The Disenfranchised

In recent times the care industry has seen a boom in Home Care services, but starting a business in this sector is really challenging as it's highly regulated. It's a challenge that was faced by our guest for this episode, Greg Renk, who could see the opportunity in the sector and leveraged having the right team around him to build his own successful business. We learn all about his journey and al...

#Dogwalking and #petsitting may seem like simple businesses to set up, but to grow it in an ethical way, following all relevant regulations and make it successful is something else. To explore this we're speaking with Rebecca Wilson the Founder of pet sitting and dog walking franchise - Friends for Pets, to find out how she has done this. We also talk about: - Why are more people using pet sitters...

What is a Sales Geek ? How did the company get it's name? What motivates the Founder 🤓 Richard Few ? AND What does crashing a car into a showroom have to do with a strong sales career? All these questions and more are answered in this week's episode of #TheDisenfranchised . We also speak about: - The biggest shock when you start in sales - The risks of starting your own business - A career in sal...

On this episode we speak with entrepreneur and Director of Coconut Marketing, Adam Knight, and hear his journey from working in random jobs to solving problems for the franchise industry. He also has some updates on a project he has been working on over the last few years and how this can help the franchise industry better manage it's operations and communications.  We also speak about - a pr...

There are many things you need to build a successful business, but without persistence and passion you are likely to fail. In this episode we speak with Kevin Fitzpatrick about this and how he was able to leave a senior level career in engineering to join his wife in their Tezlom franchise, supplying workers into the healthcare sector. We also talk about: - The secret to success - A feat of super...

From Maths Teacher to successful business owner helping clients to build their brand through creating awesome websites, we hear the story of Suzy Perry in this franchisee focused episode of #TheDisenfranchised podcast. We hear the story of how and why Suzy invested in an it'seeze websites franchise as well as talk about: - Setting up on your own v investing in a franchise  - Life as a franchi...

In this episode we speak with Rebecca Woolford and discover her journey to becoming a fiercely passionate advocate for the doing good in the world by helping franchise businesses to give back to our planet. She is doing this through her business KindBiz, but has spent much of her career working for a travel focused franchisor. So, what's her advice for people potentially investing in a franchise?&...

When researching the next step in your career you're probably going to look for differentiators. If that's looking at investing in a franchise license, that might include things like a solid data protection policy, however it could just be how you would approach the work. If you're not prepared to work hard for success, it's probably time to walk away. We talk about this on this episode with Simon...

Leaving behind the kudos of the profession you’ve studied and worked in for years is going to be tough. It’s unlikely you’ve going to make the decision overnight as well, but it’s exactly what Jenna Wilson, Founder of Little Dreams Consulting, did. In this podcast we explore her journey from solicitor to Sleep Consultant as well as talking about: - What is a sleep consultant? - What does a sleep c...

The next step in your career, IS a big decision.   Stay in employment if it makes sense, but if you're ready for a change, just make sure you know all of your options.   You don't always have to have your own start up idea to be a successful business owner.    We talk this through with Sam Petter, Founder of Children Inspired by Yoga (Tatty Bumpkin) in the latest episode of The...

Are all entrepreneurs risk takers or just life long learners?  Check out the latest episode of The Disenfranchised podcast where we dive into this with David Weaver, a seasoned professional when it comes to business ownership, especially within the franchising space. We also talked about: - Entrepreneurs being life long learners - The impact of the recession - What do lenders look for when lo...

Creating a large, successful business is pretty rare! It's no surprise when the odds are stacked against you from the start. You're on your own, there's no model to follow and the costs start stacking up along with the mistakes.  Investing in a franchise is one way to remedy this, as you have a built in peer network and a clear system to follow.  If you are going out on your own though i...

It's amazing what challenges in life people can overcome with the right support. The franchise community is somewhere that you will find many inspirational stories, where people have come back from seeming insurmountable odds to find business success.  It's no surprise really as a franchise company is essentially a support network, driven to help you succeed. We speak about this with Jen Chap...

A lot of people see franchising as something that is out of reach or something to avoid. But, it's just another type of business model that can be applied to any type of company. We explore this in detail with franchising expert Andrew Walters, Founder of Kindling Franchise Consultants, who for over 15 years has been working for large international brands within their franchising teams. We also ta...

Care is being taken more seriously, especially since the pandemic. It's also transitioning to care being provided more at home, as we learn in this interview with Hannah MacKechnie, Co-Founder of Radfield Home Care. We also talk about: - Growing up in a care home - Why is home care seeing a Boom? - What is home care? - Rebranding - Cooking a chicken in a kettle - And much, much more! You can find...

When thinking about investing make sure the numbers are inline, but... ...don't forget to learn about the people you will be working with. It's a point of view that is weaved throughout the AIMS Accountants for Business brand, as we learn from this interview with Jessica Rajwan & Founder Henry Ejdelbaum. We also discuss: - Innovation in business - Focusing on what the client wants - Managing c...

Would you climb a mountain without a path or trail to follow? Some people do and they find ways to overcome those challenges and lay a path for others to follow. The same happens in business and those who lay the path can be seen as franchisors like Karen Gibb the Founder of Mind Marvels, a business created to help young children to cope with the mental and emotional challenges they face on a dail...

If someone offered you the blueprints to build a successful business, what would you do? How much would you pay for it? It's ultimately what investing in a franchise is all about, but in today's world investors aren't content with just one franchise. They are now maximising their opportunity by taking on a second and a third franchise. We talk about this is more detail with Food & Beverage and...

Are you born an entrepreneur or can you learn the skills required to run your own business? Our guest for this episode Theo Millward didn't realise that's what he was until someone clearly pointed it out to him. Maybe we all just need a nudge in the right direction sometimes? Anyway we discuss this along with Theo's career journey that eventually saw him build a hugely successful tech company out...

Business partnerships can break apart just like a dropped ceramic pot if you choose the wrong partner. It's why it's so important to know your values and goals and make sure that these line up with your future partner. It's the same if you're considering buying a franchise license. We talk about this with Christina Taylor-Chisholm the Founder of Popolo Ceramico as we discover how she started and g...

Making a decision about your life and your career is not easy.  If it doesn't feel right, don't do it. This is really important when investing in a franchise or a new business. It will always be a risk and at some point you will have to take a leap, but still you need to feel like you will be happy and willing to put in the hard work to achieve your goals. In this episode we discuss this in d...

When you start any business you need to think about how you can get it off the ground.  Ultimately, that starts with "how can you generate customers or clients" and of course marketing plays a big part in doing this. That's why this weeks podcast is with a marketing expert in the shape of Dani Peleva the Founder & CEO of Franchise Fame. In this week's episode we go through the various asp...

It's not likely that you will be able to create a million pounds or dollars before lunch, but it is important to plan ahead.  One of the most important things to consider is getting out of your business. It might seem strange, but it will definitely help you set up right from the start!  It's something that we discuss with our latest guest, Michael Bohan Managing Director of Franchise Re...

We all look for online reviews when buying a product or a service. If you're about to invest in a franchise license, you can't really find anything like this online about a brand and how they support their franchisees.  The solution?  Speak to the franchisees, speak to the support staff and get to know the people who will become an important part of your business.  Someone who has i...

Regular host of The Disenfranchised, Ed Purnell gets interviewed by Ryan Armitage from Tezlom in this episode, as we learn the story behind how and why this podcast was created. Ed has learnt a lot from interviewing entrepreneurs and experts from around the franchising world and he shares his thoughts around this as well as talking about: - A nightclub epiphany - The impact of the 2008/9 recession...