• AIM for a Higher Level of Design Work and Creativity
    Feb 2 2026

    Amplified Integreated Marketing starts with cohesive, unified design work for you brand.

    On a new season of Franchise Freaks, CEO Scott White and Creative Director Dan Wiley of the premier Franchise marketing agency Thunderly share their tips for stepping up your brand's design work.

    They join host *Jack Monson * to discuss:

    • Brand recognition being more critical that ever
    • Using all of your brand assets to help tell your story
    • Creating stories that connect emotionally with people
    • And, what AI-Generated design work can't do

    For more on Amplified Integrated Marketing for Franchise brands, visit thunderlymarketing.com

    Special Guests: Dan Wiley and Scott White.

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    15 mins
  • Building a Multi-Unit Franchise Development Legacy
    Sep 3 2025

    Brent Greenwood is the Vice President of Franchise Development at Sport Clips Haircuts. He joins host Jack Monson for a conversation about fran dev trends for rest of this year and into next year.

    Brent shares his outlook on franchise growth for the whole industry, how the landscape looks for small business ownership, and how his brand is standing out in a competitive field.

    Connect with Brent at and his team at https://sportclipsfranchise.com/

    Special Guest: Brent Greenwood.

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    15 mins
  • A Unique and Growing Franchise System with Craig Sherwood
    Jun 23 2025

    Welcome to The Franchise Freaks Podcast, presented by Thunderly. This podcast is for – and by – people who are freaky for franchising.

    Today’s guest is Craig Sherwood, Senior Vice President, Development at The Joint Chiropractic.

    Craig shares:
    • The Joint’s unique position in the franchise space
    • Recurring revenue models and flexible schedules
    • The franchisees’ passion for helping people, reducing pain, and elevating life.
    • Growth plans in the very near future, including number 1000!

    Thanks to the International Franchise Association for hosting us and this live recording at IFA World Franchise Show

    Special Guest: Craig Sherwood.

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    10 mins
  • PESO: Paid Earned Shared and Owned Media with Gini Dietrich
    Jun 2 2025

    Gini Dietrich joins the podcast with an update on the PESO model – the relationship of implementing Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned media strategies.

    • Breaking down the silos between these essential media types
    • Pairing 2 elements of PESO to get rolling
    • The future of the model

    Join us over on the Social Geek podcast for part 1 of our conversation available now.

    Special Guest: Gini Dietrich.

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    15 mins
  • Personal Branding with Felicia Reeves
    May 14 2025

    Felicia Reeves, CMO of Empower Brands, joins to the podcast to discuss Personal Branding.

    We’re chatting about personal branding not only for executives, but also for franchisees. Many small business owners are finding success and new customers by becoming local micro-influencers and subject matter experts.

    Felicia also shares advice on how to enable, equip, and empower franchisees to market effectively in their region.

    Special Guest: Felicia Reeves.

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    16 mins
  • Restaurant Franchise Success with Ken Kanzaki
    Apr 30 2025

    We caught up with Ken Kanzaki at Franchise Expo Charlotte where Charleys Cheesesteaks was exhibiting and speaking with many aspiring entrepreneurs about opportunities in Franchising.

    We’re chatting about franchise trends, menu trends, and of course, wings! Ken also shares his take on what makes a successful franchisee.

    Special Guest: Ken Kanzaki.

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    12 mins
  • Multi-Unit Franchising Trends with Ricky Richardson
    Apr 16 2025

    Welcome to The Franchise Freaks Podcast, presented by Thunderly. This podcast is for - and by – people who are freaky for franchising.

    Today we’re chatting with Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill, live from Vegas at The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference.

    Ricky shares his thoughts on

    • The explosion in Multi-Unit Franchise ownership especially in restaurants
    • Why Multi-Unit operations are more far efficient and what makes a successful owner
    • The appeal of the daytime daypart for owners
    • Improvements in US supply chain efficiencies and the lower cost of America's favorite food: eggs!
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    9 mins
  • The State of Platforms in Franchising
    Mar 18 2025

    JJ Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, joins the podcast to discuss the rise of platform companies and Multi-Unit, Multi-Brand Owners.

    JJ shares his vision on the sectors that are seeing the most growth in the near future, the forecast for Franchising for the next 5 years, and other elements that will have an impact on franchising including the economy to government regulations.

    Thanks to the International Franchisee Association for hosting us at IFA 2025!

    Special Guest: JJ Sorrenti.

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    8 mins