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Financial freedom and great work-life balance with WPA Healthcare Practice

Franchisee Daniel Wade of WPA Healthcare Practice

Daniel Wade was one of the youngest franchisees when he joined WPA Healthcare Practice in 2009, 10 years later, Daniel’s business is now one of the largest businesses in the network.  Before joining WPA, Daniel worked as a mortgage and protection advisor and so had a lot of experience of working in financial services. His father in law has worked with WPA for over 20 years and it was after working with him that he developed a love for the business and decided to buy his own WPA Healthcare Practice. In this interview, Daniel talks about his WPA journey, his day-to-day role, the challenges he has faced and his advice to anyone considering a WPA franchise.

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Ex-teacher moves back to his favourite part of the country thanks to a Dream Doors franchise!

of Dream Doors

Ex-teacher Matt Jones decided for a career change and a franchise opportunity with Dream Doors has allowed him to move to Cornwall. The franchise has allowed him to generate a generous income while enjoying working in his favourite part of the country! Learn how a Dream Doors franchise has given Matt a successfull career change!

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Interview: "I have an opportunity here to do whatever I want."

of Dream Doors

After being made redundant after a life in the banking sector, jerry Innesbeer had the chance for a fresh start. After meeting with Dream Doors' Director of Franchise Recruitment at an exhibition, Jerry knew that a route into franchising was for him! Learn about how Jerry was convinced that Dream Doors was the right opportunity for him!

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Father and son run multi-van Snack in the Box business

Franchisee Andrew and Alan Sharpe of Snack in the Box

Andrew Sharpe joined Snack in the Box in August 2016 and initially serviced the Ayrshire and South Glasgow area. He has recently taken the decision to purchase a neighbouring Snack in the Box territory and bring his son, Alan, in to the business. They now operate the business with two vans and have over 180 customers! Read why Andrew chose SITB, what his personal objectives were, why he decided to expand, the challenges he has faced and future plans for their business.

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Interview: Agency Express gave me flexibility and security for my family!

of Agency Express

The ability to provide flexibility and security for her young family was what drew Gemma Vettranio, a Human Resources manager for 15 years, into becoming an Agency Express franchisee. Learn about her complete change of career direction as an opportunity to venture into franchising presented itself, and how she has never looked back!

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Securing a Future Beyond Retirement

of Revive! Auto Innovations

Revive!’s newest franchisee is embarking on his fourth major career change at an age when many people are looking forward to retirement!

Graham Cunningham (64) began his working life as a policeman in Derbyshire before leaving the force to take on the Lada and Proton dealership in Halifax.  When the manufacturer pulled out of the UK Graham re-trained to be a naturopath therapist specialising in NLP, Hypnotherapy and reflexology.

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Exclusive Interview: Dream Doors franchise opportunity took me out of retirement!

of Dream Doors

Having ran a printing franchise with his wife Linda for 23 years, Chris Mills closed the business and retired in 2013. A local Dream Doors franchise resale was too good an opportunity to pass up. It attracted Chris to come out of retirement and once again run his own business! Learn how Dream Doors proven track record for success persuaded Chris and Linda to put off retirement a little longer!

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Interview with Rachel & Julian Staddon, Driving Miss Daisy, Bognor Regis

Franchisee Rachel & Julian Staddon of Driving Miss Daisy

In 2016 whilst we were living in Cape Town, South Africa, I started to look at ways I could help my elderly parents who still lived back home in West Sussex.  In doing so, I discovered the Driving Miss Daisy website, and was intrigued by their claim of ‘we’re family when family can’t be there’ as the services they offered were exactly what I wanted to provide for my mum and dad. We’re delighted to say that we are now back in the UK and are proud owners of a Driving Miss Daisy franchise in Bognor Regis.

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Joing Dream Doors has been a whirlwind that has exceed expectations!

of Dream Doors

David and Kate's first 3 months with Dream Doors has been a whirlwind that has generated over £230,000 of sales! Learn more about their transition into franchising and opportunites to start your own franchise with Dream Doors!

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Case Study: Johnny Pearson, Revive!, Edinburgh

of Revive! Auto Innovations

Fatherhood and fate led Jonny Pearson to his Revive! Automotive Innovations franchise! Learn how he took back control of his work life with a Revive! franchise...

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