Radio!\u003cbr\u003e\nSocial Geek Radio Sponsors:\u003cbr\u003e\nSaying It Social, LLC  and Deb Evans Consulting, LLC\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This will be the last Thursday night show.  Would you know how to handle a social media crisis? Do you have the steps in place to reply and respond to","date_published":"2012-08-30T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/94f17661-f514-4c2e-9643-2a3f5c3d5f37.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14657746,"duration_in_seconds":3664}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/08/24/organize-your-social-identity","title":"Organize Your Social Identity","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/411","content_text":"Deb Evans welcomes BJ Emerson this week as Social Geek Radio co-host. Together they will interview Stephen Fells, CEO and Co-Founder at follr.com. Follr is a social digital version of a business card. All your social platforms and connections can be organized on one FREE Website. Tune in to learn how easy it is to claim your digital identity today! \n BJ will host our GeekItOut segment and share a little about his new book The Tasti D-Lite Way: Social Media Marketing Lessons for Building Brand Loyality and a Brand Customers Crave which will be released in early September. \nhttp://follr.me/steve\nhttp://follr.me/akstout\nhttp://follr.me/debevans","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans welcomes BJ Emerson this week as Social Geek Radio co-host. Together they will interview Stephen Fells, CEO and Co-Founder at follr.com. Follr is a social digital version of a business card. All your social platforms and connections can be organized on one FREE Website. Tune in to learn how easy it is to claim your digital identity today! \u003cbr\u003e\n BJ will host our GeekItOut segment and share a little about his new book The Tasti D-Lite Way: Social Media Marketing Lessons for Building Brand Loyality and a Brand Customers Crave which will be released in early September. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://follr.me/steve\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://follr.me/steve\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://follr.me/akstout\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://follr.me/akstout\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://follr.me/debevans\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://follr.me/debevans\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Deb Evans welcomes BJ Emerson this week as Social Geek Radio co-host. 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He will also share how he created his no-fluff digital magazine using the MagCast system allowing him to design digital content by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs containing practical and useful advice that can be implemented immediately in business.\n Ralph  will also share the 5 pillars to successfully grow your business: mindset, marketing, sales, business development and strategy.\nConnect with Ralph onLinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook\n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur guest this week is Ralph Quintero, Founder of Bald One Media and The Great Business Project. His goal is to \u0026quot;help entrepreneurs get off the hamster wheel and take their business to the next level\u0026quot;.\u003cbr\u003e\n Ralph will explain what The Great Business Project is all about . He will also share how he created his no-fluff digital magazine using the MagCast system allowing him to design digital content by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs containing practical and useful advice that can be implemented immediately in business.\u003cbr\u003e\n Ralph  will also share the 5 pillars to successfully grow your business: mindset, marketing, sales, business development and strategy.\u003cbr\u003e\nConnect with Ralph onLinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guest this week is Ralph Quintero, Founder of Bald One Media and The Great Business Project. His goal is to \"help entrepreneurs get off the hamster wheel a","date_published":"2012-08-16T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/0ae6213d-f0c8-430f-89bd-8c34402e49c7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14700587,"duration_in_seconds":3675}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/08/10/branding-for-social-media-marketing-success","title":"Branding for Social Media Marketing Success","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/409","content_text":" \nDr. Sarah David is the Founder of Social Savvy Sarah and our guest on Social Geek Radio this week. Sarah is a personal branding strategist and works with a World-Class Team of 7 renowned business partners, talented graphic designers. She is known for her love of entrepreneurship, gadgets, innovation and inquisitiveness. \nSarah recently completed a series of blogs posts on “On the Road to Brand YOU for Social Media Marketing Success ~ Brand YOU” and will share her tips on:\n\nBrand Positioning\n\nBenefits of Branding Signatures\n\nBranding Through Taglines\n\nDon’t know where to start self branding or why? Not sure how to create that recognizable image? Then this is the show for you! Bring your questions to the chat room or tweet them with #SocialGeekRadio and we will answer them live.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nDr. Sarah David is the Founder of Social Savvy Sarah and our guest on Social Geek Radio this week. Sarah is a personal branding strategist and works with a World-Class Team of 7 renowned business partners, talented graphic designers. She is known for her love of entrepreneurship, gadgets, innovation and inquisitiveness. \u003cbr\u003e\nSarah recently completed a series of blogs posts on “On the Road to Brand YOU for Social Media Marketing Success ~ Brand YOU” and will share her tips on:\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrand Positioning\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits of Branding Signatures\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBranding Through Taglines\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t know where to start self branding or why? Not sure how to create that recognizable image? Then this is the show for you! Bring your questions to the chat room or tweet them with #SocialGeekRadio and we will answer them live.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Dr. Sarah David is the Founder of Social Savvy Sarah and our guest on Social Geek Radio this week. Sarah is a personal branding strategist and works with a W","date_published":"2012-08-09T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/2a8d8a52-d36b-4ee2-84f7-ff2432c80c3f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14159121,"duration_in_seconds":3539}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/08/03/the-benefits-of-blogging-for-business","title":"The Benefits of Blogging for Business","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/408","content_text":"This week on Social Geek Radio Deb and AK will talk all things blogging. From recommended word count and frequency to details specific to optimizing your blogs for search. \nIn today's times of \"extreme social\" the blog is often overlooked or laid by the wayside while businesses and marketers fervently work on their Facebook and Twitter strategies.\nDuring this episode we will tell you why your blog should still be your number one focus and we will share tools you can use to help manage your time and your blogs to keep them at the forefront of your marketing plans. \nBring your blogging questions and log into the chat room at show time to have them answered live! \nYou can also tweet your questions using hashtag #socialgeekradio on Twitter.\nIn the meantime, we invite you to check out Deb's blog and AK's blog.\n\"See\" you Thursday!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week on Social Geek Radio Deb and AK will talk all things blogging. From recommended word count and frequency to details specific to optimizing your blogs for search. \u003cbr\u003e\nIn today\u0026#39;s times of \u0026quot;extreme social\u0026quot; the blog is often overlooked or laid by the wayside while businesses and marketers fervently work on their Facebook and Twitter strategies.\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring this episode we will tell you why your blog should still be your number one focus and we will share tools you can use to help manage your time and your blogs to keep them at the forefront of your marketing plans. \u003cbr\u003e\nBring your blogging questions and log into the chat room at show time to have them answered live! \u003cbr\u003e\nYou can also tweet your questions using hashtag #socialgeekradio on Twitter.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the meantime, we invite you to check out Deb\u0026#39;s blog and AK\u0026#39;s blog.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u0026quot;See\u0026quot; you Thursday!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week on Social Geek Radio Deb and AK will talk all things blogging. From recommended word count and frequency to details specific to optimizing your blogs","date_published":"2012-08-02T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/c44d422d-affc-4cc5-aa1f-8b4144244ccf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14657120,"duration_in_seconds":3664}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/07/27/networking-in-the-digital-age","title":"Networking in the Digital Age","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/407","content_text":"AK and Deb welcome Sima Dahl, Founder, Parlay Communication as their guest. Sima Dahl is a Marketing Consultant, Social Media Strategist and Personal Branding Expert. A veteran marketer with more than 20 years in the trenches, Sima has experience working with Fortune 500 corporations, venture-backed start-ups, non-profits and academic institutions. As president of Parlay Communications, Ltd., Sima guides individuals and businesses as they move from Message to Mindshare™ utilizing smarter marketing, branding and social media. \nSima is co-author of Make Your Connections Count and wrote a chapter entitled The Art of Networking in the Digital Age. Sima will share her proven three step system for social networking success. From developing your personal brand and writing a winning position statement to getting connected online and knowing the subtle, yet important, differences among the top social networks.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAK and Deb welcome Sima Dahl, Founder, Parlay Communication as their guest. Sima Dahl is a Marketing Consultant, Social Media Strategist and Personal Branding Expert. A veteran marketer with more than 20 years in the trenches, Sima has experience working with Fortune 500 corporations, venture-backed start-ups, non-profits and academic institutions. As president of Parlay Communications, Ltd., Sima guides individuals and businesses as they move from Message to Mindshare™ utilizing smarter marketing, branding and social media. \u003cbr\u003e\nSima is co-author of Make Your Connections Count and wrote a chapter entitled The Art of Networking in the Digital Age. Sima will share her proven three step system for social networking success. From developing your personal brand and writing a winning position statement to getting connected online and knowing the subtle, yet important, differences among the top social networks.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"AK and Deb welcome Sima Dahl, Founder, Parlay Communication as their guest. Sima Dahl is a Marketing Consultant, Social Media Strategist and Personal Branding E","date_published":"2012-07-26T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/d61082f6-9c98-433f-b22a-b42440353b96.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17933710,"duration_in_seconds":4483}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/07/20/the-ins-and-outs-of-online-giveaways","title":"The Ins and Outs of Online Giveaways ","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/406","content_text":"This week on Social Geek Radio, AK \u0026amp; Deb will be joined by guest, Greg Goodson, cofounder of Rafflecopter, an app that makes it super-easy to run and manage giveaway promotions on your blog or Facebook Page. \nBefore Rafflecopter, Greg was an independent SEM/SEO consultant after time spent as a marketing manager at online outdoor retailer Backcountry.com and digital ad agency 360i. \nDuring the show you'll learn best practices for running online giveaways and why it might be a good idea for your business or blog. We'll also discuss the often misunderstood Facebook Promotions guidelines. \nIf you've ever run an online giveaway or have considered it - you don't want to miss this show! Bring your questions to the chat room and have them answered live on the air. \nUntil Thursday....\n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week on Social Geek Radio, AK \u0026amp; Deb will be joined by guest, Greg Goodson, cofounder of Rafflecopter, an app that makes it super-easy to run and manage giveaway promotions on your blog or Facebook Page. \u003cbr\u003e\nBefore Rafflecopter, Greg was an independent SEM/SEO consultant after time spent as a marketing manager at online outdoor retailer Backcountry.com and digital ad agency 360i. \u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the show you\u0026#39;ll learn best practices for running online giveaways and why it might be a good idea for your business or blog. We\u0026#39;ll also discuss the often misunderstood Facebook Promotions guidelines. \u003cbr\u003e\nIf you\u0026#39;ve ever run an online giveaway or have considered it - you don\u0026#39;t want to miss this show! Bring your questions to the chat room and have them answered live on the air. \u003cbr\u003e\nUntil Thursday....\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week on Social Geek Radio, AK \u0026 Deb will be joined by guest, Greg Goodson, cofounder of Rafflecopter, an app that makes it super-easy to run and manage giv","date_published":"2012-07-19T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/90263689-3f9e-49cf-8c10-381a98f3d66f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14659627,"duration_in_seconds":3664}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/07/13/developing-a-social-media-strategy-for-non-profits--may-252012","title":"Developing a Social Media Strategy For Non-Profits ","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/405","content_text":"This week on Social Geek Radio, Deb and AK will re-join special guest, Ashley Rudolph.\n Ashley is a native New Yorker and lover of fashion and making a difference. She has a background in Market Research, a Master's in Global Entrepreneurship (she studied business strategy in France, China, and the US), and is currently a fashion blogger, Chief of Business Development for a NYC financial literacy non-profit, and Social Media and Marketing Coordinator at Gift of Life. Gift of Life is a national bone marrow registry that facilitates transplants for patients suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood-related illnesses. Tune in Thursday to hear Ashley provide answers to questions such as:\n  What are the benefits of a non-profit being active on social media? What are some recommended non-profit social media blogs to follow?  How do I determine the right content for my audience on Facebook? On Twitter?  Can I make it fun and interesting?  What social media networks should a non-profit be active on?  How do I tastefully ask my social media community for donations?\nhttps://twitter.com/giftoflife","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week on Social Geek Radio, Deb and AK will re-join special guest, Ashley Rudolph.\u003cbr\u003e\n Ashley is a native New Yorker and lover of fashion and making a difference. She has a background in Market Research, a Master\u0026#39;s in Global Entrepreneurship (she studied business strategy in France, China, and the US), and is currently a fashion blogger, Chief of Business Development for a NYC financial literacy non-profit, and Social Media and Marketing Coordinator at Gift of Life. Gift of Life is a national bone marrow registry that facilitates transplants for patients suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood-related illnesses. Tune in Thursday to hear Ashley provide answers to questions such as:\u003cbr\u003e\n  What are the benefits of a non-profit being active on social media? What are some recommended non-profit social media blogs to follow?  How do I determine the right content for my audience on Facebook? On Twitter?  Can I make it fun and interesting?  What social media networks should a non-profit be active on?  How do I tastefully ask my social media community for donations?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/giftoflife\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/giftoflife\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week on Social Geek Radio, Deb and AK will re-join special guest, Ashley Rudolph.  Ashley is a native New Yorker and lover of fashion and making a differe","date_published":"2012-07-12T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ab370546-b46f-4b6c-b0a2-c7d007f21f48.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14701005,"duration_in_seconds":3675}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/07/06/network-with-professional-while-traveling","title":"Network With Professionals While Traveling","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/404","content_text":" \nOur guest this week is Nick Smoot, who is a driven entrepreneur, husband, and father who has impacted both the non-profit world and big business. \n After spending 7 years in the non profit world where he was leading state wide initiatives, global leadership development trips, and educational tours in the middle east he redirected his focus to providing answers to complex problems in the business world for both small and large operations. \n The entry into the business world was focused on providing solutions to drive loyalty and engagement of current customers. Wisely seeing the mobile revolution coming, Nick began helping companies understand how to implement mobile solutions with ease. After recreating the marketing and distribution model for an online education company, which lead them to become the leader in their space, he took on his first mobile startup. With this company, he and his partner went from concept to acquisition in 8 months for an 11x return. This landed them in the seat of helping major franchise organizations think through mobile strategy and app strategy.\n Now with the another mobile startup, Here On Biz, he is back to the disruptive technology grind stone. \n He has a goal of launching and successfully exiting at least 10 startups with no fails. The verdict is still out if the perfect track record is doable, but nothing is going to stop him from trying.\nhttp://hereon.biz\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/nicksmoot\n@smooter","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nOur guest this week is Nick Smoot, who is a driven entrepreneur, husband, and father who has impacted both the non-profit world and big business. \u003cbr\u003e\n After spending 7 years in the non profit world where he was leading state wide initiatives, global leadership development trips, and educational tours in the middle east he redirected his focus to providing answers to complex problems in the business world for both small and large operations. \u003cbr\u003e\n The entry into the business world was focused on providing solutions to drive loyalty and engagement of current customers. Wisely seeing the mobile revolution coming, Nick began helping companies understand how to implement mobile solutions with ease. After recreating the marketing and distribution model for an online education company, which lead them to become the leader in their space, he took on his first mobile startup. With this company, he and his partner went from concept to acquisition in 8 months for an 11x return. This landed them in the seat of helping major franchise organizations think through mobile strategy and app strategy.\u003cbr\u003e\n Now with the another mobile startup, Here On Biz, he is back to the disruptive technology grind stone. \u003cbr\u003e\n He has a goal of launching and successfully exiting at least 10 startups with no fails. 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Listen360 provides an efficient way to manage feedback and use customers direct and honest  comments to improve business operations, correct short comings, and deliver outstanding customer service. Mindy believes that social media enables customers to have a voice about your company and the products and services they like.\n Join AK and Deb as Mindy shares how to solve the following:\nDo you know how your customers really feel about your business?Are your happy customers recommending you to friends and associates?Can you track and measure customer satisification and loyalty for your organization?\n  \nhttp://www.facebook.com/Listen360\nhttps://twitter.com/listen360inc\nListen 360 LinkedIn","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMindy Goldeis a member of the leadership team at Listen360 as the Vice President of Sales. Listen360 provides an efficient way to manage feedback and use customers direct and honest  comments to improve business operations, correct short comings, and deliver outstanding customer service. Mindy believes that social media enables customers to have a voice about your company and the products and services they like.\u003cbr\u003e\n Join AK and Deb as Mindy shares how to solve the following:\u003cbr\u003e\nDo you know how your customers really feel about your business?Are your happy customers recommending you to friends and associates?Can you track and measure customer satisification and loyalty for your organization?\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Listen360\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.facebook.com/Listen360\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/listen360inc\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/listen360inc\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nListen 360 LinkedIn\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Mindy Goldeis a member of the leadership team at Listen360 as the Vice President of Sales. 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She will share:\nThe major benefits of taking online coursesThe class setupThe course technical and setup requirementsHow to prepare for the unexpected Cancellation policyWhat class materials should be provided\n  \nTo see a complete listing of AK's upcoming courses visit:\nOnline Courses\n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAK will share with us how she established, markets and delivers her online courses. She will share:\u003cbr\u003e\nThe major benefits of taking online coursesThe class setupThe course technical and setup requirementsHow to prepare for the unexpected Cancellation policyWhat class materials should be provided\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\nTo see a complete listing of AK\u0026#39;s upcoming courses visit:\u003cbr\u003e\nOnline Courses\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"AK will share with us how she established, markets and delivers her online courses. She will share: The major benefits of taking online coursesThe class setupTh","date_published":"2012-06-21T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/f4bfc6eb-0856-43dd-8ca9-6786488f6b77.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14553465,"duration_in_seconds":3638}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/06/15/managing-virtual-teams","title":"Managing Virtual Teams","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/401","content_text":"Managing a team is hard enough but how do you manage a team when each team member works remotely?\n Our guest, Justin Brackett, vice president of Shift Digital manages all strategic and creative aspects of digital campaign development. He works with 10 individuals closely. In fact, he spends 50+ hours with them weekly, collectively and individually. What makes this unique is that he hasn't met them IRL (in real life) ever!  He does, however, meet them daily virtually and says he knows them on a very personal level.\n Join us as Justin shares what makes a great team and how  the team can successfully work together virtually.\nWhat techniques to use to get to know a virtual team.Virtual team meetings - social platforms to use.How to manage virtual teams\n Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinTheSouth\nhttp://www.shiftdigitalmedia.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eManaging a team is hard enough but how do you manage a team when each team member works remotely?\u003cbr\u003e\n Our guest, Justin Brackett, vice president of Shift Digital manages all strategic and creative aspects of digital campaign development. He works with 10 individuals closely. In fact, he spends 50+ hours with them weekly, collectively and individually. What makes this unique is that he hasn\u0026#39;t met them IRL (in real life) ever!  He does, however, meet them daily virtually and says he knows them on a very personal level.\u003cbr\u003e\n Join us as Justin shares what makes a great team and how  the team can successfully work together virtually.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat techniques to use to get to know a virtual team.Virtual team meetings - social platforms to use.How to manage virtual teams\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinTheSouth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.shiftdigitalmedia.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.shiftdigitalmedia.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Managing a team is hard enough but how do you manage a team when each team member works remotely?  Our guest, Justin Brackett, vice president of Shift Digital m","date_published":"2012-06-14T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/15a04240-fd73-4e1c-b017-f2a29ab002cb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14667777,"duration_in_seconds":3666}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/06/08/all-you-need-to-know-about-yelp-for-business-consumers","title":"All You Need to Know About Yelp For Business \u0026 Consumers","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/400","content_text":"This week on Social Geek Radio, Deb and AK will be joined by specialguest Elsa M., Community Manager and Marketing Director for Yelp Baltimore. After 9 years working as a TV reporter and radio host, Elsa knew it was time for a new challenge, but she also wanted something creative and fun; Yelp was a perfect combination of just that. Yelp is a website that puts people in touch with great local businesses. Whether it’s a boutique or a bbq, a dentist or a mechanic, Yelp is chock-full of reviews. By checking out the site, people can make informed decisions on where they spend their time and money.\nDuring the show, you’ll receive answers to the following questions:\n  Who are yelpers and why do they Yelp (i.e. Who writes the reviews on Yelp and how many exist)?  A lot of people think that Yelp is just a place for people to go and rant. Is this true?  What sets Yelp apart from other review sites?  Is Yelp just for customers or can business take advantage of the site as well?  What should businesses do if they get a negative review?\nJoin us in the chat room live during the show to have your Yelp questions answered by our guest!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week on Social Geek Radio, Deb and AK will be joined by specialguest Elsa M., Community Manager and Marketing Director for Yelp Baltimore. After 9 years working as a TV reporter and radio host, Elsa knew it was time for a new challenge, but she also wanted something creative and fun; Yelp was a perfect combination of just that. Yelp is a website that puts people in touch with great local businesses. Whether it’s a boutique or a bbq, a dentist or a mechanic, Yelp is chock-full of reviews. By checking out the site, people can make informed decisions on where they spend their time and money.\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring the show, you’ll receive answers to the following questions:\u003cbr\u003e\n  Who are yelpers and why do they Yelp (i.e. Who writes the reviews on Yelp and how many exist)?  A lot of people think that Yelp is just a place for people to go and rant. Is this true?  What sets Yelp apart from other review sites?  Is Yelp just for customers or can business take advantage of the site as well?  What should businesses do if they get a negative review?\u003cbr\u003e\nJoin us in the chat room live during the show to have your Yelp questions answered by our guest!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week on Social Geek Radio, Deb and AK will be joined by specialguest Elsa M., Community Manager and Marketing Director for Yelp Baltimore. After 9 years w","date_published":"2012-06-07T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/20d18363-18a0-43ac-b1cb-e14a3f33c25a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14790030,"duration_in_seconds":3697}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/06/01/social-geek-radio-celebrate-100-shows","title":"Social Geek Radio Celebrates 100 Shows","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/399","content_text":"Join AK Stout, Deb Evans and friends of Social Geek Radio as they celebrate the 100th episode of the popular Thursday night BlogTalkRadio Show - Social Geek Radio!\n Tweet along  using #SocialGeekRadio, watch the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SocialGeekRadio and/or join their Google Hangout as they play \"Social Geek Radio Guest Trivia\" game and award prizes.\n  Which guest shared all the tricks to delight customers, how to create an irresistible brand, be likeable and wrote a book about it?  Which guest published how marketing on Twitter can be accomplished an hour a day?  Which guest is joyful about baths?  Which guest wrote \"Location-Based Marketing for Dummies?\"  Which guest is Nashville's community enthusiast, and geeked out a VW bus to blog his way to CES?\n  \n AK, Deb and Social Geek Radio show friends plan to have fun talking about the wonderful guests of the last two years and revisit some of the geekiest sites that were shared at the end of each show in the \"Geek It Out' segment.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin AK Stout, Deb Evans and friends of Social Geek Radio as they celebrate the 100th episode of the popular Thursday night BlogTalkRadio Show - Social Geek Radio!\u003cbr\u003e\n Tweet along  using #SocialGeekRadio, watch the Facebook page \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/SocialGeekRadio%C2%A0and/or\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.facebook.com/SocialGeekRadio and/or\u003c/a\u003e join their Google Hangout as they play \u0026quot;Social Geek Radio Guest Trivia\u0026quot; game and award prizes.\u003cbr\u003e\n  Which guest shared all the tricks to delight customers, how to create an irresistible brand, be likeable and wrote a book about it?  Which guest published how marketing on Twitter can be accomplished an hour a day?  Which guest is joyful about baths?  Which guest wrote \u0026quot;Location-Based Marketing for Dummies?\u0026quot;  Which guest is Nashville\u0026#39;s community enthusiast, and geeked out a VW bus to blog his way to CES?\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n AK, Deb and Social Geek Radio show friends plan to have fun talking about the wonderful guests of the last two years and revisit some of the geekiest sites that were shared at the end of each show in the \u0026quot;Geek It Out\u0026#39; segment.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join AK Stout, Deb Evans and friends of Social Geek Radio as they celebrate the 100th episode of the popular Thursday night BlogTalkRadio Show - Social Geek Ra","date_published":"2012-05-31T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/e7cfb52c-b5e5-4649-bc48-5526458eaed0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14777492,"duration_in_seconds":3694}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/05/25/developing-a-social-media-strategy-for-non-profits","title":"Developing a Social Media Strategy For Non-Profits","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/398","content_text":"This week on Social Geek Radio, Deb and AK will be joined by special guest, Ashley Rudolph. Ashley is a native New Yorker and lover of fashion and making a difference. She has a background in Market Research, a Master’s in Global Entrepreneurship (she studied business strategy in France, China, and the US), and is currently a fashion blogger, Chief of Business Development for a NYC financial literacy non-profit, and Social Media and Marketing Coordinator at Gift of Life. Gift of Life is a national bone marrow registry that facilitates transplants for patients suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood-related illnesses.\n Tune in Thursday to hear Ashley provide answers to questions such as:\n  What are the benefits of a non-profit being active on social media?  What are some recommended non-profit social media blogs to follow?  How do I determine the right content for my audience on Facebook? On Twitter? Can I make it fun and interesting?  What social media networks should a non-profit be active on?  How do I tastefully ask my social media community for donations?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week on Social Geek Radio, Deb and AK will be joined by special guest, Ashley Rudolph. Ashley is a native New Yorker and lover of fashion and making a difference. She has a background in Market Research, a Master’s in Global Entrepreneurship (she studied business strategy in France, China, and the US), and is currently a fashion blogger, Chief of Business Development for a NYC financial literacy non-profit, and Social Media and Marketing Coordinator at Gift of Life. Gift of Life is a national bone marrow registry that facilitates transplants for patients suffering from leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood-related illnesses.\u003cbr\u003e\n Tune in Thursday to hear Ashley provide answers to questions such as:\u003cbr\u003e\n  What are the benefits of a non-profit being active on social media?  What are some recommended non-profit social media blogs to follow?  How do I determine the right content for my audience on Facebook? On Twitter? Can I make it fun and interesting?  What social media networks should a non-profit be active on?  How do I tastefully ask my social media community for donations?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week on Social Geek Radio, Deb and AK will be joined by special guest, Ashley Rudolph. Ashley is a native New Yorker and lover of fashion and making a dif","date_published":"2012-05-24T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/0154f8f9-1230-40e3-b0dd-79553ff8442e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14701005,"duration_in_seconds":3675}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/05/18/leveraging-social-media-for-the-automotive-industry","title":"Leveraging Social Media For The Automotive Industry","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/397","content_text":"Deb Evans will be joined by Dana Lopez as Co-Host this week to speak with Al Navarro, co-founder of Mint Advertising. Mint is a creative boutique in central New Jersey that works with a wide range of local, regional, and national clients including Domino's Pizza and Century 21.\n Leveraging his love for all things automotive, Al once served as the comment moderator and Facebook page admin for a leading automotive blog. He attirbutes a lot of his recent successes with social media to his familiarity and experience with tradtional direct response techniques throughout his career.\nAfter listening to this week's show you will learn more about:\n  Social media trends for the automotive industry  How to break into social media for auto brands  Best examples of automotive social media\n Follow Dana on Twitter @dana_lopez\n \"Like\" Mint Advertising on Facebook","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans will be joined by Dana Lopez as Co-Host this week to speak with Al Navarro, co-founder of Mint Advertising. Mint is a creative boutique in central New Jersey that works with a wide range of local, regional, and national clients including Domino\u0026#39;s Pizza and Century 21.\u003cbr\u003e\n Leveraging his love for all things automotive, Al once served as the comment moderator and Facebook page admin for a leading automotive blog. He attirbutes a lot of his recent successes with social media to his familiarity and experience with tradtional direct response techniques throughout his career.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter listening to this week\u0026#39;s show you will learn more about:\u003cbr\u003e\n  Social media trends for the automotive industry  How to break into social media for auto brands  Best examples of automotive social media\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow Dana on Twitter @dana_lopez\u003cbr\u003e\n \u0026quot;Like\u0026quot; Mint Advertising on Facebook\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Deb Evans will be joined by Dana Lopez as Co-Host this week to speak with Al Navarro, co-founder of Mint Advertising. Mint is a creative boutique in central Ne","date_published":"2012-05-17T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/2533b549-8b95-4357-bbb0-a615131b0f14.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14653567,"duration_in_seconds":3663}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/05/04/how-to-get-on-the-radar-of-your-target-audience","title":"How To Get on The Radar of Your Target Audience","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/395","content_text":"This week on Social Geek Radio, the fabulous tiarra wearing Lorri Wyndham will be filling in for Deb to help AK discuss tips, tricks, and tools to help you get on the radar of your taget audience using Facebook and Twitter. \nWe'll address questions such as:\nHow do you get people to 'like' your Facebook Page?How do you get people to follow you on Twitter?What's the number one thing businesses fail to do after they have set up Facebook and Twitter?How can you turn your email into a social showcase?\nWe will be using a slideshare presentation that AK recently put together as a basis for our discussion. To follow along during the show, you can view the presentation at: http://slidesha.re/HVOcs9. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week on Social Geek Radio, the fabulous tiarra wearing Lorri Wyndham will be filling in for Deb to help AK discuss tips, tricks, and tools to help you get on the radar of your taget audience using Facebook and Twitter. \u003cbr\u003e\nWe\u0026#39;ll address questions such as:\u003cbr\u003e\nHow do you get people to \u0026#39;like\u0026#39; your Facebook Page?How do you get people to follow you on Twitter?What\u0026#39;s the number one thing businesses fail to do after they have set up Facebook and Twitter?How can you turn your email into a social showcase?\u003cbr\u003e\nWe will be using a slideshare presentation that AK recently put together as a basis for our discussion. 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Anderson Public Relations.\n Liz is a member of the  IFA (International Franchise Association)  Supplier Forum and attends the annual convention faithfully. This year she and husband Bage developed a video marketing campaign. Liz will share her campaign strategies and how they use UStream as part of their social marketing toolkit.\n twitter: @ehandersonpr","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin AK and Deb as they chat with Liz Anderson, Founder of E.H. Anderson Public Relations.\u003cbr\u003e\n Liz is a member of the  IFA (International Franchise Association)  Supplier Forum and attends the annual convention faithfully. This year she and husband Bage developed a video marketing campaign. Liz will share her campaign strategies and how they use UStream as part of their social marketing toolkit.\u003cbr\u003e\n twitter: @ehandersonpr\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join AK and Deb as they chat with Liz Anderson, Founder of E.H. Anderson Public Relations.  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He will give us a sneak peak to his FranCamp presentation on the topic!\n Connect to:\n Todd's Blog: http://ht.ly/a8VR8\n LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/toddleiser\n Google+: http://bit.ly/HORtYp\n Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/toddleiser/\nTwitter: http://twitter.com/valpaktodd ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat REALLY makes social media work? These days, engaging customers and franchise candidates takes more than just having an online presence on popular social networks. It takes the perfect social media campaign!\u003cbr\u003e\n Join us as we talk to Todd Leiser, Director of Franchise Sales at Valpak Direct Marketing Systems. He will give us a sneak peak to his FranCamp presentation on the topic!\u003cbr\u003e\n Connect to:\u003cbr\u003e\n Todd\u0026#39;s Blog: \u003ca href=\"http://ht.ly/a8VR8\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://ht.ly/a8VR8\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n LinkedIn: \u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/toddleiser\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/toddleiser\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Google+: \u003ca href=\"http://bit.ly/HORtYp\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://bit.ly/HORtYp\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Pinterest: \u003ca href=\"http://pinterest.com/toddleiser/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://pinterest.com/toddleiser/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/valpaktodd%C2%A0\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://twitter.com/valpaktodd \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What REALLY makes social media work? These days, engaging customers and franchise candidates takes more than just having an online presence on popular social ne","date_published":"2012-04-19T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/fe43192f-ccfe-4e89-ad88-6f328b9da3a3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14464023,"duration_in_seconds":3615}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/04/13/how-to-build-a-social-media-brand","title":"How To Build a Social Media Brand","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/392","content_text":" \n Our guest this week is Melinda F. Emerson, SmallBizLady. Melinda is America’s #1 small business expert. She is an author, speaker and small business coach whose areas of expertise include small business start-up, business development and social media marketing.\n As CEO of Quintessence Multimedia, Melinda develops audio, video and written content to help her Fortune 500 clients engage small business customers.  She publishes a resource blog, www.succeedasyourownboss.com and hosts a weekly talk show on Twitter called #SmallBizChat for today’s entrepreneurs.  She reaches 1.5 million small business owners each week on the internet. Forbes Magazine named Melinda Emerson #1 Woman for Entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter.\n Melinda has been featured on MSNBC, Fox News, NBC Nightly News and in The Washington Post, New York Times,Fortune, Essence and Black Enterprise.She is also the author of the bestselling book “Become Your Own Boss in 12 months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works.”. Melinda is a graduate of Virginia Tech.\nhttp://succeedasyourownboss.com/\nhttp://twitter.com/smallbizladyhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/melindaemerson","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n Our guest this week is Melinda F. Emerson, SmallBizLady. Melinda is America’s #1 small business expert. She is an author, speaker and small business coach whose areas of expertise include small business start-up, business development and social media marketing.\u003cbr\u003e\n As CEO of Quintessence Multimedia, Melinda develops audio, video and written content to help her Fortune 500 clients engage small business customers.  She publishes a resource blog, \u003ca href=\"http://www.succeedasyourownboss.com%C2%A0and\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.succeedasyourownboss.com and\u003c/a\u003e hosts a weekly talk show on Twitter called #SmallBizChat for today’s entrepreneurs.  She reaches 1.5 million small business owners each week on the internet. 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Call the show and share your tips or ask your questions!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHave you always wanted to join Twitter but not sure how to get started? Do you know how to join the conversation? Do you have a Twitter profile but not making connections? Ever wonder what a hashtag (#) is and how it should be used?\u003cbr\u003e\n Then join  AK and Deb as they share their Twitter tricks and tips. Even if you are currently using Twitter they have a few things to share. Call the show and share your tips or ask your questions!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Have you always wanted to join Twitter but not sure how to get started? Do you know how to join the conversation? 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Phoenix has led the company’s efforts to further relationships with the entertainment and investment worlds. Having managed multiple aspects of the company operations, she has been able to put the company in front of the likes of Sony, UTA, NMA Group, Warner Brothers, etc.\n  \n DOTSTUDIOZ is an entertainment technology company based in Los Angeles, CA and Vancouver, British Columbia, servicing the needs of brands and entertainment professionals seeking ways to monetize online. Through its software as a service (SaaS) Dotstudio Pro and (Fan Incentive Engine) Viral Swagger, Dotstudioz introduces an intuitive workflow that integrates the latest breakthroughs in video and social media, addressing most of the technical roadblocks that stand in the way of telling your Brand’s story across multiple online platforms as a way to create and engage a community organically.\nhttp://www.facebook.com/dotstudioz\nhttp://dotstudioz.com/\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalpostpros\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/phoenixg11\n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n Our guests this week are Joseph Pascual, co-founder and head of product development at Dotstudioz and Phoenix Gonzales, co-founder, owner, and head of brand integration at Dotstudioz.\u003cbr\u003e\n Joseph has led development teams around the world and is fluent in 5 languages. He has spent the last few years developing a video management solution for the entertainment industry. Phoenix has led the company’s efforts to further relationships with the entertainment and investment worlds. Having managed multiple aspects of the company operations, she has been able to put the company in front of the likes of Sony, UTA, NMA Group, Warner Brothers, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n DOTSTUDIOZ is an entertainment technology company based in Los Angeles, CA and Vancouver, British Columbia, servicing the needs of brands and entertainment professionals seeking ways to monetize online. Through its software as a service (SaaS) Dotstudio Pro and (Fan Incentive Engine) Viral Swagger, Dotstudioz introduces an intuitive workflow that integrates the latest breakthroughs in video and social media, addressing most of the technical roadblocks that stand in the way of telling your Brand’s story across multiple online platforms as a way to create and engage a community organically.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/dotstudioz\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.facebook.com/dotstudioz\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://dotstudioz.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://dotstudioz.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalpostpros\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalpostpros\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/phoenixg11\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/phoenixg11\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guests this week are Joseph Pascual, co-founder and head of product development at Dotstudioz and Phoenix Gonzales, co-founder, owner, and head of brand","date_published":"2012-03-29T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/e05b95d7-2c53-493d-8033-e35b53cc1c74.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14637266,"duration_in_seconds":3659}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/03/23/pinterest-words-with-friends-draw-something-oh-my","title":"Pinterest, Words with Friends, Draw Something, Oh My!","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/389","content_text":"What's it all about? How many social platforms does one person need? What platforms are best for business purposes? Which ones relieve the stress after a long day? How can you be business social or is it all fun and games?\n Join us as we \"Decode Pinterest\" , discuss OMGPOP Draw Something craze and why the movement of Words With Friends has replaced Farmville!\n Still need an invite to Pinterest? Contact AK or Deb and they will be delighted to invite you! If you are a Pinterest user, check out their boards!\nhttp://pinterest.com/debce/\nhttp://pinterest.com/akstout18/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhat\u0026#39;s it all about? How many social platforms does one person need? What platforms are best for business purposes? Which ones relieve the stress after a long day? How can you be business social or is it all fun and games?\u003cbr\u003e\n Join us as we \u0026quot;Decode Pinterest\u0026quot; , discuss OMGPOP Draw Something craze and why the movement of Words With Friends has replaced Farmville!\u003cbr\u003e\n Still need an invite to Pinterest? Contact AK or Deb and they will be delighted to invite you! If you are a Pinterest user, check out their boards!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://pinterest.com/debce/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://pinterest.com/debce/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://pinterest.com/akstout18/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://pinterest.com/akstout18/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"What's it all about? How many social platforms does one person need? What platforms are best for business purposes? Which ones relieve the stress after a long","date_published":"2012-03-22T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/858e84eb-b53a-4ad5-a79a-78178605512e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14540717,"duration_in_seconds":3635}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/03/16/missed-opportunities-to-leverage-social-media-in-business","title":"Missed Opportunities to Leverage Social Media in Business","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/388","content_text":"Our guest this week is Michele Price, aka @ProsperityGal. Since 1982 Michele has looked for creative and innovative answers giving her businesses the edge over competitors. Having gone toe to toe in multiple male oriented industries in 2008, she started an online-internet radio show Breakthrough Business Strategies radio which grew into the media company Breakthrough Business Strategies bringing straight forward advice for business today.  She was recognized as one of the top ten influencers at Blogworld LA and advises her clients how to get that kind of media coverage.\n Michele will share what she believes are missed opportunities to leverage social media in business. How do businesses think and miss opportunities to leverage their media coverage whether it is traditional or social media. What are untraditional solutions in these untraditional business times?\n  \nSocial links:\nhttp://www.twitter.com/prosperitygal\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/micheleprice\nhttps://www.facebook.com/#!/SocialMediaForSmartPeople\nhttp://www.whoismicheleprice.com\nhttp://socialmediaforsmartpeople.com/speaking-michele-price/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur guest this week is Michele Price, aka @ProsperityGal. Since 1982 Michele has looked for creative and innovative answers giving her businesses the edge over competitors. Having gone toe to toe in multiple male oriented industries in 2008, she started an online-internet radio show Breakthrough Business Strategies radio which grew into the media company Breakthrough Business Strategies bringing straight forward advice for business today.  She was recognized as one of the top ten influencers at Blogworld LA and advises her clients how to get that kind of media coverage.\u003cbr\u003e\n Michele will share what she believes are missed opportunities to leverage social media in business. How do businesses think and miss opportunities to leverage their media coverage whether it is traditional or social media. What are untraditional solutions in these untraditional business times?\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\nSocial links:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.twitter.com/prosperitygal\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.twitter.com/prosperitygal\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/micheleprice\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/micheleprice\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/#!/SocialMediaForSmartPeople\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.facebook.com/#!/SocialMediaForSmartPeople\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.whoismicheleprice.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.whoismicheleprice.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://socialmediaforsmartpeople.com/speaking-michele-price/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://socialmediaforsmartpeople.com/speaking-michele-price/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guest this week is Michele Price, aka @ProsperityGal. Since 1982 Michele has looked for creative and innovative answers giving her businesses the edge over","date_published":"2012-03-15T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ba55d887-5b57-4eaf-a890-ef0d523221fb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14659836,"duration_in_seconds":3664}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/03/09/social-media-developments-in-the-real-time-economy","title":"Social Media Developments in the Real-time Economy","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/387","content_text":"Join us as we discuss how to prepare for what is to come in social media!\n Social networks, blogs, email, portals, instant messaging, crowd sourcing...oh my!\n Follow along by opening AK's slideshare presentation via this link as we discuss social media developments in the real-time economy.\n Call us and share how you manage all the platforms and what you believe is next!\n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us as we discuss how to prepare for what is to come in social media!\u003cbr\u003e\n Social networks, blogs, email, portals, instant messaging, crowd sourcing...oh my!\u003cbr\u003e\n Follow along by opening AK\u0026#39;s slideshare presentation via this link as we discuss social media developments in the real-time economy.\u003cbr\u003e\n Call us and share how you manage all the platforms and what you believe is next!\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join us as we discuss how to prepare for what is to come in social media!  Social networks, blogs, email, portals, instant messaging, crowd sourcing...oh my!","date_published":"2012-03-08T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/f6b89897-fd6d-4ca6-b5a6-b31eb904341b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14467366,"duration_in_seconds":3616}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/03/02/making-social-media-manageable","title":"Making Social Media Manageable ","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/386","content_text":"We are thrilled to have special guest, Kate Groom, Partner at Smart Franchise and Owner of Starfish Consulting, joining us this week all the way from Australia! Kate is an experienced and insightful business consultant, faciliator, and speaker with over 20 years of leadership, business and coaching experience. Her experience includes benchmarking, franchise operations, marketing and business strategy and she knows what it takes to get things done in the real world! Kate has established benchmarking and performance improvement programs in franchises, helping lead through periods of growth and change. During this week's show, we will tackle topics such as how to manage time, money, distractions and all of the obstacles that may stand in the way of effective social media use. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe are thrilled to have special guest, Kate Groom, Partner at Smart Franchise and Owner of Starfish Consulting, joining us this week all the way from Australia! Kate is an experienced and insightful business consultant, faciliator, and speaker with over 20 years of leadership, business and coaching experience. Her experience includes benchmarking, franchise operations, marketing and business strategy and she knows what it takes to get things done in the real world! Kate has established benchmarking and performance improvement programs in franchises, helping lead through periods of growth and change. During this week\u0026#39;s show, we will tackle topics such as how to manage time, money, distractions and all of the obstacles that may stand in the way of effective social media use. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We are thrilled to have special guest, Kate Groom, Partner at Smart Franchise and Owner of Starfish Consulting, joining us this week all the way from Australia!","date_published":"2012-03-01T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/47cc783a-b31d-4c32-9f5d-e8422c008887.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14520656,"duration_in_seconds":3630}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/02/24/social-media-integration-into-a-franchise-marketing-strategy","title":"Social Media Integration into a Franchise Marketing Strategy","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/385","content_text":"Nicole Plescher, Digital Catalyst for 919 Marketing will join AK and Deb this week to discuss building a socal strategy that's right for your franchise. How to manage and encourage franchisee adoption, control/influence, franchisee engagement and how to measure success/return on the social engagement.\n Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicoleanne","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNicole Plescher, Digital Catalyst for 919 Marketing will join AK and Deb this week to discuss building a socal strategy that\u0026#39;s right for your franchise. How to manage and encourage franchisee adoption, control/influence, franchisee engagement and how to measure success/return on the social engagement.\u003cbr\u003e\n Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/nicoleanne\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/nicoleanne\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Nicole Plescher, Digital Catalyst for 919 Marketing will join AK and Deb this week to discuss building a socal strategy that's right for your franchise. How to","date_published":"2012-02-23T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/da42f05d-1df7-44c8-bf19-d9b2b31f0cc5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14534657,"duration_in_seconds":3633}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/02/17/google-facebook-guy-kawasaki-and-ifa","title":"Google, Facebook, Guy Kawasaki and IFA ","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/384","content_text":"The IFA (International Franchise Association) convention was a huge success  in Orlando FL. Deb was joined by 3k other franchise industry attendees and returned home with a renewed passion for the use of social media in franchising. \n Join AK as she speaks with Deb and guests Al Lautenslager and Lorri Wyndham.  Find out what they enjoyed most from Guy Kawasaki, who was the closing speaker for the convention. What will it mean to have Facebook and Google as the newest IFA members?\nAl Lautenslager: Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Consultant at Guerilla Marketing.\nLorri  Wyndham: Operations Manager for Computer Explorers.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe IFA (International Franchise Association) convention was a huge success  in Orlando FL. Deb was joined by 3k other franchise industry attendees and returned home with a renewed passion for the use of social media in franchising. \u003cbr\u003e\n Join AK as she speaks with Deb and guests Al Lautenslager and Lorri Wyndham.  Find out what they enjoyed most from Guy Kawasaki, who was the closing speaker for the convention. What will it mean to have Facebook and Google as the newest IFA members?\u003cbr\u003e\nAl Lautenslager: Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Consultant at Guerilla Marketing.\u003cbr\u003e\nLorri  Wyndham: Operations Manager for Computer Explorers.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The IFA (International Franchise Association) convention was a huge success  in Orlando FL. Deb was joined by 3k other franchise industry attendees and returne","date_published":"2012-02-16T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/5167ecad-ac9a-40ee-b300-520a7d82245f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14917090,"duration_in_seconds":3729}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/02/10/cloud-services--silver-lining-or-black-cloud","title":"Cloud Services - Silver Lining or Black Cloud","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/383","content_text":"We are excited to have a self-described \"Gagetista\", Bonnie Sharon as the guest of Social Geek Radio this week! Bonnie also known as \"Cellular Chloe\" provides straightforward reviews of wireless devices and \"how to\" videos which have made her a favorite on the Web. Her popularity is simple to understand: she knows her stuff, respects the audience, listens to them and tells the truth. Bonnie is the Director of Social Media for Wireless Zone. Wireless Zone has become the nation's largest wireless retail franchisor and was ranked #1 in its category by Entrepreneur magazine. Every store is independently owned and operated, exclusively offering Verizon Wireless products and services.\n Many computer and cell phone operating systems are using cloud computing now, making it easier to access your data anywhere, anytime. Bonnie will talk about the benefits of using the cloud, the dangers involved, and what users should keep in mind.\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniesharon\nhttp://blog.wirelesszone.com/http://www.cellularchloe.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe are excited to have a self-described \u0026quot;Gagetista\u0026quot;, Bonnie Sharon as the guest of Social Geek Radio this week! Bonnie also known as \u0026quot;Cellular Chloe\u0026quot; provides straightforward reviews of wireless devices and \u0026quot;how to\u0026quot; videos which have made her a favorite on the Web. Her popularity is simple to understand: she knows her stuff, respects the audience, listens to them and tells the truth. Bonnie is the Director of Social Media for Wireless Zone. Wireless Zone has become the nation\u0026#39;s largest wireless retail franchisor and was ranked #1 in its category by Entrepreneur magazine. Every store is independently owned and operated, exclusively offering Verizon Wireless products and services.\u003cbr\u003e\n Many computer and cell phone operating systems are using cloud computing now, making it easier to access your data anywhere, anytime. Bonnie will talk about the benefits of using the cloud, the dangers involved, and what users should keep in mind.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniesharon\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniesharon\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://blog.wirelesszone.com/http://www.cellularchloe.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://blog.wirelesszone.com/http://www.cellularchloe.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We are excited to have a self-described \"Gagetista\", Bonnie Sharon as the guest of Social Geek Radio this week! Bonnie also known as \"Cellular Chloe\" provides","date_published":"2012-02-09T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/d8549730-65a7-493c-9885-127ebacc5f02.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14698706,"duration_in_seconds":3674}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/02/03/how-lennys-sub-shop-builds-awareness-via-social-media","title":"How Lenny's Sub Shop Builds Awareness via Social Media","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/382","content_text":" \n Joining us this week is Brent Alvord, President of Lenny’s Sub Shop Brent will share how social media continues to be such an integral part of their company strategy for 2012. If fact, Lenny’s constantly hosts unique contests and giveaways via its social media channels, which is why they have grown to more than 62,000 fans on Facebook.\n  \n Lenny’s continually reaches out to their networks to show worth in remaining a fan of the brand by launching referral programs, such as its new Cash Rewards Program that will pay its Substantial Rewards members, Facebook fans, or anyone else for that matter, $10,000 for each referral that decides to open a new shop.\n  \n  \nABOUT LENNY’S SUB SHOPS\n Lenny’s Sub Shop features AWESOME half pound subs with premium meats sliced to order and Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks served hot off the grill.  Lenny's commitment to quality and fast, friendly service has helped Lenny's to become one of the most admired sub sandwich chains.  Lenny's Sub Shop continues expanding with great franchise opportunities still available.  Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks \u0026amp; The Deli Fresh Experience™ are why our loyal guests say they prefer a Lenny’s sub hands down to our competition. Why? Lenny's puts back what has been missing in the sub sandwich business - More Food, More Taste, More Personality!® For more information, visitwww.lennys.com.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n Joining us this week is Brent Alvord, President of Lenny’s Sub Shop Brent will share how social media continues to be such an integral part of their company strategy for 2012. If fact, Lenny’s constantly hosts unique contests and giveaways via its social media channels, which is why they have grown to more than 62,000 fans on Facebook.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n Lenny’s continually reaches out to their networks to show worth in remaining a fan of the brand by launching referral programs, such as its new Cash Rewards Program that will pay its Substantial Rewards members, Facebook fans, or anyone else for that matter, $10,000 for each referral that decides to open a new shop.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\nABOUT LENNY’S SUB SHOPS\u003cbr\u003e\n Lenny’s Sub Shop features AWESOME half pound subs with premium meats sliced to order and Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks served hot off the grill.  Lenny\u0026#39;s commitment to quality and fast, friendly service has helped Lenny\u0026#39;s to become one of the most admired sub sandwich chains.  Lenny\u0026#39;s Sub Shop continues expanding with great franchise opportunities still available.  Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks \u0026amp; The Deli Fresh Experience™ are why our loyal guests say they prefer a Lenny’s sub hands down to our competition. Why? Lenny\u0026#39;s puts back what has been missing in the sub sandwich business - More Food, More Taste, More Personality!® For more information, visitwww.lennys.com.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Joining us this week is Brent Alvord, President of Lenny’s Sub Shop Brent will share how social media continues to be such an integral part of their company","date_published":"2012-02-02T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/7354ce8d-5cdb-45d5-9052-a60e607b3f24.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14644162,"duration_in_seconds":3661}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/01/27/liberty-harper-shares-how-to-rise-above-the-clutter","title":"Liberty Harper Shares How To Rise Above The Clutter","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/381","content_text":"We have the pleasure speaking with Liberty Harper, Director of Business Development at Aviatech. Aviatech is an interactive and digital marketing agency to direct new business development in the franchise industry. Liberty is experienced as both a franchisee as well as a franchisor, and understands all aspects of the franchise industry. Previous to founding and managing the 65 unit Liberty Fitness franchise until 2007, Liberty served as a double franchise co-owner with Curves International alongside her parents beginning in 1998, receiving the prestigious Franchisee of Year Award in 1999.\n In today's modern marketplace, it takes exceptional creativity, uncompromising passion \u0026amp; infallible instincts to get noticed. Liberty will share tips on how to rise above the clutter.  Liberty will also share her tips on how to maximize attendance to conferences and conventions.\nhttp://www.aviatech.com\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/libertyharper\nhttps://twitter.com/libertyharper","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe have the pleasure speaking with Liberty Harper, Director of Business Development at Aviatech. Aviatech is an interactive and digital marketing agency to direct new business development in the franchise industry. Liberty is experienced as both a franchisee as well as a franchisor, and understands all aspects of the franchise industry. Previous to founding and managing the 65 unit Liberty Fitness franchise until 2007, Liberty served as a double franchise co-owner with Curves International alongside her parents beginning in 1998, receiving the prestigious Franchisee of Year Award in 1999.\u003cbr\u003e\n In today\u0026#39;s modern marketplace, it takes exceptional creativity, uncompromising passion \u0026amp; infallible instincts to get noticed. Liberty will share tips on how to rise above the clutter.  Liberty will also share her tips on how to maximize attendance to conferences and conventions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.aviatech.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.aviatech.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/libertyharper\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/libertyharper\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/libertyharper\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/libertyharper\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"We have the pleasure speaking with Liberty Harper, Director of Business Development at Aviatech. Aviatech is an interactive and digital marketing agency to dir","date_published":"2012-01-26T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ca581ff9-8df0-425d-a042-ce2e9a3a432b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14555973,"duration_in_seconds":3638}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/01/20/readytalk-integrates-social-media-tools","title":"ReadyTalk Integrates Social Media Tools","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/380","content_text":"Our guest this week is Anita Wehnert from ReadyTalk.ReadyTalk provides audio and web conferencing services that are highly reliable. affordable and best of all, easy to use!  As Director of Product Marketing, Anita is focused on talking to customers about their needs and translating these into priorities for the ReadyTalk product roadmap. Before joining ReadyTalk, she gained first-hand experience with the challenges of running a webinar program while serving as director of marketing at an IT analyst firm. When she's not thinking about conferencing, she likes to do yoga and spend time with her dogs.\n Twitter:  @AnitaWehnert.\n ReadyTalk: http://www.readytalk.com/about\n  \n  \n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur guest this week is Anita Wehnert from ReadyTalk.ReadyTalk provides audio and web conferencing services that are highly reliable. affordable and best of all, easy to use!  As Director of Product Marketing, Anita is focused on talking to customers about their needs and translating these into priorities for the ReadyTalk product roadmap. Before joining ReadyTalk, she gained first-hand experience with the challenges of running a webinar program while serving as director of marketing at an IT analyst firm. When she\u0026#39;s not thinking about conferencing, she likes to do yoga and spend time with her dogs.\u003cbr\u003e\n Twitter:  @AnitaWehnert.\u003cbr\u003e\n ReadyTalk: \u003ca href=\"http://www.readytalk.com/about\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.readytalk.com/about\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guest this week is Anita Wehnert from ReadyTalk.ReadyTalk provides audio and web conferencing services that are highly reliable. affordable and best of all","date_published":"2012-01-19T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/b7d1f02f-e8c2-4381-94c7-d71162a211e9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14598814,"duration_in_seconds":3649}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/01/13/how-qdoba-restaurants-handle-social-media","title":"How Qdoba Restaurants Handle Social Media","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/379","content_text":"This week we welcome Allison Shaw, Social Media Specialist for Qdoba Restaurants. Qdoba offers fresh, made-to-order Mexican food. The company operates Qdoba Mexican Grill, the #2 quick-casual Mexican chain behind market leader Chipotle Mexican Grill, with about 500 locations in 40 states. The eateries offer a selection of signature burritos, along with tacos, salads, nachos, and breakfast items. More than 150 of the restaurants are company-owned, while the rest are franchised.\n Allison will share how she manages 107k likes on Facebook and 5k followers on Twitter and the social marketing strategies of local Qdoba Restaurants.\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonshaw\nhttp://www.facebook.com/QdobaMexicanGrill\n Twitter: @qdobamexgrill","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week we welcome Allison Shaw, Social Media Specialist for Qdoba Restaurants. Qdoba offers fresh, made-to-order Mexican food. The company operates Qdoba Mexican Grill, the #2 quick-casual Mexican chain behind market leader Chipotle Mexican Grill, with about 500 locations in 40 states. The eateries offer a selection of signature burritos, along with tacos, salads, nachos, and breakfast items. More than 150 of the restaurants are company-owned, while the rest are franchised.\u003cbr\u003e\n Allison will share how she manages 107k likes on Facebook and 5k followers on Twitter and the social marketing strategies of local Qdoba Restaurants.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonshaw\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonshaw\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/QdobaMexicanGrill\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.facebook.com/QdobaMexicanGrill\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Twitter: @qdobamexgrill\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week we welcome Allison Shaw, Social Media Specialist for Qdoba Restaurants. Qdoba offers fresh, made-to-order Mexican food. The company operates Qdoba Mex","date_published":"2012-01-12T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/5fe9f13f-fc3b-4317-ac29-70d9a6b99dc4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14603620,"duration_in_seconds":3650}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/01/06/social-franchising-in-australia-part-2","title":"Social Franchising in Australia part 2","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/378","content_text":"Part 2!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePart 2!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Part 2!","date_published":"2012-01-05T20:30:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/e7d2b577-8b92-4567-b39b-bd38f2bf4799.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":10666654,"duration_in_seconds":2666}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2012/01/06/social-franchising-in-australia","title":"Social Franchising in Australia","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/377","content_text":"Our first guest for 2012 comes from Australia! Diane Leonard is an online marketer and social media enthusiast. She has 15 years experience in marketing having worked in a wide variety of industries including franchising. In late 2010, she started Social Franchising, a networking group to encourage people in franchising to get started and get better at using social media. The group meets monthly at a local pub in Sydney to celebrate social media success stories, learn from guest speakers and get inspired by their franchising peers. \nhttp://linkedin.com/DianeLeonard\nhttp://twitter.com/SMinFranchising\nhttp://www.facebook.com/SMinFranchising","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur first guest for 2012 comes from Australia! Diane Leonard is an online marketer and social media enthusiast. She has 15 years experience in marketing having worked in a wide variety of industries including franchising. In late 2010, she started Social Franchising, a networking group to encourage people in franchising to get started and get better at using social media. The group meets monthly at a local pub in Sydney to celebrate social media success stories, learn from guest speakers and get inspired by their franchising peers. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://linkedin.com/DianeLeonard\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://linkedin.com/DianeLeonard\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/SMinFranchising\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://twitter.com/SMinFranchising\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/SMinFranchising\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.facebook.com/SMinFranchising\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our first guest for 2012 comes from Australia! Diane Leonard is an online marketer and social media enthusiast. She has 15 years experience in marketing having","date_published":"2012-01-05T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/cc3689b2-d8a7-4a36-8294-c31e5c90e923.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":5328479,"duration_in_seconds":1332}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/12/16/social-media-in-2011","title":"Social Media in 2011","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/376","content_text":" \n Join AK and Deb as they recap what happened in social media in 2011. What will the trends be for 2012? What conference should you be aware of? What platforms are still active and where should you be connected? What tools should be in your toolkit.\n This will be the last show of the year and the last time AK can “Geek It Out”, She has some really cool sites to share!\n The World of Social Media 2011 video link here\n Conferences for 2012:\n  http://jackmonson.com/pr-social-media-conferences-calendar/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n Join AK and Deb as they recap what happened in social media in 2011. What will the trends be for 2012? What conference should you be aware of? What platforms are still active and where should you be connected? What tools should be in your toolkit.\u003cbr\u003e\n This will be the last show of the year and the last time AK can “Geek It Out”, She has some really cool sites to share!\u003cbr\u003e\n The World of Social Media 2011 video link here\u003cbr\u003e\n Conferences for 2012:\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"http://jackmonson.com/pr-social-media-conferences-calendar/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://jackmonson.com/pr-social-media-conferences-calendar/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join AK and Deb as they recap what happened in social media in 2011. What will the trends be for 2012? What conference should you be aware of? What platform","date_published":"2011-12-15T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/fda5376d-6331-42b1-ae22-517f07ca6fe3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14509161,"duration_in_seconds":3627}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/12/09/utilizing-online-tools-for-employment","title":"Utilizing Online Tools For Employment","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/375","content_text":"Our guest this week is Kelly McNeer, Social/ New Media Specialist/Strategy and Planning Independent Consultant in Chicago, IL. Kelly has seven years of online advertising and social media marketing experience.\n Kelly will join AK and Deb and discuss what social media tools can be used for job seekers and employers.\nwww.twitter.com/kellykelmc\nwww.linkedin.com/in/kellymcneer","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur guest this week is Kelly McNeer, Social/ New Media Specialist/Strategy and Planning Independent Consultant in Chicago, IL. Kelly has seven years of online advertising and social media marketing experience.\u003cbr\u003e\n Kelly will join AK and Deb and discuss what social media tools can be used for job seekers and employers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.twitter.com/kellykelmc\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.twitter.com/kellykelmc\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymcneer\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.linkedin.com/in/kellymcneer\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guest this week is Kelly McNeer, Social/ New Media Specialist/Strategy and Planning Independent Consultant in Chicago, IL. Kelly has seven years of online","date_published":"2011-12-08T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/5a6f1191-f9c5-439e-a3b5-dab5cbba60f9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14618458,"duration_in_seconds":3654}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/12/02/joel-libava-shares-what-it-takes-to-become-a-franchise-owner","title":"Joel Libava Shares What It Takes To Become A Franchise Owner","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/374","content_text":" \n Our guest Joe Libava is the author of \"Become a Franchise Owner!\" He informs would-be franchise owners of the joys and perils of purchasing a franchise providing a straightforward, step-by-step tips and advice on how to properly (\"and carefully\") research and select a franchise business.\n Joel will share how to locate information about franchises, current industry trends, and hot franchise opportunities. \n Joel on Fox News: here","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n Our guest Joe Libava is the author of \u0026quot;Become a Franchise Owner!\u0026quot; He informs would-be franchise owners of the joys and perils of purchasing a franchise providing a straightforward, step-by-step tips and advice on how to properly (\u0026quot;and carefully\u0026quot;) research and select a franchise business.\u003cbr\u003e\n Joel will share how to locate information about franchises, current industry trends, and hot franchise opportunities. \u003cbr\u003e\n Joel on Fox News: here\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guest Joe Libava is the author of \"Become a Franchise Owner!\" He informs would-be franchise owners of the joys and perils of purchasing a franchise prov","date_published":"2011-12-01T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/254e26d5-6d56-4430-ba98-ede7fc19c7d7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14510834,"duration_in_seconds":3627}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/11/25/what-happened-at-francamp-nashville--oct-282011","title":"What Happened at FranCamp Nashville? - Oct 28,2011","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/373","content_text":"Happy Thanksgiving! \n\nRerun of a popular show!\n\nFranCamp Nashville was just the first stop! It followed the PodCamp format with a fast paced aggressive agenda filled with rich content on the use of social media. Dynamic speakers from the industry shared their expertise and each session was streamed LIVE using UStream. What happened? What was shared? \n\n\n\n \n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHappy Thanksgiving! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRerun of a popular show!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003eFranCamp Nashville was just the first stop! It followed the PodCamp format with a fast paced aggressive agenda filled with rich content on the use of social media. Dynamic speakers from the industry shared their expertise and each session was streamed LIVE using UStream. What happened? What was shared? \n\n\n\n \n\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/pre\u003e","summary":"Happy Thanksgiving!   Rerun of a popular show!  \n\tFranCamp Nashville was just the first stop! It followed the PodCamp format with a fast paced aggressive agend","date_published":"2011-11-24T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/40c068f8-7de3-4233-96e7-381783938513.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14794210,"duration_in_seconds":3698}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/11/18/pr-social-media-to-create-customers-for-life","title":"PR + Social Media To Create Customers For Life","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/372","content_text":"Our guest this week is Esther Steinfeld Freedman. Esther founded NotAllCEOsAreJerks.com a site dedicated to highlighting C level executives who give back to their communitities and participate in interesting or extraordinary activities.\n Esther is the Public Releations Manager for Blinds.com, the largest provider of window treatments on the Internet. Esther's love of Interior Design and \"Do-It-Yourself,\" paired with her knowledge of Public Relations and Social Media have led to the successful conversion of many new customers to customers for life!\n@esthersteinfeld\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/esthersteinfeld ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur guest this week is Esther Steinfeld Freedman. Esther founded NotAllCEOsAreJerks.com a site dedicated to highlighting C level executives who give back to their communitities and participate in interesting or extraordinary activities.\u003cbr\u003e\n Esther is the Public Releations Manager for Blinds.com, the largest provider of window treatments on the Internet. Esther\u0026#39;s love of Interior Design and \u0026quot;Do-It-Yourself,\u0026quot; paired with her knowledge of Public Relations and Social Media have led to the successful conversion of many new customers to customers for life!\u003cbr\u003e\n@esthersteinfeld\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/esthersteinfeld%C2%A0\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/esthersteinfeld \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guest this week is Esther Steinfeld Freedman. Esther founded NotAllCEOsAreJerks.com a site dedicated to highlighting C level executives who give back to the","date_published":"2011-11-17T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/75684488-ff9b-4d50-b41c-1cb0d3be97d1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14525880,"duration_in_seconds":3631}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/11/11/what-lights-your-social-media-fire","title":"What Lights Your Social Media Fire?","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/371","content_text":"Does attening a conference ignite the passion and enthusiasm you have for social media?\n Do you wonder what the digital space looks like for kids today?\n Are you amazed by those that consider themselves \"social media experts\" but lack a social presence?\n Have you posted your Google+ business page yet?\n What type of tools should be in your geek toolbox?\n How important are analytics?\n Join AK and Deb as they answer the questions above! Call in and share or join them in the chat.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDoes attening a conference ignite the passion and enthusiasm you have for social media?\u003cbr\u003e\n Do you wonder what the digital space looks like for kids today?\u003cbr\u003e\n Are you amazed by those that consider themselves \u0026quot;social media experts\u0026quot; but lack a social presence?\u003cbr\u003e\n Have you posted your Google+ business page yet?\u003cbr\u003e\n What type of tools should be in your geek toolbox?\u003cbr\u003e\n How important are analytics?\u003cbr\u003e\n Join AK and Deb as they answer the questions above! Call in and share or join them in the chat.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Does attening a conference ignite the passion and enthusiasm you have for social media?  Do you wonder what the digital space looks like for kids today?  Are y","date_published":"2011-11-10T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/2911ad34-0ecf-4c36-9219-66f46ac6bc3f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14545942,"duration_in_seconds":3636}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/11/04/flatlorri-project-a-social-community-case-study","title":"#FlatLorri Project, A Social Community Case Study","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/370","content_text":"Last week was a record of 7 guests discussing FranCamp! The conversation will continue with Jack Monson who will share upcoming plans for the next FranCamp. Deb and AK will also be joined by BJ Emerson to discuss The #FlatLorri Project,a community case study in customer engagement. A laminated cut-out image of @LorriW travels the world and publicly shares her exciting adventures while interacting with different brands and businesses as she goes. Each fun post is identified by the hashtag #FlatLorri and includes a brand mention intended to provoke a response from those managing the online presence of the company or business. This site will document the responses of the various brands within and potentially across social networks. This is not meant to be a scientific study but a conversation starter and challenge for brands to demonstrate their humanity and passion for customer service.\nhttp://theflatlorriproject.posterous.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eLast week was a record of 7 guests discussing FranCamp! The conversation will continue with Jack Monson who will share upcoming plans for the next FranCamp. Deb and AK will also be joined by BJ Emerson to discuss The #FlatLorri Project,a community case study in customer engagement. A laminated cut-out image of @LorriW travels the world and publicly shares her exciting adventures while interacting with different brands and businesses as she goes. Each fun post is identified by the hashtag #FlatLorri and includes a brand mention intended to provoke a response from those managing the online presence of the company or business. This site will document the responses of the various brands within and potentially across social networks. This is not meant to be a scientific study but a conversation starter and challenge for brands to demonstrate their humanity and passion for customer service.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://theflatlorriproject.posterous.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://theflatlorriproject.posterous.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Last week was a record of 7 guests discussing FranCamp! The conversation will continue with Jack Monson who will share upcoming plans for the next FranCamp. Deb","date_published":"2011-11-03T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/6220f698-22f7-47f3-a90c-763fbbbaa154.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14478233,"duration_in_seconds":3619}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/10/28/what-happened-at-francamp-nashville","title":"What Happened at FranCamp Nashville?","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/369","content_text":"FranCamp Nashville was just the first stop! It followed the PodCamp format with a fast paced aggressive agenda filled with rich content on the use of social media. Dynamic speakers from the industry shared their expertise and each session was streamed LIVE using UStream.\n What happened? What was shared? What's the new #FlatLorri Project? Join AK and Deb as they speak to a few attendees that either attended personally in Nashville or via UStream.\n The Tweets: http://tweetchat.com/room/francamp\n Recording: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/francamp\n Where is the Next FranCamp?\nhttp://jackmonson.com/2011/10/24/where-is-the-next-francamp/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFranCamp Nashville was just the first stop! It followed the PodCamp format with a fast paced aggressive agenda filled with rich content on the use of social media. Dynamic speakers from the industry shared their expertise and each session was streamed LIVE using UStream.\u003cbr\u003e\n What happened? What was shared? What\u0026#39;s the new #FlatLorri Project? Join AK and Deb as they speak to a few attendees that either attended personally in Nashville or via UStream.\u003cbr\u003e\n The Tweets: \u003ca href=\"http://tweetchat.com/room/francamp\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://tweetchat.com/room/francamp\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Recording: \u003ca href=\"http://www.ustream.tv/channel/francamp\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.ustream.tv/channel/francamp\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Where is the Next FranCamp?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://jackmonson.com/2011/10/24/where-is-the-next-francamp/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://jackmonson.com/2011/10/24/where-is-the-next-francamp/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"FranCamp Nashville was just the first stop! It followed the PodCamp format with a fast paced aggressive agenda filled with rich content on the use of social me","date_published":"2011-10-27T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/790e4cae-4c6d-4ed6-b7c0-c120829f2bac.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14684287,"duration_in_seconds":3671}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/10/21/managing-and-monitoring-social-media","title":"Managing and Monitoring Social Media","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/368","content_text":"Please note the time for the show this week (6:30 PT/8:30 CT/9:30 ET).\n This week AK and Deb will host Social Geek Radio from Nashville, TN as they are setting up for FranCamp! If technology is their friend they will also broadcast live via UStream http://www.ustream.tv/channel/francamp\n Their guest is Ashley Betzendal, Social Web Communications Manager for The Goddard School. Goddard is reported as the nation's No. 1 childcare franchise and was recently honored for the production of it's \"Introduction to Goddard\" video and \"Virtual Tour\" video.\n Ashley is one of the franchisor panel members for FranCamp and will share her insights to the importance of social media and how she monitors and manages social media for Goddard.\n Twitter: @AshGoesSocial\nThe Goddard School","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePlease note the time for the show this week (6:30 PT/8:30 CT/9:30 ET).\u003cbr\u003e\n This week AK and Deb will host Social Geek Radio from Nashville, TN as they are setting up for FranCamp! If technology is their friend they will also broadcast live via UStream \u003ca href=\"http://www.ustream.tv/channel/francamp\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.ustream.tv/channel/francamp\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n Their guest is Ashley Betzendal, Social Web Communications Manager for The Goddard School. 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This week AK and Deb will host Social Geek Radio from Nashville, TN as they are setting","date_published":"2011-10-20T20:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/3df1a63c-5fda-4fb2-ba1d-ac9e6fd6788c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14479069,"duration_in_seconds":3619}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/10/14/facebook-strategies","title":"Facebook Strategies","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/367","content_text":"The most frequently asked question AK Stout receives from Franchisors is whether or not their individual Franchise locations should have their own Facebook Business Page or whether content from the national Facebook Page can suffice for the entire system. Depending upon your role, you may have an immediate, gut feeling about that idea. AK is not only a firm believer that individual Franchise locations can benefit dramatically from having their own Facebook presence, but she has witnessed the success that can be garnered when a Franchise location builds a community on Facebook.\n AK will present \"Facebook Strategies - Local vs National Pages, Facebook Places and Tips to Engage Your Fans\" during FranCamp. Join us as she  shares some of her presentation on Social Geek Radio and of course \"Geek It Out\" at the end of the show!\nhttp://fransocialcamp.com/agenda/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe most frequently asked question AK Stout receives from Franchisors is whether or not their individual Franchise locations should have their own Facebook Business Page or whether content from the national Facebook Page can suffice for the entire system. Depending upon your role, you may have an immediate, gut feeling about that idea. AK is not only a firm believer that individual Franchise locations can benefit dramatically from having their own Facebook presence, but she has witnessed the success that can be garnered when a Franchise location builds a community on Facebook.\u003cbr\u003e\n AK will present \u0026quot;Facebook Strategies - Local vs National Pages, Facebook Places and Tips to Engage Your Fans\u0026quot; during FranCamp. 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Anyone who works in franchising should attend. Franchisors, CEOs, COOs, VPs of Marketing and VPs of Franchise Development. \n We will continue our sneak peak of the sessions as we talk with our guest this week,  Paul Litterer of HubSpot! Paul will moderate a session on converting leads from social media.\nhttp://www.hubspot.com/\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/paullitterer\n Twitter: @plitty","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn three short weeks FranCamp,  the first social media un-conference for the franchise industry will take place in Nashville, TN. Anyone who works in franchising should attend. Franchisors, CEOs, COOs, VPs of Marketing and VPs of Franchise Development. \u003cbr\u003e\n We will continue our sneak peak of the sessions as we talk with our guest this week,  Paul Litterer of HubSpot! 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She will give us a sneak peak to her conference presentation providing helpful tips and tricks to using video!\n Twitter: @jennimacdonald\nYouTube","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJennifer MacDonald, Online Community Manager for WIN Home Inspection says using video for business should not be frightening! She will share what you need to know in order to get started with online video as part of your marketing strategies.\u003cbr\u003e\n Jennifer is one of the presenters at the first social media unconference for the franchise industry, FranCamp, to be held in Nashville October 22nd. She will give us a sneak peak to her conference presentation providing helpful tips and tricks to using video!\u003cbr\u003e\n Twitter: @jennimacdonald\u003cbr\u003e\nYouTube\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Jennifer MacDonald, Online Community Manager for WIN Home Inspection says using video for business should not be frightening! She will share what you need to kn","date_published":"2011-09-29T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/62c238f2-4224-44a9-97e1-a9512488a160.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14605501,"duration_in_seconds":3651}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/09/23/business-focused-social-media","title":"Business Focused Social Media","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/364","content_text":"Richard Brasser, CEO, The Targeted Group will be our guest this week. Since founding the company in 1999, Richard has helped some of the nation’s leading brands create their social networking strategies and successful interactive media initiatives. Aiding in strategic marketing programs for companies such as Siemens, Citibank Smith Barney, Pepsi and RSM McGladrey, Richard has honed his understanding of how to create real engagement both in person and online.\nJoin us as we discuss strategies to create online communities for business.\n Twitter: @RichardBrasser\n LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/brasser","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Brasser, CEO, The Targeted Group will be our guest this week. Since founding the company in 1999, Richard has helped some of the nation’s leading brands create their social networking strategies and successful interactive media initiatives. Aiding in strategic marketing programs for companies such as Siemens, Citibank Smith Barney, Pepsi and RSM McGladrey, Richard has honed his understanding of how to create real engagement both in person and online.\u003cbr\u003e\nJoin us as we discuss strategies to create online communities for business.\u003cbr\u003e\n Twitter: @RichardBrasser\u003cbr\u003e\n LinkedIn: \u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/brasser\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/brasser\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Richard Brasser, CEO, The Targeted Group will be our guest this week. Since founding the company in 1999, Richard has helped some of the nation’s leading brand","date_published":"2011-09-22T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/a2e76d5b-19c1-43cb-90e0-8ee7e1aafaed.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14341978,"duration_in_seconds":3585}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/09/16/use-of-social-media-in-business","title":"Use of Social Media In Business","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/363","content_text":"Our guest, Gloria Bell is currently the Co-Chair of the SocialMediaPlus conference and Director of Social Media for Human Capital Solutions.  Between her corporate career and joining Human Capital Solutions, Gloria founded Red Stapler Consulting where she worked with businesses and technology startups providing them with business process and operations consulting and social media strategy and implementation. Truly believing in the business benefits of both on and off line communities, Gloria regularly speaks on networking and the use of social media in business.\n AK and Deb will also share what they learned in Chicago while attending the Networlding Book Writing Seminar!\n  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur guest, Gloria Bell is currently the Co-Chair of the SocialMediaPlus conference and Director of Social Media for Human Capital Solutions.  Between her corporate career and joining Human Capital Solutions, Gloria founded Red Stapler Consulting where she worked with businesses and technology startups providing them with business process and operations consulting and social media strategy and implementation. Truly believing in the business benefits of both on and off line communities, Gloria regularly speaks on networking and the use of social media in business.\u003cbr\u003e\n AK and Deb will also share what they learned in Chicago while attending the Networlding Book Writing Seminar!\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guest, Gloria Bell is currently the Co-Chair of the SocialMediaPlus conference and Director of Social Media for Human Capital Solutions.  Between her corpor","date_published":"2011-09-15T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ed0b5831-f646-4440-91ee-1bfbde1353a4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14596934,"duration_in_seconds":3649}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/09/02/qr-codes-in-business","title":"QR Codes In Business","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/362","content_text":" \n Our guest, Todd Leiser is an experienced Digital Media professional and Franchise Sales/Management leader at Valpak. Valpak is America's Leader in local cooperative Direct Mail for over 40 years and reaches nearly 45 million households in more than 120 markets in North America every month.Todd will share a little history about QR codes and valuable tips on how to use in business today!\nhttp://twitter.com/valpaktodd\nhttp://www.toddleiser.net/\nhttp://www.valpakfranchising.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n Our guest, Todd Leiser is an experienced Digital Media professional and Franchise Sales/Management leader at Valpak. Valpak is America\u0026#39;s Leader in local cooperative Direct Mail for over 40 years and reaches nearly 45 million households in more than 120 markets in North America every month.Todd will share a little history about QR codes and valuable tips on how to use in business today!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/valpaktodd\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://twitter.com/valpaktodd\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.toddleiser.net/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.toddleiser.net/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.valpakfranchising.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.valpakfranchising.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guest, Todd Leiser is an experienced Digital Media professional and Franchise Sales/Management leader at Valpak. Valpak is America's Leader in local coo","date_published":"2011-09-01T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/7016d0d6-6389-40e8-a3ba-54fa7f98fd4e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14596724,"duration_in_seconds":3649}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/08/26/location-based-marketing-for-dummies-author-interview","title":"Location Based Marketing for Dummies Author Interview","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/361","content_text":"Join us as we talk about the new book Location Based Marketing for Dummies with co-author Aaron Strout.  Learn about how this growing concept and new technologies are making an impact on business and commerce.  Want to learn how you can use location based services to attract and retain customers? Listen in as BJ Emerson joins Deb Evans as AK is away this week.  ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us as we talk about the new book Location Based Marketing for Dummies with co-author Aaron Strout.  Learn about how this growing concept and new technologies are making an impact on business and commerce.  Want to learn how you can use location based services to attract and retain customers? 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AK and Deb will layout the changes and updates that took place this week so you are on top of things as a marketer and/or business owner! Feel free to call in and share what you have learned and how it has applied to you.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFinding it hard to keep up with the social media updates to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and now Google+? AK and Deb will layout the changes and updates that took place this week so you are on top of things as a marketer and/or business owner! Feel free to call in and share what you have learned and how it has applied to you.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Finding it hard to keep up with the social media updates to LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and now Google+? 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To make sense of it all, Ken Colburn, CEO and founder of Data Doctors franchise and radio host will join us as we discuss what every student and business owner should have as part of their tech survival guide!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIt\u0026#39;s that time of year when parents are preparing to send their students back to school! What technology should they carry in their pocket? What type of digital cameras, computers, smartphones should be on the shopping list for school, home or business use? To make sense of it all, Ken Colburn, CEO and founder of Data Doctors franchise and radio host will join us as we discuss what every student and business owner should have as part of their tech survival guide!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"It's that time of year when parents are preparing to send their students back to school! What technology should they carry in their pocket? What type of digita","date_published":"2011-08-11T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/844fcc36-89fa-4d4f-bdff-785a450aab3c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14426406,"duration_in_seconds":3606}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/08/05/what-francamp-is-and-is-not","title":"What FranCamp Is and Is Not","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/358","content_text":"FranCamp 2011: Franchising Goes Social will be the first social media un-conference for the franchise industry. Social media and social media related topics are the most talked about in franchising and even at huge events like the annual IFA conference, helpful information is sometimes hard to come by.\n Our guest Thomas Scott, CEO at Brand Journalists will share why he Deb, AK and Jack Monson are part of FranCamp and why anyone in the franchising industry should attend. The event is also open to non-franchise industry leaders and will interest those involved in the consumer side of marketing.\n For more information:\nhttp://fransocialcamp.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFranCamp 2011: Franchising Goes Social will be the first social media un-conference for the franchise industry. Social media and social media related topics are the most talked about in franchising and even at huge events like the annual IFA conference, helpful information is sometimes hard to come by.\u003cbr\u003e\n Our guest Thomas Scott, CEO at Brand Journalists will share why he Deb, AK and Jack Monson are part of FranCamp and why anyone in the franchising industry should attend. 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Chuck Martin, author of The Third Screen and New York Times Business Best Seller The Digital Estate will join Deb and AK to share how to harness mobile technology to better serve your customers more effectively.\n Connect with Chuck Martin:\nTwitter\nGoogle+\nLinkedIn","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHow do you market to your customers in a world gone mobile? Chuck Martin, author of The Third Screen and New York Times Business Best Seller The Digital Estate will join Deb and AK to share how to harness mobile technology to better serve your customers more effectively.\u003cbr\u003e\n Connect with Chuck Martin:\u003cbr\u003e\nTwitter\u003cbr\u003e\nGoogle+\u003cbr\u003e\nLinkedIn\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"How do you market to your customers in a world gone mobile? Chuck Martin, author of The Third Screen and New York Times Business Best Seller The Digital Estate","date_published":"2011-07-28T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/9145661b-010c-4bfc-9ead-e0fe43e8dd2c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14473636,"duration_in_seconds":3618}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/07/22/inbound-marketing-strategies-with-hubspot","title":"Inbound Marketing Strategies with HubSpot","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/356","content_text":"Kirsten Knipp, Director of Product Marketing at HubSpot will walk Deb and AK through strategies of inbound marketing - getting found, converting leads to customers, and analytics the HubSpot way! Check out HubSpot's weekly marketing update videos on HubSpot.TV which is filmed live on Fridays.Kirsten will share a little about HubSpot's very unique culture and you can find their \"Living Guidebook for Potential and Current Employees\" here\nhttp://www.hubspot.com/\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenpetra ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eKirsten Knipp, Director of Product Marketing at HubSpot will walk Deb and AK through strategies of inbound marketing - getting found, converting leads to customers, and analytics the HubSpot way! Check out HubSpot\u0026#39;s weekly marketing update videos on HubSpot.TV which is filmed live on Fridays.Kirsten will share a little about HubSpot\u0026#39;s very unique culture and you can find their \u0026quot;Living Guidebook for Potential and Current Employees\u0026quot; here\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.hubspot.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.hubspot.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenpetra%C2%A0\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenpetra \u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Kirsten Knipp, Director of Product Marketing at HubSpot will walk Deb and AK through strategies of inbound marketing - getting found, converting leads to custom","date_published":"2011-07-21T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ab207bcb-3d50-483a-bbd7-8febd9fae14c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14595679,"duration_in_seconds":3648}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/07/15/public-relations-for-special-events","title":"Public Relations for Special Events","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/355","content_text":"Dana Lopez aka \"On-Line Director\" for Social Geek Radio will sit in as co-host for AK Stout this week. Joining Dana and Deb is Abbie S. Fink, Vice President/General Manager at HMA Public Relations. \n Abbie has both a master's degree in mass communications and a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism/public relations from Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Telecommunication of Arizonia State University. Abbie will share social media strategies on how to create a great marketing plan for any event!\nhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/abbiesfink\n@AbbieF\nhttp://www.facebook.com/HMAPublicRelations","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDana Lopez aka \u0026quot;On-Line Director\u0026quot; for Social Geek Radio will sit in as co-host for AK Stout this week. Joining Dana and Deb is Abbie S. 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Are you using social media marketing by connecting your social networks with Email Marketing?\n Our guest Julie Niehoff, Sr. Regional Development Director of Constant Contact will share how Event Marketing and Online Surveys will get your business noticed and deepen the relationship with your customers. \n  http://www.linkedin.com/in/julieniehoff\nhttp://twitter.com/julieniehoff","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\nYou are probably engaging customers on social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to grow your business. Are you using social media marketing by connecting your social networks with Email Marketing?\u003cbr\u003e\n Our guest Julie Niehoff, Sr. Regional Development Director of Constant Contact will share how Event Marketing and Online Surveys will get your business noticed and deepen the relationship with your customers. \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/julieniehoff\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/julieniehoff\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://twitter.com/julieniehoff\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://twitter.com/julieniehoff\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"You are probably engaging customers on social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to grow your business. 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Lisa told us, “I am blessed to be working as an Instructional Technology Specialist for NEISD. I love my job and never truly see it as \"work\". The Mumford \u0026amp; Sons song, Awake Your Soul, says it best “Where you invest your love, you invest your life.”  \n\nLisa received her Master Technology Teacher certification from OLLUSA in 2008, taught 4 years of 7th Math/Pre-Algebra, and has certifications in elementary education, middle school mathematics, and all-level English/Language Arts. Her love for “cooking up” technology integrated lessons and the need for a creative outlet and a global audience led to the creation of  techchef4u wordpress blog. \n Throughout the years she has served in various leadership and mentoring roles and is very involved in curriculum planning, vertical alignment, developing assessments, and disaggregating data. She has designed and presented technology training at district, regional, and state conventions and conferences.\nBlog, LinkedIn profile \u0026amp; Twitter feed for more info on Lisa, resources, and updates","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us as we continue our discussion of summer technology fun for kids!\u003cbr\u003e\n Meet Lisa Johnson, Instructional Technology Specialist for NEISD, App Enthusiast, Apptivity Author, Social Geek, Wordpress Addict, and Lifelong Learner. Lisa told us, “I am blessed to be working as an Instructional Technology Specialist for NEISD. I love my job and never truly see it as \u0026quot;work\u0026quot;. The Mumford \u0026amp; Sons song, Awake Your Soul, says it best “Where you invest your love, you invest your life.”  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLisa received her Master Technology Teacher certification from OLLUSA in 2008, taught 4 years of 7th Math/Pre-Algebra, and has certifications in elementary education, middle school mathematics, and all-level English/Language Arts. Her love for “cooking up” technology integrated lessons and the need for a creative outlet and a global audience led to the creation of  techchef4u wordpress blog. \u003cbr\u003e\n Throughout the years she has served in various leadership and mentoring roles and is very involved in curriculum planning, vertical alignment, developing assessments, and disaggregating data. 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Meet Lisa Johnson, Instructional Technology Specialist for NEISD, App Enthusiast, App","date_published":"2011-06-23T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/ecff0f5d-e832-4cd5-b3ab-afcf586930cd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14532776,"duration_in_seconds":3633}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/06/17/social-mediamarketing-strategies","title":"Social Media/Marketing Strategies","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/351","content_text":"Our guest this week is Deb Dobson who is a social media/marketing strategist.  She brings years of experience in business consulting, IT, marketing and social media.  She believes the technology should fit the person and their business goals, not the person trying to fit into the technology.  She has helped startups, small businesses and professionals  learn how to leverage the Web 2.0 world to reach their goals.  Currently, her day work is marketing for a large law firm, and off hours working with a new startup AboutOurWork which is a .com being developed by small business owners for small business owners, and will be launching soon. \n Twitter: @DebDobson","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur guest this week is Deb Dobson who is a social media/marketing strategist.  She brings years of experience in business consulting, IT, marketing and social media.  She believes the technology should fit the person and their business goals, not the person trying to fit into the technology.  She has helped startups, small businesses and professionals  learn how to leverage the Web 2.0 world to reach their goals.  Currently, her day work is marketing for a large law firm, and off hours working with a new startup AboutOurWork which is a .com being developed by small business owners for small business owners, and will be launching soon. \u003cbr\u003e\n Twitter: @DebDobson\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guest this week is Deb Dobson who is a social media/marketing strategist.  She brings years of experience in business consulting, IT, marketing and social m","date_published":"2011-06-16T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/f6f253e6-262b-4c7e-82eb-6717794278be.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14549705,"duration_in_seconds":3637}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/06/10/dont-let-your-kids-have-brain-drain","title":"Don't Let Your Kids Have Brain Drain","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/350","content_text":"Join us with our guest Cyndee Perkins, Director Curriculum and Program Development at COMPUTER EXPLORERS as we discuss technology options for kids over the summer.\n Kids today are natively fluent in both mobile and social platforms. Cyndee will share how to harness their interests and make the best use of their time over the long summer months. \n Follow Cyndee\n Twitter: @CyndeePerkins\n Blog: COMPUTER EXPLORERS\n Read her Blog: ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us with our guest Cyndee Perkins, Director Curriculum and Program Development at COMPUTER EXPLORERS as we discuss technology options for kids over the summer.\u003cbr\u003e\n Kids today are natively fluent in both mobile and social platforms. 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At least as our special guest this week!\n As you can see from BJ's speaking calendar by clicking here, he has traveled around the world sharing his thoughts on how to use social technologies to reward brand loyalty. There is a great article by Hospitality Technology on \"Reward Point Revolution\" where BJ talks about Tasti's social media road map.\n Join us as he shares his secrets and what he has learned during his world wide tour. Since BJ is founder of \"GeekItOut\" we are sure he will share some very cool geek sites with us!\n Twitter: @BJ_Emerson or @Tastidlite\n Blog: Social Tech","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBJ Emerson, VP of Technology for Tasti D-Lite is back! At least as our special guest this week!\u003cbr\u003e\n As you can see from BJ\u0026#39;s speaking calendar by clicking here, he has traveled around the world sharing his thoughts on how to use social technologies to reward brand loyalty. There is a great article by Hospitality Technology on \u0026quot;Reward Point Revolution\u0026quot; where BJ talks about Tasti\u0026#39;s social media road map.\u003cbr\u003e\n Join us as he shares his secrets and what he has learned during his world wide tour. Since BJ is founder of \u0026quot;GeekItOut\u0026quot; we are sure he will share some very cool geek sites with us!\u003cbr\u003e\n Twitter: @BJ_Emerson or @Tastidlite\u003cbr\u003e\n Blog: Social Tech\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"BJ Emerson, VP of Technology for Tasti D-Lite is back! At least as our special guest this week!  As you can see from BJ's speaking calendar by clicking here, h","date_published":"2011-06-02T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/a6d235aa-0a69-48ef-a530-fab80f2e3e4c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14715424,"duration_in_seconds":3678}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/05/27/save-time-and-keep-smart-with-smartbrief","title":"Save Time and Keep Smart With SmartBrief","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/348","content_text":" \n  \n  \n Our guest this week is Brooke Howell, SmartBrief's editor and resident expert on news for small businesses and entrepreneurs. She tweets from @SBStartup and writes for SmartBrief's SmartBlogs.\n The premise behind SmartBrief is simple: there’s too much information out there and too little time in the day to read it all. Their editors hand-pick the most relevant and important news from all over, summarize it, link to the original sources and deliver it -- for FREE -- in one-stop-shop e-newsletters.\n Nearly 3 million business decision makers count on SmartBrief each day to provide “must-read” news in 25 key industries. Subscriptions are free of charge, offered in partnership with more than 100 leading trade associations. professional societies, non-profits and corporations.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n Our guest this week is Brooke Howell, SmartBrief\u0026#39;s editor and resident expert on news for small businesses and entrepreneurs. She tweets from @SBStartup and writes for SmartBrief\u0026#39;s SmartBlogs.\u003cbr\u003e\n The premise behind SmartBrief is simple: there’s too much information out there and too little time in the day to read it all. Their editors hand-pick the most relevant and important news from all over, summarize it, link to the original sources and deliver it -- for FREE -- in one-stop-shop e-newsletters.\u003cbr\u003e\n Nearly 3 million business decision makers count on SmartBrief each day to provide “must-read” news in 25 key industries. Subscriptions are free of charge, offered in partnership with more than 100 leading trade associations. professional societies, non-profits and corporations.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guest this week is Brooke Howell, SmartBrief's editor and resident expert on news for small businesses and entrepreneurs. 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Likeable's mission is to help build more transparent, responsive, \u0026amp; likeable companies, nonprofit organizations, and governments.\n If you buy his new book, \"likeable social media\" you will receive a pre-release e-copy!\n Dave will also share information about the upcoming Likeable U conference to be held in New York City June 8th and .\n Twitter: @davekerpen","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin AK and Deb and their special guest Dave Kerpen, co-founder and CEO of Likeable Media, an award-winning social media and word-of-mouth marketing firm. Dave has been featured on CNBC\u0026#39;s \u0026quot;On the Money\u0026quot;, ABC World News Tonight, the CBS Early Show, the New York Times, and countless blogs. 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Dave","date_published":"2011-05-12T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/c33464a7-7404-4769-8ca3-02befc06b8ae.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14567259,"duration_in_seconds":3641}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/05/06/digital-marketing-begins-with-a-digital-health-check","title":"Digital Marketing Begins With A Digital Health Check","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/346","content_text":" Join AK, Deb and guest Steve Cunningham, President \u0026amp; CEO for Polar Unlimited based in Ontario as they uncover what is needed for a digital health check!\nPolar Unlimited is a digital relationship agency that helps you create meaningful relationships with your customers and prospects. They believe that with the web as a hub, digital brand strategies and tools can engage a larger audience more efficiently and effectively than traditional media.\nSteve also produces a video podcast at www.readitfor.me, where he summarizes the latest and greatest of the billion (or so) business books that bombard us every year. Tangled somewhere in that forest of pages are at least a few business-changing ideas that Steve distills down to their essence. Proving that innovative content trumps catchy slogans, hundreds of people from every corner of the globe tune in every week.\n Twitter: @stevecunningham","content_html":"\u003cp\u003e Join AK, Deb and guest Steve Cunningham, President \u0026amp; CEO for Polar Unlimited based in Ontario as they uncover what is needed for a digital health check!\u003cbr\u003e\nPolar Unlimited is a digital relationship agency that helps you create meaningful relationships with your customers and prospects. 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Polar","date_published":"2011-05-05T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/34fc3268-0b89-415a-a2e3-51e9e7da70c8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14524835,"duration_in_seconds":3631}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/04/29/key-takeaways-from-social-media-bootcamp","title":"Key Takeaways From Social Media Bootcamp","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/345","content_text":"Deb joined several others for the last four weeks on Monday and Wednesday as they attended Social Media Boot Camp. Their instructor, AK Stout conducted two hour sessions. The sessions were designed for individuals new to social media and those that have been \"using\" social media. \n Sessions covered: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogging and Local Search.\n Join AK and Deb as they discuss some of the key takeaways of the Boot Camp.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb joined several others for the last four weeks on Monday and Wednesday as they attended Social Media Boot Camp. Their instructor, AK Stout conducted two hour sessions. The sessions were designed for individuals new to social media and those that have been \u0026quot;using\u0026quot; social media. \u003cbr\u003e\n Sessions covered: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Blogging and Local Search.\u003cbr\u003e\n Join AK and Deb as they discuss some of the key takeaways of the Boot Camp.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Deb joined several others for the last four weeks on Monday and Wednesday as they attended Social Media Boot Camp. 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It is based on the best-selling book, Networlding: Building Relationships and Opportunities for Success which was written by Melissa. In 2005, Networlding was licensed as one of five business-leadership programs by Yale University's Graduate School of Business. You can follow Networlding on Twitter at @Networlding and read the blog http://www.networldingblog.com/.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week on Social Geek Radio, Deb Evans and AK Stout will be joined by special guest, Melissa Giovagnoli, CEO and Founder of Networlding. Networlding teaches the science of social networking. It is based on the best-selling book, Networlding: Building Relationships and Opportunities for Success which was written by Melissa. In 2005, Networlding was licensed as one of five business-leadership programs by Yale University\u0026#39;s Graduate School of Business. 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Anyone can become an online publisher and build an online community. \n\nJoin us as we discuss what is newsworthy in blogging with Susan Young, President, Get In Front Communication. Susan has 25 years in news, communication, and PR. She is award-winning radio news director, reporter, and on-air anchor. Susan is also Managing Editor/Producer, HR Communicator at Ragan Communications.\n\nTwitter: @sueyoungmedia\nBlog: http://www.getinfrontcommunications.com/blogging","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBlogging is all about communication. Anyone can become an online publisher and build an online community. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us as we discuss what is newsworthy in blogging with Susan Young, President, Get In Front Communication. Susan has 25 years in news, communication, and PR. She is award-winning radio news director, reporter, and on-air anchor. 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Podcamp Nashville marked its fourth year held in the music city where attendees could network and learn about the latest trends, tricks and technologies in the interactive world.\n\nJoin us as Thomas shares who he met and what he learned in the interactive sessions.\n\nTwitter: @brandjournalist\nWeb: http://www.brandjournalists.com\nBlog: http://brandjournalists.tumblr.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur guest, Thomas Scott from Brand Journalists attended Podcamp Nashville last week. His blog post describes the Podcamp as a free and interactive forum for bloggers, marketers, content creators, social media experts, educators and podcasters to gather. Podcamp Nashville marked its fourth year held in the music city where attendees could network and learn about the latest trends, tricks and technologies in the interactive world.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us as Thomas shares who he met and what he learned in the interactive sessions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwitter: @brandjournalist\u003cbr\u003e\nWeb: \u003ca href=\"http://www.brandjournalists.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://www.brandjournalists.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBlog: \u003ca href=\"http://brandjournalists.tumblr.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://brandjournalists.tumblr.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Our guest, Thomas Scott from Brand Journalists attended Podcamp Nashville last week. His blog post describes the Podcamp as a free and interactive forum for blo","date_published":"2011-03-31T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/81bc94f8-d6c2-450b-9004-cf8868edd0e7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14445632,"duration_in_seconds":3611}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/03/25/social-web-communications","title":"Social Web Communications","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/341","content_text":"This week our guest is David Murray, Director of Social Web Communications for re:group. re:group, inc., is a privately held, national brand marketing firm located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that provides integrated brand management, including branding, marketing, design, internet marketing, advertising, SEO, social media, communications and digital and traditional media services as part of an integrated strategy. \nDavid will share what it means to be a social web communications director, how re:group implemented a QR campaign at IFA (International Franchise Association) and the need for social media education. \n\nTwitter: @DaveMurr\nWeb: http://regroup.us","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week our guest is David Murray, Director of Social Web Communications for re:group. re:group, inc., is a privately held, national brand marketing firm located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that provides integrated brand management, including branding, marketing, design, internet marketing, advertising, SEO, social media, communications and digital and traditional media services as part of an integrated strategy. \u003cbr\u003e\nDavid will share what it means to be a social web communications director, how re:group implemented a QR campaign at IFA (International Franchise Association) and the need for social media education. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwitter: @DaveMurr\u003cbr\u003e\nWeb: \u003ca href=\"http://regroup.us\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://regroup.us\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week our guest is David Murray, Director of Social Web Communications for re:group. re:group, inc., is a privately held, national brand marketing firm loca","date_published":"2011-03-24T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/82b99492-aafc-444f-87d4-7f3e27bd6788.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14555974,"duration_in_seconds":3638}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/03/18/time-to-poke-the-box","title":"Time to \"Poke The Box\"","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/340","content_text":"The Domino Project created a worldwide street team. AK Stout is one of the members of the team and Domino Project. The team consists of individuals who are on a mission to spread ideas to people who care. They are digital natives who blog, tweet, take risks, and care about reinventing outdated systems. They are part of the digital revolution in publishing and want to share their thoughts on Seth Godin's latest book \"Poke The Box\". Join Deb, AK and possibly a guest or two from the Domino Project as they discuss what does it really mean to \"poke the box\" and why does Godin say \"the person who fails the most wins\"? Share your thoughts on the Social Geek Radio Facebook page. Join us live by calling into the show Thursday 8pm CT/9pm ET or via the chat feature. Come \"Poke the Box\" with us.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Domino Project created a worldwide street team. AK Stout is one of the members of the team and Domino Project. The team consists of individuals who are on a mission to spread ideas to people who care. They are digital natives who blog, tweet, take risks, and care about reinventing outdated systems. They are part of the digital revolution in publishing and want to share their thoughts on Seth Godin\u0026#39;s latest book \u0026quot;Poke The Box\u0026quot;. Join Deb, AK and possibly a guest or two from the Domino Project as they discuss what does it really mean to \u0026quot;poke the box\u0026quot; and why does Godin say \u0026quot;the person who fails the most wins\u0026quot;? Share your thoughts on the Social Geek Radio Facebook page. Join us live by calling into the show Thursday 8pm CT/9pm ET or via the chat feature. Come \u0026quot;Poke the Box\u0026quot; with us.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The Domino Project created a worldwide street team. AK Stout is one of the members of the team and Domino Project. 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This week AK Stout will discuss the convention with Deb. What did attending a convention of that size offer? Was the new IFA Convention Mobile App a success? Was there anything new presented in the Technology Summit? What was presented in the Leadership Conference as the \"new normal?\" What new technology was used by attendees or presented? \n\nNext week AK Stout will be a presenter at the COMPUTER EXPLORERS conference. She will share some of her strategies on using Google Places and Merchant Circle in business and will give a sneak peak of her presentation. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eKen Walker, CEO of Driven Brands declared \u0026quot;Franchising Is Back!\u0026quot; to IFA attendees at the 51st annual convention held in Las Vegas. \u003cbr\u003e\nDeb Evans attended the convention with 2800 other franchise industry leaders and suppliers. This week AK Stout will discuss the convention with Deb. What did attending a convention of that size offer? 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As a social media trainer | speaker | consultant, Shelley has been working with companies and business owners with a focus on using social media marketing for business growth and brand recognition. At Springboard, they are passionate about teaching how to use social media tools to get the party started! The biz party that is! \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On Thursday, February 17th while Deb is traveling back from the International Franchise Association Convention, AK will be joined by guest co-host Dana Lopez of","date_published":"2011-02-17T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/12b01e8c-9d26-4db2-8ff3-9ba03c43cd99.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14478024,"duration_in_seconds":3619}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/02/11/virtual-attendance-to-ifa","title":"Virtual Attendance to #IFA ","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/336","content_text":"On February 10th AK and Deb welcome guest, Greg Pitkoff, Managing Director of GRiP Communications.\n\nGreg has been working in the franchise community for nearly 15 years, during which he has helped startups with just a few locations, multi-national companies with thousands of sites and a broad range of companies in between attract prospective franchisees, gain more customers, build and broadcast their brand, recruit, retain and reward employees, and much more. He spent a decade heading up franchise account teams at several New York PR agencies before branching out on his own in 2007 with GRiP Communications. Today the list of franchise companies he has represented tops two dozen, and he continues to add new franchise clients year after year. Greg has been a co-moderator on the former weekly AOL Franchise Chat and on several IFA Convention Roundtables. He has contributed columns on marketing and communications to the IFA's Franchising World magazine, and has consulted with several franchise organizations on taking the plunge into social media both as a means of communicating internally and reaching consumers and other key audiences externally. \n\nTune in to hear how Greg plans to attend IFA this year virtually! \n\nConnect with Greg via Twitter @gripcommpr or\nwww.linkedin.com/in/gripcommunicationsllc","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOn February 10th AK and Deb welcome guest, Greg Pitkoff, Managing Director of GRiP Communications.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreg has been working in the franchise community for nearly 15 years, during which he has helped startups with just a few locations, multi-national companies with thousands of sites and a broad range of companies in between attract prospective franchisees, gain more customers, build and broadcast their brand, recruit, retain and reward employees, and much more. He spent a decade heading up franchise account teams at several New York PR agencies before branching out on his own in 2007 with GRiP Communications. Today the list of franchise companies he has represented tops two dozen, and he continues to add new franchise clients year after year. Greg has been a co-moderator on the former weekly AOL Franchise Chat and on several IFA Convention Roundtables. He has contributed columns on marketing and communications to the IFA\u0026#39;s Franchising World magazine, and has consulted with several franchise organizations on taking the plunge into social media both as a means of communicating internally and reaching consumers and other key audiences externally. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTune in to hear how Greg plans to attend IFA this year virtually! \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnect with Greg via Twitter @gripcommpr or\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/gripcommunicationsllc\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.linkedin.com/in/gripcommunicationsllc\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"On February 10th AK and Deb welcome guest, Greg Pitkoff, Managing Director of GRiP Communications.\n\nGreg has been working in the franchise community for nearl","date_published":"2011-02-10T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/32b8720d-1feb-4a95-819c-1c8fa84443ef.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14466948,"duration_in_seconds":3616}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/02/04/innovative-social-shopping","title":"Innovative Social Shopping","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/335","content_text":"AK Stout will be traveling to a speaking engagement on Feb 3rd and not available for Social Geek Radio.  She will be missed but Deb welcomes BJ Emerson as co-host! Together they will speak with Ron Stack, Founder/COO of Zavee,  an innovative community-based social shopping program that rewards loyal consumers, empowers local businesses and provides support for local civic and charitable organizations. Look for Zavee on the Web at zavee.com, check them out on Facebook and follow on Twitter @zavee. Have your computers fired up and ready as BJ returns as the first Geek of the favorite segment, GeekItOut!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAK Stout will be traveling to a speaking engagement on Feb 3rd and not available for Social Geek Radio.  She will be missed but Deb welcomes BJ Emerson as co-host! Together they will speak with Ron Stack, Founder/COO of Zavee,  an innovative community-based social shopping program that rewards loyal consumers, empowers local businesses and provides support for local civic and charitable organizations. 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Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a market research company in the franchise space. They specialize in franchisee satisfaction, validation and customer validation. FBR helps franchisors benchmark and strengthen their brands, and help interested franchise buyers identify quality franchises to invest in, and make the process easier to connect with franchisees and find reliable satisfaction information.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin AK Stout and Deb Evans as they chat with Michelle Rowan, COO of Franchise Business Review. Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a market research company in the franchise space. They specialize in franchisee satisfaction, validation and customer validation. FBR helps franchisors benchmark and strengthen their brands, and help interested franchise buyers identify quality franchises to invest in, and make the process easier to connect with franchisees and find reliable satisfaction information.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join AK Stout and Deb Evans as they chat with Michelle Rowan, COO of Franchise Business Review. Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a market research company in","date_published":"2011-01-20T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/bbb58c58-473d-4ed3-bb60-4bede6715800.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14530478,"duration_in_seconds":3632}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/01/14/what-is-it-like-to-attend-ces","title":"What Is It Like To Attend CES?","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/332","content_text":"This week AK Stout and Deb Evans welcome Justin Brackett as special guest. Who is Justin Brackett you ask.  He is: A Social Media Evangelist. Entrepreneur. Blogger. Lover of the RedSox. Champion of Non-Profits.\n\nJustin recently attended CES (Consumer Electronic Show) in Las Vegas! As Vice President of Digital Management at Kioky (www.kioky.com) (KEY-oak-E) he says, \"The greatest problem plaguing our modern world? Poorly applied iPhone screen protectors, of course. Thankfully, New Jersey-based startup Kioky has a solution--its Screen Care Pro back. The company's \"perfect fit technology\" ships with the above plastic applicator, which centers the screen guard perfectly on your iPhone. -  http://www.gearlog.com\n\nJustin will share with us the challenges of being a social media evangelist and entrepreneur introducing a new product at the one of the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshows that featured 2700 exhibitors!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week AK Stout and Deb Evans welcome Justin Brackett as special guest. Who is Justin Brackett you ask.  He is: A Social Media Evangelist. Entrepreneur. Blogger. Lover of the RedSox. Champion of Non-Profits.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJustin recently attended CES (Consumer Electronic Show) in Las Vegas! As Vice President of Digital Management at Kioky (\u003ca href=\"http://www.kioky.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.kioky.com\u003c/a\u003e) (KEY-oak-E) he says, \u0026quot;The greatest problem plaguing our modern world? Poorly applied iPhone screen protectors, of course. Thankfully, New Jersey-based startup Kioky has a solution--its Screen Care Pro back. 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Blog","date_published":"2011-01-13T20:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/bcbb6f54-399e-4e5c-a3f6-607cdf6c172c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14726500,"duration_in_seconds":3681}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2011/01/07/social-geek-radio-2011-kickoff","title":"Social Geek Radio 2011 Kickoff","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/331","content_text":"Deb Evans welcomes new co-host AK Stout, founder/owner of Saying It Social, LLC. With a degree in Marketing, AK prides herself in finding ways to utilize her knowledge in conjunction with the ever expanding mix and advantages of online tools to increase a brand's exposure while establishing trust and cultivating meaningful business-consumer relationships.\n\nOur guest this week is Jack Monson, Vice President Engage121. Engage121 provides marketing and communications professionals with social media and public relations software solutions. Join us as Jack discusses why monitoring social media will help your business respond to relevant conversations. Learn more about Jack and Engage121 http://engage121.com ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eDeb Evans welcomes new co-host AK Stout, founder/owner of Saying It Social, LLC. With a degree in Marketing, AK prides herself in finding ways to utilize her knowledge in conjunction with the ever expanding mix and advantages of online tools to increase a brand\u0026#39;s exposure while establishing trust and cultivating meaningful business-consumer relationships.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur guest this week is Jack Monson, Vice President Engage121. Engage121 provides marketing and communications professionals with social media and public relations software solutions. 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Tracey practices in the areas of employment law, human resources counseling and employment litigation.\n\nAs franchisors continue to use social media to expand brand presence and maintain consistency across all media, it is important to adopt a comprehensive social media policy to ensure that company employees, franchisees and employees of franchisees are on board - while at the same time avoiding exercising too much control over the franchisee's employment practices to limit vicarious liability claims.\n\nTracey will share her list of best practices that should be addressed in all social media policies. Tracey's contact information is: diamond@hylandlevin.com http://www.hylandlevin.com/","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur guest this week is Tracey E. Diamond, Esq from Hyland Levin Attorneys At Law. 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After five years in the classroom and 10 years at the High/Scope Educational Research Foundation, he established Children’s Technology Review, earning him SIIA’s First Journalism Codie Award for “Best Software Reviewer.” He has been an advisor to Consumer Reports WebWatch, a judge for AEP’s Golden Lamp awards, and has taught at MSU, NYU’s ITP program and the Rutgers Graduate School of Education. He is a contributor to the New York Times Gadgetwise blog, and writes for Parents, PARADE, Scholastic Parent \u0026amp; Child and others. A former preschool and elementary school teacher, he holds a BS in Elementary Education (cum laude), an MS in human development and a Ph.D. in educational psychology from Michigan State University. Warren is the founder of the Dust or Magic Institute and the Mediatech Foundation. He has two teenage daughters and plays in a Dixieland jazz band. \n\n\"Warren is a lot of fun. 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By using a fine-tuned blend of Social Media + Traditional Media, No Limit creates campaigns focused on driving more consumers at the local-unit-level and more franchise prospects to the brand. Its staff of experienced publicists challenges old technology used by traditional PR firms by delivering stronger, more strategic, and more in depth buzz for the brands No Limit represents. To learn more before the show visit: http://www.discovernolimit.com ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOur guest will be Nick Powills, founder of No Limit Media Consulting which is a progressive communications firm focused on the franchise industry. By using a fine-tuned blend of Social Media + Traditional Media, No Limit creates campaigns focused on driving more consumers at the local-unit-level and more franchise prospects to the brand. 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Jeanne now runs CustomerBliss (www.customerbliss.com), an international consulting business where she coaches executive leadership teams and customer leadership executives on how to put profitablity at the center of their business, by getting past lip service; to operationally relevant to operationally executable plans and processes. Her clients include Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson, TD Ameritrade, St. Jude's Hospital and many more. Her best-selling books are \"Chief Customer Officer: Getting Past Lip Service to Passionate Action\" and \"I Love You More Than My Dog; Five Decisions That Drive Extreme Customer Loyality in Good and Bad Times.\" Jeanne will discuss her books and how you can build a beloved company.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBJ and Deb met and interviewed Jeanne Bliss, author \u0026quot;I Love You More Than My Dog\u0026quot; at the Word of Mouth Supergenius conference (see video \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/socialgeekradio\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.facebook.com/socialgeekradio\u003c/a\u003e). Jeanne started her career at Land\u0026#39;s End reporting to founder Gary Comer and the company\u0026#39;s executive committee, ensuring that in the formative years of the organization, the company stayed focused on its core principles of customer and employee focus. She was the first leader of Land\u0026#39;s End Customer Experience. Jeanne now runs CustomerBliss (\u003ca href=\"http://www.customerbliss.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.customerbliss.com\u003c/a\u003e), an international consulting business where she coaches executive leadership teams and customer leadership executives on how to put profitablity at the center of their business, by getting past lip service; to operationally relevant to operationally executable plans and processes. Her clients include Johnson \u0026amp; Johnson, TD Ameritrade, St. Jude\u0026#39;s Hospital and many more. 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LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogging and Facebook are used to build brand awareness and drive interested customers to the corporate website. There are also platforms customized to manage and monitor the franchise sales process for the franchisor. Join BJ and Deb with guest Jon Carlston, Vice President of Social Development at Process Peak to discuss the strategies to create and grow business.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSocial media tools offer franchisees and franchisors so many ways to promote their franchise business today. LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogging and Facebook are used to build brand awareness and drive interested customers to the corporate website. There are also platforms customized to manage and monitor the franchise sales process for the franchisor. 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Ken is founder and president of Data Doctors Franchise System based in Arizonia. You can hear Ken every Saturday as Talk Show Host of The Computer Corner on KTAR 92.3 News Radio in AZ. Ken is an active member of IFA (International Franchise Association) Technology Committee and presenter at the annual convention.\n\nKen is a frequent guest on Good Morning AZ and CNN presenting the latest tech toys and discussing the social technology networks. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis week BJ and Deb will discuss on social technology plays a role in franchising today. They welcome friend and very special guest the Tech Media Ninja, Ken Colburn. Ken is founder and president of Data Doctors Franchise System based in Arizonia. You can hear Ken every Saturday as Talk Show Host of The Computer Corner on KTAR 92.3 News Radio in AZ. Ken is an active member of IFA (International Franchise Association) Technology Committee and presenter at the annual convention.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKen is a frequent guest on Good Morning AZ and CNN presenting the latest tech toys and discussing the social technology networks. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This week BJ and Deb will discuss on social technology plays a role in franchising today. They welcome friend and very special guest the Tech Media Ninja, Ken C","date_published":"2010-08-05T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/63588174-aed7-4a1c-bf6a-a2966e86b1ae.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14506445,"duration_in_seconds":3626}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2010/07/30/what-happens-at-word-of-mouth-supergenius-is-shared","title":"What happens at Word of Mouth Supergenius is shared!","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/313","content_text":"Have you seen the videos on Social Geek Radio Facebook page? If not, visit www.facebook.com/socialgeekradio BJ and Deb met several amazing individuals and attended some awesome sessions on word of mouth marketing. Did you know there are 5 Ts to word of mouth marketing (via Andy Sernovitz)? Talkers, Topics, Tools, Taking Part and Tracking? Did you know to make an impact you must: Believe, Have Clarity, Be Real, Be There and Say Sorry (via Jeanne Bliss)? Even Domino's has a (good) story to tell via @Ramon_DeLeon! Have you heard Tony Hsiesh philosphy -\"Follow the vision, not the money?\" Tune in to hear more of what BJ and Deb learned at the conference and how they are working towards Supergenius status. Meet Skyler Fox aka @beefyfunk for the #GeekItOut segment!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eHave you seen the videos on Social Geek Radio Facebook page? If not, visit \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/socialgeekradio\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.facebook.com/socialgeekradio\u003c/a\u003e BJ and Deb met several amazing individuals and attended some awesome sessions on word of mouth marketing. Did you know there are 5 Ts to word of mouth marketing (via Andy Sernovitz)? Talkers, Topics, Tools, Taking Part and Tracking? 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If not, visit www.facebook.com/socialgeekradio BJ and Deb met several amazing individuals and atten","date_published":"2010-07-29T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/986f538b-eea9-4ddb-ae20-7b7cfe9533c1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14445006,"duration_in_seconds":3611}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2010/07/23/word-of-mouth-supergenius-conference-1","title":"Word of Mouth Supergenius Conference","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/312","content_text":"BJ and Deb traveled to New York City to attend the \"How to be Great at Word of Mouth Marketing Conference. They attended 12 How-to classes, heard about 12 real-world case studies and listened to presentations from 6 brilliant authors! They will share interviews with Andy Sernovitz, author of \"Word of Mouth Marketing\", Jeanne Bliss, author \"I Love You More Than My Dog\" and presenter Ramon De Leon from Domino's. At the end of the show you will meet Skyler Fox the face behind the Twitter handle @Beefyfunk!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBJ and Deb traveled to New York City to attend the \u0026quot;How to be Great at Word of Mouth Marketing Conference. They attended 12 How-to classes, heard about 12 real-world case studies and listened to presentations from 6 brilliant authors! They will share interviews with Andy Sernovitz, author of \u0026quot;Word of Mouth Marketing\u0026quot;, Jeanne Bliss, author \u0026quot;I Love You More Than My Dog\u0026quot; and presenter Ramon De Leon from Domino\u0026#39;s. At the end of the show you will meet Skyler Fox the face behind the Twitter handle @Beefyfunk!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"BJ and Deb traveled to New York City to attend the \"How to be Great at Word of Mouth Marketing Conference. They attended 12 How-to classes, heard about 12 real-","date_published":"2010-07-22T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/fe3f1e99-4173-4e9e-ae41-3a8ad1fa474c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8108954,"duration_in_seconds":2027}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2010/07/22/word-of-mouth-supergenius-conference","title":"Word of Mouth Supergenius Conference","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/311","content_text":"BJ and Deb traveled to New York City to attend the \"How to be Great at Word of Mouth Marketing Conference. They attended 12 How-to classes, heard about 12 real-world case studies and listened to presentations from 6 brilliant authors! They will share interviews with Andy Sernovitz, author of \"Word of Mouth Marketing\", Jeanne Bliss, author \"I Love You More Than My Dog\" and presenter Ramon De Leon from Domino's. At the end of the show you will meet Skyler Fox the face behind the Twitter handle @Beefyfunk!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBJ and Deb traveled to New York City to attend the \u0026quot;How to be Great at Word of Mouth Marketing Conference. They attended 12 How-to classes, heard about 12 real-world case studies and listened to presentations from 6 brilliant authors! They will share interviews with Andy Sernovitz, author of \u0026quot;Word of Mouth Marketing\u0026quot;, Jeanne Bliss, author \u0026quot;I Love You More Than My Dog\u0026quot; and presenter Ramon De Leon from Domino\u0026#39;s. At the end of the show you will meet Skyler Fox the face behind the Twitter handle @Beefyfunk!\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"BJ and Deb traveled to New York City to attend the \"How to be Great at Word of Mouth Marketing Conference. They attended 12 How-to classes, heard about 12 real-","date_published":"2010-07-22T03:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/f42fd303-10ad-4715-a31f-e156f27478e0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8214488,"duration_in_seconds":2053}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2010/07/16/doing-business-online","title":"Doing Business Online","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/310","content_text":"Special Guest Rochel Roland will join BJ and Deb this week! Rochel is founder of an internet company Joyful Bath Company and just celebrated her first anniversary in business. Joyful Bath Company provides luxurious, therapeutic bath salts and handmade botanical soaps based on the ocean’s natural healing powers and inspired by bathing rituals and remedies from around the world. Rochel will share how she started her business and why the internet and how she uses social media to promote her business. Tune in and find out what bath days are on Wednesdays, her visits to Henderson Hall Marine Corps and the press conference at the Pentegon! (Yes, real men take baths too!)","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest Rochel Roland will join BJ and Deb this week! Rochel is founder of an internet company Joyful Bath Company and just celebrated her first anniversary in business. Joyful Bath Company provides luxurious, therapeutic bath salts and handmade botanical soaps based on the ocean’s natural healing powers and inspired by bathing rituals and remedies from around the world. Rochel will share how she started her business and why the internet and how she uses social media to promote her business. Tune in and find out what bath days are on Wednesdays, her visits to Henderson Hall Marine Corps and the press conference at the Pentegon! (Yes, real men take baths too!)\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Special Guest Rochel Roland will join BJ and Deb this week! Rochel is founder of an internet company Joyful Bath Company and just celebrated her first anniversa","date_published":"2010-07-15T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/6ba20d6e-6a00-4c31-b59b-b48151b6e4ad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14455873,"duration_in_seconds":3613}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2010/07/09/school-is-out-for-summer","title":"School Is Out For Summer","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/309","content_text":"BJ and Deb will discuss how you keep the entire family busy with technology activities that are fun, educational and entertaining! Treasure hunting (GEO cache), making a vacation summer book, creating movies and cake designs are all part of the discussion.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBJ and Deb will discuss how you keep the entire family busy with technology activities that are fun, educational and entertaining! Treasure hunting (GEO cache), making a vacation summer book, creating movies and cake designs are all part of the discussion.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"BJ and Deb will discuss how you keep the entire family busy with technology activities that are fun, educational and entertaining! 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We\u0026#39;ll also chat about the upcoming movie based on the book called The Social Network. Don\u0026#39;t miss this episode and the always awesome Geek It Out tips at the end of the show.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join us as we discuss Accidental Billionaires - The Founding of Facebook by author Ben Mezrich. We'll also chat about the upcoming movie based on the book calle","date_published":"2010-07-01T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/424f76de-fa35-4ce1-8534-f967c1da48f6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14571438,"duration_in_seconds":3642}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2010/06/25/how-does-one-become-a-social-geek","title":"How Does One Become A Social Geek","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/307","content_text":"Deb's weekly co-host BJ Emerson will not be able to join the show this week as he will be in flight to a destination unknown. He has promised to return next week. In the meantime, Lorri Wyndham, COMPUTER EXPLORERS Operations Manager will join Deb as co-host this week. Deb and Lorri will discuss why they have been called \"social geeks\" and will share their thoughts of who they believe are \"social geeks\" and why. BJ just may be the hot topic of conversation! Are you a geek due to the number of followers you have on Twitter or friends on Facebook? How many badges do you own on Foursquare and how many locations can you declare to be the Mayor? Does your blog or website have a \"Like\" button? What is the geek profile of 2010 and will it look different next year? Join the show live and use the chat feature to share your thoughts. Social Geek Radio is not complete without \"Geeking It Out\" at the end so be prepared to have your computer in position with the internet open.  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Brand Journalism involves telling stories about a company that make readers want to know more. It means having conversations with them – not preaching at them. Heavy-handed, hard sells no longer work because people tune them out. People simply don’t trust one-way messages handed down from a corner office. Thomas is an accomplished photojournalist published in most US dailies and many magazines. Twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, published in USA Today, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Elle Magazine. He is an expert at blogging and PR campaigns to generate read leads and business!","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eBJ and Deb welcome Thomas Scott \u003ca href=\"http://www.brandjournalists.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ewww.brandjournalists.com\u003c/a\u003e as a guest this week. Thomas believes that Brand Journalism is the key to communication today. Brand Journalism involves telling stories about a company that make readers want to know more. 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So how do you get heard? \n\n• How important is listening before speaking? \n• What tools should be used? \n• What social media channels should be the first to implement? \n• After listening and engaging starts do you sell yourself or your brand first? \n• How important is it for kids to get involved with social media and at what age? \n• Should gaming be part of classroom instruction?","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin BJ and Deb and special guest Lorri Wyndham @LorriW (on Twitter) as they continue discussions on social networking. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are so many social media channels with excessive noise in all directions! So how do you get heard? \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• How important is listening before speaking? \u003cbr\u003e\n• What tools should be used? \u003cbr\u003e\n• What social media channels should be the first to implement? \u003cbr\u003e\n• After listening and engaging starts do you sell yourself or your brand first? \u003cbr\u003e\n• How important is it for kids to get involved with social media and at what age? \u003cbr\u003e\n• Should gaming be part of classroom instruction?\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Join BJ and Deb and special guest Lorri Wyndham @LorriW (on Twitter) as they continue discussions on social networking. \n\nThere are so many social media chann","date_published":"2010-06-10T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6402ccbf-8321-446f-b207-47dab9ea58eb/010d8282-3236-4ec7-9e37-74bcba43e01a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":14475725,"duration_in_seconds":3618}]},{"id":"http://www.blogtalkradio.com/socialgeekradio/2010/06/04/review-of-the-mirror-test","title":"Review of The Mirror Test","url":"https://socialgeek.fireside.fm/304","content_text":"Join BJ and Deb as they discuss their review of Jeffrey Hayzlett's book \"The Mirror Test.\"\n\nHayzlett is the former chief marketing officer for Eastman Kodak. He is a C level executive who discusses marketing and networking in the age of social media. He has appeared on several news and reality tv shows including The Celebrity Apprentice.\n\nHayzlett says there are four social media Es for customer relations: engage, educate, excite, and evangelize.\n\nIf you are not familiar with Hayzlett search his name on YouTube or visit his Facebook page Jeffrey Hayzlett to learn more before listening to our show or reading The Mirror Test. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eJoin BJ and Deb as they discuss their review of Jeffrey Hayzlett\u0026#39;s book \u0026quot;The Mirror Test.\u0026quot;\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHayzlett is the former chief marketing officer for Eastman Kodak. He is a C level executive who discusses marketing and networking in the age of social media. 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