From Telco Sales to Award-Winning Franchisee: Rod Reece’s Path to Work-Life Balance
Episode Timeline
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:44 – One-way ticket from UK 25 years ago, economics & law degree
- 02:31 – Door-to-door selling Optus phone & TV plans
- 03:23 – Getting made redundant & its impact
- 05:44 – Job satisfaction & prioritising family
- 07:33 – First heard of Hire A Hubby at soccer, skeptical about franchises
- 08:30 – Sliding doors: Bunnings visit after coffee table accident
- 09:36 – Buying the business from owner in Greece
- 11:13 – Hire A Hubby training experience
- 12:15 – Business handover & advice from previous owner
- 13:43 – Working with real estate agents & property managers
- 15:10 – Types of jobs & referral network
- 16:10 – Taking 12 weeks holiday a year
- 16:49 – Hiring staff & delegating work
- 17:20 – Award winner ‘Man in a Van’
- 18:20 – Secrets to success in Hire A Hubby franchise
After buying a one-way ticket from the UK 25 years ago, Rod Reece came to Australia with an Economics and Law Degree, and worked his way up in telco’s from door-to-door sales through to managing teams for years.
An urge to get away from the corporate pressures of never ending monthly sales targets, and a desire to spend around 12 weeks a year on holidays with the kids home from school, some sliding doors moments paved the way to the Dee Why, Hire A Hubby franchise territory.
Now a 2023 ‘Man in a Van’ Award winner, Rod has a great take on work-life balance and his keys to success in the franchise.
