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Date Published: Friday December 6th 2024
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Richard Coulthard
Director & Head of Corporate
Ison Harrison Solicitors
Podcast Notes
In this episode of The Business Compass, we sit down with Martin Redgrave, the owner of a Minuteman Press franchise in Leeds. Martin gives us a grounded and honest look at franchising life in the heart of Leeds. Whether you’re considering a franchise or simply interested in real-world entrepreneurship, this down-to-earth conversation is one you won’t want to miss!
- Martin’s career background
- Scoping out franchises in the US and immigrating
- What are the downsides to owning a franchise?
- Is there more of a demand for recycled products now?
- Challenges for businesses on the high street
- Is there integration between the other franchisees?
- Expansion options through acquisitions
- Are people printing less these days?
- Spreading risk across having more customers
- Exit strategy consideration?
- Marketing strategies adopted – including door knocking
- Advice to getting outside of comfort zone when starting out
- Majority of businesses fail in the first 2 years – how was this period?
- How important is it for businesses to maintain optimism?
- Closing questions
You can find Martin at Minuteman Press Leeds – leeds@minutemanpress.com
