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Social GeekRock Stars: Quit or Commit? with Jack MonsonYour Job: Quit or Commit?
Some work challenges are opportunities. Some are red flags.
How can you tell the difference?
Today’s Rock Star panel: Derrick Ableman of Northeast Color, Ali Kraus of Benetrends, author & keynote speaker Scott Greenberg, and Solar Media’s Liz Solar join host Jack Monson to discuss the state of careers in Franchising and beyond.
Thanks for your ongoing support Northeast Color, AnswerConnect, Citrin Cooperman, and Hughes.
And thank YOU for listening and staying connected on the Social Geek Radio Network.
http...2024-03-1936 minSocial GeekRock Stars: Marketing Forecast 2024 with Jack MonsonToday we’re planning, budgeting, and looking ahead to all things Marketing for 2024.
What’s going to be the biggest story in marketing next year?
What role will AI continue to play for marketers?
If you could only use ONE marketing channel in '24, which would it be?
Liz Solar of Solar Media, Northeast Color’s Derrick Ableman, Ali Kraus of Benetrends, and author / keynote speaker, Scott Greenberg, plus special guest Kenneth Burke of Text Request, share thoughts and predictions for 2024.
Today’s episode is brought to you by Citrin Coo...2023-12-0546 minSocial GeekRock Stars: When to Blow Shit Up Part Deux with Jack MonsonToday: When is it time to BLOW SHIT UP? Part Deux!
All of our regular Rock Star panelists are joining in on this one:
Liz Solar of Solar Media, Northeast Color’s Derrick Ableman, Kristen Pechacek of MassageLuxe, Ali Kraus of Benetrends, and author / keynote speaker, Scott Greenberg.
On part one, we looked at brands, this time it’s personal.
Our panel shares stories about times in our professional lives and personal lives when we’ve decided to blow everything up.
What happens when logic doesn’t work, and instinct takes...2023-11-2143 minSocial GeekRock Stars: When to Blow Shit UpWhen is it time to Blow shit up? That’s right – when does a brand clear the deck and start over? Who’s done it well? Who didn’t?
Today we're talking Brand Revolution versus Evolution for some consumer franchise brands. Our rock star podcast panel today: Liz Solar of Solar Media, Northeast Color’s Derrick Ableman, and Kristen Pechacek of MassageLuxe.
Thanks to our newest sponsor, Adplorer! And thanks to AnswerConnect, and the all-new Brand J!
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2023-10-3139 minSocial GeekThe Workplace Culture AmbassadorsDepression. Anxiety. Stress in the workplace.
It’s not getting better.
What can organizations do to foster a supportive work culture and prioritize employees’ mental health and well-being?
Our rock star podcast panel today: Liz Solar of Solar Media, Northeast Color’s Derrick Ableman, and Wild Birds Unlimited’s Paul Pickett!
Thanks to our newest sponsor, Adplorer - http://www.adplorer.com/
And thanks to AnswerConnect https://www.answerconnect.com/franchise and the all-new Brand J https://brandj.com/ !2023-09-1140 minSocial GeekSocial Geek Rock Stars: Letting Go of PerfectionAre you a perfectionist in your work? Your image online? Just how perfect can our lives be on social media? And now with AI, it might be getting worse!
Rock Stars Derick Ableman of Northeast Color, Voice Actor and podcast host Liz Solar, and Scott Greenberg, author of The Wealthy Franchisee, join host Jack Monson to share stories of letting go of perfection and embracing authenticity.
Thanks to Hughes, AnswerConnect, and BIGGBY Coffee. 2023-05-3033 minSocial GeekSocial Geek Rock Stars: How To Say NoOur Rock Star panel Brandi Kloostra of Franworth, Derrick Abelman of Northeast Color, Liz Solar of Solar Media, and Amanda Dempsey of Saxton & Stump join podcast host Jack Monson to share HOW TO SAY NO!
Why do we say yes to too many requests or projects? Are you frequently overthinking and trying to always over deliver for your team, clients, franchisees, or colleagues? What kind of internal trouble do you create by always saying yes and pleasing everyone or overdelivering?
Thanks CareerPlug, Serviceminder, Hughes, and Northeast Color.
Shout outs to The IFA 2023 Convention and Who’s the B...2023-02-2142 min
EmbarkLiz and Jack on Reasons to be Thankful, MostlyTis the season to be thankful, and Jack Monson and I get there, eventually. In the meantime, we talk about passive-aggressive greetings and faux concern, a new season of Yellowstone, and a yearning for more humor in advertising and culture.What are we grateful for? Well, Thanksgiving, for one, Mel Brooks, Nick Kroll and really good pizza. In fact, Jack suggests we add a brand new holiday following this week's feast in honor of our favorite doughy treat.2022-11-2344 minSocial GeekSocial Geek Rock Stars: Culture and ValuesToday’s Rock Star panel: Liz Solar of Solar Media, Heather Anderson from Eulerity, and Derrick Ableman of Northeast Color joining podcast host Jack Monson.
We’re talking about Culture and Core Values. How do you create a great culture, or even more importantly, change a toxic culture? Does the brand’s story come first, or does the culture come first?
Thanks to Hughes, AnswerConnect, and Serviceminder.2022-11-1448 min
EmbarkJack Monson and Liz on Reality TV, the Midterms and What's NextSocial Joey Radio's Jack Monson and I once again talk about our differences on the political front, but form a united front on our shared disdain of Reality TV. Our conversation soon leads to a political discussion and how the media magnifies the bad behavior of politicians. As usual, we have different takes on the attack of Paul Pelosi, our preferred midterm elections outcomes and our take on current circumstances as we see it. We agree way too much is spent on getting people elected, and not enough on the people those would-be leaders are supposed to represent. 2022-11-0435 min
EmbarkWhy Can't We Talk to Each Other?We hear a lot from some people. If you're on social media, perhaps we hear too much.But what about the rest of us? We're mum on many topics, especially those that may be polarizing. Let's be brave, be open and at least start a difficult conversation. We might learn something and even through conflict create a relationship based on mutual respect, if not agreement.Jack Monson and Liz Solar look at political polarization, labelling other people and reality TV, as well as question who or what might bring us together. 2022-10-1335 min
EmbarkJack Monson and Liz: Political Frenemies on Common Ground, Vocabulary & America's BeerIs it possible to disagree with someone on politics, party and policy and still be civil? Heck yeah. You can even be friends. My colleague, Jack Monson and I may not share opinions on what politicians we support or who is best to solve what's ailing our country, but we do share a love of family, work ethic, a broadcasting background and an irreverent sense of humor. We get each other.We wonder how we can find common ground, when we don't even share a vocabulary about benign things like what we call certain fro...2022-10-0734 min
EmbarkEpisode Thirteen: Social Geek Radio's Jack Monson on Podcasts, Franchises, Clubhouse and a Little More ConversationSocial Geek Radio's Jack Monson and his guests discuss social media and digital marketing trends for brands, small businesses, and franchises. Social Geek Radio was listed as one of 20 Best Business Podcasts according to Emerge and was named to the Best Small Business Podcasts by FitSmallBusiness.com. Recently we finally made the Top 25 podcasts in the Marketing category of Apple Podcasts / iTunes.Jack is seasoned in social media marketing, franchise marketing, brand journalism, and public relations. He is the Chief Revenue Officer at Social Joey, and works with franchise systems, national b...2021-05-2741 minSocial GeekTrends in Voice Overs, Audio, and Podcasts: Liz SolarLiz Solar is a Voice Actor, Writer, Communications Coach, and host of the Embark Podcast.
Today we dig into the current popularity explosion of audio in social media audio apps, trends in voice over work, digital storytelling, and Fake AI voices.
Thanks to Social Joey, Northeast Color, iPost, and Oneupweb.2021-05-1129 minSocial GeekFranchise News Podcast 6.17.2020The Franchise News Podcast for Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
In the news this week:
International Franchise Association, Matt Haller
Loyalty Brands, Loyalty Business Services, Steve Rafsky
LYNX Franchising, FRSTeam, Russ Reynolds
Interim Healthcare, Jennifer Sheets
Ace Hardware, John Venhuizen
School of Rock, Rob Price
Green Home Solutions, Jeff Panella
Hungry Howie's Pizza, Tonya Michael
Ziebart, Brian Jackman, Larisa Walega, Jason Theisen
Donatos Pizza, Carol Pasquariello
ShelfGen...2020-06-1706 minSocial GeekVideo Marketing CampaignJoin AK and Deb as they chat with Liz Anderson, Founder of E.H. Anderson Public Relations.
Liz is a member of the IFA (International Franchise Association) Supplier Forum and attends the annual convention faithfully. This year she and husband Bage developed a video marketing campaign. Liz will share her campaign strategies and how they use UStream as part of their social marketing toolkit.
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