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 is all about.

Is it just a 20 minute run on the treadmill or is there something more to it?

Whatever the answer we’re about to find out in this interview with Niri Patel the Master Franchisee for Fit20.

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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
• Working for established brands vs startups
• Bringing Red Bull to the UK
• Working with true leaders
• Advice before investing in a franchise
• And lots, lots more!

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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 business owner

• Making a solid business plan

• The benefits of having a business guide

• Getting paid for what you’re worth

• Franchisor - Franchisee, it’s a 2-way process

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