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 a Franchisee for BNI based in Yorkshire, UK. In this chat we find out how and why Niri changed careers after starting his career in a well paid job in London. We're also curious to find out what Fit20 ..read more

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 journey and how he got to where he is today, as well as what he's learnt along the way! Episode Highlights: Not knowing what you want from a career when you're young Changing careers later in life Wor ..read more

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 franchised brand including the challenges she faced, and the skills she acquired along the way. Episode Highlights: A job testing mud Not knowing what to do as a career Going from banker to b ..read more

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 later take over as a franchisor, highlighting the importance of confidence and passion in pursuing a career. Join us as we delve into the world of franchising and the joy of working with children. Episo ..read more

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 latest episode of The Disenfranchised Podcast. We also talk about: Personalising tutoring Growing a business from scratch Surviving Covid as a business New franchises vs established franc ..read more

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 focuses on with his business Franchise Research Institute. In the episode we discuss: The significance of understanding the business model and conducting meticulous research, including engaging with existing franchisees ..read more

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 wanting to learn Spanish, not only the language, but the cultures and traditions of all Spanish communities. We hear the journey of how this passion driven business is growing and what it's plans are f ..read more

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 to share her business with others, so that they can have the lives that they want. We hear from how and why she went from being an international children's entertainer to becoming the Founder of a successful ..read more

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 from those that have been there before. Some franchise brands will expect you to deliver the service. Others provide you with the delivery side as part of their offering. What if you don't have a background ..read more

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 running - The demand for quality fruit and veg - A case of mistaken identity - And much, much more Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button for the latest episo ..read more