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Eden ExchangesEpisode #323 Synthesis Capital x Eden ExchangeEpisode #323 Synthesis Capital x Eden Exchange by The Business Journey Podcast By Eden Exchange2025-08-121h 02
Eden ExchangesEpisode #323 Synthesis Capital x Eden ExchangeEpisode #323 Synthesis Capital x Eden Exchange by The Business Journey Podcast By Eden Exchange2025-08-121h 02Eden ExchangesEp#Solar321 SolarRun PodcastIt’s here! We sat down with Anthony Kurta, Managing Director of Solar Run, to chat about his passion for solar, the success of his franchisees, and how this business is genuinely making a difference in people’s lives.
We had a lot of fun filming this one, and we think it shows! ☀️⚡
☀️ Watch or listen to the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/guP-dqnN
☀️Interested in franchising with SolarRun? Find out more here:https://lnkd.in/gBbiwNUt
Want to be featured on an episode of Eden Exchanges? Get in touch, we’d love to share your story.2025-07-1053 min
Eden ExchangesEp#322 Alexis Bauduin joins us for the very first EdenX collab Podcast!In this episode, we sit down with Alexis Bauduin, the visionary founder of Yolo Foods, a fast-growing meal subscription business transforming the way busy professionals and families eat.
From a corporate career in Asia to a personal health journey, Alexis shares how Yolo Foods came to life, how they’re combining taste, nutrition, and convenience through science-backed frozen meals, and why they’re on a mission to become Asia’s leading healthy ready-to-eat brand.
A must-listen for anyone interested in food innovation, entrepreneurship, and building a brand with purpose.2025-07-0822 min
Eden ExchangesEp#317 Laying Down The Franchise Law (ft. Stewart Germann, Stewart Germann Law Office)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Specialist, Ben Madden, spoke to Stewart Germann, Partner at Stewart Germann Law Office.
Listen as Stewart discusses how he got started in franchise law, how he became the only lawyer in New Zealand to be a Certified Franchise Executive, why franchisors and franchisees should speak to a franchise lawyer, how he keeps up with the changes in the world of franchising, and much more.
Want to learn more? Visit Stewart Germann Law Office's website: https://www.germann.co.nz/.2025-02-0320 minEden ExchangesEp#316 Changing The Way Australians See Boxing Gyms (Ft. Darcy Ellis, Hitfit)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Specialist, Ben Madden, spoke to Darcy Ellis, Founder of Hitfit.
Listen as Darcy discusses his family connection with boxing, how Hitfit is changing the perception of boxing gyms, how people from all walks of life have embraced Hitfit, the YouTubeification of boxing, and much more.
Want to learn more? You can enquire today: https://form.jotform.com/2435389229874732025-01-2329 minEden ExchangesEp#315 How Franchising Is Powering The Solar Revolution (ft. Anthony Kurta, Solar Run)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Specialist, Ben Madden, spoke to Anthony Kurta, Director of Solar Run.
Listen as Anthony discusses his journey with Solar Run, how Australia’s attitude towards solar has evolved, the opportunity Solar Run provides to franchisees, where he’s hoping to take Solar Run, and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can visit Solar Run's website: https://www.solarrun.com.au//!2025-01-1522 minEden ExchangesEp#314 Turning Consultants Into Franchisees (ft. David Rounsevell, ERA Group)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Specialist, Ben Madden, spoke to David Rounsevell, Managing Director at ERA Group – Asia Pacific.
Listen as David discusses his business background, how ERA Group’s franchising model has evolved over the years, how ERA Group helps clients, what ERA Group looks for in new franchisees, where ERA Group is going in the next 12 months, and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can visit ERA Group's website: https://nz.eragroup.com/!2025-01-0821 minEden ExchangesEp#313 The Accountant The Franchising Sector Needs (ft. Philip Morrison, Franchise Accountants)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Specialist, Ben Madden, spoke to Philip Morrison, who is the Director at Franchise Accountants.
Listen as Philip discusses how Franchise Accountants got started, his journey into the franchise sector, how the New Zealand franchising sector’s evolved over the years, his advice for franchisees, and much more.
Want to learn more? You can visit Franchise Accountants' website: https://franchiseaccountants.co.nz/!2024-12-1617 minEden ExchangesEp #312 Re-Shaping The in-Home Care Industry (ft. Paul Godden, Simply Helping)Today on Eden Exchanges, our CEO/Founder, Raghu Rajakumar, spoke to Paul Godden, who is the Franchise Manager of Simply Helping.
Listen as Paul discusses Simply Helping’s market advantage with their NDIS-approved services, their phenomenal growth in the in-home care industry, and how they're well positioned for changes in the market. We'll also discuss the driving forces behind their success, how they've adapted post-COVID, and what makes them stand out in the industry.
Tune in now to check it out!
Want to learn more? You can fill out an Expression Of Interest form today: https://form.jotform.com/231150936111040.2024-12-0421 minEden ExchangesEp#311 Branching Out On The Gold Coast (ft. Shannon Stewart, Urban Clean Gold Coast)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Client Operations Manager and Team Lead, Kirstie Dinning, spoke to Shannon Stewart, Regional Branch Owner of Urban Clean Gold Coast.
Listen as Shannon discusses the Urban Clean offering, the opportunity that’s available in the market, why she joined Urban Clean, how Urban Clean supports new franchisees and much more.
Want to learn more? You can visit Urban Clean's website today: https://urbanclean.com.au/.2024-11-2521 minEden ExchangesEp#310 Undefeated In And Out Of The Ring (ft. Russell Harrison, Spartans Boxing Club)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Network and Partnerships Manager, Dru Naidoo, spoke to Russell Harrison, who is the CEO of Spartans Boxing Club.
Listen as Russell discusses why he started Spartans Boxing Club, what makes Spartans Boxing Club stand out in the market, his favourite boxers, the power of boxing, creating an inviting atmosphere for potential boxers, and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can visit Spartans Boxing Club's website today: https://spartansboxing.com/.2024-11-0834 min
Eden ExchangesEp#309 A Franchising Opportunity From Another Planet (ft. Wally Ibrahim, Planet Smoothie)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Network and Partnerships Manager, Dru Naidoo, spoke to Wally Ibrahim, who is the CEO of Planet Smoothie Australia.
Listen as Wally discusses the power of Planet Smoothie, Planet Smoothie’s place in the market, what life looks like running Planet Smoothie, what he looks for in new Planet Smoothie franchisees, and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can visit Planet Smoothie's website today: https://www.planetsmoothie.com.au/ .2024-10-1822 minEden ExchangesEp#308 Barking Up The Right Franchising Tree (ft. Ryan Wimpey, Tip Top K9)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Specialist, Ben Madden, spoke to Ryan Wimpey, who is the owner of Tip Top K9.
Listen as Ryan discusses his background in franchising, why he founded Tip Top K9, what the ideal Tip Top K9 franchisee looks like, how to train your dog, and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can visit Tip Top K9's website: https://tiptopk9.com/franchising-opportunities/.2024-10-0218 minEden ExchangesEp#307 Give Your Future The Seal Of Approval (ft. Anya Haywood & Adrian Warner, Seal-A-Fridge)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Specialist, Ben Madden, spoke to Anya Haywood and Adrian Warner, the owners of Seal-A-Fridge Australia and New Zealand.
Listen as Anya and Adrian discuss how they got started with Seal-A-Fridge, why they chose to work with Eden Exchange, how Seal-A-Fridge stands out in the market, what they look for in new Seal-A-Fridge franchisees, and so much more.
Want to learn more about becoming a Seal-A-Fridge franchisee? Fill out the Jotform today to enquire: https://form.jotform.com/2418177160964632024-09-1830 min
Uncluttered and Unfiltered: The Podcast For Women Over 50ORGANIZING EDEN PART 3: A MIDLIFE CHANGE OF HABITSIt's the podcast for Women Over 50! In this final step in a three part series, learn how Christine's expert guidance helped Eden reclaim her space and sanity, setting her on a path to a more organized and stress-free life. Listen in as they recount their journey, from tackling Eden's chaotic travel preparations to creating a clutter-free home environment. Hear firsthand how these changes have revolutionized Eden's daily routines, reducing stress and saving time. Christine's insightful tips and personalized strategies will inspire you to take control of your own space and declutter your life. The episode also features heartwarming stories...2024-09-1145 minEden ExchangesEp#306 Nurturing New Zealand Franchising (ft. Dr Callum Floyd, Franchize Consultants)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Specialist, Ben Madden, spoke to Dr Callum Floyd, who is the Managing Director of Franchize Consultants.
Listen as Callum discusses his origins in franchising, his work with Franchize Consultants, the trajectory of New Zealand’s franchising sector, and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can visit Franchize Consultants' website: https://www.franchize.co.nz/2024-09-1118 minEden ExchangesEp #305 Having A Ball At Work (ft. Yoann Le Corre, Monsterball)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Client Operations Manager and Team Lead, Kirstie Dinning, spoke to Yoann Le Corre, who is the Senior Managing Director at Monsterball.
Listen as Yoann discusses his background in franchising, how he got started with Monsterball, the benefits of becoming a Monsterball franchisee, the growth potential of Monsterball, and so much more!
Want to learn more? You can visit Monsterball's website to explore the opportunity: https://monsterball.com.au/2024-09-0216 minEden ExchangesEp#304 Wrapping Up Multiple Franchise Locations (ft. Ranae Hammoud, LeWrap)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Client Operations Manager and Team Lead, Kirstie Dinning, spoke to Ranae Hammoud from LeWrap.
Listen as Ranae discusses the strength of LeWrap as a brand, how she got started with Le Wrap, the benefits of owning three franchise sites, the day-to-day life of a LeWrap franchisee, and so much more!
Want to learn more? You can visit LeWrap's website to explore the opportunity: https://lewrap.com/.2024-08-2217 minEden ExchangesEp#303 Brewing Up A Truly Great Franchise (ft. Brad Jacobs, The Coffee Club NZ)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Specialist, Ben Madden, spoke to Brad Jacobs from The Coffee Club New Zealand
Listen as Brad discusses his origins in franchising, why he joined The Coffee Club New Zealand, watching people rise through the ranks within The Coffee Club New Zealand, what they look for in franchisees, and how they support them, and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can visit The Coffee Club New Zealand’s website to explore the opportunity: https://thecoffeeclub.co.nz/.2024-05-2719 minEden ExchangesEp#302 Pushing New Zealand Franchising Forward (ft. Brad Jacobs, Franchise Association of NZ)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Founder/CEO, Raghu Rajakumar, spoke to Brad Jacobs from the Franchise Association of New Zealand.
Listen as Brad discusses his origins in franchising, why he joined the Franchise Association of New Zealand’s board, the state of franchising in New Zealand, how the Franchise Association of New Zealand advocates for New Zealand franchisors and franchisees, and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can visit the Franchise Association of New Zealand’s website: https://franchiseassociation.org.nz/2024-05-1017 minEden ExchangesEp#301 Shining A Light On Franchising In New Zealand (ft. Simon Lord, Franchise New Zealand Media)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Founder/CEO, Raghu Rajakumar, spoke to Simon Lord from Franchise New Zealand Media.
Listen as Simon discusses his origins in franchising, what led him to start Franchise New Zealand Media, the differences between franchising in New Zealand versus Australia, Eden Exchange’s acquisition of Franchise New Zealand Media, and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can visit the Franchise New Zealand website here: https://franchise.co.nz/about!2024-04-1729 minEden ExchangesEp#300 Helping Australian Kids Get Active (ft. Kim O'Donnell, Director/Owner of Gecko Sports)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Account Manager, Kirstie Dinning, spoke with Kim O’Donnell, the Founder of Gecko Sports.
Listen as Kim shares some insights into her background and what led her to become a franchisee with Gecko Sports, a crazy six-month period where Kim went from a dual franchisee owner to buying the national company outright, what’s spurred the success of Gecko Sports in the industry, an exciting franchise opportunity available now, what the future holds for the Gecko Sports franchise, why the brand shows no signs of slowing down and much more.
Want to learn more...2024-02-2026 minEden ExchangesEp#299 So Much More Than Gutter Cleaning (ft. Warren Ballantyne, Gutter - Vac)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Account Manager, Kirstie Dinning, spoke with Warren Ballantyne the Founder, Owner and Managing Director of Gutter-Vac.
Listen as Warren discusses how he started as a plumber and used his knowledge to develop the first effective gutter vacuuming machine, how demand inspired the creation of Gutter-Vac, why Warren believed franchising was the way to go and the incredible success experienced across the past 20+ years, the benefits of becoming a Gutter-Vac franchisee, why this is the ultimate franchising opportunity, what makes a successful Gutter-Vac franchise, and much more.
Want to learn more? You can discover...2024-01-2323 minEden ExchangesEp#298 Taking Care Of Man's Best Friend (ft. Janie Rose And Martin Rose, Dash DogWash)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Account Manager, Dru Naidoo, spoke with Janie Rose and Martin Rose from Dash DogWash.
Listen as Janie and Martin discuss how they left their careers as successful ice cream shop owners after seeing a gap in the market for professional washing and grooming, what led to the creation of Dash DogWash, how they made the most of visual marketing and why trust between a franchisee and customer is so important, what they look for in potential Dash DogWash franchisees, the benefits of becoming a franchisee, and so much more.
Want to learn more...2024-01-1721 minEden ExchangesEp#297 Taking Martial Arts To The World (ft. Matt Fiddes And Ryan Canavan, Matt Fiddes Martial Arts)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Account Manager, Kirstie Dinning, spoke with Matt Fiddes and Ryan Canavan from Matt Fiddes Martial Arts.
Listen as they discuss how Matt Fiddes became one of the most notable names in martial arts globally, spending time as Michael Jackson’s bodyguard and the lessons learnt from the pop icon, how they have taken their franchising model from the UK to Australia, the incredible growth and success the Matt Fiddes Martial Arts franchise has experienced so far, how helping children learn discipline in addition to martial arts, and health and fitness has been the ke...2023-12-1028 minEden ExchangesEp#296 Keeping People Moving With Motobility (ft. Nat Darbyshire, Director At Motobility)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Specialist, Ben Madden, spoke with Nat Darbyshire, who is the Director at Motobility.
Listen as Nat discusses how he decided that Motobility was the right business for him, why now is the right time for Motobility to enter the world of franchising, how Motobility works with the NDIS, what Motobility looks for in potential franchisees, how the industry has changed in the time he’s worked with Motobility and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can discover how to become a Motobility franchisee by clicking the Jotform link here: https://form.jo...2023-11-2417 minEden ExchangesEp#295 Transforming Aussie Health (ft. George Saragas, Director, Over 40's Transformation Centre)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Digital Marketing Account Manager, Kirstie Dinning, spoke with George Saragas, who is the Director at Over 40's Transformation Centre.
Listen as George discusses how he and his wife discovered a gap in the fitness market, how he and his wife used their knowledge of health, fitness and nutrition to create Over 40’s Transformation Centre, the differences between training over 40’s Australians and other age groups, what a typical day in the life of an Over 40’s Transformation Centre franchisee might look like, and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can discover how to become...2023-11-1920 minEden ExchangesEp#294 A New Way To Value Your Business (ft. Paul Resch, CEO/Founder Of Valutico)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Managing Director, Dhanush Ganglani, spoke with Paul Resch, the Founder and CEO of Valutico, the world's leading provider of web-based company valuation tools.
Listen as Paul shares why he started Valutico, how Valutico helps business buyers and sellers save time and money, the importance of getting a reliable and accurate business valuation - particularly if you are looking to sell your business, information about our Eden Exchange and Valutico’s upcoming masterclass, and so much more.
Want to learn more? You can sign up for our upcoming masterclass with Valutico on November 16th at 2:00 PM AE...2023-11-1219 minEden ExchangesEp#293 MYOB Takes Care Of Business (ft. Leanne Berry, Community Relations Manager - Partners, MYOB)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Founder and CEO Raghu Rajakumar spoke with Leanne Berry, who is the Community Relations Manager - Partners at MYOB.
Listen as Leanne shares how she became the Community Relations Manager - Partners at MYOB, discusses the types of businesses that can benefit from using MYOB, a firsthand look at how MYOB can assist new business owners and new features and tools that keep up with today’s fast-paced environment, some expert advice to those who might be looking to purchase a business, how MYOB provides support and training to business owners who are using their bu...2023-10-1321 minEden ExchangesEp#292 From Chef To CouriersPlease (ft. Ziggy Maravic, CouriersPlease)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Founder and CEO Raghu Rajakumar spoke with Ziggy Maravic who is the National Franchise Recruitment & Development Manager at CouriersPlease.
Listen as Ziggy shares his journey from working as a chef to building and growing CouriersPlease as their National Franchise Recruitment & Development Manager, what a day in the life of a CouriersPlease franchisee looks like, the many benefits of becoming a franchisee and how you can get involved, what the future for CouriersPlease looks like and how they’re achieving their goal to become Australia’s #1 eCommerce courier service, and much more.
Want to learn more? Get...2023-09-0123 min
Eden ExchangesEp#291 Buying or Selling a Business? Get Ready (ft. Steve Shirley, Director at Finstead Capital)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Founder and CEO Raghu Rajakumar spoke with Steve Shirley who is the Director at Finstead Capital.
Listen as Steve & Raghu share their thoughts on the integral partnership between Eden Exchange & Finstead Capital, two market leaders in the business buying and selling space, how changing interest rates are shifting a potential buyer’s mindset and approach to buying a business (perhaps permanently), how technology, including AI, has changed the way financial institutions operate, tips & tricks to be finance and seller-ready, an upcoming business selling masterclass that you won’t want to miss, and so much more.
Want...2023-06-2928 min
Eden ExchangesEp#290 Transforming Lives By Simply Helping ft. Paul Godden, Franchise Manager at Simply HelpingToday on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Paul Godden who is the Franchise Manager of Simply Helping - a leading in-home care service provider.
Listen as Paul discusses Simply Helping’s market advantage with their NDIS-approved services, their phenomenal growth in the aged care industry, and how they're well positioned for changes in the market. We'll also discuss the driving forces behind their success, how they've adapted post-COVID, what makes them stand out in the industry and how you can get involved as a franchisee.
Keep listening to discover more.2023-04-2722 min
AstrocandyIf Life is a River, Are You in Flow or in a Cove? A Channeled Message with ‘Spiritual Journey’ Podcast Host Eden Garcia Thaler“The cove feels like gridlock. It’s also repeated instances of victim mentality, frustration and apathy… Flow is excitement, wonder, awe and inspiration.” ‘Field Notes From the Spiritual Journey’ podcast host and content creator Eden Garcia Thaler joins the show to discuss navigating the metaphorical coves that keep us from being in a state of flow.Eden has a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with a focus on human spirituality and well-being. She also studied spiritual tantra at The Shakti School, including the methodologies of meditation and visualization, techniques for regulating the nervous system, emotional processing and manifestation...2023-04-1347 min
Eden ExchangesSwimming in Success (Ft. Mike Geddes, Partnership Manager at Poolwerx)Today on Eden Exchanges, our Founder and CEO Raghu Rajakumar spoke with Mike Geddes who is the Partnership Manager at Poolwerx.
Listen as Mike, who has been with the Poolwerx franchise for over 19 years, delves into the benefits of becoming a Poolwerx franchise partner including the repeat business and multiple income streams that come with it. On top of that, Mike shares his personal journey to success within the Poolwerx network and how he strives to bring franchise partners along that same path, and finally, we'll talk about the clear growth plan for Poolwerx and how new entrants to franchising...2023-04-1332 minEden ExchangesHeading: Ep#287 Unlocking Success(ft. Michelle Adams, GM ActionCOACH in Asia Pacific)On today’s episode, Michelle shares her fascinating journey from a business background to becoming a leader in the ActionCOACH community. She will discuss how ActionCOACH fosters personal development and drives business growth for clients, franchisors, and the company itself. Finally, Michelle will share ActionCOACH's exciting plans for future expansion in Australia and New Zealand.
Listen on to discover more2023-02-1625 minEden ExchangesEp#286 Growth Mindset ft. Michelle Adams, GM ActionCOACH in North America)On today's episode, we spoke with Michelle Adams General Manager for ActionCOACH in North America.
Listen as Michelle shares her journey with ActionCOACH and how the organization's vision and community have inspired her to help franchisees and clients reach their business goals. We'll also dive into ActionCOACH's plans for expansion throughout the US and learn about some of the key areas in demand. Additionally, Michelle will give us a glimpse into the products and services that ActionCOACH offers and how they've become the world's number one business coaching organization.
Listen on to discover more.2023-02-1020 min
Eden ExchangesEp#285 How to Franchise Well (ft. Ben Litalien Founder and CEO of Franchise Well)On today’s episode, our Founder and CEO, Raghu Rajakumar, spoke with Ben Litalien who is the Founder and CEO of Franchise Well.
Listen as Ben provides us with an update of his journey with Franchise Well, a deep insight on the global franchise industry, some of the emerging trends that are driving the sector, what challenges franchisors are facing in today’s market and how to address them, and the importance of having an exit strategy in place.
Listen on to discover more.2023-02-0627 minEden ExchangesEp#283 Become a Business Buying Master (ft. Damien Boehm CEO & Founder of Urban Clean)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke with Damien Boehm, the founder and CEO of Urban Clean, one of Australia’s largest commercial cleaning companies.
Damien has recently travelled across the globe conducting business buying masterclasses, which showcase the best practices and insights when it comes to purchasing and growing a successful business.
Listen as Damien shares his story on how he grew Urban Clean to become a national cleaning empire, and how his experience has allowed him to travel the world to help other entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners build their own successful businesses.
Damien also provides us with deep in...2023-01-3128 minEden ExchangesEp282 The Simplicity and Scalability of GGB (Ft Gerardo Amador Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers Franchisee)Today, we spoke to Gerardo Amador who is a multi-unit franchise owner with Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers in Brisbane.
Listen as Gerardo shares his journey as a franchise owner with Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers, how he worked his way up to become a multi-site franchise owner, his favourite aspects of being a franchise owner, the milestones, achievements and scalability on offer, unique opportunities such as how he boosted sales by adapting Paint & Sip to a Gnocchi & Paint format and with great success, along with insights into the diverse opportunities available as a franchisee.
Listen on to discover more.2023-01-1716 minEden ExchangesEp#279 Building a Foundation for Franchise Success (Ft. Victoria Paltridge, Director of Red LBP)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Victoria Paltridge, the Director of Red LBP.
Listen as Victoria discusses how the Christchurch earthquakes led to the fruition of Red LBP, how Red LBP has grown to become the biggest franchised building company in New Zealand, how they support their franchisees with a fun and inclusive community culture, as well as providing an opportunity for builders to utilise their knowledge and skills to grow a business with a proven model, and so much more!
Listen on to discover more.2022-12-0914 min
Eden ExchangesEp#278 Proudly Different (Ft. Ben Cleary-Corradini Co-founder & Director Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Ben Cleary-Corradini, Co-founder and Director of Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers.
Listen as Ben discusses taking the world by storm with their innovative gnocchi-focused franchise, how the brand started from humble beginnings serving gnocchi weekly from a local food market, the mindset needed for success, how Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers’ business model sets you up for success, the breakdown of their progressive multi-pronged franchise approach and how franchisees can utilise ‘cloud kitchens’.
Listen on to discover more.2022-11-2524 minEden ExchangesEp# 277 Smash Life On and Off The Court (Ft. Alan Dean General Manager at Sportzing)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke with Alan Dean who is the General Manager at Sportzing.
Listen as Alan discusses the benefits of owning a Sportzing franchise, the added lifestyle benefits of being outdoors, how the brand began and how it has evolved, the in-depth training and development provided to set franchisees up for success from day one, how to get started yourself and so much more!
Listen now.2022-11-0710 minEden ExchangesEp# 276 A Franchise Sweeping the Nation (Ft Linda Dunduru Franchise Director & CEO of Neat Freaks)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Linda Dunduru who is the Franchise Director and Chief Executive Officer of Neat Freaks.
Listen as Linda discusses the need for a work/life balance and how it led to the creation of the Neat Freaks brand, how a Neat Freaks franchise can help anyone create their own work/life balance, how it’s an opportunity for everyone, their plans for expansion & growth into new and emerging sectors, Linda’s best advice on starting a business and more!2022-11-0711 minEden ExchangesEp#275 Award Winning & Record Breaking (Ft Jonathan Payne Director & Co Founder Xpresso Mobile Cafe)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke with Jonathan Payne who is the Director and Co-Owner of Xpresso Mobile Café – An award winning mobile café taking over Australia!
Listen as Jonathan paints a picture on what being an Xpresso Mobile Café franchisee looks like, as he discusses the benefits of owning your own Xpresso Mobile Café, the features of the van itself and the award-winning support given to licensees.2022-10-1017 minEden ExchangesEp# 274 Solving a Genuine Problem (Ft Grant Nye Chief Executive Officer of Kitset Assembly Services)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Grant Nye who is the Chief Executive Officer of Kitset Assembly Services – a business that specialises in various furniture and product assembly-related services.
Listen as Grant discusses the benefits of joining Kitset Assembly Services as a franchisee, the wide range of support available from head office, the need and increasing demand for furniture and product-assembly services, how they are saving marriages one flatpack at a time and more!2022-10-1012 minEden ExchangesEp#273 Grab and Go with Gloria Jeans (Ft Nobal Masri a multi-unit franchise owner with Gloria Jeans)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Nobal Masri who is a multi-unit franchise owner of Gloria Jeans.
Listen as Nobal discusses the benefits of joining Gloria Jeans as a franchisee, the wide range of support available from head office, what a typical day looks like for franchise owners, what attracted him to Gloria Jeans in the first place, why a Gloria Jeans Jeans drive-thru was the right fit for him and so much more!2022-10-1017 minEden ExchangesEp#272 Giggle Your Way To Your Ultimate Life Ft. Del Shaw Director & Founder of Giggle EntertainmentToday on Eden Exchanges, we spoke with Del Shaw who is the founder and director of Giggle Entertainment – a business that is revolutionising the local advertising industry!
Listen as Del shares his story on the evolution of Giggle Entertainment, and how the business is taking radio and newspaper advertising into the digital era. As well as who would best suit owning a Giggle Business and how becoming a Giggler can let you live your ultimate life.2022-09-1618 minEden ExchangesEp#271 Wellbeing and WHS at Home (Ft. Daniel Grynberg & Michael Armitage from Active Health Online)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke with Daniel Grynberg (Founder and Director) and Michael Armitage (Head of Operations) from Active Health Online, the experts in workplace health, safety and wellbeing.
Listen as Daniel and Michael share how the pandemic helped identify a gap in the market and the need for workplace health & safety and wellbeing assessments, the benefits that come with having an assessment and how they are conducted, other types of services they offer, how hybrid workplaces have become the new norm in a post-pandemic world and so much more.2022-08-1922 minEden ExchangesEp#270 Make Your Mark (Ft.Luigi Prestinenzi - Head of Sales & Manuel Campos- CEO of Celebrity Ink)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke with Luigi Prestinenzi, Head of Sales & Manuel Campos who is the CEO of Celebrity Ink, the biggest tattoo and body art brand in the world. Listen as Luigi and Manuel chat about the idea behind Celebrity Ink, how they developed their revolutionary business model, how they are replicating their success seen in other countries and making their mark in Australia, future goals for the business, the pain points of the tattoo and body art industry and so much more!2022-05-2734 min
Eden ExchangesEp#269 An industry-driven franchise, built on passion(Ft. Phil Stormer, Founder of Stormer Music)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke with Phil Stormer, the Founder and Director of Stormer Music in Australia - a passion and experience based music tutoring franchise across Australia. Listen as Phil chats about the idea behind Stormer Music, the types of customers Stormer Music is designed for, the roles and responsibilities of franchisees, who and what Phil is looking for in a franchisee and more.2022-05-1726 minEden ExchangesEp#266 Technology(Ft. Michael Dowling, Master Franchisor for Computer Troubleshooters Australia)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Michael Dowling, the National Director and Master Franchisor of Computer Troubleshooters Australia – a provider of IT services for small to medium businesses. Michael unpacks the franchise model and the role of a franchisee, the unique characteristics of a computer troubleshooting business, where the demand for tech support services is coming from and what is being requested the most, what Michael looks for in a franchisee, the major challenges Michael has faced as a franchise provider of tech support, where the industry is headed and so much more!2022-05-1216 minEden ExchangesEp#268 A scalable business opportunity(Ft. Ian Peebles, General Manager of Silver Pet Prints)On this episode of Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Ian Peebles, the General Manager of Silver Pet Prints Franchises. Ian discusses the unique custom jewellery design and retail franchise for pets and how the business has scaled to a highly profitable venture.2022-05-0217 minEden ExchangesEp#263 one-to-one difference (Ft Greg Sweeney Franchise Development Director at Tutor Doctor AUS)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke with Greg Sweeney, who is the Franchise Development Director at Tutor Doctor Australia, a provider of quality and tailored tutoring and mentoring programs worldwide. Listen as Greg chats about what’s new in the education sector, insights into common tutoring practices, why the Tutor Doctor business model is unique and offers advice to those seeking to start their own business. Listen in to discover more.2022-04-2716 minEden ExchangesEp#265 Hit the ground running! with Ecomist(Ft Gary Vandoros General Manager for Ecomist Australia)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke with Gary Vandoros, who is the General Manager at Ecomist, a business providing retail and service offerings in the hygiene aerosol and pest management sector. Listen as Gary chats about Ecomist and the premium products and services the business offers, what a franchisee has to look forward to when they join Ecomist and Gary’s advice for those seeking to start their own business2022-04-2117 minEden ExchangesEp#264 handy business opportunity just for you(ft. Tim Wallace Founder of Handyman Of Australia)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Tim Wallace, the founder and managing director of Handyman of Australia. Tim discusses the: idea behind Handyman of Australia and the types of services the business offers. To push towards utilizing technologies to streamline business operations and booking systems. The potential of Handyman of Australia has and the strategy to expand the franchise nationwide.2022-04-0815 minEden ExchangesEp#262 Bursting with revenue growing potential (Ft. Roy Ridge Founder Of Cone Appetit)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Roy Ridge who is the Founder of Cone Appetit. Listen as Roy discusses: His experience as an entrepreneur and how the Cone Appetit franchise is a great segway into entrepreneurship, what Cone Appetit offers and how it is unique to other food vans on the market and who would best suit a Cone Appetit franchise2022-04-0406 minEden ExchangesEp#259 check all the boxes (Ft. Mark Gilbert, Owner and Managing Director of SelectCleaning)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to guest Mark Gilbert who is the owner and Managing Director at SelectCleaning Franchises, a provider of premium cleaning services in Australia and NZ. Listen as Mark chats about the SME sector in New Zealand and Australia, The SelectCleaning Business model, who the franchise is designed for, the challenges for the SME sector post-pandemic and why you should enquire about a SelectCleaning franchise today2022-03-2533 minEden ExchangesEp#260 Discover your taste for success (Ft. Tracey Loughran, Director of Taste Success)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Tracey Loughran, who is the Director of Taste Success, a provider of healthy meal plans and wellbeing solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Listen as Tracey chats about nutrition and wellbeing, the SME sector in New Zealand and Australia, the sophistication of the licensed model, who the business is designed for, her advice on becoming a business owner and why you will love the Taste Success business opportunity too.2022-03-2518 min
Eden ExchangesEp#261 Tutoring is a matter of performance and dedication(Ft. Mark Buckland MD of Dymock’s Tutoring)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke with Mark Buckland, the Managing Director of Dymock’s Tutoring, a provider of quality performance based tutoring and study programs across Australia. Listen as Mark chats about the tutoring and mentoring education sector, what drew him to the Dymock’s Group, the algorithms performance reviews that make Dymock’s Tutoring unique, who the business is designed for and what you should consider when becoming your own boss.2022-03-2121 minEden ExchangesEp#250 Scale your business with MBE (Ft. Charles Batt, MBE Franchisee for Parramatta NSW)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Charles Batt who is the MBE Mailboxes
Etc franchisee for Parramatta in NSW, a franchise offering shipping design and printing services worldwide. Listen as Charles delves into why he chose MBE, his business journey so far, what makes MBE a scalable opportunity and who would make an ideal franchise2021-12-1616 min
Eden ExchangesEp#249 Goop the franchise(Ft. David Pollock Franchisee Goop Guys Melbourne South East))Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to David Pollock who is the Franchisee of Goop Guys from Melbourne’s South East, Australia’s leading provider of temporary surface protection coating systems. Listen as David into why he wanted to join Goop Guys, operating a Franchisee and the benefits that come with it such as training and support, and his advice on the business journey of owning a franchise.2021-11-2911 min
Eden ExchangesEp#242 Elite(Ft. Greg & Sheryl Lynn Franchisees for Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning Goondiwindi QLD).Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Greg and Sheryl Lynn who are the franchisees for Elite Carpet Dry Cleaning franchises in Goondiwindi QLD, operating across Australia. Listen as Greg and Sheryl delve into the journey as franchisees, the day in the life of a regional franchisee, operating a covid safe business and who would best suit an Elite franchise2021-11-1809 minEden ExchangesEp#233 Be the business owner you want to be(Ft. Tim Woods Franchisee at Expense Reduction Analysts)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Tim Woods who is a franchisee for Expense Reduction Analysts. Listen as Tim chats about the ERA business opportunity, his journey so far and what is so attractive about the opportunity2021-09-1614 min
Eden ExchangesEp#226 EziCleen Solar(Ft. Peter Davies Founder of EziCleen Surface Protection and Ezicleen Solar)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to returning guest Peter Davies, Founder of EziCleen Surface Protection and Ezicleen Solar. Listen as Peter describes the business journey of EziCleen, the evolution into the solar industry and how the EziCleen opportunity is focused on its licensees2021-09-0222 min
Eden ExchangesPodcast: Ep#213 An Influential Market Leader(Ft. Chris Caiger, Director of Refresh Renovations)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Chris Caiger who is the Director of Refresh Renovations, a leading home renovation franchise across Australia and New Zealand providing expert renovation design and project management. Listen as Chris delves into his background and how the business came about, the Refresh point of difference in the market, the business growth strategy for Australia and why you should consider franchising with Refresh Renovations.2021-06-2827 min
Joyful JourneyJoy in TrialsGod sometimes ordains trials for his people. Janet Aucoin and Jocelyn Wallace explore how truth from James 1 can help us fight for joy for ourselves and those around us—even when we can’t understand His plan for the trials we face.
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Eden ExchangesEp#157 Unlock Your NDIS Potential (Ft. Paul Adolphi Founder Of Medimart)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Paul Adolphi who is the Founder and Managing Director for Medimart, a medical and mobility aid support retailer in Australia. Listen as Paul describes his journey leading to the creation of the Medimart business, reasons behind the application of Medimart, how the business has grown and what Paul has planned for the future with Medimart. Listen on to find out more.2019-11-1221 minEden ExchangesEp#142 A site to be seen (ft. Jennifer Vivere Marketing Founder and Director of Vivere Marketing)The better your digital presence the more your business is worth. Today Eden Exchanges we spoke to Jennifer O’Kane who is the Founder and Director of Vivere Marketing. A SEO specialist marketing agency in Australia. In this podcast, Jennifer highlights the importance of effective SEO, how Vivere Marketing was established, what you can do to better your SEO and the difference high performing SEO can make to your business. Listen to discover more.2019-06-1419 minEden ExchangesEp#139 Total Tools and Leasing (ft. Ryan Arrowsmith Associate Director at CBRE for VIC and TAS)Hello and welcome to Eden Exchanges, the franchise business journey podcast. As a Part of our Total Tools business series ‘Insights of Total Tools’ we spoke to Ryan Arrowsmith who is the Associate Director at CBRE for Victoria and Tasmania.
Listen as Ryan explores his background in leasing and commercial real estate, tips and trick for picking the right locations, the requirements for finding store locations for Total Tools and Ryans experience sourcing and acquiring prime store locations for Total Tools new franchisees. Listen on to discover more.2019-05-3012 minEden ExchangesEp#138 The Total Tools Retail Effect(ft. Scott Fitzgerald Total Tools General Manager of Operations)Hello and welcome to Eden Exchanges, the franchise business journey podcast. As a Part of our Total Tools business series ‘Insights of Total Tools’ we spoke to Scott Fitzgerald who is the General Manager of Operations at Total Tools.
Listen as Scott delves into his background in the industrial retail sector, his transition to Total Tools, the competitive advantage of Total Tools in the sector, training and support for new franchises and an introduction to the world of retailing. Listen on to discover more.2019-05-3013 minEden ExchangesEp#137 From Food to Total Tools (ft Lisa Gilbertson Franchisee For Total Tools WA And SAHello and welcome to Eden Exchanges, the franchise business journey podcast. As a part of our Total Tools business series ‘Insights of Total Tools’ we rang Lisa Gilbertson on site, who is a multi store franchisee for Total Tools in Western Australia and South Australia.
Listen as Lisa talks about her experiences owning many diverse franchises, her experiences opening multiple stores across different states, the shift from the traditional tradesman to trades people and Lisas perspective on who is the ideal franchisee for Total Tools. Listen on to discover more.2019-05-3017 minEden ExchangesEp#136 The Best Tools in the Business (Ft Nicole Bemelmans GM of Merchandising at Total Tools)Hello and welcome to Eden Exchanges, the franchise business journey podcast. As a Part of our Total Tools business series ‘Insights of Total Tools’ we spoke to Nicole Bemelmans, who is the GM of the Total Tools Merchandising team.
Listen as Nicole explores the journey that lead her to Total Tools, the challenges and opportunities in a male dominated industry and her drive and passion for Total Tools in the trade.2019-05-2720 minEden ExchangesEp #134 The Future Looks Brighton For Solar Run(ft. Robert Nemarich Franchisee for Brighton VIC)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Robert Nemarich, who is the franchisee for the Brighton and bayside area for Solar Run, a franchise dedicated to solar renewable energy, solar power installation and services. Listen as Robert delves into the journey of Solar Run as a quality solar renewable franchise, the trends for the market and what it means to be a franchisee with Solar Run.2019-05-1709 minEden ExchangesEp#132 A Bright Future For Business (ft. Anthony Kurta CEO of Solar Run franchises)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Anthony Kurta who is the CEO and Founder of Solar Run, a franchise dedicated to solar renewable energy, solar power installation and services expanding across Australia. Listen as Anthony delves into the journey of Solar Run, the viable renewable energy sector, the benefits and the future of solar power in Australia, the opportunity to grow and be successful franchisee and much, much more.2019-05-1717 minEden ExchangesEp#128 The Rose of Hepburn Springs (ft Helen and Nick Galik, owners of Rosemount Property & Day Spa)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Helen and Nick Galik, owners of Rosemount property and day spa in Hepburn Springs. We discuss Helen and Nick’s journey with Rosemount, the endless potential of this opportunity and the nature of the luxury and tourism industry in Hepburn Springs. We also delve into the finer details of what is included in the sale of the business, as well as the lifestyle that is enjoyed by those who operate Rosemount.2019-04-1218 minEden ExchangesEp#118 Dusting Off New Franchise heights (ft. Brendan Lester Franchisee for Urban Clean, Brisbane)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Brendan Lester. who is a franchisee for Urban Clean in Brisbane and Brisbane South.
Brendan chats about his journey so far with Urban Clean as a new franchisee as well as the deliberation required to become a full time franchisee for Urban clean. Brendan also discusses the need to knows about becoming a franchisee and what you can expect from day one as a new franchisee for The Urban Clean Franchise.2019-02-2715 minEden ExchangesEp#113 Signature Sandwich support (ft. Michael Haddad, Franchisee Trainer for Sandwich Chefs)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Michael Haddad who is a trainer of new franchisees with Sandwich Chefs.
Michael chats about his career as a restauranteur and his decision behind joining the Sandwich Chefs team.
Michael also discusses his journey with Sandwich Chefs and the details of the training and support or offer to new franchisees with Sandwich Chefs.2019-02-0608 minEden ExchangesEp#112 From Adversity To In Demand (ft. Justin Tranter, Jim's Fencing Franchisor )Today on Eden Exchanges we dialled in to chat with successful FranchisorJustin Tranter on site who is the Franchisor and trainer for Jim's Fencing in Melbournes East and South East region.
We discuss how Justin first joined the franchise and his journey so far, what has been the biggest change in his life, the excess demand Jim's Fencing is facing and who would best suit a Jim's Fencing franchise.2019-01-2519 minEden ExchangesEp#108 Accounting on your own terms (Ft. Lance Watts, Franchisee for EzyAccounts)Today on Eden Exchanges, we spoke to Lance Watts, Franchisee for EzyAccounts in the Sunshine Coast in QLD.
Lance discusses how he started his journey with EzyAccounts, his professional background in accounting and what about the franchise model that attracted him more than any of the other franchises he looked at.2019-01-0319 minEden ExchangesEp#104 Accounting for working-life balance(Ft. Shareen Gahli EzyAccounts Melbourne)Today Eden Exchange we spoke to Franchisee Shereen Gahli of EzyAccounts Victoria.
When Shereen, and her family, moved to Australia from New Zealand Shereen found an opportunity to franchise as an accountant and provide for her family in income and the promise of work life balance.
Listen to discover more about Shereen's franchising journey.2018-12-0710 minEden ExchangesEp#93 Brazil, food, Jiu Jitsu and franchising (ft. Scott Dempster of Delicia Acai + Protein Bar)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Scott Dempster, founder and owner of the Delicia Acai and Protein Bar franchise, originally from South Australia.
Scott describes his journey from the corporate world to now successful franchise entrepreneur, the authenticity of Delicia and it’s origins, a love of Brazil and jiu Jitsu, the market response to the franchise, the national expansion of his tribe and more.
Discover what type of franchisee suits the model best and how you can own a franchise in your dream location with Delicia.2018-10-2949 minEden ExchangesEp#87 "We've been around for 102 years" (Ft Bryan Tran, Multi-Store Owner for Nathan's Famous)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Bryan Tran, a multi store owner for Nathan's Famous in Shellharbour and Wetherill Park in NSW, the American hot dog brand that’s rapidly becoming famous in Australia. Bryan become a multi store owner early on during his journey with Nathan's and also work as an operations manager together with Mark Alati. Listen to him talk about how he first became involved in the business, what he believes makes the concept so unique as well as how you yourself can grow your business with a franchise.2018-08-2914 minEden ExchangesEp#86 "I believed in the brand"(Ft Adam Powell, Franchisor for Jim's Fencing NSW, Gold Coast, ACT)Ep#86 "I believed in the brand"(Ft Adam Powell, Franchisor for Jim's Fencing NSW, Gold Coast, ACT) by The Business Journey Podcast By Eden Exchange2018-08-2719 min
Eden ExchangesEp#86 "I believed in the brand"(Ft Adam Powell, Franchisor for Jim's Fencing NSW, Gold Coast, ACT)Ep#86 "I believed in the brand"(Ft Adam Powell, Franchisor for Jim's Fencing NSW, Gold Coast, ACT) by The Business Journey Podcast By Eden Exchange2018-08-2719 minEden ExchangesEp #76 Surface Protect Your Future (Ft. Peter Davies Founder of EziCleen)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Peter Davies, who is the founder and owner of Ezicleen, the experts in glass and surface protection.
Listen as Peter talks us through his journey from discovery to small business venture, the methods of starting your own business, due diligence, the market potential for EziCleen and what Peter is most proud of in his licensees and the business today.2018-08-1337 minEden ExchangesEp#72 The Big Business Of Sandwich chefs (Ft. Rob Morra And Kelly Ngov Of Sandwich Chefs)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Rob Morra the Operational Development manager and Kelly Ngov store auditor of Sandwich Chefs.
In this podcast Rob and Kelly spoke about Sandwich Chef's new developments, its focus on operational efficiency for franchisees and the company's focus on industry best practice across its franchise network . They also discussed the the behind the scenes of business, their journeys with the franchise, changes going on in the food and QSR industry and what to expect with a Sandwich Chefs franchise.2018-07-2723 minEden ExchangesEp#71 Business opportunities aplenty in WA(Ft. David Fitzpatrick Franchisor Jim's Fencing WA)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to David Fitzpatrick, Franchisor for WA’s northern regions and Perth’s north of the river. In this podcast David spoke about what’s going in WA, his journey with the Jim’s Fencing franchise, the merits and the highlights of the work life balance on offer and the opportunities available with Jim’s Fencing in the state.2018-07-2315 minEden ExchangesEp#70 Skip bins on Wheels? What a great idea! (ft. Jacob Spencer MD and owner of Mobile Skips)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Jacob Spencer, the Managing Director and owner of the Mobile Skips franchise. Jacob highlights his business journey leading to the Mobile Skips franchise and his top moments in building the business up.
Find out how a working partnership with Bunnings warehouse continues to drives customers to the business and how Mobile Skips maintains a good vibe with it’s one stop shop service and top notch recycling business model.2018-07-1824 minEden ExchangesComing Soon Episode #70Stay tuned for the next episode of Eden Exchanges. Brought to you by the team at Eden Exchange2018-07-1700 minEden ExchangesEp#64 The Founding heights of Gutter Guard (ft. Brian Brown Founder and CEO of Gutter Knight)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Brian Brown the Founder and CEO Of Gutter Knight, the leading gutter guard installation franchise in Australia. Brian shares with us his interesting journey in business from a young age to the success he is today. Listen to find out why the Gutter Knight franchise is such an incredible opportunity for the right person, what makes them so unique and how to become a franchisee.2018-05-2521 minEden ExchangesEp#62 Reach higher with Gutterknight (ft. Ray Tregaskis franchisee for Gutterknight)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Ray Tregaskis, Franchisee for Gutterknight in Coffs Harbour. Australia’s leading gutter protection service. Ray discusses how he shifted from a background within photography and traveling to settling down with the aim of creating a viable business where he would have more time for his family.
Listen to Ray explaining his journey from no previous experience to being the best in his area, his future plan for expanding his business as well as how the support from Gutterknight has been beyond his beliefs.2018-05-1611 minEden ExchangesEp#61 Aussie Legend to Aussie business owner(ft.Chris Mickenna of Gutter Knight)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Chris Mickenna. Australian NRL Rugby great and Gutterknight franchisee. According to Chris, the best form of attack is defense, both on the Rugby field and for protecting your gutters.
Chris describes his franchise story and how his life has changed since Gutter Knight franchise. He described his journey from professional sport, to a range of careers to finally finding the right business opportunity with a Gutterknight franchise .
Listen out for insights into the business, what makes Gutter Knight such a winning franchise and how you can achieve your goal of being your own bo...2018-05-0318 minEden ExchangesEp#58 Orders Up for Cafe Business Opportunities (ft. Jenny Nguyen owner of The Beans Republique)Coffee business and fun times. Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Jenny Nguyen, the founder, director and pioneer of The Beans Republique Café franchise.
Jenny's entrepreneurial story is inspiring. She recounted her journey from corporate worker to cafe owner with her husband Patrick, to director of Beans Republique, a fast growing, innovative Melbourne cafe franchise expanding fast.
Jenny also discussed the keys to successfully building a hospitality business and how she combines fun times behind the counter and kinship amongst the staff with a well structured franchise that has the best practice procedures in place.2018-04-1836 minEden ExchangesEp#51 Touching Up on The Brisbane Market (ft.Bruce Brady The Touch Up Guys Brisbane's East)Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Bruce Brady a Franchisee for The Touch Up Guys in Brisbane's East. The Touch Up Guys is a Mobile Paint & Bumper Repair Specialists franchise which has been growing across Australia for twenty years. Listen as Bruce discusses his franchise journey, his growth with the company and The Touch up Guys presence in the Brisbane Market.2018-03-1412 minEden ExchangesEp#49 Franchise opportunities in TAS and VIC(ft. Aaron Sutherland Jim's Test & Tag and Fire Safety)Hello and welcome to Eden Exchanges. Today we spoke to Aaron Sutherland, Regional Franchisor for Jim's Test & Tag and Fire Safety in Tasmania and Victoria. Listen as Aaron talks about his background, his journey with the franchise, his passion for safety and the lucrative opportunity that is Test and tagging.
Listen out for tips on how to get in touch, what Jim's is looking for in a franchisee and where the best opportunities are found.2018-03-0518 minEden ExchangesEp#48 Mike Steltenpool discusses his journey with Jim's Pool Care (Newcastle and Central Coast NSW)Hello and welcome to Eden Exchanges. Today we spoke to Mike Steltenpool, Regional Franchisor & Franchise Owner for Jim's Pool Care Regional Central Coast NSW. Mike delved into his experiences in franchising, his perceptions of where the market is heading and what makes a great Pool care franchisee.
Mike also discusses the common perceptions of the modern pool care serviceman, the benefits of owning a Jim's Group franchise and the guarantees making Jim's Pool Care the best in the business.2018-03-0534 minEden ExchangesEp#22: A Growing Market for Australian Franchise Owners (ft. James Jacka from Jim's Fire Safety)Welcome to the Eden Exchanges podcast in conversation with James Jacka from Jim's Test and Tag and Fire Safety services. In this episode we put the microscope on the Fire Safety branch of the franchise, finding out the scale of demand for its services, and potential gains for new franchisees.2017-10-1121 minEden ExchangesEp#14: JUMP into a Swim School Franchise (ft. James Rice from JUMP! Swim Schools)In this episode of Eden Exchanges we spoke to James Rice who heads up JUMP! Swim Schools, a growing Australian franchise system that offers swimming classes for young children. James talked us through what makes JUMP unique, who would suit running a franchise with them, and what a franchisee can expect from their journey.2017-08-2427 minEden ExchangesEp#3: Taking the Plunge (ft. Brett Blair from Jim's Pool Care)In this episode of Eden Exchanges we spoke to Brett Blair who heads up Jim’s Pool Care, a successful, Australian-owned franchise helping customers get the most out of their pool investment by providing professional pool service and maintenance. During our conversation Brett shared his franchise journey with us, talked about their processes, systems, and start-up guides, discussed what makes Jim’s Pool Care such a success, and gave his views on what motivates people to leave conventional employment and be their own boss of a franchise.2017-07-1928 min