Kim & Eva went from working 70 hour weeks to running their own cleaning business on their own time. This is their story!00:00 Intro & Guest Background00:45 Why They Chose The Local Guys01:20 First Job & Early Nerves02:02 Early Challenges & Learning the System02:53 Types of Clients & Work Breakdown04:15 Favourite Jobs06:26 Advice for New Franchise Owners08:48 Improving Conversions & Client Connection10:10 Work-Life Balance12:21 Upselling & Adding Value14:34 Staying Motivated15:19 Getting Repeat Clients & Referrals18:23 Airbnb & Recurring Revenue19:31 Building Trust with Small Touches21:07 Growth Through Repeat Customers24:00 Memorable Client Stories25:53 Worst Cleaning Job Experience27:12 Cleaning Hacks32:29 Final Thoughts & Wrap-UpThe Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here!Listen to The Local Guys Business Show on your favourite Podcast app:⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au/podcast⁠Book in for a discovery call with one of our franchising consultants at:https://thelocalguys.com.au/book/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721?sub_confirmation=1⁠To learn more visit our website or call ⁠13 11 05⁠ (AU) or ⁠0800 733 858⁠ (NZ)Visit Our Websites:The Local Guys Services Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.com.au⁠The Local Guys Pest Control Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.com.au⁠The Local Guys Cleaning Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.com.au⁠The Local Guys Services New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguys.co.nz⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.co.nz⁠The Local Guys Pest Control New Zealand: https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.co.nzThe Local Guys Cleaning New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.co.nzFollow The Local Guys:Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/thelocalguysaustralia⁠Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/thelocalguys_⁠YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/company/the-local-guys#thelocalguys #testandtag #pestcontrol #cleaning #franchise #podcast #adelaide #australia #localbusiness #business #businesspodcast #franchises #franchiseavaliable #electrician #electronic #electric

Raj and John Paul are showing the Australian Pest Control industry how it's done! With the two of them out there completing jobs at the same time, they're able to increase their revenue to heights not previously seen at The Local Guys. Listen in to their story!00:00 Intro & meet Raj and John Paul00:27 From desk jobs to pest control01:44 Why they chose pest control03:25 Why they started a franchise business04:12 Building a business as friends05:03 Splitting roles to avoid burnout07:34 Early financial challenges and long-term thinking08:54 Record month10:30 Plans to hire staff13:27 How they win repeat customers16:16 Helping customers first and why referrals follow20:12 What the first month in business really felt like23:02 Advice for new operators25:11 Daily planning, habits, and routines for growth26:07 Local marketing and other lead sources32:12 Pricing, quoting strategy, and when to inspect in person37:06 Weirdest pest job stories39:26 Final reflections and wrap-upThe Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here!Listen to The Local Guys Business Show on your favourite Podcast app:⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au/podcast⁠Book in for a discovery call with one of our franchising consultants at:https://thelocalguys.com.au/book/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721?sub_confirmation=1⁠To learn more visit our website or call ⁠13 11 05⁠ (AU) or ⁠0800 733 858⁠ (NZ)Visit Our Websites:The Local Guys Services Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.com.au⁠The Local Guys Pest Control Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.com.au⁠The Local Guys Cleaning Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.com.au⁠The Local Guys Services New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguys.co.nz⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.co.nz⁠The Local Guys Pest Control New Zealand: https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.co.nzThe Local Guys Cleaning New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.co.nzFollow The Local Guys:Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/thelocalguysaustralia⁠Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/thelocalguys_⁠YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/company/the-local-guys#thelocalguys #testandtag #pestcontrol #cleaning #franchise #podcast #adelaide #australia #localbusiness #business #businesspodcast #franchises #franchiseavaliable #electrician #electronic #electric

Jarrad and Harvey sit down to discuss how to optimise your first year in franchising. Discussing common roadblocks and how to avoid them, this episode is jam-packed full of ways to win in your first year of business.

The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here!

Listen to The Local Guys Business Show on your favourite Podcast app:⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au/podcast

Book in for a discovery call with one of our franchising consultants at:https://thelocalguys.com.au/book/

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721?sub_confirmation=1

⁠To learn more visit our website or call ⁠13 11 05⁠ (AU) or ⁠0800 733 858⁠ (NZ)

Visit Our Websites:

The Local Guys Services Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au⁠

The Local Guys Test & Tag Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.com.au⁠

The Local Guys Pest Control Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.com.au⁠

The Local Guys Cleaning Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.com.au⁠

The Local Guys Services New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguys.co.nz⁠

The Local Guys Test & Tag New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.co.nz⁠

The Local Guys Pest Control New Zealand: https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.co.nz

The Local Guys Cleaning New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.co.nz

Follow The Local Guys:

Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/thelocalguysaustralia⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/thelocalguys_⁠

YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721

⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/company/the-local-guys

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Coming from a corporate background, Michael Barlow wanted something with more flexibility and work-life balance, but still wanted some socialisation and to work with his hands. A Test & Tag Franchise offers all of this and the opportunity to create real wealth, which is exactly what Michael is doing! The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here!Listen to The Local Guys Business Show on your favourite Podcast app:⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au/podcast⁠Book in for a discovery call with one of our franchising consultants at:https://thelocalguys.com.au/book/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721?sub_confirmation=1⁠To learn more visit our website or call ⁠13 11 05⁠ (AU) or ⁠0800 733 858⁠ (NZ)Visit Our Websites:The Local Guys Services Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.com.au⁠The Local Guys Pest Control Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.com.au⁠The Local Guys Cleaning Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.com.au⁠The Local Guys Services New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguys.co.nz⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.co.nz⁠The Local Guys Pest Control New Zealand: https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.co.nzThe Local Guys Cleaning New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.co.nzFollow The Local Guys:Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/thelocalguysaustralia⁠Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/thelocalguys_⁠YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/company/the-local-guys#thelocalguys #testandtag #pestcontrol #cleaning #franchise #podcast #adelaide #australia #localbusiness #business #businesspodcast #franchises #franchiseavaliable #electrician #electronic #electric

After a long career in kitchens, Brendon yearned for something that would still keep himself moving, but offered more flexibility and less stress. Enter a Test & Tag Franchise with The Local Guys! Now servicing businesses in the East Tamaki region in Auckland, New Zealand, Brendon is enjoying meeting with new clients and helping them keep their electrical safety up to scratch!The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here!Listen to The Local Guys Business Show on your favourite Podcast app:⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au/podcast⁠Book in for a discovery call with one of our franchising consultants at:https://thelocalguys.com.au/book/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721?sub_confirmation=1⁠To learn more visit our website or call ⁠13 11 05⁠ (AU) or ⁠0800 733 858⁠ (NZ)Visit Our Websites:The Local Guys Services Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.com.au⁠The Local Guys Services New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguys.co.nz⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.co.nz⁠Follow The Local Guys:Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/thelocalguysaustralia⁠Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/thelocalguys_⁠YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/company/the-local-guys#thelocalguys #testandtag #pestcontrol #cleaning #franchise #podcast #adelaide #australia #localbusiness #business #businesspodcast #franchises #franchiseavaliable #electrician #electronic #electric

Founder & CEO Jarrad sits down with Content Producer Harvey to discuss all things Carpet Cleaning. As a new division for the business, Commercial and Domestic Carpet Cleaning presents a great business opportunity. With repeat clients, high profit margins and great social media virality potential, Carpet Cleaning could be perfect for you.If you're in the market to start a Carpet Cleaning Franchise Business, book in for a discovery call with one of our franchising consultants at:https://thelocalguys.com.au/book/To learn more visit our website or call ⁠13 11 05⁠ (AU) or ⁠0800 733 858⁠ (NZ)Visit Our Websites:The Local Guys Services Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.com.au⁠The Local Guys Pest Control Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.com.au⁠The Local Guys Cleaning Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.com.au⁠The Local Guys Services New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguys.co.nz⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.co.nz⁠The Local Guys Pest Control New Zealand: https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.co.nzThe Local Guys Cleaning New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.co.nzFollow The Local Guys:Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/thelocalguysaustralia⁠Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/thelocalguys_⁠YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/company/the-local-guys#thelocalguys #testandtag #pestcontrol #cleaning #franchise #podcast #adelaide #australia #localbusiness #business #businesspodcast #franchises #franchiseavaliable #electrician #electronic #electric

Greg and Mitch Windeatt are a great example of how to divide and conquer. Jarrad walks through their experience with The Local Guys Test & Tag, how up-skilling adds value to both their clients and the duo's bottom line and plans for the future of their business.The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here!Listen to The Local Guys Business Show on your favourite Podcast app:⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au/podcast⁠Book in for a discovery call with one of our franchising consultants at:https://thelocalguys.com.au/book/Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721?sub_confirmation=1⁠To learn more visit our website or call ⁠13 11 05⁠ (AU) or ⁠0800 733 858⁠ (NZ)Visit Our Websites:The Local Guys Services Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguys.com.au⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.com.au⁠The Local Guys Pest Control Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.com.au⁠The Local Guys Cleaning Australia: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.com.au⁠The Local Guys Services New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguys.co.nz⁠The Local Guys Test & Tag New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguystestandtag.co.nz⁠The Local Guys Pest Control New Zealand: https://thelocalguyspestcontrol.co.nzThe Local Guys Cleaning New Zealand: ⁠https://thelocalguyscleaning.co.nzFollow The Local Guys:Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/thelocalguysaustralia⁠Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/thelocalguys_⁠YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@thelocalguys4721⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/company/the-local-guys#thelocalguys #testandtag #pestcontrol #cleaning #franchise #podcast #adelaide #australia #localbusiness #business #businesspodcast #franchises #franchiseavaliable #electrician #electronic #electric