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March 16, 2023

Interview with Jim's Test & Tag & Firesafety franchise owner Andy Stewart

In this episode, Andy Stewart shares his story of joining Jim's Group after being made redundant.

He talks about the initial hesitation he had in taking the leap of faith but ultimately found success in his franchise.

Andy reflects on the feelings of anger and disappointment that accompanied his redundancy but emphasizes that he has no regrets now.

This episode sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that can arise from redundancy and offers inspiration to those facing similar situations in the current economy.

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In this episode, Andy Stewart shares his story of joining Jim's Group after being made redundant. He had worked for a company for 15 years before receiving the dreaded tap on the shoulder. Although he had previously considered joining Jim's Group, fear held him back. However, the redundancy pushed him to take the leap of faith, and now, eight years later, he has no regrets. Andy discusses the feelings of anger, disappointment, and shock that he experienced during that time and reflects on how he overcame them. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone facing redundancy and highlights the potential for new opportunities that can arise from challenging situations.

 

Timestamps: 

[00:00:48] Redundancy and career transitions.

[00:05:19] Redundancy and life-changing decisions.

[00:09:09] Test and tag division.

[00:13:51] Appliance leakage testing.

[00:14:08] Frequency of electrical testing.

[00:18:34] Fire safety services offered.

[00:21:26] Training standards in test and tag.

[00:24:16] Jim's Test and Tag Division.

[00:27:37] First 12 to 18 months.

[00:29:45] Talking to franchisees.

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Join us as Andy Stewart shares his inspiring journey from redundancy to success with Jim's Group. Discover how he overcame fear and uncertainty to take a leap of faith, finding fulfillment in a new career path. Gain valuable insights on navigating challenging transitions and uncovering hidden opportunities. Don't miss out on this episode full of motivation and resilience. Tune in now!

 

Quotes: 

 

 "If you're thinking about doing it, do it." - Andy Stewart

 

"You've got to just take all that responsibility, not rely on someone else doing it for you." - Andy Stewart

 

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Andy Stewart

Jim's Test & Tag Franchise Owner

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