Profitable Franchisees

Change is something that is always going to happen in business... and life!  So it is not unreasonable to expect that over your time as a franchisee within your brand that you will see and experience changes in the system, processes or even legislative changes that will impact how you run your business. In today's episode, I talk to you about how to work through that change and why you should...

Peta certainly brings value in this interview with how she took her Kumon franchise from a small town to a larger centre (Townsville) and grew her business by using social media. So many great tips and thoughts that Peta shares so if you know you should be using social media and online marketing more effectively, then this is one episode you do not want to miss. Remember to come grab the latest is...

In this episode I talk about having a good marketing mix that includes online and offline strategies and the benefits of going 'old school' with your marketing and why some of those strategies will work the best! Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.......

Great to interview a Franchisee with many years (16 in fact) experience in their business.  Mark has been with Mr Rental for a long time now and see the company change along with his own business. Change is something that Mark (and Liz) have had to deal with many times and you will be sure to learn some great tips in this interview with Mark. Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Prof...

Has this title grabbed your attention?  What am I talking about? In today's episode, we are going to explore the mindset shift that is required for success as a franchisee with some examples of what it is to go from job to business owner. Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more v...

In today's episode, I bring to you my interview with Brocq Robertson from Gutter-Vac. I promised at the start of this podcast that I would bring interviews with Franchisees at all stages of their business and Brocq is just 2 years into his franchise business, but that hasn't stopped him from achieving some amazing goals. This episode will bring you some great little 'nuggets of gold' so take the t...

In this episode, I talk about how you can maximise the national marketing fund of your franchise group to add to your own business. This is not just for Franchisees that are in a group with a national marketing fund, I believe that those of you without a national marketing fund will also learn some great points to bring to your own business.   If you love the episode, why not leave the podcas...

So excited to interview Mark Treloar from First Class Accounts.  Mark has a great story about patience and building his business via relationship marketing and how to make networking work.  An episode not to be missed. Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and...

Maybe a little bit of a different thought than what you would normally hear, but I see so many Franchisees that set the goal to win an award, work hard, do everything right and then miss out on the award, leaving them to feel deflated, unmotivated and even like a failure! This is my thoughts on this and I hope they help you too!  Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franch...

In Today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kathy Rees from City Cave.   Kathy is new to the City Cave brand (just 1 year and their first franchisee) but as we discover, she is not new to franchising. I want to bring you people at all stages of their business life and franchising journey and I think you will not be disappointed listening to Kathy and remembering, that having passio...

Want to grow your business?  Then the key is Local Area Marketing. In this episode, I explore the concept of Local Area Marketing and its importance to you as a Franchisee and why it will grow your business faster than simply relying on a National Marketing Fund. Hope you get some 'good stuff' from it. Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider....

Mina Moussa from Gutter-Vac went from being a single unit Franchisee to a multi-unit owner after just 6 months of being in business.  Now he has three territories and there was a 4th one in there with a bit of a twist (you will have to listen to understand that!). Mina talks about what he did to get organised and changes to his mindset to go from single unit to multi-unit owner. We also chat...

In today's episode, I take you through what I believe is the best thing about a franchise and then I also take you through what I believe is the worst thing about a franchise. My responses might just surprise you, but I am sure you will learn something about how to maximise the best thing and how to minimise the worst thing! Enjoy :) Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchi...

Bev Taylor (InXpress) was named Australian Single Unit Franchisee of the Year in 2017 and that is not the most amazing thing in her story. This interview with Bev will open your eyes to just what is possible in your business if you are willing to do the work.... no matter what your situation is. This is a must listen for all Franchisees who want to grow a more Profitable Franchise business. Rememb...

Have you noticed that in the title of this Episode, I've just said Tip #10 (from the series of my Top 10 Tips for Franchisees)? Why?   .... because it is a secret, but if you start listening, you will find out pretty quickly. Even though this is Tip #10, it is probably my BIGGEST tip for Franchisees! Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider. &...

For Tip #9 of my Top 10 Tips for Franchisees, I will talk to you about community.... your franchise community. This is something that you don't have when you go into business alone, so are you maximising the ability to be part of a community? Listen to find out more.... Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business less...

Has the title of this episode got you thinking?  What do you mean, STOP selling? Well, maybe you had better stop reading this and get listening to this episode which is my #8 tip of my Top 10 Tips for Franchisees. Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of a...

The reason why you invest into a Franchise (or one of the reasons) is to take advantage of a proven system, yet why is it that many Franchisees seem to forget that there is a system to follow at all? In Tip #7 of my Top 10 Tips for Franchisees, we explore some thoughts about 'the system'. Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to y...

Get ready for Tip #6 of my Top 10 Tips for Franchisees because I get a bit fired up on this one.... Bound to ruffle a few feathers and maybe make you question your attitude, but it comes from the very best of intentions to help you gain a more PROFITABLE franchise business! Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business...

For Tip #5 of the Top 10 Tips for Franchisees, I bring one of my favourite lessons which is all about momentum and consistency and how these two things work and can bring success to your business. What are you waiting for.... start listening now! Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add mor...

Do you find yourself saying things like 'I don't have enough time'? Then this episode is for you. Tip #4 of my Top 10 Tips for Franchisees, this episode is all around how you can get more from the time available to you plus also maybe some ideas to change your mindset around how you see your time and your role as the business owner. Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchis...

What's the big question I always get asked?...... How do I get more customers? So in this Tip #3 of my Top 10 Tips for Franchisees, I am going to talk about the basics of marketing and the questions you need to ask before doing any marketing. I hope that you gain some new insights on not only the marketing you could be adding to your business, but also why the Franchisor has recommend specific mar...

Tip #2 of my Top 10 Tips for Franchisees is all about knowing your why?  Why are you in this business and what do you want to achieve? I give you my tip for the best question you can ask yourself so that you can grow your business for the success you desire. Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each...

To launch the Profitable Franchisees Podcast, I thought I'd give you me Top 10 Tips for Franchisees ! So in this episode, we are looking at my first tip which is all about 'Knowing your numbers'. Vital for every franchisee to understand the numbers of their business, but this is a little bit of a different look at your numbers so that with a pen and a piece of paper (even the back of an envelope)...

Welcome to the introduction to the Profitable Franchisees Podcast! In this short Episode, your host, Tracey Leak, explains why she has started the Profitable Franchisees Podcast, what is a profitable franchisee and what you can expect for the podcast and upcoming episodes. Who is the Profitable Franchisees Podcast for? Well..... for Franchisees of course!  But Franchisors and their teams will...