Social Geek
Social Geek
Podcast 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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The podcast focuses on several key themes such as franchising strategies, marketing innovation, international development, and mentorship. Recent episodes delve into topics like multi-unit growth strategies, the impact of AI on franchises, and the upcoming IFA 2025 event, featuring insights from professionals on storytelling in franchising and evolving customer demographics.

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.
Franchising is part relationships and part magic!
Sherry McNeil joins the podcast for a One-on-One conversation with Social Geek host Jack Monson. As a 2026 Franchise Thought Leadership Award winner and as the President and CEO of The Canadian Franchise Association, Sherry is on the front lines of the Franchising in Canada and across the globe.
Today she discusses:
*Relationships at all levels of Franchising and what she calls the WOW factor
*Stats on World Franchise Day 2026 (and gearing up for 2027)
*Strategic plans for CFA over the next year
*A tri-party agreement between franchise associations in Canada, the US, and Mexico
*Investigating the growing challenge of fraud in Franchising
Thanks to today’s sponsors: Thunderly, AnswerConnect, Pilot, and The IFA World Franchise Show with The International Franchise Association.
Special Guest: Sherry McNeil.

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