In a recent Franchise New Zealand magazine article, Ashley Sterrenburg shared her unique experience owning a successful salon and retail shop in the Rodney Wayne franchise, whilst raising three young children.
Encouraged and reassured
‘I had a lot of assistance from the Rodney Wayne support office, as well as the previous owners and my old [Rodney Wayne] employer in Auckland,’ Ashley recalls.
I’m not in this alone
‘Having someone take the time to source and explain information on such things as employment relations, government regulations and industry training, makes running a business a lot less stressful.’
The rewards are amazing
‘The Rodney Wayne systems are so thorough and comprehensive that once you get in there amongst it, you can see why even franchisees with no previous salon experience can do so well. There’s support for people at every level.’
Ashley’s advice: ‘Don’t be afraid to take the leap’
‘Fully immerse yourself as quickly as you can. Get amongst it, talk to franchisees, and learn as much as you can, not just about your business but also about the incredible industry it belongs to.’
Do you want to own your own salon?
Rodney Wayne has over 50 salons and Shampoo ’n’ Things shops around the country. ‘Several of our franchisees own multiple outlets, which reflects their satisfaction with the returns they can achieve,’ says Julie Evans. ‘Salon experience is not essential.
Read Ashley’s full article in Franchise New Zealand magazine here.
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