{"id":1128,"date":"2009-08-19T11:33:54","date_gmt":"2009-08-19T11:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expandsmtest.com\/franchiseking\/weekly-franchise-radio-show-is-delightfully-different\/"},"modified":"2016-02-24T21:13:01","modified_gmt":"2016-02-24T21:13:01","slug":"weekly-franchise-radio-show-is-delightfully-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/weekly-franchise-radio-show-is-delightfully-different","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Franchise Radio Show Is Gaining Market Share {Whatever THAT Means}"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                           <a href=\"https:\/\/thefranchiseking.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341ca59e53ef0120a504a426970b-pi\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"On the air\" class=\"at-xid-6a00d8341ca59e53ef0120a504a426970b \" src=\"https:\/\/thefranchiseking.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00d8341ca59e53ef0120a504a426970b-800wi\" style=\"width: 151px; height: 70px;\" title=\"On the air\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a> <\/p>\n<p>The advent of Internet radio has created a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maelstrom\">maelstrom<\/a> of overnight radio show hosts, all bent on delivering their messages, whatever they may be. <\/p>\n<p>You want politics. It&#8217;s there. You want to learn about Kiss&#8217;s legendary lead guitarist, just tune in. Mom&#8217;s to be, learn about what to expect those first few months. <strong>But if you want to hear an Italian guy originally from New York who lives in Houston, Texas, and a Jewish guy who lives in Cleveland, and who still lives in Cleveland, discuss all things related to the wonderful world of franchising&#8230;. <\/strong>Check out the franchise business radio program that is getting talked about in franchise circles everywhere. It&#8217;s called..well therein lies the problem. We need a catchy name. Too help you out a bit, I guess you should know what we talk about-and how we do it.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #c00000;\">From the Italian guy&#8217;s franchise blog;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Each week, Paul and Joel focus on the world of franchising,<br \/>\nfranchise blogs, news and events. In addition, they explore new<br \/>\nand unique franchise opportunities, and routinely discuss items of<br \/>\ninterest to franchisors and franchisees alike including social media,<br \/>\ntraditional marketing, lead generation and more.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>But we do have a certain &#8220;style.&#8221;<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Here is a typical exchange between the two;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #c00000;\">Paul<\/span><\/strong>&#8211; <em>&#8220;I hear that the International Franchise Association is going to be offering some type of social media training for it&#8217;s paid members.&#8221;<\/em> <\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Joel<\/span><\/strong>&#8211; &#8220;<em>That is awesome. I wonder where they could get a hold of two gentleman who seem to know a thing or two about Franchise Social Media, and how to use it correctly?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"color: #c00000;\">Paul<\/span><\/strong>&#8211; &#8220;Well Joel, it seems that they only want o allow paid members do the teaching and presenting.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Joel<\/span><\/strong><em>&#8211; &#8220;Oh. Are you a paid member of the IFA?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #c00000;\">Paul<\/span><\/strong><em>&#8211; &#8220;No.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>So the question is this;<em> <\/em>Are the IFA members that are listening to the show offended?<\/p>\n<p>Answer; They are still listening.<\/p>\n<p>Paul and I share the same exact philosophies. They include not spinning the reality of what is is to be a franchise owner. <em>{We were both franchisees}<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We are also not that serious. Life is way to short.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you are feeling creative, please help us come up with a name. Heck, we may even let you have a  free slot on our show to let you sell your stuff, if you come up with the winning name.<\/p>\n<p><em>{Please don&#8217;t tell Paul I suggested that. He is a pain in the a_ _  when it comes to $ revenue}<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #c00000;\"><span style=\"color: #111111;\">One more thing<\/span>. The show takes place every Thursday, at 1:00pm EST.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><span style=\"color: #c00000;\"><span style=\"color: #111111;\">You can tune in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blogtalkradio.com\/franchisEssentials\">here<\/a>.<\/strong> Submit suggestions in the comment area of <a href=\"https:\/\/franchisessentials.wordpress.com\/\">Paul&#8217;s blog<\/a>, or right below.<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #c00000;\"><span style=\"color: #111111;\">Thank you!<\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #c00000;\"><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/tweetmeme.com\/i\/scripts\/button.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The advent of Internet radio has created a maelstrom of overnight radio show hosts, all bent on delivering their messages, whatever they may be. 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