The Disenfranchised

The Disenfranchised

By Ed PurnellBusinessEntrepreneurship
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The Disenfranchised episodes

  • Julie Waites - The Franchise Company - Trust your gut instincts

    No one can make the decision for you.


    To give up employment and start your own business takes guts.

    There is always a risk attached to the decision. 

    You can eliminate some of the perceived risk by doing your due diligence, researching the market, speaking with your family and peers, but no one will ever make it risk free for you.


    You have to make a decision and trusting your gut instincts is probably one of the best strategies you can take. We talk about this with franchising expert Julie Waites, who for over 30 years has worked within the franchising world helping business owners to grow and expand their businesses.

    We also speak about:
    - Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs
    - Who to take business advice from
    - The most surprising business that Julie has helped to franchise
    - The cost of franchising a business
    - Where to find advice on franchising
    - What to look for in a good Franchisor


    You can find Julie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliewaites/ and The Franchise Company here - https://www.franchisecompany.co.uk/

    Thanks for watching and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button for the latest episodes!

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

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Cheryl White - Apollo Care & Mercury Franchise School - Get expert to help

    A "self-made" entrepreneur probably hasn't done it all on their own.


    Most, if not all, successful people have taken advice, support and guidance from others in one form or another to enable them to achieve success. Whether it's at the beginning of your journey to self employment or after you've grown your company there is always room for you to improve and experts are key to helping you achieve the next level.

    In this episode we speak with "self-made" entrepreneur Cheryl White, who not only has built her own successful business in the care sector, but has also helped many other people build and grow their own business too. She has worked with experts to achieve this and is now considered an expert herself.

    We also speak about:

    - How Cheryl learnt how to take responsibility from a young age
    - The challenge of starting a business on a part time basis
    - How Cheryl leveraged experienced gained in nursing
    - Turning mistakes into positives
    - Why it is so important to use experts to help you to grow your business
    - Working on the business and not in the business

    You can find Cheryl on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylwhitefranchising/ , Apollo Franchise here - https://www.apollocarefranchising.co.uk/ and Mercury Franchise School here - https://mercuryfranchiseschool.com/

    Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

    For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:

    Website - www.thefranchised.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

    59 min
  • Wes Barefoot - Path 2 Freedom Podcast - Don't let fear block your path to freedom

    Have you ever thought about starting your own business, but found yourself fearing what might happen if it all goes wrong?


    You will never be able to remove the risk, so how can you overcome these fears to give yourself the chance to find success, take control or find the freedom that you crave?

    Well luckily enough for you we've been speaking with Wes Barefoot, who through his business Path 2 Freedom, has been helping people take control of their lives, and create freedom for themselves through business ownership.

    He doesn't just talk the talk though, he also walks it! In partnership with his wife, he also owns 2 businesses operating under franchise licenses.

    On this episode we talk through how he overcame his own fears and how he is now stacking business on his path to success.

    We also talk about:

    - How to get the confidence to start your own business
    - The role of a franchise consultant
    - Questions to ask existing franchisees of a brand you're investigating
    - Franchisor/Franchisee is it a Relationship or a Partnership
    - How franchising is like building and riding a bike
    - The risk of not going for it


    You can find Wes on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/  and his business Path to Freedom here - http://path2frdm.com/


    Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button!


    For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:

    Website - www.thefranchised.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

    1 hr 6 min
  • Henk Postmus - Expense Reduction Analysts - Be accountable to yourself

    Do you know what the most important factor is in the success of starting a new business?


    YOU


    Whether you are starting on your own or with a franchise brand it's true that it is important to have a good network around you, the right tools to execute your work and all the relevant processes, but ultimately your mindset is the most important element.

    You need to hold yourself accountable and take action to achieve success.

    In this episode we discuss this with Henk Postmus, Franchise Partner for Expense Reduction Analysts, and learn how he has created a successful international business for himself under a brand he didn't create.


    We also  talk about:

    - The career options available away from employment

    - Concerns around starting your own business

    - The due diligence process in buying a franchise license

    - Franchisor/franchisee relationship

    - Interdependence vs independence

    - Cost savings and sustainability, specifically in fleet vehicles

    - The train system in Italy


    You can find Henk on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/postmus/  and Expense Reduction Analysts here - https://en.expensereduction.com/


    Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button!


    For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:

    Website - www.thefranchised.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA


    1 hr 3 min
  • Claire Munday - Tappy Toes - Find a good work/life balance

    Building your own business will see you face many challenges.


    It's tough to start a business on your own and you will ultimately need to turn to others for support.

    These relationships are key in building success and in the Tappy Toes business, Founder Claire Munday, has discovered it works both ways. She relies on her franchisees local knowledge to grow her business and they rely on here business knowledge and experience.

    We hear her thoughts on this during the latest episode of #TheDisenfranchised as well as;

    - The relationship between franchisee and franchisor

    - Encounters with celebrities
    - Trademarks and branding challenges
    - Dance having a positive impact on confidence in children
    - What does work/life balance actually mean
    - The benefit of local knowledge in a business

    You can find Claire on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3BxEadw and her business Tappy Toes here - https://www.tappytoes.com/


    Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

    For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:

    Website - www.thefranchised.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

    51 min
  • Mandy Rowe - True Rest Float Spa - Finding the right location

    How important is the right location in business?


    We all know that location is vitally important in the success of a business, but is it always best to set up in an area with high footfall?

    Well it depends on the business as we learn from Mandy Rowe from True Rest Float Spa during this episode of #TheDisenfranchised. Her business is better suited to a tranquil and stress free environment, where there clients experience is great from start to finish.

    "What's a float spa?" we hear you ask, well we dive into this and much more in this episode including;

    - What are the benefits of a float spa

    - What is the connection between float spas, navy seals and athletes
    - The personality traits of successful franchisees
    - Why "Just Do It" should be your mantra

    You can find Mandy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandymrowe/ and her business True REST Float Spa here - https://www.truerest.com/

    Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

    For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:

    Website - www.thefranchised.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

    59 min
  • Kate Chastey - The Passionate PA - Don't ever have a plan B

    Making the decision to leave employment is one of the toughest decisions you can make in your career, but you need to commit to it fully!


    A plan to return to employment if it all goes wrong as a safety blanket might seem like a good idea, but it could determine the outcome before you've even got the business off the ground.

    In this episode of The Disenfranchised podcast we speak with Kate Chastey of The Passionate PA and learn how despite the odds she repeatedly committed to her plan and created the career she desired.

    We enjoy a fun conversation that also included:

    - How she found work experience with a TV celebrity
    - The fear off stepping of the corporate ladder
    - Kate's dedication to helping people to build great careers
    - The common misconceptions of the franchise industry
    - Strange requests from clients
    - And of course much, much more!

    You can find Kate on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katechastey/ and her business The Passionate PA here - https://www.thepassionatepa.co.uk/

    Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

    For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:

    Website - www.thefranchised.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

    57 min
  • Lisa Raynes - Pride Road - You need more than technical knowledge to start a business

    Having a technical skill doesn't necessarily mean that you can start and run a successful business.


    There are many other skills required that you need to effectively set up a business. Marketing, PR, sales, website creation, accounting, the list goes on and it means that not everyone can build a stable business on their own.

    Lisa Raynes, Founder of Pride Road, talks us through how this issue manifests itself in an unstable market and how she found a solution for this problem.

    We also talk about;

    - Her experience as an Architect
    - The impact of instability in a career
    - The importance of structure and processes
    - Her desire to support others who faced the same challenges she did
    - Why women are like Teabags
    - And of course, much more!


    You can find Lisa on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaraynes/ and her business Pride Road here - https://www.prideroad.co.uk/

    Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button!

    For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:

    Website - www.thefranchised.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

    52 min
  • Jane James - Little Voices - Be the captain of your own ship, but not on your own

    Being captain of your own ship is great, but if it's a large vessel, you're learning on the job in choppy waters and you've got no crew, it's not all going to be plain sailing.

    It can be the same when you're starting your own business. If you have no support and you need to learn new skills like marketing and sales, the chances of success for your business are significantly reduced.

    In this episode we speak about a solution to this challenge with Jane James, Founder & CEO of Little Voices, who risked it all to help others find a stable income for themselves by providing support and a clear path to success.

    We also talk about;

    - Her transition from Opera Singer to Business Leader

    - What it felt like to take a big financial risk

    - The importance of good customer service

    - Collaboration between franchisees

    - And why she was singing "Nessun Dorma" in a motorway layby!


    You can find Jane on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janemaudsley/and her business Little Voices here - https://littlevoices.org.uk/  


    Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button!      


    For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:    

    Website - www.thefranchised.com

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/

    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA


    49 min
  • David Holland - Results Rules OK - Make sure you believe in the system

    "Follow the system" - It's advice given by the whole of the franchising industry.

    In this latest episode of #TheDisenfranchised, David Holland Founder of Results Rules OK , elaborates and shares his thoughts on why this is such important advice.

    Exploring David's experience as an employee, business owner, franchisee and leader of a successful franchise we also talk through:

    - David's career taking him from Weapons to Dancing

    - Operational efficiency 

    - The importance of people in business

    - Why being your own boss isn't everything

    - Business plans

    - What it's like to work in Vegas 

    - And much, much more!


    You can find David on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhollandmba/

    and his business Results Rules OK here - https://resultsrulesok.com/


    Thanks for listening, if you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button!    

    For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:  

    Website - www.thefranchised.com
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/
    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

    1 hr 2 min

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Hear from entrepreneurs, experts and leaders from across the franchised community discovering their life stories and their tips for success away from the typical 9-to-5 grind.