JoeHesmondhalgh.com – helping small businesses grow through franchising with my unique signature system “Franchise Your Business Accelerator Program” 1 on 1 coaching Program. Plus online business course creator with over 4500 students across the world.
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The Pro Group – Founded in 2009 with $5,000 in a cold damp Palmerston North garage in the middle of winter with my best friend Rob. Grew to become one of NZ’s largest specialised home service franchise groups and leaders in several niche industries with group revenue in 8 figures. Selling hundreds of franchises in NZ, Australia and the UK.
Winner of several major national business awards including:- E.Y. Entrepreneur of the year finalist, FANZ Franchise Exporter of the year, FANZ Home Services Franchise Highly Commended, Westpac business awards for Brand, Marketing & Design, Business Growth & Development, Excellence in Customer Service, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Professional Service, Supreme ‘David’ Business Award plus Most Outstanding Transitional Business and most inspired use of Technology Awards – and a few more I can’t remember… Sold in 2017 for a multi 7-figure pay day.
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Owner of multiple business either started or bought and sold in the following industries: Parcel Couriers, House Removals, Retail, Print & Graphic Design, Advertising & Publishing, Adventure Tourism, Real Estate, Online retail, Mobile Fast Food, Billboards. Plus first hand business experience in numerous other industries.
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Moved to NZ from the UK in 2001 via 3 years in the USA plus extensive worldwide travel. Married to Andrea with 4 school age children (Anna, Jamie, Sam, Emma) Lives in Te Puna, Tauranga. Enjoys golf (badly), fishing (just as bad), travel, & anything business related, early stage business investor, Living the good life and living free!