Alright. Back to work.
Some great storytelling and interviews this week!
But first, the news...
Franchise News
Social Geek’s AI Update
Here’s the first episode in a new ongoing mini-series, The A.I. Sherpa with Robert Mitchell .
Robert is the Chief AI Officer at WSI World , and the leading voice on reimagining franchise systems using AI technology.
We dive in with an overview of where the Franchise space is now with AI adoption and how you can be a leader for your brand.
Her Success: Ashley Coneff
Amy Elder, CFE from Papa Johns and The Women’s Franchise Committee of IFA sits down with Ashley Coneff, J.D. , Vice President of Government Affairs and Impact at Inspire .
Ashley shares her journey from practicing law to leading impactful policy initiatives that support franchisees and small businesses. Tune in to hear her insights on effective leadership, the importance of advocacy in the franchising sector, and how she's driving sustainability initiatives across the board.
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Bellinis with Benetrends
Jade Maloney , Funding Consultant with Benetrends Financial , joins Ali Kraus, CFE to discuss the value of working with a consultant with multiple options instead of going directly to a bank.
Fran-Tastic Franchise Podcast
Don Clayton, CAFC, CFC , Chief Talent Officer at FranServe, Inc. , discusses the organization's successful consultants, their mindset, and their learning processes.
From Success to Sabbatical
BizCom Associates ’s Monica Feid tells the story of franchisee Larry Patterson who left the country and his five Glass Doctor® locations for his first-ever sabbatical. The business posted a record-breaking month in his absence!
Pack Your Bags …
Here’s the updated Franchise Calendar for the rest of 2024 and the first half of 2025. Hope to see you soon in Ft Lauderdale, DC, Vegas, Austin, Atlanta, and more!
View the full calendar here. See you on the road!