{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c19e4a5c185beda41130bd/698f25c7d6c27a06bb5d5120?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From coach to owner","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c19e4a5c185beda41130bd/1770988972018-d6c1b10b-3552-4ba7-b031-01591d1864f7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h1>From Coach to Owner and Community Builder: Lara’s Journey with Mini Athletics</h1><p>In this episode, Lara from Mini Athletics Beckenham and West Wickham shares her inspiring transition from a corporate advertising career to building a thriving community-focused children’s activity business through Mini Athletics. She discusses the challenges and rewards of launching her franchise, balancing family life, and growing her business sustainably.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Key topics:Lara’s career change during COVID and her journey into franchising</li><li>Transitioning from coach to business owner: challenges and opportunities</li><li>Building a community presence through local networking and family engagement</li><li>Managing multiple hats: marketing, accounting, operations</li><li>Growing responsibly: focusing on core classes before expansion</li><li>The importance of word-of-mouth and reputation in franchise growth</li><li>Benefits of franchising flexibility to fit personal lifestyle</li><li>Supporting network: collaborations with other franchisees and women in business</li><li>Key advice for aspiring franchisees: start small, get your classes established, and grow strategically</li><li>Celebrating milestones: awards, community recognition, family involvement</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Want to find out more? visit www.miniathleticsfranchising.co.uk</p>","author_name":"Mini Athletics"}