The Disenfranchised

On this episode we're speaking with Niri Patel the UK Master Franchisee for the health and fitness brand Fit20. Niri himself is an accomplished international speaker, trainer, entrepreneur and contributing author to New York Times Bestseller Masters of Success. He has also had a varied career starting out as an actuarial and more recently finding work as the Franchisor for BNI in India and as...

In this episode, Ed interviews Steve Axtell the Bedford based franchisee for the Website Development franchise it'seeze Websites. Steve shares his experiences from introducing Red Bull to the UK to working with established brands like WD-40, all the way until he decided he wanted to start his own business. He decided not to do this on his own and instead invest in a franchise. We explore his j...

In this episode, Ed interviews Joanne Budden, the Founder and Franchisor of Leapfrop Sports, as they discuss her journey through various jobs, the benefits of franchising, and how Leapfrog Sports is having a positive impact on the early development of the children attending their sessions. Joanne shares her experiences from not knowing what to do as a career, to becoming the leader of a successful...

In this episode, Ed interviews Julie, a franchisee turned franchisor, as they discuss her journey through various jobs, the benefits of franchising, and the impact of Techie Tots on children's education. Julie shares her experiences working in different industries, the challenges she faced, and the skills she acquired along the way. She also talks about her decision to become a franchisee and...

When learning is enjoyable, it sparks curiosity and enthusiasm. Infusing elements of enjoyment into education, helps children to embrace continuous learning as a lifelong journey rather than a frustrating task that they are being told they have to complete.  It’s something that this week's guest Dawn Strachan Founder of Clara James Tutoring is passionate about and shares her thoughts on in the...

In today's world, reviews for any product or service are the first stop before you make your choice and hand over your money. The same applies if you're going to invest in a franchise. Learn all you can from the franchisees who have experienced the support and training you're about to invest in. It's an area of the franchise industry that this episode's guest Jeff Johnson focus...

A lot of businesses talk about building community, but how many of them have actually managed to achieve this? As we speak with Milena Jurasz-Crus the Founder of El Recreo, we discover that some businesses are actually built on the foundations of a strong community and the business almost grows organically from there because it comes from a true passion to help others. El Recreo helps families wan...

When starting a business it is almost guaranteed that you are going to make mistakes. It's important to learn from those mistakes and don't let them stop you. What if you could avoid some of those mistakes though? Well you'll probably be ahead of the competition. In this episode we hear from Sammie Searle Founder of Boogie Tots who has make mistakes, learnt from them and is now looking...

Starting a business vs investing in a  #franchise Starting a business: You'll typically have to deliver all aspects of the business from business development & client management, through to actually delivering whatever service it may be. Investing in a franchise: Depending on the franchise you may still have to deliver all aspects, but you'll have a clear path to follow and support fro...

If you've got supermarket staff coming to you during their lunch break for fruit and veg, you know you're doing something right! 🍇🍅🍌🥕 From starting a delivery business during the pandemic to successful  #franchisor , Sanjay Roy's story in building The Fruit and Veg Man an inspiring one and we get to share it with you lovely people! We also talk about: - Merchandising - Marathon run...

Most businesses are founded for a reason beyond just making money. It's the same with franchises. So if ever you're going to invest in one, please make sure you find out their "why" and make sure that it aligns with theirs. In this episode we speak with Andy Henderson, Founder of Forward Thinking, who's "why" comes from a lifechanging shift in mindset while he was t...

What is the point of investing in a franchise? Richard Hubble , franchise owner of it'seeze Websites, shares his thoughts with us as he talks us through his career journey and why he invested in an  it'seeze franchise  on the latest episode of  #TheDisenfranchised ! We also talk about: - The importance of a strong brand - Capitalizing on Economies of Scale - Reducing Risk - Going from a co...

What support do franchisees actually get from the franchisor teams? In this episode Paul Sheard discusses the challenges of starting a new business, and the importance of personal contact in franchising and how he uses his over 40 years of experience in the property sector to help franchisees thrive. He also talks about his current role as the Business Development & Training Manager for Proper...

A Deep Dive interview with Amrit Dhaliwal the CEO of the fast growing homecare brand - Walfinch. Learn how Amrit used his experience as a franchisee within healthcare, building a seven-figure turnover business, to grow the Walfinch franchise and have a positive impact on the wider healthcare industry.

Is it a risk investing in a franchise? 😬 Sure. Can you get comfortable with the risk? 🤔 Sure.  Bill Maynard  did, but it doesn't happen overnight. In this upcoming interview with Bill, an  Aspray Franchise  franchisee, we learn all about: - His decision making process, - How his partner felt about him leaving full time employment and - How he knew Aspray was the right brand for him We also t...

What do you think of when you hear the word franchise? A fast food business? A retail business? A big investment? Well, not all franchises cost a lot of money to get started. But what about cat sitting? Is it really a viable option, where you can work full time and earn a decent income? Well that's what we're going to find out in this episode as we speak with Gregory Deaton, the Bromley based fran...

Making mistakes is a part of life. FACT. When you start your own business, your chance of making more mistakes is increased, even if it's in a sector that you know really well! It's lucky that there are people like Vincent Anthony out there, who have navigated their way through the minefield, and are now showing others the path to follow. In this episode we learn about his journey from working in...

Is overnight success really a thing? It wasn't for Johnny one of the Co-Directors of Oltco, the UK and Channel Islands’ leading sustainable resin bound specialists. In fact, it was the culmination of multiple small decisions and believing whole-heartedly in why you're doing what you do.  In this episode we learn Johnny's story from selling alcopops to building one of the fastest growing const...

Trust in business is so important. Especially, when investing in a franchise business months before a global pandemic hits! That's what happened to this episodes guest Doug Parks after he launched his Propertynest business at the end of 2019. Yet, Doug didn't panic and the trust he had in the franchisor has paid off in the long run with his business still running today and even say thriving. We he...

What are your options after redundancy? You probably know about two of them, starting your own business or getting another job. How about investing in a franchise? The last option is something that came to our guest for this episode by chance!  Steph Taylor shares with us her career journey and explains how she managed the decision making process when investing in a franchise and explains how...

Nikita always dreamt of being a teacher after having a great experience with her teachers at primary school. However, after a while the long hours and stress took its toll and she as her family grew it was time to find a new challenge. Nikita went on to start her own business Story Sense and in this interview we learn her career story. We also talk about: The changes in the education system The op...

Starting a travel business when no one wants to travel might seem like a bad idea, but it can offer lessons for the long term that ultimately create success. In this episode we speak with Steve Witt the Co-Founder of The Travel Franchise and customer facing brand Not Just Travel, as he explains how he did just that and how he is now helping other people to create success for themselves. We also sp...

When a marketing agency owner invests in a web design franchise you may think it's because they were struggling to get their business off the ground and needed further support. However, entrepreneurial couple Nic & Sarah Johnson had a successful business when they decided to do just this. Why? Well, they saw it as an opportunity to expand their services. What surprised them though was the leve...

There are many ways to make a positive impact on society - locally, nationally and internationally.   In this episode we hear the journey of Amrit Dhaliwal, CEO of the Walfinch franchise, who to create a greater impact went from being a successful franchisee to becoming a franchisor himself.   We also talk about:   - What is "The Mum Test"?  - The opportunity within the Homecar...

This episode we're lucky to have someone who has grown up in an entrepreneurial family, whose business spans across the whole of Canada and has over 500 franchised locations operational. Angela Cote, has lived every role in that franchise business from dressing up as Kelly Kabob to supporting franchisees in their business growth and she has even owned her own franchised territories. With this expe...