Teri R. Moten, MBA, CAIO, AI Consultant and Trainer, helps franchise-ready business owners and growing franchisors use AI to systemize operations, sharpen strategy, and fuel sustainable growth.

In this conversation, you learn practical ways to leverage AI to draft and organize SOPs faster, strengthen operational consistency, conduct competitive and market analysis, and refine marketing messages that attract the right franchisees.

Teri also shares how leaders use AI to stay ahead of franchise trends by gathering and analyzing industry data before opportunities become obvious.

This was a live recording on January 9, 2026 at approximately 1 PM Eastern USA.

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Teri R. Moten, MBA, CAIO, is an AI Consultant and Trainer who helps business owners and organizations make AI practical, accessible, and impactful. With more than 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and business strategy, Teri specializes in showing leaders how to use AI as a strategic tool to systemize operations, improve decision-making, and fuel sustainable growth.

In the franchise space, Teri works with both franchise-ready business owners and growing franchisors to apply AI in meaningful ways—from building and documenting SOPs to conducting competitive and market analysis, and strengthening marketing messages that attract the right franchisees. She also helps leaders use AI to stay ahead of franchise trends by analyzing industry data and identifying opportunities before they become obvious.

Teri is a Certified AI Officer (CAIO) and is passionate about helping businesses scale responsibly by pairing smart systems with strong leadership and insight.

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We share an urgent update on the SBA franchise certification deadline and explain how it affects financing for franchisees. We outline who must act, what to submit, and how FranData helps brands stay on the SBA directory.

The article source is from FranData's website and the direct link is here: https://frandata.com/sba-extends-franchise-certification-deadline-to-december-31-2025/

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• SBA certification deadline extended to 31 December 2025
• Directory status determines SBA loan eligibility
• Brands listed as of May 2023 must certify
• Risks of removal from the SBA directory
• Steps to verify status and submit forms
• Role of FranData in monitoring and submissions
• Guidance for development and lender conversations

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This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions. References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly correct it and provide the appropriate acknowledgment."

This is a recording of a live webinar recorded on December 12, 2025, starting at around 1 PM Eastern Time USA.

Ready to talk about franchising your business or help with your franchise efforts? Book a complimentary consultation with one of our consultants: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/consultation-routing/#call

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Links from the episode are here:

1. https://www.ismworld.org/globalassets/pub/research-and-surveys/rob/pmi/turk202511pmi.pdf
2. https://www.ismworld.org/globalassets/pub/research-and-surveys/rob/nmi/sl4yrob202511svcs.pdf
3. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/unemployment-rate
4. https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/inflation-cpi
5. https://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/charts.html
6. https://www.sca.isr.umich.edu/files/chicsr.pdf
7. https://www.census.gov/econ/bfs/current/index.html
8. https://www.franchiseinsights.com/small-business-startup-sentiment-index/startup-sentiment-rebounds-in-november/
9. https://www.franchiseinsights.com/franchise-development/franchise-lead-generation/despite-best-practices-spam-is-a-factor-in-your-franchise-lead-generation-results/
10. https://www.franchiseinsights.com/franchise-development/franchise-lead-generation/assessing-the-lifetime-value-of-a-franchise-lead-generation-prospect/
11. https://www.franchiseinsights.com/top-ten-business-opportunity-categories/

ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:
This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.

The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions. References to external data sources, studies, statistics, or other third-party content are not claimed as our own unless explicitly stated. We do our best to provide proper credit and citation where due. If we unintentionally fail to cite or credit a source, please let us know, and we’ll gladly correct it and provide the appropriate acknowledgment."