Episode #351 - Embracing Franchising with A Personal Touch - with Claire Munday

Published: Feb. 14, 2024, 12:30 a.m.

Hi there and welcome back to another edition of ScaleUp Radio, the podcast inspired by the Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System and designed to make navigating our ScaleUp journeys that little bit easier by learning from others' experiences. I\u2019m Kevin Brent and this week on the show

I\u2019m thrilled to be joined by Claire Munday, the mastermind behind Tappy Toes, a children's dance and movement franchise. Over two decades, Tappy Toes has evolved from Claire's passion project to a thriving franchise with 30 locations across the UK and a recent launch in Dubai.

Claire's success recipe? Exceptional franchisee support, fuelled by regular check-ins, comprehensive training, and the magic of Facebook ads, boasting a \xa323 cost per lead.

In our chat, we explore Tappy Toes' early days, the transition to franchising, and the unexpected growth during the COVID era. Claire's hands-on approach to franchisee management and her global vision for Tappy Toes add extra flair to this engaging conversation.

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For now, listen on so you Don't miss out on the insights into managing rapid growth, international expansion challenges, and Claire's ambitious goal to make Tappy Toes a global phenomenon. Tune in now for a whirlwind tour of entrepreneurial success!\xa0

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Drawing on BizSmart\u2019s own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up.\xa0

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Claire can be found here:

claire@tappytoes.com

linkedin.com/in/claire-munday-150bb426

https://www.usegoldstar.com?fpr=tappytoes\xa0

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Resources:

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz - https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/

Gold Star Pro - https://www.usegoldstar.com/