Safety in numbers – A key consideration
Safety in numbers was a key consideration for David, our newest Ed’s business owner in Paddock Wood.
Over to David to run us through the decision making process that led to him joining Ed’s…
David’s background…
“I have an Economics degree and was previously an equity analyst for a bank. Therefore, I understand the significance of numbers. I had been attracted to running my own gardening business for a while. However, I was concerned about the numbers not stacking up to generate a good enough income. Then my lightbulb moment came! I realised that to pursue my goal and also mitigate risks to a level that I was comfortable with, I really needed a good franchise behind me.”
Safety in numbers – The start of David’s Ed’s story…
“When I searched online for gardening franchises, Ed’s immediately jumped out at me. The website felt fresh and informative and Ed’s just stood out from the rest of the franchises that popped up. Once I had registered my interest and read the prospectus, it was clear that I could get all the positives such as free rein on my creativity, the excitement of building my own business and freedom to work when I wanted. However, one of the biggest attractions for me was that I could significantly mitigate the risks that come with setting up and running my own business. That realisation really was a game changer for me.”
Safety in numbers and a road map to results…
“With Ed’s you have a route map to grow strong profits. You really hit the ground running and are profitable right from your first year of business. That’s quite compelling when many independent businesses barely break even in their first year of operation. It was so reassuring to learn about lots of other Ed’s business owners running strong businesses following exactly the same business model as I would be. It was crystal clear that Ed’s has a clear formula for success.”
The Chemistry also had to be right…
“Of course, while the figures are important, it needed to be much more than that when I was taking such a big decision. For me it felt like the chemistry needed to be right with Ed’s for me to be truly comfortable with my decision to join. I needed to feel inspired and excited about joining the team. However, I needn’t have worried. As soon as I started to talk to the office team and Ed himself, it all clicked. Everyone was positive, professional and very open with answers to all of my questions. This was further cemented when I got to speak to Ed’s business owners and saw what could be done with these businesses. The fit felt exactly right for me. For someone like me, who is naturally very analytical, the decision to sign up with Ed’s was remarkably easy.”
Tiny acorns…
“Now that I have signed up, I feel like I am already planting all the seeds that are the foundations of my future business. I’ve started various elements of my training and putting the building blocks in place for my new business. This preparation means that I will be in pole position when I am ready to start work in the coming months. I understand that doing this part properly will set me up in excellent stead for the future”
Looking to my future…
“I can’t wait for spring to start springing so I can get on with developing my business. Furthermore, I really want to make the most of all the opportunities that Ed’s gives me. Even when buying my first vehicle, I was already wondering how long it would be before I buy my second one! I know the opportunities are huge and I want to take full advantage of them.”
“Naturally I feel a little apprehensive about the coming months because it’s all new. However, I frequently remind myself that in Ed’s I have a wealth of experience all around me. What’s more, I am already benefitting from that collective experience, just buying my kit and vehicle. That kind of reassurance certainly helps calm the nerves!”
We wish David all the very best with his Ed’s gardening franchise business and watch this space to hear how his new business grows.
