From University drop-out, to winner of the British Franchise Associations "Next Generation Franchisee" award in 2021 - Jack Parkhouse, with the support of his family, has backed himself and is building a successful business with the franchised Aspray brand.
He started his business just before the pandemic broke and during this episode we explore what it was like for him, what drives him and how he managed to get the recognition that he did.
We also speak about:
Being realistic and prepared to walk away
Corporate life vs SME life
Discovering the franchise world
The selection process for franchisees
Willingness to make sacrifices
Family involvement in the decision making process
Support provided by franchisors
Changing business targets
What to learn about franchisors before committing an investment.
You can find Jack on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-parkhouse-35376432/
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