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In episode 43 of TUYFS, join hosts Bruce McFarlane and Jon Sully as they chat with Matthew Marshall from Retail Food Group Matthew Marshall, CEO of Retail Food Group, has built a successful career in the Australian franchise industry, starting with early work at Pizza Hut. His experiences in the UK, China, and various business roles shaped his approach to leadership and business transformation. Em...

In episode 41 of TUYFS, join hosts Bruce McFarlane and Jon Sully as they chat with Dean Lightfoot from Nautical Bowls. Uncover the story behind Nautical Bowls' journey into Australia from America with Dean Lightfoot. A seasoned franchisee who began his journey as a McDonalds manager to eventually owning a number of Subway franchises. Discover his secret to making turning a franchise into a profita...

In episode 41, we dive into the dynamic world of retail property with insights from Keith Doyle and Vaughn McGuinness of BDC Property. Discover how shifting consumer behaviours, the rise of large-format retail, and the push for omnichannel strategies are reshaping the sector. We explore: ✔️ The growing demand for large retail spaces like fitness centres and Swim Schools ✔️ Data-driven strategies f...

In episode 40 of TUYFS, join hosts Bruce McFarlane and Jon Sully as they chat with Martin and Janie Rose from Blue Wheelers. Uncover the real stories behind building a franchise empire with the founders of Blue Wheelers! (The Mobile Dog Grooming) From wild beginnings to navigating intense change, they share how they transformed a fragmented business into a trusted brand. Discover insider secrets o...

In episode 39 of TUYFS, join hosts Bruce McFarlane and Jon Sully as they chat with Ben Fletcher, founder of Listen To Your Body.  Ben shares his unique journey from a flower farm to a thriving fitness franchise, discussing his early entrepreneurial spirit, sports experiences, and essential business lessons. Learn how he tackles the challenges of finding franchisees, maintains impressive member ret...

In episode 38 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane, CEO of BDC Partners, and Jon Sully, Managing Director of BDC Investments, sit down with franchise expert David Stafford for an insightful interview. From a childhood spent indoors battling asthma to becoming a successful franchise expert with 24 stores, David Stafford has skyrocketed into a franchise empire of over 120! Ever wondered how strategic shifts, l...

Join us for an inspiring chat with Steve Martin of Kelly Sport! Discover how his early soccer dreams and dedication to providing quality sports coaching for children led him to transform his organization. From buying his first franchise to expanding Kelly Sport to 30 locations, Steve’s journey is a testament to passion and perseverance. Don’t miss out!

This week, we sit down with Carlo Santoro from RetailCare, a valued member of the BDC Collective. He shares insights on how AI can be leveraged in the workplace, from creating website content to developing playbooks and work manuals. We also explore the growing concerns around cybersecurity, discussing how AI might be fueling online scams and fraud, and why businesses need to prioritize cybersecur...

In episode 35 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane, CEO of BDC Partners, and Jon Sully, Managing Director of BDC Investments, interviewed David Milne, Co-Founder of Concept Eight. Tune in as David shares insights into the evolution of his innovative business concept. He discusses his journey from launching a modest noodle shop to scaling up with a successful franchise model. Discover the challenges, triumphs...

In Episode 34, we just sat back and soaked it all in from our conversation with Matt Fitton and Amber Biesse of Nurse Next Door.   Matt and Amber are the true embodiment of recognising and seizing opportunity when it presents itself. Through grit and determination they’ve had roles from swimming instructors to restaurateurs, built and sold multiple entrepreneurial businesses, rode a little luck al...

In episode 33 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Jon Sully, Managing Director of BDC Investments sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed Stacey Gilbert, Franchise Operations manager at Snap-on Tools. Snap-on Is a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of tools and equipment solutions for professional tool users. With more than 65,000 SKUs in our pr...

In episode 32 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Carlo G Santoro, Founder of RetailCare sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed Joseph Kim, CEO and founder of DAEGEE. DAEGEE lights up your senses and enriches the full human experience. From digital to analog they leave their customers well-fed with culture, humour, and top-quality home recipe-style Korean food....

In episode 31 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Carlo G Santoro, Founder of RetailCare sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed ⁠Jeremy Dyer⁠, CEO and founder of ⁠Total Fitouts. When it comes to fit-outs and the construction process their goal is this: to simplify the design, approval and construction process while developing strong, professional relationships...

"I think there is more positive than negative to talk about..." In episode 30 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Carlo G Santoro, Founder of RetailCare sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed Brendan Green , CEO and founder of Hire a Hubby and Franchise Cloud Solutions . Hire A Hubby has been operating as a National Handyman Franchise business since 1...

In episode 29 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Carlo G. Santoro, Founder of RetailCare sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed Jeremy Hassell, co-founder of City Cave Float & Wellness Centre. City Cave Float & Wellness Centre is a wellness franchise that aims to build healthier communities through services that support the mental and physical well-bei...

In episode 28 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Jon Sully, Managing Director of BDC Investments sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed Sonia Schwabsky, Kwik Kopy Kwik Kopy is a trusted business partner, helping turn entrepreneurial ambitions into reality. Whether it’s for their 90+ Centres, customers or their communities. As an Australian family business sinc...

In episode 27 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Jon Sully, Managing Director of BDC Investments sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed Richard Thame, CEO of CouriersPlease CouriersPlease is Australia’s fastest-growing franchised courier and parcel delivery service, providing shipping solutions for E-Commerce retailers and traders across the nation. With over...

In episode 26 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Jon Sully, Managing Director of BDC Investments sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed Anthony Grice, CEO of Clark Rubber. Clark Rubber is a successful Australian retailer with a history dating back to 1946. With 60 stores nationally, they are specialists in pools, foam and rubber providing them with a unique pl...

In episode 25 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Jon Sully, Managing Director of BDC Investments sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed Marcel Lal, COO of InXpress. InXpress is an international shipping and freight consulting firm and authorized sales partner for world-class courier companies; DHL, TNT and TOLL. InXpress offers unique international and domesti...

In episode 24 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Jon Sully, Managing Director of BDC Investments sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed William and Liam Flew Owner from Kitset Assembly. Founded in 2017, ToolGuy International, parent brand to Kitset Assembly Services, is a multi-brand, multi-national franchise that's revolutionising the way people experienc...

In episode 23 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Jon Sully, Managing Director of BDC Investments sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed Warren Ballantyne, Owner and Managing Director of Gutter-Vac. Gutter-Vac is an innovative cleaning franchise using revolutionary vacuum equipment to quickly and effectively clean corporate and domestic gutters, roofs, ceiling...

In episode 22 of TUYFS, Bruce McFarlane CEO of BDC Partners and Jon Sully, Director of BDC Partners sat down at the National Franchise Convention and interviewed Stuart Harley, CEO of Computer Xplorers. ComputerXplorers is an education franchise dedicated to preparing children for the future by igniting their passion for technology and computing. Find out more about Computer Xplorers here: https:/...

In our next episode of "Franchising Uncut" a spin-off of TUYFS, our podcast hosts ⁠ Jon Sully ⁠, and ⁠ Bruce McFarlane ⁠ sit down with Richard Cholewick from Benjamin & Benjamin Insurance. This week, we take a look at the relationship between a franchisor and their insurance broker and the role of insurance in your business.  Richard shares valuable insights into insurance for both f...

In our second episode of "Franchising Uncut" a spin-off of TUYFS, our podcast hosts ⁠Jon Sully⁠, and ⁠Bruce McFarlane⁠ sit down with Dean and Mark from Associated Projects.  This week, we revisit our earlier conversation regarding the tendency of many franchisors to avoid responsibility for key tasks during the onboarding process, such as lease negotiations and fit-outs. They explore thi...

In Episode 19 of the BDC Partners podcast, Bruce McFarlane concludes his journey to the US, where he engages in an insightful conversation with Michael O’Driscoll, CFE, COO, and President of Homefront Brands. They delve into Michael's career origins, rooted in his father's construction business, which instilled in him a relentless "do or die" mentality, leaving no room for failur...