Brian Keen releases articles of many kinds to the media and through other avenues such as
YouTube, Vimeo and Soundcloud. Here are some of the franchise radio recordings that you can browse and listen to.


Franchise Radio 100 “BIG yet simple lessons for franchisor growth – Earworx”

Lisa Hellwege & Scott Marston are directors of Earworx. Lisa’s career has spanned over 20 years and has taken her on a varied path from hospital nursing through to pharmaceutical roles, infection control, education consulting and of course, within the specialization of Ear Nose and Throat at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Lisa is highly qualified and … Read more

Franchise Radio Show 99 “Your Social Media Time Bomb” with Steve Hubbard

Steve Hubbard is the Certified Practicing Marketer & Owner of the award winning ‘do it for you’ social media marketing consultancy, Dify Social.

Franchise Radio Show 98 “Solve the Technology & Security Riddle” with Rob Marsden

Rob Marsden is the founder and managing director of Addictive Technology Solutions, and has for over 20 years worked with franchisors and businesses across Australia to implement technology and security solutions that enable business growth and remove risk.

Franchise Radio Show 97 “Expert Recruitment Secrets from Poolwerx” with Mike Geddes

Mike Geddes’ role within the awarding winning Poolwerx Franchise is to facilitate the sale of new franchise territories, conversions and the resale of existing franchises.

Franchise Radio Show 96 “Growing A Small Handy Jobs to an IT Company” with Brendan Green, CEO Hire a Hubby

Brendan Green, the Managing Director for Franchise Cloud Solutions & CEO of Hire A Hubby. Brendan has a focus on the use of technology to better understand the performance of his franchisee and uses the same technology to continue to expand the Hire A Hubby network on annual basis.

Franchise Radio Show 95 “The Secrets to Franchise Growth – The Just Cuts Transformation” with GM Amber Manning

Amber Manning is an experienced and dynamic General Manager with an extensive career in franchising, not-for-profit and financial services. At just 20 year’s of age she was Australia’s youngest financial services Franchise Owner and Operator. 14 years on, Amber now runs the show as General Manager at Just Cuts, the largest hairdressing franchise in the Southern Hemisphere.

Franchise Radio Show 94 “How to build a business that makes a Dent – The Entrepreneur Journey” with Mike Clark

Franchise Radio Show 94 “How to build a business that makes a Dent – The Entrepreneur Journey” with Mike Clark

Franchise Radio 93 “Supporting Franchisees – The Secret To Optimum Performance” with Tracey Leak

Franchise Simply · Radio Show 93 Supporting Franchisees – The Secret To Optimum Performance With Tracey Leak

Franchise Radio Show 92 “Franchising Today – The Way Forward with the FCA” with CEO Mary Aldred

Mary Aldred commenced as the Chief Executive Officer of the Franchise Council of Australia in April 2018. Mary brings to the role extensive experience across government, industry and business, as well as a strong focus on membership engagement, stakeholder collaboration and effective advocacy. Mary is also a Board Director of Australian Sustainable Hardwoods in Heyfield.

Franchise Radio Show 91 “UGRs – the hidden secrets to business success” with Steve Simpson

Steve Simpson is recognised locally and globally as having unique and practical insights into transforming corporate cultures. In particular his unique concept of UGRs (unwritten ground rules) helps cut through the complexity of creating a great workplace culture. This powerful concept enables leaders and managers to understand and strategically improve their workplace culture.

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