Today’s Franchise Voice podcast is presented by Wisetail and features more conversations from the floor of The IFA World Franchise Show in Miami. Host Jack Monson chats with several top franchise leaders to share competitive advantages, why franchising works for their brands, and forecasts for franchising for 2025 and 2026. Today’s guests: Jim Holthouser, CEO, GoTo Foods Sally Facinelli, CEO, Salty Dawg Pet Salon Jerry Akers, Multi-Brand/Multi-Unit Owner and Founder of ZDynamix Craig Sherwood, S...
Jun 04, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Today’s Franchise Voice podcast is presented by Wisetail and features more conversations from the floor of The IFA World Franchise Show in Miami. Host Jack Monson chats with several prominent franchise leaders to discuss their brands, why franchising is working for so many, and projections for the remainder of the year. You’ll hear from: Amy Elder, Papa Johns Nadeem Bajwa, Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Chris Patel, Multi-Unit Franchise Owner Jack Wilson, HomeWell Care Services Melinda Emerson, Smal...
May 28, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 46
“Franchising unlocks the American Dream.” -John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands Today’s Franchise Voice podcast is presented by Wisetail and features more conversations from the floor of The IFA World Franchise Show in Miami. Host Jack Monson speaks with many of today’s top franchise leaders about their brands, why franchising is making such an impact, and what’s up next for the rest of this year. You’ll hear from: John Peyton, Dine Brands Ethan Albrecht-Carrié, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Josh Minturn,...
May 21, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 45
A special series starts today on Franchise Voice with host Jack Monson captured at The IFA World Franchise Show in Miami, the newest event in franchising. IFA President & CEO Matt Haller shares an update on the state of franchising and the hottest topics for the rest of 2025. Then we’ll chat with relatively new franchisee Clarence Howell on small business ownership and some timely info on an upcoming deadline for Franchise Asension Initiative. Today's episode is brought to you by IFA Preffer...
May 14, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Franchise Voice is THE podcast from the International Franchise Association, hosted by Jack Monson. The IFA is partnering with exciting new franchise expos this year offering franchise opportunities globally. Today we’ll learn about The International Franchise Show London in April from show producer Simon Chicken. And we’ll chat with Matt Hallman, event manager for The World Franchise Show in Miami this May, Today’s podcast is brought you by Vendasta (http://vendasta.com/franchise) and ActiveCam...
Mar 25, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 43
More thought leaders are on today’s show recorded at The IFA Annual Convention. We’ll get industry updates and strategies for navigating this year’s growth from Dave Mortensen, President and Co-Founder of Self Esteem brands and Jon Visser, VP of Sales at Fortidia. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Vendasta and ActiveCampaign Special Guests: Dave Mortensen and Jon Visser.
Mar 18, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 42
We’re continuing our series of conversations with leaders at this year’s IFA Annual Convention. Today you’ll hear about the IFA’s Ascension Initiative with Omar Simmons, Raynya Simmons, David Smith, and Clarence Howell. The Franchise Ascension Initiative provides knowledge, network, and navigation for business owners. The program matches talented individuals with brands and presents Franchising as a powerful – and welcoming – escalator of wealth. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Vendasta and...
Mar 11, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 41
We’re continuing our series of episodes highlighting leaders and award winners at this year’s IFA Annual Convention with Host Jack Monson. Today you’ll hear from Javier Solis, CEO of Toro Taxes Franchise and winner of this year’s Ronald E Harrison Award. Javier has had an impressive journey from starting his own tax business to building a franchise system with over 250 units to being a voice for millions of business owners in the US through the IFA and the Latino Leadership Council. Next, we’ll ...
Feb 27, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 40
We’re kicking off a series of episodes highlighting leaders and award winners at this year’s IFA Annual Convention with host Jack Monson. Today you’ll hear from Dan Monaghan, CEO of Clear Summit Group, and winner of the William Rosenberg Leadership Award. Dan shares his view on franchising’s future and the impact of AI and other innovations on the space. Next, we’ll chat with Richard Weissman, Co-Founder, CEO, and Chair of The Learning Experience. Richard is also this year’s IFA Entrepreneur of ...
Feb 25, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Today on Franchise Voice: preview of The 2025 IFA Convention. First, host Jack Monson speaks with Nadia Carta of Google who will lead a session at the convention on AI for Franchises. Next, author and keynote speaker Nick Westergaard will preview his session about Scrappy Marketing for Franchises. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Hughes, and Xpressdocs. Special Guests: Nadia Carta and Nick Westergaard.
Jan 23, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Matt Haller, President and CEO of The International Franchise Association, shares an update of a busy end of 2024 including positive changes in the NLRB and his review of the upcoming Federal Trade Commission and Small Business Administration leadership nominees who will have an impact on Franchising. Matt also gives a preview of the 2025 IFA Convention with speakers James Clear, Danny Hughes, and incoming IFA Chair Mary Thompson. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Hughes. Register now for IFA...
Dec 18, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 37
IFA’s SVP of Government Relations and Public Affairs Michael Layman joins the podcast from the DNC Convention in Chicago. Michael shares ideas on what to expect at the upcoming IFA Advocacy Summit in DC September 9 – 11 including relationship-building for the future with our representatives. We’re positioning Franchising for a big 2025 including tax reforms for small businesses after the current provisions expire in the coming year. Also on this episode, we welcome Alex Porter. Alex is the CEO o...
Aug 30, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Welcome to THE podcast from the International Franchise Association: Franchise Voice. Today we’re speaking with IFA President and CEO Matt Haller and IFA Board member / multi-unit franchise owner Rob Branca. This conversation was recorded live at the IFA’s Summer Board Meeting in Nashville with host Jack Monson. Matt and Rob share updates on several tax and financial issues that will soon affect small business owners. Thanks to today’s sponsor, Xpressdocs. Special Guest: Rob Branca.
Jun 10, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 35
The Franchise Ascension Initiative, a six-month accelerator program aimed at preparing qualified individuals from underrepresented communities with education, mentorship, resources, and guidance in accessing capital to maximize the opportunity for success through a career in franchise ownership. On today's podcast, we will speak with the visionary of The Franchise Ascension Initiative, Omar Simmons, IFA Board Member and Managing Director of Exaltare Capital Partners. Simmons says, “Franchising h...
May 06, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Today we're wrapping up our series recorded live at IFA 2024 with the winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Nick Friedman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/collegehunkshaulingjunk/) and Omar Soliman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-soliman-8119791/) of College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving. Nick and Omar discuss their thoughts on the award, the evolution they've seen in 20 years in franchising, and what they want to share with the next generation of business leaders. We'll also check in wit...
Mar 11, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Today on Franchise Voice, Jack Monson hosts another in our special series of shows recorded live at the IFA 2024 Convention. We’ll speak with some of the top leaders in franchising including Tamra Kennedy of Taco John’s, Dr Kathleen Gosser and her students from the University of Louisville, and Tony Valle of Clear Summit Group! We’re discussing the theme of Franchise Smarter and what each of these individuals would like to tell the world about franchising! Our specia guests: Tamra Kennedy is a M...
Mar 04, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Why is Franchising so important to your community and to the next generation of business leaders? On this special edition of Franchise Voice, host Jack Monson speaks with some of the top leaders in franchising live at IFA 2024! Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands, has just won the IFA Hall of Fame Award. Catherine shares her thoughts on the hall of famers who came before and those will lead franchising in the next generation. She also discusses this year’s theme of smart franchising, her a...
Feb 26, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 31
IFA President and CEO Matt Haller leads a conversation with IFA team members Emily George and Sandie Curtis on the eve of The IFA 2024 Convention! The group shares ideas on how to make the most of your event, tips on networking, and how to find the takeaways to help grow your frnachise system! For more info or to register, please visit The IFA Convention site (https://www.franchise.org/convention) today! Special Guests: Emily George and Sandie Curtis.
Feb 14, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On today’s episode of Franchise Voice, we’re talking about why lead generation is critical in franchising. First up: Graham Weihmiller, Chairman and CEO of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization. Graham shares thoughts on why networking is a crucial aspect of the franchising mode, how you can maximize your networking opportunities, and how to get started! Next, Jamie Izaks, President of All Points Public Relations, joins us to discuss the current state of Franchise Lead Genera...
Feb 05, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Matt Haller, President & CEO of The IFA, shares his experience testifying in front of Congress last month on behalf of the Franchise community how you can participate with the Franchise Action Network in early 2024 in multiple locations. Matt also gives us a preview of the IFA Annual Convention Feb 17 – 20 in Phoenix and the event’s theme is Franchise Smarter Next, Richie Huffman, CEO of Celebree School shares ideas on how a franchise system can become part of a new community. Special Guests...
Jan 02, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 28
We have a major change in the federal government’s Joint Employer policy. Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs Michael Layman walks us through the changes from the NLRB, the wide open and harmful Joint Employer standard, and where this fight will go next. Also on today’s show, a spotlight on supplier member Proposify. CEO Kyle Racki shares ideas on getting control of your sales process and trends with service brands.
Oct 27, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Today we're celebrating Emerging Franchises on Franchise Voice, the only podcast from The International Franchise Association (https://www.franchise.org) with your host, Jack Monson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmonson/). First up, Matt Haller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhaller/), President and CEO of the IFA, discusses why networking at this early stage of your franchise’s business is the most critical. Next, Meg Roberts (https://www.linkedin.com/in/megroberts73/), CEO of The Lash Lo...
Oct 17, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 26
IFA President and CEO Matt Haller shares updates from coast to coast including the negotiations on the recent legislation passed in California that has removed the existential threat to franchising. Plus, Tara Richards of Paychex joins the podcast with updates on new retirement manadates and using 401(k) plans to attract and retain top talent in franchise sytems. Special Guest: Matt Haller.
Oct 05, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this special edition of Franchise Voice, we'll speak with three franchising and government relations professionals about IFA members can make a real impact on critical issues and policy makers in Washington, DC this September at the IFA Advocacy Summit. Please join IFA's CEO Matthew Haller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhaller/); Michael Layman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellayman/), IFA SVP of Government Relations and Public Affairs; and Sarah Faye Pierce (https://www.linkedin.com...
Aug 22, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Richie Huffman, CEO of Celebree School, discusses his strategies for growing his franchise system in specific markets. Richie shares how to get involved in your new communities, the key community members whom you should engage early, and why a hub and spoke model can accelerate your franchisees' success. If you're developing a franchise brand in new markets, you won't want to miss this helpful advice! Special Guest: Richie Huffman.
Jul 06, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Vera Shafiq, Vice President of Digital Strategy at Location3 shares the latest trends for franchise systems on the local level for growing and acquiring new customers. Special Guest: Vera Shafiq.
May 18, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Today on Franchise Voice, the CEO of Propelled Brands, Catherine Monson, reflects on the past 3 years of challenges for franchising. Catherine discusses how communication, networking, and sharing of information helped us persevere! Catherine shares how she’s preparing her brands, teams, franchisees, and friends for future health-related crises as well as recessions, economic disasters, political turmoil, and other trouble that hurts small businesses. She also guides us how to plan for trouble wh...
Apr 13, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Franchise Voice welcomes Richie Huffman, Founder and CEO of Celebree School. Richie shares his own entrepreneurial journey and how he's now helping others on their own journey. Celebree is growing people big and small! Special Guest: Richie Huffman.
Mar 25, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 20
On today’s Franchise Voice, we’ll discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Franchising with LaTonia Pouncey, President & CEO, The Pouncey Group, and Alesia Visconti, CEO & President, FranServe. How can franchisors incorporate DEI strategies throughout their franchise system? Also, we have a conversation with Jamie Izaks, the President of All Points PR on local franchisee marketing. What channels are working best now? And does it make sense for franchisees and brands to engage with a l...
Feb 22, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In part two of our series about the changes in the IFA’s Certified Franchise Executive program, we speak with Dr Kathleen Gosser, YUM! Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville and Sandie Curtis, VP of Education at the International Franchise Association. The refreshed and simplified CFE program is not just a list of boxes to check and get some points. The Foundations of Franchising courses genuinely include professional development you help you learn about business fundamentals, law, ...
Jan 05, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 18
