Podcast
Social Geek
Hosted by Jack Monson · EN
Hello Geeks. Social Geek is the most popular Franchise podcast. 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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Don’t Go to the Last Starbucks on the Right (and other IFA tips)
Feb 300:23:48Tap to summarizeThe 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.comSpecial Guests: Ali Kraus, Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek, and Scott Greenberg.
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So Here's The Thing: Marketing's Role in Restaurants
Feb 300:14:01Tap to summarizeSo, Here's The Thing ... Lauren Fernandez and Jack Monson are chatting today about all of the things that get assigned the Marketers within a restaurant brand. We're also keeping an eye on the use of Bitcoin as payments by some of our favorite brands including Steak 'n Shake Special Guest: Lauren Fernandez.
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Franchise Thought Leadership Awards 2026 with Jack Monson
Jan 2700:05:10Tap to summarizeToday we’re announcing the winners of this year’s Franchise Thought Leadership Awards. We’ll name the 10 Franchise Leaders are currently leading all of us in Franchising to more prosperity and growth by sharing their ideas, speaking up, putting out thoughtful content, getting people talking, and inspiring others to do the same. The nominees were submitted by you, the Social Geek listeners, and the ten top vote-getters were chosen by a team of independent judges. Congratulations to all winners and thanks for moving us all forward.
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So Here's The Thing: 2026 Restaurant Industry Predictions
Jan 2600:13:12Tap to summarizeSo, Here's The Thing ... Lauren Fernandez and Jack Monson have been chatting regularly about the changes, acquisitions, and deals in the restaurant space. Now we're sharing those conversations with you. Please join us!Special Guest: Lauren Fernandez.
Transcribe →Mobile AdTech Trends
May 1, 2018Tap to summarizePart of Social Geek's Digital All-Star panel, Jim Buckley of Valpak and Mike McDowell of Social Joey join to discuss trends, opportunities, and challenges in Mobile AdTech! We're covering many areas of AdTech including: Recent trends in the restaurant / franchise spaceMobile apps and if your brand really needs oneIn-app advertising versus mobile browsing or mobile social adsPredictions for the next year including better measurement and what's next with mobile video?!?
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