When Not to Start a Business | The Real Franchise – Ep56

Starting a business is often talked about as a brave leap forward. But in this episode of The Real Franchise, we tackle a far less comfortable, and far more important question: When is it actually not the right time to start a business?
From Long Hours to Family Time | Apisai’s Real Franchise Story – Ep 54

In this episode of The Real Franchise, we sit down with Apisai, who shares his honest journey from a demanding warehousing role to building a business that finally allowed him to be present for what mattered most, his family.
Low Cost to Start Is One Thing. What About the Ongoing Costs? | The Real Franchise – Ep 53

In this episode of The Real Franchise, Rhiannon, CEO of James Home Services Australia, sits down with Justin, Head of New Businesses, to unpack the underlying motivation behind our business model — and to challenge one of the biggest assumptions in franchising: independence.
True Independence or the Illusion of It? | The Real Franchise – Ep 52

In this episode of The Real Franchise, Rhiannon, CEO of James Home Services Australia, sits down with Justin, Head of New Businesses, to unpack the underlying motivation behind our business model — and to challenge one of the biggest assumptions in franchising: independence.
Income Guarantees Explained | What They Really Mean in Franchising | The Real Franchise – Ep 51

In this episode of The Real Franchise, we dive deep into a topic that gets talked about a lot in franchising, but is rarely unpacked properly, income guarantees.
From Cyclone to Confidence | The Real Franchise – Ep 50

In this episode of The Real Franchise, we sit down with Ross and Karen, two incredibly honest and inspiring business owners who share what it really looks like to start a new chapter when life doesn’t go to plan.
How we’re actually different to the rest

If You’re Comparing Franchise Opportunities, Read This First
If you’re about to invest in starting a business, you should compare.
You should look closely. Ask uncomfortable questions. Dig deeper than the polished sales pitch and glossy income claims.
Meet the Team: Bella Monty | The Real Franchise Episode 49

Bella works alongside Justin as a New Business Consultant, helping manage the growing number of enquiries and ensuring every potential business owner gets clear, supportive guidance from the very first conversation.
The Receipts Are In: Let’s Talk Real Results I The Real Franchise Episode 48

(Part 2 of our transparency chat from last episode)
In our last episode, we explored a big question: What happens when the path you’re on disappears?
Today, we’re following it up with something even more powerful… the receipts — the real-world numbers that show exactly how our newest business owners are performing.
What If the Path You’re On Disappears? The Real Franchise Episode 47

What happens when the future you thought you were working toward suddenly becomes uncertain?
In this powerful episode of The Real Franchise, we dive into a question that sits at the heart of so many life and career decisions:
“What if the path you are on disappears?”