The Disenfranchised

Wes Barefoot - Path 2 Freedom Podcast - Don’t let fear block your path to freedom

Have you ever thought about starting your own business, but found yourself fearing what might happen if it all goes wrong?
You will never be able to remove the risk, so how can you overcome these fears to give yourself the chance to find success, take control or find the freedom that you crave?
Well luckily enough for you we've been speaking with Wes Barefoot, who through his business Path 2 Freedom, has been helping people take control of their lives, and create freedom for themselves through business ownership.
He doesn't just talk the talk though, he also walks it! In partnership with his wife, he also owns 2 businesses operating under franchise licenses.
On this episode we talk through how he overcame his own fears and how he is now stacking business on his path to success.
We also talk about:
- How to get the confidence to start your own business
- The role of a franchise consultant
- Questions to ask existing franchisees of a brand you're investigating
- Franchisor/Franchisee is it a Relationship or a Partnership
- How franchising is like building and riding a bike
- The risk of not going for it
You can find Wes on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/ and his business Path to Freedom here - http://path2frdm.com/
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Henk Postmus - Expense Reduction Analysts - Be accountable to yourself

Do you know what the most important factor is in the success of starting a new business?
YOU
Whether you are starting on your own or with a franchise brand it's true that it is important to have a good network around you, the right tools to execute your work and all the relevant processes, but ultimately your mindset is the most important element.
You need to hold yourself accountable and take action to achieve success.
In this episode we discuss this with Henk Postmus, Franchise Partner for Expense Reduction Analysts, and learn how he has created a successful international business for himself under a brand he didn't create.
We also talk about:
- The career options available away from employment
- Concerns around starting your own business
- The due diligence process in buying a franchise license
- Franchisor/franchisee relationship
- Interdependence vs independence
- Cost savings and sustainability, specifically in fleet vehicles
- The train system in Italy
You can find Henk on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/postmus/ and Expense Reduction Analysts here - https://en.expensereduction.com/
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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

Claire Munday - Tappy Toes - Find a good work/life balance

Building your own business will see you face many challenges.
It's tough to start a business on your own and you will ultimately need to turn to others for support.
These relationships are key in building success and in the Tappy Toes business, Founder Claire Munday, has discovered it works both ways. She relies on her franchisees local knowledge to grow her business and they rely on here business knowledge and experience.
We hear her thoughts on this during the latest episode of #TheDisenfranchised as well as;
- The relationship between franchisee and franchisor
- Encounters with celebrities
- Trademarks and branding challenges
- Dance having a positive impact on confidence in children
- What does work/life balance actually mean
- The benefit of local knowledge in a business
You can find Claire on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3BxEadw and her business Tappy Toes here - https://www.tappytoes.com/
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For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

Mandy Rowe - True Rest Float Spa - Finding the right location

How important is the right location in business?
We all know that location is vitally important in the success of a business, but is it always best to set up in an area with high footfall?
Well it depends on the business as we learn from Mandy Rowe from True Rest Float Spa during this episode of #TheDisenfranchised. Her business is better suited to a tranquil and stress free environment, where there clients experience is great from start to finish.
"What's a float spa?" we hear you ask, well we dive into this and much more in this episode including;
- What are the benefits of a float spa
- What is the connection between float spas, navy seals and athletes
- The personality traits of successful franchisees
- Why "Just Do It" should be your mantra
You can find Mandy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandymrowe/ and her business True REST Float Spa here - https://www.truerest.com/
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For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:
Website - www.thefranchised.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

Kate Chastey - The Passionate PA - Don’t ever have a plan B

Making the decision to leave employment is one of the toughest decisions you can make in your career, but you need to commit to it fully!
A plan to return to employment if it all goes wrong as a safety blanket might seem like a good idea, but it could determine the outcome before you've even got the business off the ground.
In this episode of The Disenfranchised podcast we speak with Kate Chastey of The Passionate PA and learn how despite the odds she repeatedly committed to her plan and created the career she desired.
We enjoy a fun conversation that also included:
- How she found work experience with a TV celebrity
- The fear off stepping of the corporate ladder
- Kate's dedication to helping people to build great careers
- The common misconceptions of the franchise industry
- Strange requests from clients
- And of course much, much more!
You can find Kate on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katechastey/ and her business The Passionate PA here - https://www.thepassionatepa.co.uk/
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For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:
Website - www.thefranchised.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

Lisa Raynes - Pride Road - You need more than technical knowledge to start a business

Having a technical skill doesn't necessarily mean that you can start and run a successful business.
There are many other skills required that you need to effectively set up a business. Marketing, PR, sales, website creation, accounting, the list goes on and it means that not everyone can build a stable business on their own.
Lisa Raynes, Founder of Pride Road, talks us through how this issue manifests itself in an unstable market and how she found a solution for this problem.
We also talk about;
- Her experience as an Architect
- The impact of instability in a career
- The importance of structure and processes
- Her desire to support others who faced the same challenges she did
- Why women are like Teabags
- And of course, much more!
You can find Lisa on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaraynes/ and her business Pride Road here - https://www.prideroad.co.uk/
Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button!
For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:
Website - www.thefranchised.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

Jane James - Little Voices - Be the captain of your own ship, but not on your own

Being captain of your own ship is great, but if it's a large vessel, you're learning on the job in choppy waters and you've got no crew, it's not all going to be plain sailing.
It can be the same when you're starting your own business. If you have no support and you need to learn new skills like marketing and sales, the chances of success for your business are significantly reduced.
In this episode we speak about a solution to this challenge with Jane James, Founder & CEO of Little Voices, who risked it all to help others find a stable income for themselves by providing support and a clear path to success.
We also talk about;
- Her transition from Opera Singer to Business Leader
- What it felt like to take a big financial risk
- The importance of good customer service
- Collaboration between franchisees
- And why she was singing "Nessun Dorma" in a motorway layby!
You can find Jane on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janemaudsley/and her business Little Voices here - https://littlevoices.org.uk/
Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button!
For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:
Website - www.thefranchised.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

David Holland - Results Rules OK - Make sure you believe in the system

"Follow the system" - It's advice given by the whole of the franchising industry.
In this latest episode of #TheDisenfranchised, David Holland Founder of Results Rules OK , elaborates and shares his thoughts on why this is such important advice.
Exploring David's experience as an employee, business owner, franchisee and leader of a successful franchise we also talk through:
- David's career taking him from Weapons to Dancing
- Operational efficiency
- The importance of people in business
- Why being your own boss isn't everything
- Business plans
- What it's like to work in Vegas
- And much, much more!
You can find David on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhollandmba/
and his business Results Rules OK here - https://resultsrulesok.com/
Thanks for listening, if you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button!
For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:
Website - www.thefranchised.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

Scott Greenberg - The Wealthy Franchise - What it takes to be a wealthy franchisee

Want to know what the 3 key qualities of a wealthy franchisee?
Then this is the podcast to listen to!
Scott Greenberg takes us through his experience as a successful award winning franchisee for the Edible Arrangements brand as well as all of his learnings from meeting with successful franchisees and franchisors over a speaking career that has seen him travel internationally delivering key note speeches and training.
We dive deep into;
- What it takes to be a wealthy franchisee
- Why a learning mindset is so important
- The difference between theory and real life
- Leadership
- Creating a great culture for your business
- The importance of location
- Exit strategies
- And so much more!
You can find Scott on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-greenberg-1b17539/ ,
his website here - www.scottgreenberg.com
and his awesome book The Wealthy Franchisee here - https://amzn.to/3A9lilb
Thanks for listening, if you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button!
For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:
Website - www.thefranchised.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA

Annette Firth - Phonics Bear - Banks and governments can provide funding

Getting funding for your start-up business can be difficult process.
It’s even harder if you have an unproven business model.
Banks tend to want some assurances that there is likely to be a return on their investment of course, which is why a proven franchise model tends to be more attractive to them.
In this episode Annette Firth shares her career story going from Legal Secretary to teaching phonics via Africa!
We discover what connects all of these key parts of her journey as well as discussing;
- What drives and motivates her
- Why happiness isn’t always about money
- How phonics helps children to read
- Funding for self employment
- Her business Phonics Bear
You can find Annette on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-firth-859662145/
and Phonics Bear here - https://www.phonicsbear.co.uk/
Thanks for listening, if you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button!
For more insights into the franchising world check out The Franchised on:
Website - www.thefranchised.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-franchised
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFranchised
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefranchised/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJRhY4cZjE9zL8m3To0UbA