Eden Exchanges

Renovation fever is good for business. Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Wayne Burgess who head up Jim’s Kitchens in South Australia, Victoria, new south wales and Queensland.

Listen out as we talk about the renovation trend sweeping australia and how Jim’s Kitchens found success with Flat pack kitchen assembly. Find out what is involved, how to be successful franchisee and the growing potential market for Jim’s Kitchens.

Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Ray Tregaskis, Franchisee for Gutterknight in Coffs Harbour. Australia’s leading gutter protection service. Ray discusses how he shifted from a background within photography and traveling to settling down with the aim of creating a viable business where he would have more time for his family.

Listen to Ray explaining his journey from no previous experience to being the best in his area, his future plan for expanding his business as well as how the support from Gutterknight has been beyond his beliefs.

Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to David Myles who is the Franchise Support Manager for Gutterknight. The leading gutter guard franchise in Australia. David touches down on his background in the NRL and how he achieved his goal of a life time as a key player in the Gutterknight franchise.

Listen out for his best picks in potential franchisees & business practices and his plans for the future.

Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Chris Mickenna. Australian NRL Rugby great and Gutterknight franchisee. According to Chris, the best form of attack is defense, both on the Rugby field and for protecting your gutters.  

Chris describes his franchise story and how his life has changed since Gutter Knight franchise. He described his journey from professional sport, to a range of careers to finally finding the right business opportunity with a Gutterknight franchise .

Listen out for insights into the business, what makes Gutter Knight such a winning franchise and how you can achieve your goal of being your own boss.

The Sandwich Chefs difference. Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Gary Powell, Network developer for Sandwich Chefs. Australias leading Sandwich, carver and catering franchise provider.

Gary discussed the state of the food, restaurant and hospitality franchise sectors in Australia and what it really takes to be a successful franchise company. Listen out as Gary discusses how Sandwich Chefs differentiates itself in the market, how a potential franchisee should approach a new business opportunity and Sandwich Chef's growth plans in 2018 and beyond.

Coffee business and fun times. Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Jenny Nguyen, the founder, director and pioneer of The Beans Republique Café franchise. 

Jenny's entrepreneurial story is inspiring. She recounted her journey from corporate worker to cafe owner with her husband Patrick, to director of Beans Republique, a fast growing, innovative Melbourne cafe franchise expanding fast. 

Jenny also discussed the keys to successfully building a hospitality business and how she combines fun times behind the counter and kinship amongst the staff with a well structured franchise that has the best practice procedures in place.

Today on Eden exchanges we spoke to Matt Lanigan. Regional franchisor for Jim’s Real Estate in Melbourne’s south East and bayside area. Matt chats with us about his background as a multi start up business man and how he seized the opportunity to become a Regional Franchisor for Jim’s Real Estate.

Listen out as Matt covers key insights on how to become a franchisee, the Jim’s business model and training and how Jim’s Real Estate is selling properties in Melbourne.

Thermawood is glazing a trail across South Australia. Hello and welcome to Eden exchanges. Today we spoke to Graeme Clarke. Director of Thermawood in Australia - a leading double glazing franchise which has been expanding across Australia. Graeme discussed the new opportunities available in South Australia, skyrocketing demand in the industry and what to expect with training and support for franchisees.

Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Phil Hoppe, Franchisor for Jim’s Test and Tag in Melbourne’s Inner suburbs. Listen as Phil delves into how he made the move from his white collar lifestyle in IT to lucrative business owner for Jim’s Test & Tag.

Listen out as he lists the many benefits of owning a Franchise, his advice on how to be a successful franchisee and how to enquire about a franchise in his area.

An ACT opportunity with Jim's Test & Tag and Fire Safety .Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Don McInnes, who is a Franchisor for Jim's Test and Tag and Fire Safety in ACT and Regional Canberra. Don shared with us the details of business opportunities currently available in the ACT with Jim's Test & Tag and Fire Safety, the dynamics of the ACT market and discussed what makes the opportunity ideal for the right person.