Franchise Voice

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Franchise Voice

Franchise Voice: The International Franchise Association Podcast delivers top trends and news from the world of franchising to franchise leaders and opportunity seekers. Hear about the success stories and proven business strategies that illustrate why franchising represents one of the most dynamic and widely used growth strategies in the modern era.

  1. MAR 25

    New IFA Event Opportunities

    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 and ActiveCampaign. And learn more about these events at https://www.ifafranchiseshow.com/ and https://www.thefranchiseshow.co.uk/ Special Guest: Simon Chicken.

    19 min

  2. MAR 18

    IFA Convention Leaders Part 4

    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.

    20 min

  3. MAR 11

    IFA Convention Leaders Part 3

    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 ActiveCampaign Special Guests: Clarence Howell, David Smith, Omar Simmons, and Raynya Simmons.

    12 min

  4. FEB 27

    IFA Convention Leaders Part 2

    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 chat with Dawn Kane, Co-Founder and CEO of Hot Dish Advertising. Dawn is this year’s winner of the Bonnie Levine Award and shares her thoughts on where franchising has been and where we’re going in 2025! Thanks to ActiveCampaign and Hughes. Special Guests: Dawn Kane and Javier Solis.

    23 min

  5. FEB 25

    IFA Convention Leaders Part 1

    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 the Year and discusses the business climate he sees for fellow entrepreneurs in 2025. Thanks to ActiveCampaign and Hughes. Special Guests: Dan Monaghan and Richard Weissman.

    17 min

  6. JAN 23

    IFA 2025 Convention Preview

    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.

    26 min

  7. 12/18/2024

    Recents Wins and A Look Ahead

    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 2025: https://www.franchise.org Read the brochure for this exciting event: https://issuu.com/franchise411/docs/convention_brochure_2025

    18 min

  8. 08/30/2024

    Franchise Advocacy Summit 2024

    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 of Location3, a digital partner of many multi-location brands and a member of the IFA Supplier Forum Advisory Board. He joins us live today from Google HQ with the latest on what’s next for Franchise marketers! Thanks to Hughes for your support. Special Guests: Alex Porter and Michael Layman.

    26 min
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Franchise Voice: The International Franchise Association Podcast delivers top trends and news from the world of franchising to franchise leaders and opportunity seekers. Hear about the success stories and proven business strategies that illustrate why franchising represents one of the most dynamic and widely used growth strategies in the modern era.

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  • Creator
    IFA
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 International Franchise Association
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    Franchise Voice

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