The Franchise Freaks Podcast

We’re Freaky for Franchising

Franchise Freaks began as a playful moniker within our agency’s team, celebrating our mutual passion for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners.

We’ve successfully boosted numerous franchise brands that stumped other marketing agencies. Our “Franchise Freaks” community has expanded to include clients and industry pals, and we’re thrilled to invite them to join us on this podcast to dish out top-notch marketing wisdom for franchise brands!

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Episode 205: Growth Plans for Franchise Brands with Mark Jameson

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?

Episode 204: The Franchise Vibe with Rocco Fiorentino

Rocco Fiorentino is the CEO of Benetrends Financial, member of the International Franchise Association Board of Directors, and a leading voice in Franchising and Entrepreneurship.

Podcast host Jack Monson caught up with Rocco at this year’s IFA Convention to get his perspective on the current vibe and future outlook for Franchising. Rocco discusses a bright, bold future with the next generation of leaders in Franchising.

Episode 203: Franchise Development Trends with Neighborly

It’s The Franchise Freaks Podcast with your host Jack Monson and today’s guests, Brad Stevenson, Brian Woods, and Brian Weiters of Neighborly.

We’re chatting live at IFA 2025 about the future of Franchise Development and small business ownership.

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