The Franchise Rock Stars are back on Social Geek to share their tips and advice for navigating the International Franchise Association Convention and all business travel in 2026.

On the show today: Derrick Ableman, Ali Kraus, Scott Greenberg, and Kristen Pechacek with host Jack Monson.

Our tips include:

Explore the newly Evolved schedule
Engage the all-new Franchise Main Street
Bring changes of shoes
Stay at The Luxor … really!!
Go to the Starbucks that helps you avoid longer lines
Befriend your competitors and rivals
Give your booth a breather
Connect instead of sell
Schedule meetings IN ADVANCE
Use the great new IFA App

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and more

Thanks to today’s podcast sponsors who will all be joining us in Vegas: AnswerConnect at booth 611 / Citrin Cooperman at booth 834 / CareerPlug at booth 700 / Thunderly at booth 329.

What’s a tip you would like to share from your experiences at IFA Conventions? Please share in the comments!

Links:

To join us at IFA 2026, please register asap at franchise.org

Download the IFA Events App

And for more podcasts, visit socialgeekradio.com

Special Guests: Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, and Scott Greenberg.

Don’t Go to the Last Starbucks on the Right (and other IFA tips)