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.
Episodes
This episode was recorded live at The International Franchise Association's 2026 Convention in Las Vegas with host Jack Monson.
IFA President & CEO Matt Haller discusses the Evolution of The IFA Convention including more networking and more value for new members. he also share upcoming priorities for the Franchise community.
Next, we’ll chat with Franchise subject matter experts Ali Kraus, CMO of Benetrends, and...
We are wrapping up 2025 on this edition of Franchise Voice with conversations about the current state of Franchising with Tamra Kennedy, multi-unit franchise owner and IFA Board Member, and Michael Layman, IFA’s Chief Advocacy Officer.
Host Jack Monson and guests dive advocacy issues including how changes in regulations have affected franchise owners, including the improvements in the Joint Employer situation, the effects...
It’s the Veteran’s Day edition of Franchise Voice. Guests Wendy Kunz, Director of Veteran Programs at the International Franchise Association and Sean Falk, President and COO of Careertopia and the Chair of IFA’s VetFran, join host Jack Monson.
We’ll dive into:
• Why Veterans and Franchising are such a good fit
• What makes the Veteran community so unique
• How VetFran is helping individuals and franchise bran...
International Franchise Association President & CEO Matt Haller shares a preview of the IFA Advocacy Summit 2025.
Matt discusses how the changes in DC since last year’s Summit are affecting our agenda on Capitol Hill including a proposed permanent solution to Joint Employer.
We also run down the speakers at the Summit including CNN’s Scott Jennings, entrepreneurship advocate Codie Sanchez, and Senator Roger Marshall...
The Franchise Leadership and Development Conference is coming up October 7 - 9 in Atlanta and is presented by Franchise Update Media and The International Franchise Association
This year’s FLDC Chair is Shawn Caric, VP of Franchise Development at Smoothie King. He joins today’s podcast with a preview of one the best annual events in the Franchise Community.
Shawn also shares:
• How candidates and franchise opportuni...
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 Sa...
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 P...
“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:
Joh...
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 F...
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,
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.
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 wel...
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 owne...
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...
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.
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...
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 c...
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.
...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 a...
Today we're wrapping up our series recorded live at IFA 2024 with the winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman 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 with Jamie Izaks of...
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