Live at Franchise Expo South Part 1

“The are two types of businesses in the future: those who are closed and those who are using AI.”    The AI Sherpa, Robert Mitchell, takes a brief look back at 2024 and a big look ahead to 2025 for Franchise systems adopting AI.  The quick wins for franchisors implementing AI in their day to day operations are occurring more and more. As brands see more efficiencies and more team members are doubling down using AI, and therefore creating even more efficiencies, we will start seeing the true impact on our businesses.  Robert also gives advice on proving ROI for your CEO, Board, and Private Equity.  Thanks to WSI!

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for December 11, 2024   Thanks to Text Request and Promotex!

Sunglasses on.  The Franchise Rock Stars are back.     Mission Statements: Are they Necessary or Nonsense?   Do we need them? If so, can they be improved? Or do we send them to the corporate lingo dumpster of the past   Our Rock Star panel is back! Ali Kraus, Danielle Wright, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, and Scott Greenberg share their views and examples of good and bad mission statements.   Thanks to Northeast Color, Hughes, Citrin Cooperman, and Tsource. 

Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet. “If you’re achieving your goals by yourself, you’re not thinking BIG enough.” Ryan Parsons is the CEO of Evive Brands, a franchisor that includes services such as Executive Home Care, Assisted Living Locators, Grasons Co., and Brothers That Just Do Gutters.  Ryan shares stories about the evolution from working in the trades, to starting a home services franchise, to expanding into a multi-brand platform. Jania and Ryan also have advice for aspiring entrepreneurs!      

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for December 4, 2024     Thanks to Text Request and Promotex!  

Why Franchising? We spoke with many entrepreneurs and franchisors LIVE at this year’s Franchise Expo Austin about why they decided to franchise their concept. And, why are franchisee partners finding success with their brand? What’s in it for them? In part 2, you'll hear from these extraordinary Franchisors: Alex Wright, Pups Pub Natalie Hansen, Perkins Ken Baker, Sun Stoppers Jorge Campos, Movita Juice Bar Jack Hall, Cici’s Pizza JJ and Traci, Get A Haircut And then we’ll wrap this year’s MVF Podcast Zone shows with a special conversation with Rafael Alvarez, CEO of The Latino Franchise Association.  Rafael shares some challenges potential franchisees are currently facing, how the LFA can help, and trends with franchise brands from Latin America.   Thanks Northeast Color, Source, Citrin Cooperman, and Hughes!

Why Franchising? We spoke with many entrepreneurs and franchisors LIVE at this year’s Franchise Expo Austin about why they decided to franchise their concept. And, why are franchisee partners finding success with their brand? What’s in it for them? Today you'll hear from these extraordinary Franchisors: Ken Phipps, Eggs Up Grill Brandon Wilhem, Hangry Joe’s Lauri White, Pizza Drop James Carey, Preservan Kerri Da Silva, Rapid Hose Dan Bish, Eat Gather Love But first, we start with a conversation with SMB Franchise Advisers’ Dawn Abbamondi and Shannon Wilburn about the state of franching!  #itsallabouttherelationship And then we’ll wrap the show with an update from Dr John Hayes, who teaches The A to Zs at the Expos and is once again hosting the Selling Franchises Summit, coming up January 23-24 in West Palm Beach with the Titus Center for Franchising. Thanks to Citrin Cooperman, Hughes, Northeast Color, and Tsource. And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network!  

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for November 20, 2024 #thoughtleadershipawards #franchisethoughtleadership Thanks to Text Request and Promotex!  

Welcome to Just Jania, the podcast hosted by Jania Bailey and powered by FranNet. Lance Freeman, President of Franchise Development at Xpontential Fitness joins Jania today.  Lance shares his perspective on competition in the franchise space, how great brands are actually “sales & marketing engines,” and why consumers are engaging more with health & wellness brands.          

The Franchise News Podcast with Jack Monson for November 13, 2024   #thoughtleadershipawards #franchisethoughtleadership Thanks to Text Request and Promotex!