In Episode 11 of TUYFS, we speak with Scott Enno, Managing Director of Flooring Xtra. Growing up in a family that had involvement in franchising, it may surprise listeners that he initially had no desire to make Flooring Xtra a franchise in Australia! Scott shares how his journey took him to that point, how he watches other industries to learn how to integrate new ideas into the business, and how changing demographics in Australia give him confidence in the economy, and the future of business.

In Episode 10 of TUYFS, Jacinta Caithness shares a host of insights gleaned from a career in franchising, not least from the belly of the beast that was the small team that supercharged the growth of Boost Juice - from a footprint of just 6 stores to an international behemoth. Now an advisor with multiple brands, Jacinta is an authentic example of someone who has walked the walk in franchising.

In Episode 9 of TUYFS, Kristie Piniuta shares her story in law and franchising. Part of the core team that grew Boost into a household name, Kristie has worked in a broad range of roles, from big firms to her own startup law firm, and has seen the good, the bad and the ugly from both sides of the regulatory divide having spent time with the ACCC.

In Episode 8, Rori enthralls with her story of a life in franchising. From operating the cash registers at her parents' businesses, experiencing the life of a franchisee from up close through to closing million dollar franchise deals and everything in between, Rori shares her experience of working on both sides of the franchise deal, balancing life as a mum to four girls with the demands of a sales environment, working with the right people and returning to life as a franchisee.

In episode 7, Kate takes us through her expansive career in franchising, from learning the ropes at McDonalds through stints as a franchisee, a master franchisee, a franchisor, a tech startup entrepreneur and even a period with the FCA - all the way up to her most recent venture at The Franchise Education Institute of Australia. If it's in franchising, it's in a manual that Kate has written!

In Episode 6, Jacob shared his fascinating story and experience with a who's who of the biggest franchising brands in Australia. From graduating through the ranks at McDonalds while at Uni, to a perhaps premature adventure to New Zealand, he's held senior roles with key Retail Zoo brands and has taken everything he's learned to fuel his mission in recent years to make rubbish sexy. Not to be missed!

In episode 5, we speak with Selina Bridge, CEO of KX Pilates. Selina shares her background growing up as a twin in the UK, her career in marketing with prestige brands like BMW, her first foray into franchising with Curves, right through to her current role leading one of the hottest franchises in Australia. Selina shares invaluable insights around her approach towards working with franchisees, how the company kept things running during COVID, along with tips around the importance of relationships, values, training and support.

In episode 4, we speak with John Cooksey, CEO of BDC Talent & Performance. John shared his huge knowledge on how to build, develop and manage high performing teams in organisations of different sizes, how psychology influences performance and regaled us with stories of how busking can provide a great introduction to business and much more.

In episode 3, we speak with Keith Doyle, CEO of BDC Property Partners. Keith delves into his background in retail entrepreneurship and how his vision and ability to spot a gap in the market led him to found and grow one of Ireland's most successful independent fashion retailers before moving to Australia with his family, working with Myer then evolving into commercial property.

In episode 2 we speak with Tanya Robertson, CEO of Franchise Strategy at BDC Partners. Tanya shares her franchising journey, beginning with Knitwit, a female focussed haberdashery and sewing franchise and her move to help them grow in the UK. She discusses the delay to follow trends, the demise of businesses that fail to keep up, and the challenges seen in the franchise industry. She also talks us through her role as national franchise manager at 7Eleven.