Kyle Wallwork is a Five-year Franchise Owner of Kwik Kopy Kawana Waters on the Sunshine Coast.
With a 25-year background in Hospitality Sales Across Major Hotel Groups in Australia and New Zealand, Kyle Transitioned out of the Corporate World after a Company Merger Led him to Reassess his Future.
Episode Timeline
- 0:00 – Introduction
- 0:41 – Kyle’s background in hospitality
- 2:33 – A typical day looked like for Kyle during his 25-year career
- 4:30 – Behind the scenes of Kyle’s high-pressure role managing hotel sales and partnerships
- 5:20 – The turning point that pushed Kyle to start something new and rethink his career path
- 7:10 – Kyle’s decision to skip consulting and take a new direction on the Sunshine Coast
- 8:10 – His criteria for picking the right business after leaving corporate life
- 9:48 – Meeting the owners of a locally grown print business gave Kyle a new perspective after years in hospitality
- 12:03 – Kyle went from exploring options to sealing the deal and what the buying process really looked like
- 13:28 – What the training was like when Kyle bought his first business
- 14:52 – The unexpected tasks or role Kyle takes on daily as a hands-on business owner
- 16:05 – Kyle’s thoughts on expanding his business or making the most of where he is now
- 18:51 – Getting the family involved — how Kyle’s children have helped out in the business
- 19:45 – Wrap Up
Ready for a lifestyle shift and inspired to build something of his own, he explored different businesses before a conversation with Kwik Kopy led to an unexpected opportunity. The fit was right, from culture to values and he took over an established center with a long-standing team.
Kyle now plays a hands-on role across all parts of the business, from financials and client meetings to the occasional delivery. He’s also part of a national performance group of franchise owners, where collaboration and accountability drive business improvement.
With a strong foundation and passion for growth, Kyle continues to shape the future of his business while keeping family and balance at the heart of it.
