From Playdates to Profits: Kristy and Suzanne’s Journey to Business Success

Work It Like A Mum

Have you ever wondered if you could go into business with your best friend? Then you won't want to miss this week's Work It Like A Mum podcast episode, where we chat with Kristy Roff and Suzanne Evett, who, after meeting at a baby class, decided to go into business together and run a successful franchise together. If you've ever wondered about how to make the leap from parent to entrepreneur, thought about running your own franchise, or wondered if you really could set up a business with your friend, then this episode is tailor-made for you!
What You'll Discover in This Episode:

- From Playdates to Paychecks: Hear how Kristy and Suzanne turned their new-mum meetups into a thriving business partnership. They share the personal and professional shifts that led them from parenting classes to co-founding a successful franchise.

- Perfect Partnership: Explore how they split their roles to play to their strengths—Kristy’s knack for networking and business development complements Suzanne’s operational wizardry. Their complimentary skill set is their secret sauce for business success.

- Choosing a Franchise Over Fresh Start: Dive into why buying into a franchise with Get Ahead was a game-changer for them. Kristy and Suzanne discuss the benefits of stepping into an established brand with existing support systems and how this choice was pivotal in scaling their business quickly and effectively.

- Flexibility First: Learn how flexibility forms the core of their business ethos, influencing not only their personal lives but also their business model. This approach has attracted a team and clients who value work-life balance as much as they do.

- Navigating Growth and Setbacks: Kristy and Suzanne get real and hold NOTHING back. They open up about the hurdles they've faced, from navigating economic downturns to scaling their operations, and share their key strategies for overcoming these challenges.

Why This Episode Is a Must: Whether you're a parent thinking about a post-kids career or curious about the franchise route, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and practical advice from two women who’ve walked the path.

Favourite Quote: "We never get that Sunday night dread. We built a business that fits our lives, not the other way around."
Show Links:
Connect with Kristy Roff on LinkedIn
Connect with Suzanne Evett on LinkedIn
Connect with your host, Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn
Learn more about the Get Ahead franchise here

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Chapters

1. From Playdates to Profits: Kristy and Suzanne’s Journey to Business Success (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Women in Work and Family (00:00:01)

3. Franchise Success (00:12:06)

4. Growing Business and Future Planning (00:25:51)

5. Centralised Recruitment Process for Freelancers (00:32:25)

6. Support and Flexibility in Business (00:37:50)