The Disenfranchised

Want to know what the 3 key qualities of a wealthy franchisee?

Then this is the podcast to listen to!

Scott Greenberg takes us through his experience as a successful award winning franchisee for the Edible Arrangements brand as well as all of his learnings from meeting with successful franchisees and franchisors over a speaking career that has seen him travel internationally delivering key note speeches and training.

We dive deep into;

- What it takes to be a wealthy franchisee

Getting funding for your start-up business can be difficult process.

It’s even harder if you have an unproven business model.

Banks tend to want some assurances that there is likely to be a return on their investment of course, which is why a proven franchise model tends to be more attractive to them.

In this episode Annette Firth shares her career story going from Legal Secretary to teaching phonics via Africa!

We discover what connects all of these key parts of her journey as well as discussing;

From sourcing reindeer to helping companies grow, being a business owner can sound like days are full of fun and excitement.    

Does your career leave you feeling like a bird in a cage?

It doesn’t have to be this way.

There are options out there that can help you achieve freedom and control you want in your life, but you just have to look for them.

On the latest episode of #TheDisenfranchised we speak with the awesome dragon slayer Denise Hutton-Gosney, Founder and Managing Director of Razzamatazz Theatre School and talk about this in more detail.

We also find out:

- How Denise went from an admin role in a Whiskey Company to International dancer

- What it was like for Denise to pitch on TV show the Dragons’ Den

- How redundancy can create opportunities

- What inspires Denise

- And much, much more!

You can find Denise on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-hutton-gosney-91650519/ and her business Razzamatazz Theatre Schools here - https://www.razzamataz.co.uk/

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The franchising industry has changed peoples lives.

Franchisees are people who have followed the successful path of other #entrepreneurs and have helped to create household brands that stretch the globe. 

However, each franchisee is a local business person in their own right, supporting their local communities and creating a future for themselves and their families regardless of the brand. 

Supporting these business people with industry standards is something that Pip Wilkins, Chief Executive of The British Franchise Association is extremely passionate about as we hear in this latest episode of #TheDisenfranchised.

We also discuss;

- Who franchising is for

- Courses that are available to learn about the industry

- What to research when considering buying a franchise

- Why knowing the financials is essential

- Why Pip has worked for the BFA for over 20 years!

- And much, much more

Pip Wilkins is the Chief Executive of the British Franchise Association (bfa). With more than 20 years’ experience in the franchise sector, Pip has worked her way up within the Association, gaining insight from all areas of the business and the franchise industry. She is well-known and highly regarded in franchising for her dedication and depth of knowledge.

You can find Pip on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pip-wilkins-qfp-8a68059/ and The British Franchise Association here - https://www.thebfa.org/ 

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68% of people aged between 18-55 want to be self employed, yet only 1 in 7 actually are.

So what's stopping people from taking the leap and building their own business? Can franchising provide some help in getting started?

We ask ourselves this on a regular basis, but in this episode we get to ask the inspiring Carl Reader author of one of the best selling books, Boss It.  He shares his views on changing the public perception of what being in business for yourself is actually like and why a normal career path may not be for the best route for everyone.

We also talk about:

- How his career links Accounting, Karate and Franchising to bring him to where he is today

- The importance of creating your own future

- Why franchising can be a great route into franchising

- What to look for in a great franchise

- Why business owners inspire Carl

- What a franchise is actually made up of

Carl is a renowned entrepreneur, an authority on business ownership and is passionate about educating others on how to take control of your future. It makes this an episode absolutely rammed with great advice and interesting stories, so make sure you don't skip this one.

Thanks for listening and if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you share and hit the subscribe button!

You can find Carl on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlreader/ and d&t Accountants here - https://team-dt.com/

Don't forget to follow and check out The Franchised on:

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

Looking to set up your own business?

There are many challenges to setting up your own business, but you don't have to do it on your own. It's good advice to surround yourself with good people who will help you to be accountable to yourself.

In this episode we speak with Phil Mowat of Ashtons Consulting who has helped hundreds of people over the years providing support, guidance, practical advice and coaching to set up their business for success.

Phil shares plenty of practical advice in this episode as we discuss:

- The relationship between franchisor and franchisee

- Creating a sales mindset

- Managed Service Fees vs level of support

- The difference between self employment and franchising

- Why accountability is important in business

Thanks for listening and if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you share and hit the subscribe button!  

You can find Phil on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-mowat/ and Ashton Consulting here - https://www.ashtonsfranchise.com/

Don't forget to follow and 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

Sometimes there is no better way to learn about a business or franchise than from hearing directly from the people who created it and understanding their story.

Only once you get to the heart of WHY their business exists and how it has evolved over the years, will you truly know if this is the business for you.

In this episode we speak with Ryan Armitage, Director of Tezlom, who leaves no stone unturned in sharing his story and that of his family run Healthcare Recruitment Agency.

It's a heart breaking, yet inspiring story that includes coping with a family members addiction, illnesses and grief, but also the immense mental strength that Ryan has shown in overcoming this adversity to build a successful brand all while supporting others to achieve success.

We also talk a bit about franchising and discover:

- What a discovery day is

- That there are options for individuals to obtain funding to buy a franchise

- The potential of scholarships for young people to own their own franchising

- The core values behind the Tezlom brand

This is an episode not to be missed!

Thanks for listening and if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you share and hit the subscribe button!  You can find Ryan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-armitage-tezlom/ and his company Tezlom here - https://www.tezlom.com/

If you have any comments or suggestions for who you would like to hear from next drop us a message at [email protected] or check out The Franchised website here - www.thefranchised.com

Do you know your own core values?  

Knowing your core values is the key to finding your ideal career and even your ideal life! Yet so many of us don't think about it and assume that money is the only way to find success and happiness.  

It's something that is really important for our latest guest on #TheDisenfranchised podcast, Suzy Sanders Founder of Alchemy VA, who has built a success business for herself and who is now helping others to follow their dreams.  

We also talk about:  

- Working remotely 

- Why she decided to franchise her business despite her preconceptions of the industry 

- Why employing isn't always the best solution for businesses 

- Why companies outsource 

- The importance of networking 

- Having the right mindset   

Thanks for listening and if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you share and hit the subscribe button!  You can find Suzy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzy-sanders-b7776a31/ and her company Alchemy VA here - https://www.alchemyva.co.uk/  

If you have any comments or suggestions for who you would like to hear from next drop us a message at [email protected] or check out The Franchised website here - www.thefranchised.com

What could you achieve in your life or career if you had a leader who leads the way when things get tough?

In this episode we speak with the energetic force of nature that is Anne-Marie Martin, Founder of Diddi Dance, who talks about how she has managed to keep her energy levels high during the severe challenges her business faced in total lockdown and support a network with over 40 franchisees relying on her.

We also hear:

- How as a professional dancer her career evolved from dancing at the Royal Opera House to teaching unders 5 year olds

- Why she decided to franchise Diddi Dance

- The benefits of being part of a large group focused on a common goal during a pandemic

- How she leveraged new tools to maximise her franchise's exposure and become a TikTok celebrity in under a year

- Her thoughts on franchising supporting local communities

- and a whole heap more!

You're going to leave this one feeling energised! 

Thanks for listening and if you enjoy this episode, please make sure you share and hit the subscribe button!

You can find Anne-Marie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-martin-b4850012/ and Diddi Dance here - https://www.diddidance.com/