The Disenfranchised

Most businesses are founded for a reason beyond just making money.

It's the same with franchises. So if ever you're going to invest in one, please make sure you find out their "why" and make sure that it aligns with theirs.

In this episode we speak with Andy Henderson, Founder of Forward Thinking, who's "why" comes from a lifechanging shift in mindset while he was the Managing Director of a company. Hear what that experience was along with his fascinating story that includes leadership, business coaching and making a difference in the lives of others.

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For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised at - www.thefranchised.com

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What is the point of investing in a franchise?

Richard Hubble, franchise owner of it'seeze Websites, shares his thoughts with us as he talks us through his career journey and why he invested in an it'seeze franchise on the latest episode of #TheDisenfranchised!
We also talk about:
- The importance of a strong brand
- Capitalizing on Economies of Scale
- Reducing Risk
- Going from a corporate employee to business owner
- And much, much more!

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For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised at - www.thefranchised.com

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This episode was powered by AdSmart from Sky.

Visit www.adsmartfromsky.co.uk/ to find out more about AdSmart from Sky and the services they offer to franchised businesses.

What support do franchisees actually get from the franchisor teams?

In this episode Paul Sheard discusses the challenges of starting a new business, and the importance of personal contact in franchising and how he uses his over 40 years of experience in the property sector to help franchisees thrive.

He also talks about his current role as the Business Development & Training Manager for Propertynest, a young franchise brand in the property sector, including the importance of ongoing support and relationship-building within the franchise model.

We also cover:

- A summer job in a slaughter house

- Starting an independent estate agents

- The long term plans for Propertynest

- Advice for potential franchisees

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For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised at - www.thefranchised.com

A Deep Dive interview with Amrit Dhaliwal the CEO of the fast growing homecare brand - Walfinch.

Is it a risk investing in a franchise? 😬
Sure. Can you get comfortable with the risk? 🤔
Sure. Bill Maynard did, but it doesn't happen overnight.
In this upcoming interview with Bill, an Aspray Franchise franchisee, we learn all about:
- His decision making process,
- How his partner felt about him leaving full time employment and
- How he knew Aspray was the right brand for him

- The nerves around investing in a franchise

- Proving that you gut was right

- Setting up on your own vs following someone else's path

- Conducting a Cost Benefit Analysis

- The negatives of being a franchisee

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For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised at - www.thefranchised.com

What do you think of when you hear the word franchise?

We also talk about:

Making mistakes is a part of life. FACT.

- The benefits of a franchise model

- A work from home estate agency business

- Building trust without a shop front

- Early stage growth

- The housing market 2023

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For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised at - www.thefranchised.com

Is overnight success really a thing?

It wasn't for Johnny one of the Co-Directors of Oltco, the UK and Channel Islands’ leading sustainable resin bound specialists. In fact, it was the culmination of multiple small decisions and believing whole-heartedly in why you're doing what you do. 

In this episode we learn Johnny's story from selling alcopops to building one of the fastest growing construction franchises, reaching over 50 franchised locations in less than 4 years.

We also talk about:

- The loneliness of entrepreneurship

- Why your why is so massively important

- The big idea that everyone thinks you need

- An affectionate moment with the Go-Compare guy!

- And much, much more!

You can find Johnny's profile here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-pearce-54b68146/ and the Oltco website here - https://www.oltco.co.uk/

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For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised at - www.thefranchised.com

Trust in business is so important.

Especially, when investing in a franchise business months before a global pandemic hits!

That's what happened to this episodes guest Doug Parks after he launched his Propertynest business at the end of 2019. Yet, Doug didn't panic and the trust he had in the franchisor has paid off in the long run with his business still running today and even say thriving.

We hear the full story and some very useful advice from Doug about potentially investing in a franchise. We also chat about:

- The importance of mindset

- The benefits of having some financial pressure

- Estate agents working from home

- The future of the property market

- And much, much more!

You can find Doug's profile here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parks-452720190/ and the Propertynest website here - https://www.propertynest.co.uk/

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For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised at - www.thefranchised.com

What are your options after redundancy?

You probably know about two of them, starting your own business or getting another job. How about investing in a franchise?

The last option is something that came to our guest for this episode by chance! 

Steph Taylor shares with us her career journey and explains how she managed the decision making process when investing in a franchise and explains how this now life as a Passionate PA has changed her life.

We also speak about:

- What is was like handing over the franchise fee

- Leveraging your transferable skills

- What does a Passionate PA do?

- Going it alone vs investing in a franchise

- Business Development as a franchisee

- How many clients does it take to be successful

- How long does it take to get your investment back

You can find The Passionate PA website here - https://www.thepassionatepa.co.uk/

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For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised at - www.thefranchised.com