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Franchise Fuel: Smarter Growth, with Vern NicholsonCritical Levers to Accelerate Your Sales Pipeline in Q4 2025In this high-impact episode of Franchise Fuel: Smarter Growth, host Vern, VP of Strategy & Growth at Vetro Media, breaks down three critical actions every franchisor must take to close out 2025 strong. As the franchise development landscape tightens and lead quality becomes more important than lead quantity, Vern shares proven strategies that are helping brands lower their cost per lead (CPL) and speed up their sales pipelines.
You’ll hear how Vetro Media’s proprietary targeting algorithm is delivering franchise development leads at just $25 CPL, and why brands that integrate ad campaigns directly into their CRM systems are seeing major performance gain...2025-07-2807 min
Franchise Fuel: Smarter Growth, with Vern Nicholson5 Franchise Development Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025In this episode of Franchise Fuel, host Vern Nicholson dives into the top five franchise development trends shaping growth strategies in 2025—and what franchisors must do now to stay ahead. As buyer behavior evolves and technology continues to redefine the sales funnel, it’s more important than ever to ensure your development efforts are aligned, data-driven, and built for scale.
Vern unpacks the essential role of speed to lead in franchise sales, and how intelligent automation and instant engagement are key to converting today’s fast-moving prospects. He also explores the rise of AI-powered outreach and engagement, showing how personalized conten...2025-07-0709 min
Franchise Fuel: Smarter Growth, with Vern NicholsonFive Marketing Moves Franchisors MissVern Nicholson uncovers the top five overlooked marketing strategies that can unlock franchise growth and maximize ROI. Learn how smarter content, tech integration, and targeted outreach can transform your marketing results—without ballooning your budget.2025-06-2606 min
Franchise Fuel: Smarter Growth, with Vern NicholsonInside the Franchise Growth ToolboxExplore the essential digital tools and collaborative features fueling smarter franchise growth. Vern and Cindy break down how accessible tech, real-time editing, and universal sharing empower teams to scale faster and more efficiently.2025-06-2006 min
Franchise Fuel: Smarter Growth, with Vern NicholsonMid-2025 Check-In: Are You on Target with Your Franchise Sales Goals?Explore how AI-powered platforms like DevHub are helping franchises accelerate digital ad campaigns, streamline operations, and track sales goals. Vern and Cindy break down the tech behind smarter growth strategies and share real-world examples from top brands. Discover the role of collaborative tools in hitting mid-year franchise sales targets.2025-06-1304 min
Franchise Fuel: Smarter Growth, with Vern NicholsonAgency Alignment and Growth ChallengesThis episode explores the evolving challenges agencies face in scaling, maintaining client relationships, and achieving sustainable growth. Vern and Cindy break down recent survey insights, agency pitfalls, and practical strategies for both marketers and business owners seeking smarter partnerships.2025-06-0509 min
Franchise Fuel: Smarter Growth, with Vern NicholsonTop 5 Ad Tech Tools for Franchise GrowthExplore the essential advertising technologies powering franchise expansion today. Vern and Cindy break down how AI, CRM integration, and advanced targeting tools are reshaping marketing strategies for franchises.2025-06-0504 minFranchise Fuel: Smarter Growth, with Vern NicholsonAI for Franchise GrowthDive into the latest AI-powered strategies transforming franchise development and marketing. Explore how smarter algorithms and local insights are fueling scalable, efficient growth for franchises nationwide.2025-06-0406 min
PodCavernPTP 389 - June 5, 2024 - Madness Free for All (feat. Jordan and Megan)Opening
Your Mind Is On Vacation by Bash O’Sullivan & the yesiwillyes
Ranker ‘a Tanker
- Bad Smells That You Secretly Enjoy
Little Light by Chad Price
Hypotheticals
- You are offered $100,000 if you can win in a yap competition. What are you yapping about?
Gold Digging by Jake Scott
Tiering Canadian Fast Food
- Create a Canadian Fast Food Tier List
Ten Years by The King Heat Ensemble
Buzzfeeder
- The Hardest ‘Would You Rather’ for Canadians Who Love Food
Groping to Victory by Vern Nicholso...2024-06-051h 56
Pull the PlugPTP 389 - June 5, 2024 - Madness Free for All (feat. Jordan and Megan)(0:00) OpeningYour Mind Is On Vacation by Bash O’Sullivan & the yesiwillyes(7:57) Ranker - Bad Smells That You Secretly EnjoyLittle Light by Chad Price(30:18) Hypotheticals - What are you yapping about to win $100,000?Gold Digging by Jake Scott(45:00) Tiering - Canadian Fast Food Tier ListTen Years by The King Heat Ensemble (1:23:25) Buzzfeeder - ‘Would You Rather’ for CanadiansGroping to Victory by Vern Nicholson(1:41:31) Rec Room/Closing - Hit Me Hard and Soft...2024-06-051h 56
Radio con botasBarrer las cenizasNuestro penúltimo podcast de esta temporada comienzo recordando que hace medio siglo se lanzaba el primer álbum en solitario de Gram Parsons, el creador de la Cosmic American Music y que hoy mismo es el cumpleños de Don Henley, que al margen de con los Eagles ha frimado grande momentos en las páginas de la Americana.
Neil Young ha vuelto a subirse a un escenario con un concierto íntimo y lleno de canciones inesperadas, como lo fue que Luke Combs y Vince Gill tocaran juntos en el último CMA Fest. Los anticipos siguen llenando nuestra mesa de trabaj...2023-07-221h 06
Cinema RecallBonus Episode: Batman 89 Soundtrack Since today celebrates the 32nd anniversary of Batman starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson and directed by Tim Burton. I thought I would release an episode that talks about the iconic soundtrack written and composed by Prince.
After today I won't be releasing any new content for the month of July but will be putting out material on our Patreon Page during the month
https://www.patreon.com/cinemarecallpod
In the meantime, please vote Ginger Snaps as July's Movie of The Month over at The LAMB(Large Association of...2021-06-2350 min
Pull the PlugPTP 351 - May 22, 2021 - Crank That Intro, Condiment Concerns, and Top Modern Rock BandsOpening- Men with bigger noses have bigger penis’No Doubt In My Eyes by Brenan ClarkeRanker- The Top 15 Modern Rock Bands/ArtistsFools Gold by Quite ArticulateSucks to Suck- Target to stop selling Pokémon cards in stores - Woman bursts into flames after rolling car filled with gas- Man claims vagina-scented candle ‘exploded’- This Smells Like My Vagina candleCabbagetown Princess in Parkdale Clothes by Vern NicholsonPTP Play...2021-05-231h 59
ASPI Podcast: Policy, Guns & MoneyThe Cost of Defence, terrorism in France, and social licence and policing.This week on Policy, Guns and Money, Michael Shoebridge talks to Dr. Marcus Hellyer about his latest report "The cost of Defence - Part 2". They examine the recent government budget announcements and how they align with the 2020 Defence Strategic Update.
Leanne Close, Head of ASPI’s Counterterrorism Program, explores the trends of counterterrorism throughout Covid-19 in light of the recent attack in France, in conversation with The Strategist’s Brendan Nicholson.
Also in this episode, John Coyne, Head of ASPI’s Policing Program, talks to Vern White, former Canadian Senator and Police Commissioner about the impact of Covid-19 on social licenc...2020-10-2343 minPull the PlugPTP 326 - February 7, 2020 - Sucks to Suck, B-Side Bio, Touching Pee-Pee's, and SuggestionsOpening- Former Five Finger Death Punch member starts softcore porn seriesShelter by LeveesSucks to Suck- Nightclub apologizes for Coronavirus inspired marketing- Honking makes the light stay red longer in Mumbai- Man outraged at sexiness of Super Bowl halftime showNext of Kindred by Vern NicholsonB-Side Bio- Gerard Way- Spotify playlistThe Girl by Evelina VilaSuggestions/Closing- Season of the Flood by Alexisonfire2020-02-0744 min
Pull the PlugDeclan The Halls - The Pull the Plug Christmas SpecialOpening- The gang- Jolly jumperDriving Home for Christmas by Paul FedericiTop 15 Christmas Songs- List from RankerFrosty the Blowman by Justin BrinerWe’re Really AngryChristmas with Bruce and Bob by Vern NicholsonWhich Christmas Movie Universe Do You Want to Live In?- The Muppet Christmas Carol trailer- Home Alone 3 trailer- Christmas Vacation trailer- The Santa Clause trailerThe Christmas Song by...2019-12-231h 33Pull the PlugPTP 321 - August 21, 2019 - Fighting Obesity with a Shock, Sucks to Suck, and Condiment OpinionsOpening- Man really does not want a BMW- Toyota InnovaAfter You by Vern NicholsonFighting Obesity with a Shock- Article from LadBibleFlagstaff by LeveesSucks to Suck- Mike Tyson smokes a LOT of weed- Kentucky man arrested outside of Pentagon- Drinking bleach will not cure cancerInvincible by Jaclyn VanHappenBuzzfeed - Would You Rather?- Do You Use Condiments Like Everyone Else?...2019-08-2156 minPull the PlugPTP 314 - May 29, 2019 - Pokemoan, Sucks to Suck, and Cinema Saves the WorldOpening- Tom Delonge on History Channel- Washington Post article on UFO’sAlone by Drop Dead CityPokemoan- Article from Vice- Etsy shopBack Door by The DickensWe’re Really AngryGroping to Victory by Vern NicholsonEntertainment Update- Brightburn reviews- Keanu Reeves is hot?- Aladdin is good!?- Rocketman trailer- Godzilla: King of the Monsters trailer- M.I...2019-05-291h 02Pull the PlugPTP 296 - January 16, 2019 - Woodstock Anniversary, Sucks to Suck, Toto, and Sandwich OpinionsOpening- Dill pickle Doritos- Hurricane cocktailNo Diggity (Cover) by Jukebox RomeosWoodstock Anniversary- Article from Rolling StoneThe Priest by Ivory HoursSucks to Suck- Teenager crashes car after doing Bird Box challenge- Man has entire room covered in tin foil- Woman drinks wine from Pringles canGolden Days by Justin BrinerEntertainment Update- Spider-Man: Far from Home trailer- Aquaman passes $1B2019-01-161h 47
Pull the PlugPTP 236 - October 11, 2017 - Rock and Roll HOF Inductees, Sucks to Suck, and Gettin Deep with BuzzfeedOpening - Perfect Fit butt plug - The Last Jedi trailer Year of No Tomorrow by Vern Nicholson Rock and Roll HOF 2018 Inductees - Vern Nicholson - Article from Rolling Stone Jumper by Sarah Ehm Entertainment Update - Professor Marston and the Wonder Woman trailer - Personal Shopper --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pulltheplug/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-10-111h 10