Hello and welcome to Eden Exchanges. Today we spoke to Mike Steltenpool, Regional Franchisor & Franchise Owner for Jim's Pool Care Regional Central Coast NSW. Mike delved into his experiences in franchising, his perceptions of where the market is heading and what makes a great Pool care franchisee.

Mike also discusses the common perceptions of the modern pool care serviceman, the benefits of owning a Jim's Group franchise and the guarantees making Jim's Pool Care the best in the business.

Brewing up good business. Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Jason Angus , Barista Manager of Beans Republique Parkdale. Jason delved into how he became a barista for Beans Republic and how he came to be in is current position in Parkdale. Jason also told stories about being a Barista Manager, anecdotes about being behind the counter and a day in the life of a Beans Republic café franchise.

Managing a management business. Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Tim Marsh a Licensee for LMA Leadership Management Australia in Brisbane. Tim discusses his past management job roles, his history working in the government sector and his move to the role of Licensee in Queensland. Tim also discusses what makes a LMA licensee successful, the requirements of the role and what LMA is bringing to the Australian personal development business sector.

From Master of the seas to Master of franchises. Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Salman Rizvi Master Franchisor of Regional NSW Penrith for James’ Home Services. Salman spoke about his beginnings as a master navigator for the navy and his move into real estate franchising.  Salman also discusses the merits of his region of Penrith near the Blue mountains, the new prospects in the area and the different franchises he has on offer in his region.

The business of security. Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Paul Godden Franchise Sales Manager for Jim's Security and Jim's Antennas. Paul describes the growing market for home and commercial security installations in Australia and Jim' growth in the lucrative sector. Paul discuses the opportunity, who makes for the right type of franchisee and Jim's strategy for franchisee success in the sector.

Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Jamie Byard who heads up Jim’s Real Estate in Australia. Listen as Jamie discusses the Jim’s Real Estate opportunity and outlines the franchises expansion into real estate. We discussed what brought Jamie into the business, the nature of the opportunity for franchisees and Jim's strategy to grow the franchise with Australia's lucrative real estate sector.

Dreaming of running your own business? Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Theo Myriskos who is a Franchisee for James Home Services home and office cleaning in Melbourne’s North.

Theo delved into his white collar beginnings and his background in a family business. Theo also details his decision to bite the bullet to achieve his dream of being his own boss and to be financially independent.

Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Hayden Millers of James' Home Services in the Gold Coast North. Haydn delved into his jet setting past working around the world, his experience in sales, and his return to our southern shores to run a successful Real Estate business in Queensland.

Haydn describes how a chat led to a James home services franchise, and gave his life balance. Listen out for tips on how to make your franchise a success and how to get in touch to enquire.

Moving with the digital times. Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Grant Diers of Jim’s Antennas in Tasmania. Grant shares his background as a theatre machinist and how he came to buy a Jim’s Franchise. Grant also discusses Jim’s Antennas move to modern media, his 5 years in the business and Jim’s Antennas current customer base.

Listen out for tips on how to be a successful franchisor and how to get in touch with Grant to enquire about a franchise.

The need to know of franchising. Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Robert Graham, Director of ’CEO Consulting' experts in franchising, licensing and industry innovations.

Robert tells us the story of how he started out in the Banking industry and touches on his experiences in the specialty and private consulting sector. Robert also gives us teasers on future industry endeavours, new comers and innovative trends in franchise brand marketing.