Episodios

  • A Unique and Growing Franchise System with Craig Sherwood
    Jun 23 2025
    Welcome to The Franchise Freaks Podcast, presented by Thunderly. This podcast is for – and by – people who are freaky for franchising. Today’s guest is Craig Sherwood, Senior Vice President, Development at The Joint Chiropractic. Craig shares: • The Joint’s unique position in the franchise space • Recurring revenue models and flexible schedules • The franchisees’ passion for helping people, reducing pain, and elevating life. • Growth plans in the very near future, including number 1000! Thanks to the International Franchise Association for hosting us and this live recording at IFA World Franchise Show Special Guest: Craig Sherwood.
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    10 m
  • PESO: Paid Earned Shared and Owned Media with Gini Dietrich
    Jun 2 2025
    Gini Dietrich joins the podcast with an update on the PESO model – the relationship of implementing Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned media strategies. • Breaking down the silos between these essential media types • Pairing 2 elements of PESO to get rolling • The future of the model Join us over on the Social Geek podcast (https://www.socialgeekradio.com) for part 1 of our conversation available now. Special Guest: Gini Dietrich.
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    15 m
  • Personal Branding with Felicia Reeves
    May 14 2025
    Felicia Reeves, CMO of Empower Brands, joins to the podcast to discuss Personal Branding. We’re chatting about personal branding not only for executives, but also for franchisees. Many small business owners are finding success and new customers by becoming local micro-influencers and subject matter experts. Felicia also shares advice on how to enable, equip, and empower franchisees to market effectively in their region. Special Guest: Felicia Reeves.
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    16 m
  • Restaurant Franchise Success with Ken Kanzaki
    Apr 30 2025
    We caught up with Ken Kanzaki at Franchise Expo Charlotte where Charleys Cheesesteaks was exhibiting and speaking with many aspiring entrepreneurs about opportunities in Franchising. We’re chatting about franchise trends, menu trends, and of course, wings! Ken also shares his take on what makes a successful franchisee. Special Guest: Ken Kanzaki.
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    12 m
  • Multi-Unit Franchising Trends with Ricky Richardson
    Apr 16 2025
    Welcome to The Franchise Freaks Podcast, presented by Thunderly. This podcast is for - and by – people who are freaky for franchising. Today we’re chatting with Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill, live from Vegas at The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference. Ricky shares his thoughts on The explosion in Multi-Unit Franchise ownership especially in restaurants Why Multi-Unit operations are more far efficient and what makes a successful owner The appeal of the daytime daypart for owners Improvements in US supply chain efficiencies and the lower cost of America's favorite food: eggs!
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    9 m
  • The State of Platforms in Franchising
    Mar 18 2025
    JJ Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, joins the podcast to discuss the rise of platform companies and Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Owners. JJ shares his vision on the sectors that are seeing the most growth in the near future, the forecast for Franchising for the next 5 years, and other elements that will have an impact on franchising including the economy to government regulations. Thanks to the International Franchisee Association for hosting us at IFA 2025! Special Guest: JJ Sorrenti.
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    8 m
  • The Path of Education and Franchise Growth
    Mar 18 2025
    Anne Huntington Sharma, President of Huntington Learning Centers discusses the positive outlook for franchising growth and for small business owners. Anne shares her thoughts on: • What will make the biggest impact on franchising this year • The future of education enterprises and how technology and AI will make a difference • What most people don’t yet understand about franchising Special Guest: Anne Huntington Sharma.
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    8 m
  • Growth Plans for Franchise Brands with Mark Jameson
    Mar 18 2025
    Mark Jameson, Chief Development Officer of Propelled Brands joins the podcast love from The IFA Convention! Mark the discusses the strategies between the growth of the various brands that are part of the Propelled platform – including some upcoming rebranding for some of Mark’s brands coming up at this year’s MUFC! We also discuss: • The difference between Consumer-focused franchise brands and B2B brands • Growth plans for all franchises and forecast on the economy in 2025 and 2026 • And, what’s something about franchising that Mark wishes everyone understood? Special Guest: Mark Jameson.
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    12 m