Eden Exchanges

Today on Eden Exchanges, our Founder & CEO Raghu Rajakumar, spoke to Damien Boehm, the CEO of Urban Clean. Listen as they discuss Urban Clean's innovative approach to commercial cleaning has proven success in the Australian market and their subsequent decision to expand into New Zealand. Damien delves into how their established franchise model may offer prolific opportunities for master franchisees looking to replicate the Urban Clean success across New Zealand. From robust systems to franchisee support, discover why Urban Clean is a compelling choice for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs. Want to discover more? You can enquire about the Urban Clean opportunity today: https://form.jotform.com/250008019883455

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/.

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/243538922987473

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//!

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/!

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/!

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.

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/.

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/.

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/ .

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/.

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/241817716096463

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/

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/

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/.

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/.

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/

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!

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? You can discover how to become a Gecko Sports franchisee by clicking the Jotform link here: https://form.jotform.com/233367763683468!

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 how to become a Gutter-Vac franchisee by clicking the Jotform link here: https://form.jotform.com/233240930691453!

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? You can discover how to become a Dash DogWash franchisee by clicking the Jotform link: https://form.jotform.com/232680738018459!

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 key to success, the rewarding experience available to all aspiring business owners, and much more. Want to learn more? You can discover how to become a Matt Fiddes Martial Arts franchisee by clicking the Jotform link: https://form.jotform.com/232837984397476!

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.jotform.com/232571194409458!

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 an Over 40's Transformation Centre franchisee by clicking the Jotform link: https://form.jotform.com/232261650635452

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 AEDT/3:00 AM GMT or 7:00 PM AEDT/8:00 AM GMT by clicking this link: https://seller.edenexchange.com/valutico-registration

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 business management platform, and so much more. Want to learn more? You can discover MYOB's offer for Eden Exchanges listeners by visiting this link: https://bit.ly/3rYdC5M

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 in touch with the Eden Exchange team today to begin your journey as a CouriersPlease franchisee. Fill out this form: https://form.jotform.com/221709124556051 and get started today!

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 to learn more? Whether you're ready to sell your business this FY, or you're even just thinking about it, don't miss the opportunity to get prepared & maximise your business's sale value before it's too late! Secure your spot for our upcoming masterclass on July 11, and take the first step towards selling your business for top dollar today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eofy-success-proven-strategies-to-boost-your-business-sale-value-tickets-640262270687

Today 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.

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 can get started – including how to conduct proper due diligence and how to ask the right questions. Listen on to discover more.

On today's episode, we spoke with Len Poulter, Founding Director, and Kelly Beach, Marketing Manager, of Lenard's – a proudly Australian-owned and operated national chicken franchise. Listen as Len and Kelly share their story on how the Lenard's franchise was brought to life, how their passion and dedication for creating and serving high quality, delicious chicken built a long-lasting legacy and large customer base, while discussing the success of their franchise model and how it enables franchisees to leverage their strengths and build a thriving business. Listen on to discover more.

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 more

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.

Today we spoke to Vic Ciuffetelli who is the CEO of ActionCOACH Global. Listen as Vic shares his life-changing experiences with ActionCOACH, how being introduced to ActionCOACH in the first place launched him from zero to hero, how being the leading business coaching network in the world has taken them, and himself, to unimaginable heights, and how ActionCOACH's business model allows passionate, community-minded people to help others grow and achieve alongside them. Listen on to discover more

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.

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 insights on what the masterclass entails, he addresses the key challenges individuals face when purchasing or starting a business, while also giving you the opportunity to sign up for his remaining limited masterclasses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

Today 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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.