Being on paternity leave gives you something business rarely gives you: space. Space to slow down.Space to think.Space to look properly at what really matters. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been at home with my wife, our newborn son, and our little girl, who is nearly three. And when you sit in that family bubble for a while, things become very clear. Children do not need more time on screens. They need movement.They need laughter.They need confidence.And more than anything, they need conn...

A few months ago, Daniel Priestley stood on stage as a keynote speaker at the BFA Conference, speaking to hundreds of franchisors and business owners.One message landed with real impact.Daniel said that in today’s world, personal brand matters. Not in a “look at me” way. In a practical way. People want to know who they’re buying from, who they’re partnering with, and what you stand for.And then he challenged the room to do something that hit us right between the eyes:“Build hours and hours of ac...

When people explore running a sports coaching franchise, one of the biggest questions they ask is: “Do I need a sports coaching background to make this work?” The journey of Super Star Sport Wakefield franchise director, Ish, answers that question powerfully. Because when Ish stepped into the industry, he had zero sports coaching experience. No delivery background.No school PE history.No nursery sport experience. What he did have was drive, belief in the model and a willingness to learn. F...

I wanted to look for a complete life change and looked into franchises. I came across the Spitting Pig franchise and am so glad I did! I got an immediate call back with all information provided and arranged to go to head office to meet the team within a week.The difference with this franchise compared to many, was you really are part of a team with Spitting Pig working with and for you to develop your business, but at the same time it's still your business to run yourself. So many franchises you...

Super Star Sport has launched its first ever mentorship scheme. It brings together some of the strongest franchise directors in our network to support new franchise owners through their early stages. It is not a sales piece. It is simply a brilliant step forward for our network and something we are really proud of.New franchise directors still receive full support from Head Office. The mentorship scheme is an additional layer that brings real lived experience into the mix.What It Takes To Be A M...

You wake up, head to work, and somewhere between the morning commute and your third email of the day, the thought hits you again: Is this it? It’s not that your job is bad. It’s just that spark, the feeling that what you do truly matters, feels a bit lost. You want to build something that reflects who you are. Something that gives you energy instead of draining it.That’s why so many people find themselves scrolling through franchise portals late at night. It’s not about money at first, it’s...