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Profitable Franchisees

Profitable Franchisees

By Tracey Leak

The Profitable Franchisees podcast is here to help you to run your franchise business with less stress, more flexibility in your time and of course make profit! Practical and helpful to give you the confidence and the tools and knowledge to have a profitable and successful franchise business.
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Ep 47 - Why loyalty will take you far.

Profitable FranchiseesDec 09, 2019

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Ep 50 - Merry Christmas

Ep 50 - Merry Christmas

I just wanted to take a moment of your time to express my gratitude for listening to the podcast and wish you a Merry Christmas!


In this episode, I'll take you through the same questions I would ask of a franchisee asking me in person.  How to work out for yourself if a marketing campaign is a good one to do or not.... and we are not talking in terms of marketing, but in terms of return on investment.

Dec 18, 201911:23
Ep 42 - Plan for 2020 Now #3

Ep 42 - Plan for 2020 Now #3

Yes it is November, but we are talking about how to plan and set up your 2020 for success.  Don't wait until the 1st of January to start planning your year... now is the time!  This is the third instalment to this 4 instalment series 'Plan for 2020 Now'.

Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Dec 16, 201915:33
Ep 49 - Positioning Statements

Ep 49 - Positioning Statements

So do you find that you get to the end of a sales appointment and you don't know how to close the sale, ask for the sale and you basically walk away from the sale, making a friend, rather than a sale?  Yes, I've done that too!  

In this episode, I'm going to take you through how to position the sales appointment at the start to help you lead your prospect to make a decision and to make it far simpler for you to ask for the sale.

This will be helpful for anyone that needs to make sales, but in particular, those that are selling a service.


In this episode, I'll take you through the same questions I would ask of a franchisee asking me in person.  How to work out for yourself if a marketing campaign is a good one to do or not.... and we are not talking in terms of marketing, but in terms of return on investment.

Dec 16, 201926:43
Ep 48 - Building with Team with Debbie Rains

Ep 48 - Building with Team with Debbie Rains

This interview with Debbie from Travel Associates is so interesting.  Running 6 stores plus a work from home team in Far North Queensland for a long time, Debbie has seen many ups and down in the world that have directly affected the travel industry.  This is a great podcast to learn how to work in a 'people' business and how to operate a multi-store franchise business.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Dec 11, 201933:07
Ep 47 - Why loyalty will take you far.

Ep 47 - Why loyalty will take you far.

Loyalty - a value that is so important in business and more so in franchising.  In this episode I explore so thoughts about loyalty and how it relates to being a profitable franchisees.



In this episode, I'll take you through the same questions I would ask of a franchisee asking me in person.  How to work out for yourself if a marketing campaign is a good one to do or not.... and we are not talking in terms of marketing, but in terms of return on investment.

Dec 09, 201914:45
Ep 46 - More than Coffee with Damien Gallagher

Ep 46 - More than Coffee with Damien Gallagher

What a great chat I got to have with Damien from Shingle Inn on how he has built up his successful business in Victoria.  Damien shared some great insights and tips for ALL franchisees, not just those in food and beverage.  Absolutely one to put on the must listen to list for sure.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Dec 04, 201937:17
Ep 45 - Should I do this marketing campaign?

Ep 45 - Should I do this marketing campaign?

One of the most asked questions I get is when a franchisee is considering doing a marketing campaign and then they ask 'Should I do this marketing campaign?"

In this episode, I'll take you through the same questions I would ask of a franchisee asking me in person.  How to work out for yourself if a marketing campaign is a good one to do or not.... and we are not talking in terms of marketing, but in terms of return on investment.



Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Dec 02, 201922:60
Ep 44 Plan for 2020 Now #4

Ep 44 Plan for 2020 Now #4

Yes it is November, but we are talking about how to plan and set up your 2020 for success.  Don't wait until the 1st of January to start planning your year... now is the time!  This is the fourth and final instalment to this 4 instalment series 'Plan for 2020 Now'.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Nov 27, 201922:06
Ep 43 - KPIs... what are you measuring?

Ep 43 - KPIs... what are you measuring?

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are crucial for every business, but what are you measuring?  Let's talk KPIs and what you should be looking for when deciding which KPIs to measure plus some helpful hints and tips on KPIs.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Nov 25, 201917:33
Ep 41 - Stop Complaining

Ep 41 - Stop Complaining

Complaining in your business never helps you to grow a better, more profitable business.  Here are some thoughts, ideas and tips to help you more because as humans, we all complain, but how can we do less of it and how can we avoid those that do complain.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Nov 18, 201918:51
Ep 40 - Plan for 2020 Now #2

Ep 40 - Plan for 2020 Now #2

Yes it is November, but we are talking about how to plan and set up your 2020 for success.  Don't wait until the 1st of January to start planning your year... now is the time!  This is the second instalment to this 4 instalment series 'Plan for 2020 Now'.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Nov 13, 201915:18
Ep 39 - Facebook Ads for Local Area Marketing

Ep 39 - Facebook Ads for Local Area Marketing

Are you using Facebook ads in your Local Area marketing plan?  What are the best ways to use them?  Will they work?  Let's talk about it....


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Nov 11, 201923:37
Ep 38 - Plan for 2020 Now #1

Ep 38 - Plan for 2020 Now #1

Yes it is November, but we are talking about how to plan and set up your 2020 for success.  Don't wait until the 1st of January to start planning your year... now is the time!  This is the first instalment to this 4 instalment series 'Plan for 2020 Now'.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com


Nov 06, 201917:53
Ep 37 - Confidence is Key

Ep 37 - Confidence is Key

Often asked what is important to have in business and I believe that confidence is key to success.  Not arrogance or over confidence, but more a quiet confidence.  Let's explore this a bit further.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Nov 04, 201922:57
Ep 36 - Business in Focus with Joel Adamson

Ep 36 - Business in Focus with Joel Adamson

In today's episode we talk with Joel Adamson from Real Property Photography (the current Franchisees of the Year for the brand).  Joel had some great points on building relationships and asking 'Is there anything else I can do?'.  


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Oct 30, 201927:55
Ep 35 - Are you 100% Committed?

Ep 35 - Are you 100% Committed?

A big one to ask yourself.... are you 100% committed?  Are you playing to win or playing to not lose?  Let's talk about it!


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Oct 28, 201918:11
Ep 34 - Long term success with Keenan Archer

Ep 34 - Long term success with Keenan Archer

In this episode, I get to chat with Keenan from Minuteman Press.  He has been a franchisee for 19 years and with that comes a wealth of experience and knowledge.  Such a great interview - no matter what stage you are at in your business!  One to listen to for sure.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com 

Oct 23, 201929:19
Ep 33 - Come with Solutions

Ep 33 - Come with Solutions

In this episode I'm talking to you about some strategies to help with team (new and old) and also to help yourself when you go to the Franchisor or Head Office team with a question.

This one will be a great lesson if you have team ALWAYS asking questions of you.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Oct 21, 201920:58
Ep 32 - Running a good business with Glenn Kiddle

Ep 32 - Running a good business with Glenn Kiddle

Was great to get to interview Glenn Kiddle from Hire a Hubby.  I've met Glenn a number of times at events and he always has so many great tips and hints for franchisees, so it was time that I interviewed him for the Profitable Franchisees Podcast.

Glenn was fresh off a plane from a few weeks off, including attending the Hire a Hubby conference where he received a number of awards, including Franchise of the Year... for the second year!


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Oct 16, 201942:04
Ep 31 - Getting through Frustration in your business.

Ep 31 - Getting through Frustration in your business.

Well, for something a little different, today I take you through my real life process for overcoming frustration in business.... why different?  Because that is what I was experiencing this day.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Oct 14, 201919:47
Ep 30 - Lead and Lag with Soon Khoo

Ep 30 - Lead and Lag with Soon Khoo

So excited to interview Soon from ChaTime who was recently named Western Australian Franchisee of the Year!  How exciting :)

Great interview with Soon and some great little 'nuggets' to take away for your business.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Oct 09, 201932:50
Ep 29 - What can you see for me?

Ep 29 - What can you see for me?

One of my favourite questions to ask is what this episode is all about.  Something that my coach got me to ask all those years ago before I became a coach. 

This question is perfect for franchisees to ask their business support team at head office.

Want to know the full question?  Get listening :)


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Oct 07, 201919:30
Ep 28 - The business of people with Esther Colman

Ep 28 - The business of people with Esther Colman

Today I'm excited to bring you this interview with Esther Colman, Franchisee with the HR Dept.  Not only do I get to pick Esther's brain on her business, I also ask her some questions about HR and employment which I think will be valuable for everyone.  I even learnt something new.

Come check it out - great interview.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Oct 02, 201928:04
Ep 27 - Character

Ep 27 - Character

Over the last 15 years of coaching, I've found that there is one vital thing in every business owner (franchisee or not) where if you don't pass this test, your business will go downhill.... fast.

Come check out this episode to ensure you are on track and won't fall into this trap.

Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Sep 30, 201922:38
Ep 26 - Stepping up with Emily Slevin

Ep 26 - Stepping up with Emily Slevin

What a delight to have Emily on the podcast today.  Emily is from Aussie Pooch Mobile and we talk not only about working with animals but also how Emily stepped up and took on the master franchise for the state.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com 

Sep 11, 201923:07
Ep 25 - Don't get too concerned with change in the franchise

Ep 25 - Don't get too concerned with change in the franchise

Change is something that is always going to happen in business... and life!  So it is not unreasonable to expect that over your time as a franchisee within your brand that you will see and experience changes in the system, processes or even legislative changes that will impact how you run your business.

In today's episode, I talk to you about how to work through that change and why you should keep the focus on your business.

PS.  Sorry... I have a bit of a cold!


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Sep 10, 201920:08
Ep 24 - Social Media Success with Peta Bird

Ep 24 - Social Media Success with Peta Bird

Peta certainly brings value in this interview with how she took her Kumon franchise from a small town to a larger centre (Townsville) and grew her business by using social media.

So many great tips and thoughts that Peta shares so if you know you should be using social media and online marketing more effectively, then this is one episode you do not want to miss.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com  

Sep 04, 201931:53
Ep 23 - Go Old School with your Marketing

Ep 23 - Go Old School with your Marketing

In this episode I talk about having a good marketing mix that includes online and offline strategies and the benefits of going 'old school' with your marketing and why some of those strategies will work the best!


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com

Sep 02, 201920:43
Ep 22 - When things change with Mark Norman

Ep 22 - When things change with Mark Norman

Great to interview a Franchisee with many years (16 in fact) experience in their business.  Mark has been with Mr Rental for a long time now and see the company change along with his own business.

Change is something that Mark (and Liz) have had to deal with many times and you will be sure to learn some great tips in this interview with Mark.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com  

Aug 28, 201926:07
Ep 21 - You have a business, not a job

Ep 21 - You have a business, not a job

Has this title grabbed your attention?  What am I talking about?

In today's episode, we are going to explore the mindset shift that is required for success as a franchisee with some examples of what it is to go from job to business owner.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com 

Aug 26, 201919:17
Ep 20 - Achieving the Goal with Brocq Robertson

Ep 20 - Achieving the Goal with Brocq Robertson

In today's episode, I bring to you my interview with Brocq Robertson from Gutter-Vac.

I promised at the start of this podcast that I would bring interviews with Franchisees at all stages of their business and Brocq is just 2 years into his franchise business, but that hasn't stopped him from achieving some amazing goals.

This episode will bring you some great little 'nuggets of gold' so take the time to listen today!


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com  

Aug 21, 201925:46
Ep 19 - How to Maximise the National Marketing Fund for your Business

Ep 19 - How to Maximise the National Marketing Fund for your Business

In this episode, I talk about how you can maximise the national marketing fund of your franchise group to add to your own business.

This is not just for Franchisees that are in a group with a national marketing fund, I believe that those of you without a national marketing fund will also learn some great points to bring to your own business.  

If you love the episode, why not leave the podcast a rating on your favourite podcast platform!


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com  

Aug 19, 201920:49
Ep 18 - Relationship Marketing with Mark Treloar

Ep 18 - Relationship Marketing with Mark Treloar

So excited to interview Mark Treloar from First Class Accounts.  Mark has a great story about patience and building his business via relationship marketing and how to make networking work.  An episode not to be missed.


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com  

Aug 14, 201932:45
Ep 17 - Focus on Percentage Growth (Not Awards)

Ep 17 - Focus on Percentage Growth (Not Awards)

Maybe a little bit of a different thought than what you would normally hear, but I see so many Franchisees that set the goal to win an award, work hard, do everything right and then miss out on the award, leaving them to feel deflated, unmotivated and even like a failure! This is my thoughts on this and I hope they help you too! 


Remember to come grab the latest issue of the Profitable Franchisees - The Monthly Insider.  I bring to your a business lesson each month to add more value to you and best of all.... it's 100% FREE.   www.ProfitableFranchisees.com 

Aug 13, 201912:23
Ep 16 - Passion from the Start with Kathy Rees
Aug 07, 201933:02
Ep 15 - The Truth about Local Area Marketing
Aug 05, 201919:45
Ep 14 - Single to Multi-Unit Owner with Mina Moussa
Jul 31, 201947:04
Ep 13 - The best and worst thing about a franchise.
Jul 29, 201918:20
Ep 12 - Whatever it Takes with Bev Taylor
Jul 24, 201938:22
Ep 11 - Tip #10
Jul 22, 201918:29
Ep 10 - Tip #9 - Community
Jul 22, 201916:20
Ep 9 - Tip #8 - Stop Selling
Jul 22, 201915:13
Ep 8 - Tip #7 - System, what system?
Jul 22, 201915:29
Ep 7 - Tip #6 - Work Ethic & Entitlement
Jul 22, 201920:13
Ep 6 - Tip #5 - Momentum & Consistency
Jul 22, 201914:09
Ep 5 - Tip #4 - Time Management
Jul 22, 201917:11
Ep 4 - Tip #3 - Marketing Basics
Jul 22, 201924:24
Ep 3 - Tip #2 - Know your Why?
Jul 22, 201913:11
Ep 2 - Tip #1 - Know your Numbers
Jul 22, 201927:19
Ep 1 - Why the Profitable Franchisees Podcast?
Jul 22, 201912:60