Eden Exchanges

What is a business really worth? In this episode we spoke to Michael Kerr of Kerr Capital. Michael offers his insights on buying, selling and valuing a business in the Australian market,and also discussed key trends he is seeing in the sector as an advisor on business exits. Hear more about what kind of businesses Kerr Capital manages and what it really takes to capitalise on opportunities, in the business buying and selling market.

In this episode of Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Alex Colls the Marketing General Manager of Kwik Kerb Australia. Alex explains what the business is all about and what is unique about being a Kwik Kerb Licensee. 

Alex also explains how Australias home renovation trend is driving the industry into a boom, and what it means to be a Kwik Kerb licensee today. Listen in to find out how to become a Licensee and how to get in touch.

In this episode  of Eden Exchanges we speak to Craig Titheradge a Franchisor from Jim's Antennas in Queensland. Listen as Craig recalls how he became a Jim's franchisee and how the times have changed throughout his successful career. Craig also corrects a few misconceptions about where industry demand is coming from and where it is headed in the future. Listen out for more info on franchising opportunities and what's required to become a Queenslander franchisee.

In this episode of Eden Exchanges we spoke to Mark York, a Jim's Antennas Franchisor in Northern New South Wales. Mark discussed the Jim's Antenna's business model, the latest territories up for grabs and growing demand in the industry.  Mark delved into the benefits of a Jim's franchise for working parents and bread winners looking to be their own boss and improve their
work life balance.

He also discussed how Jim's supports families who go into business together. Listen out for the best ways to get in touch and how to live the dream of being your own boss.

In this episode of Eden Exchanges we spoke to Scott Baker, a franchisee who has found recent success with Jim's Pool Care since joining the franchise in 2016. Find out what drove Scott to the opportunity, a detailed account of the training and onboarding process, and how being your own boss can have a hugely positive impact on your lifestyle.

In this episode of Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Grant Meikle, who is the National Franchisor for Jim's Bookkeeping & Tax. Grant shared with us his experiences with Jim's Bookkeeping and tax and discussed his international career as a Chartered Accountant before joining Jim's. He also discussed a lucrative Sydney Master Franchisor opportunity currently up for grabs with Jim's bookkeeping & Tax.

Grant also delved into what type of bookkeepers Jim's is looking out for as future franchisees, and how Jim's Bookkeeping & Tax is maintaining their one stop shop business model for their Australian and New Zealand customers.

In this episode we spoke to Bob McCarthy, Licensee Recruitment Manager for Leadership Management Australia. Bob discussed the history of the company across the the globe and LMA's unique position in the training and educational industry. Listen out for tips on how to become a Licensee, what kind of person becomes successful and how LMA attracts licensees who grow their own businesses by developing and helping other businesses grow...

In this episode of Eden Exchanges we hear how Blair McDonald started his search for a better lifestyle at a franchise expo, and is now the regional franchisor in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs for James' Home Services. Listen in to learn about the benefits of joining this successful franchise system, which is steadily growing alongside the huge popularity of home services in Australia.

In this episode of Eden Exchanges we spoke to Greg McLardie, Managing Director of CaroMel Ltd who are currently working with Funding Strategies. CaroMel is an innovative digital platform connecting fishermen and farmers with high end restaurants in China. Listen in to hear Greg talk through his exciting new concept, set to disrupt the food supply chain, to improve traceability, quality and profitability.

Welcome to the Eden Exchanges podcast in conversation with James Jacka from Jim's Test and Tag and Fire Safety services. In this episode we put the microscope on the Fire Safety branch of the franchise, finding out the scale of demand for its services, and potential gains for new franchisees.