In this episode, Danny Hanlon, COO of Granite and Trend Transformations UK, reveals the inner workings of franchising and the invaluable lessons it holds for small businesses.

Gain insights into:

• How small businesses can leverage franchise strategies to optimise your operations

• How franchising offers a proven model for growth, mitigating risks and providing comprehensive support
• The essential traits of successful franchisees, from leadership skills to industry passion
• The critical role of operations manuals and ongoing support in ensuring consistent quality across franchises and in business
• The art of delegation, managing toxic employees, and making informed decisions

Key takeaway: Small businesses can glean invaluable insights from the franchise world, particularly in process documentation and standardisation

Why this episode is for you:

• If you're a service-based business owner seeking growth without the burdens of a large workforce
• If you're feeling overwhelmed as a solopreneur or small team, franchising principles can revolutionise your approach

Keywords

franchising, home improvement, franchise model, franchisee characteristics, staff recruitment, operations manual, franchise support, decision-making, toxic employees, delegation, franchise world, management differences, documenting processes, small businesses

In order to make your business less dependent on you, you need to have a team around you that you can trust to delegate to and who will ensure the business continues to flourish. Do you have that? If you don't, this podcast episode is for you.

In this podcast episode, Malcolm speaks to Paul Mallinson, Partner at Backley Black, about finding the balance between performance and people in business.

Backley Black is run with Paul alongside Steve Backley and Roger Black (ex-Team GB Olympians who Malcolm wrote his book with!) and blends aspects of performance with sport and the aspects of performance with business. Prior to that Paul worked in a well-known pharmaceutical company running a sales team and training departments to perform best of their level.

If you want to make your business less dependent on you but aren't confident you can step away and the business not fall to pieces without you, you need to listen to this episode.
In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why stress is good as a business owner, if managed correctly
• How to find joy in being a business owner again
• How to successfully recruit and train employees that you trust to delegate to
• How to delegate, not abdicate
• How to onboard your new team members
• What to do if you have a ‘nightmare employee’
• Succession planning advice as an ‘Elton’

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Are you a Ronald or an Elton? This week you’ll learn exactly what we mean by Ronald and Elton and how a balance of the two will make your business less dependent on you.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Assess where you sit on the ‘Ronald and Elton Scale’ to determine your level of involvement in your business
• Focus on working on your business, not just in it, to create systems and reduce dependency on yourself
• Consider whether you are more suited to the Ronald or Elton business model, and how to delegate tasks accordingly
• Build a business that is independent of you by hiring the right team and investing in internal systems
• Find the balance between being a Ronald and an Elton, and be aware of the risk of burnout and the need for retirement planning

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