We’re continuing our series of one-on-one talks with this year’s Social Geek Franchise Thought Leadership Award winners.

Sean Falk, President and COO of Careertopia, is here to share what he sees happening right now in Franchising.

We dive deep into:

• What has happened to the Fran Dev Sales role over the past 2 years
• How Private Equity’s move into Franchising has affected hiring
• Talent not “of Franchising” coming into Franchising
• Being purpose-driven

Thanks to today’s sponsors: Thunderly, AnswerConnect, Pilot, and The IFA World Franchise Show with The International Franchise Association.

Shout outs: Kim Falk, Gary Gardner, Tom Portesy, Scott Lehrer, Scenthound, Tim Vogel, Jessica Vogel, VetFran, Doug Dwyer, FranFaith, Todd Recknagel, Kristi Mailloux

Special Guest: Sean Falk.

Recorded Live in New York – host Jack Monson is at The International Franchise Expo 2026 interviewing some of the top executives in Franchising!

They will share the latest about their brands, their goals for ’26 & ’27, and the opportunities for franchise owners.

In part 3, we’ll chat with:

• John Hayes of Hayes Worldwide and The Titus Center for Franchising

• Dave Lamere of Almera Tech Services

• Robyn Bovino of Rebel XL

• Kim Coe of Small Town Play Café

• AJ Titus of Signarama / United Franchise Group

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and more.

Thanks to today’s sponsors Thunderly, AnswerConnect, and Pilot.com.

The next Franchise Expo is in DALLAS Sept 18 & 19 from MFV Expositions!

🎧 Recorded Live in New York City – Social Geek host Jack Monson is continuing our series of interviews at The International Franchise Expo 2026 with some of the top executives in Franchising.

They are sharing the latest about their brands, their goals for ’26 & ’27, and the opportunities for franchise owners.

Today, it’s part 2 featuring:

Agnes Mauro

One River School of Art + Design

Chuck Buttiglieri, Pizzeria Uno

Mark Levis, Denny’s

Sean Oatney, Planet Fitness

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and more.

Thanks to today’s sponsors Thunderly, AnswerConnect, and Pilot.com.

The next Franchise Expo is in DALLAS Sept 18 & 19 from MFV Expositions!