The Franchise Entrepreneur has its first guest. In this episode, Des discusses business and franchising with "the toastie queen". Laura has set up a popular toastie cafe' in Chester and is now considering her next move.

Part 2 coming next week.

Have you got a franchisable business but don't know how to find franchisees? In this week's episode Des reveals all the different portals, media and methods that you can use to attract them.

Des always gives reliable, down to earth advice drawing from his own experience of creating the international Wok&Go franchise.

Do you spend most of your time obsessing over TV shows, celebrities, sports or politics and wonder why you still haven't achieved your business goals? In this week's episode, Des talks about how distractions are preventing you from realising your dreams. He also tells you what you should be obsessing over in order to stop living via someone else's life and take control of yours instead.

A little overview of how Des has grown his business this year and of the exciting projects and side hustles that he's got planned for the second half of 2019. Learn, get inspired and start creating multiple streams of income yourself.

In this episode, Des talks about how financial freedom can mean different things to different people. He then goes on to explain how you can achieve it if you have realistic expectations, a plan and discipline.

As important as facts and figures are, don't forget to invest a little time and effort into your most useful selling tool... YOU.

This week Des looks at how human interaction can be the key to bring a deal over the finish line and forge stronger business relationships.

What was behind the collapse of Jamie’s Italian? In this episode, Des discusses what’s harming many restaurant chains and businesses, and what could be done to save them.

You've got your business set up. What's next? Des introduces you to three different options, outlining the pros and cons for each choice.

The British Franchise Association got in touch with me after last week's episode. Find out what we talked about.

Is the British Franchise Association still relevant if you want to start your franchise?