The Franchised Podcast
The Franchised Podcast
Podcast Description
Banging the drum for franchising - loud and clear
This podcast is a platform for open, unscripted conversations with the people shaping the franchise world. Whether you're running a network, growing as a franchisee, supplying services, or shaking things up behind the scenes this space is for you.
With the occasional live audience (who like to chip in), a slight music theme, top tier franchise professionals and general chaos encouraged to provide the entertainment, there's something in these episodes for everyone, even if you're not currently in the franchising space.
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Content Themes
The show covers a variety of themes including personal growth in franchising, challenges faced by young franchisees, and the importance of authenticity in leadership, with episodes featuring discussions about safeguarding in educational settings, familial dynamics in business, and engaging younger generations in the franchise community.
Banging the drum for franchising – loud and clear
This podcast is a platform for open, unscripted conversations with the people shaping the franchise world. Whether you’re running a network, growing as a franchisee, supplying services, or shaking things up behind the scenes this space is for you.
With the occasional live audience (who like to chip in), a slight music theme, top tier franchise professionals and general chaos encouraged to provide the entertainment, there’s something in these episodes for everyone, even if you’re not currently in the franchising space.
In this episode of The Franchised Podcast, Ed Purnell sits down with Imogen Clarke to talk candidly about franchising, franchise development, recruitment, and the culture that underpins successful franchise networks.
Drawing on her experience at Home Instead, Imogen shares why franchising is ultimately about people and relationships, how strong culture becomes a competitive advantage, and why trusting your instincts matters when recruiting franchisees.
The conversation explores common recruitment mistakes, the responsibility of protecting brand integrity, and why negativity and gossip harm the franchising industry as a whole.
Beyond the business, Imogen reflects on personal growth, balancing career and parenting, and how music plays a role in motivation, leadership, and mindset.
This episode is for franchisors, franchise developers, and anyone considering franchising who wants a realistic, thoughtful look at what it takes to build and grow a franchise the right way.
In this episode, we cover:
Franchise development and recruitment best practice
The role of culture in successful franchise networks
Learning from mistakes in franchisee recruitment
Collaboration vs competition in franchising
Protecting brand integrity and industry reputation
Personal growth, parenting, and leadership
Music as motivation and inspiration
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