Podcast: Ep#55 Opportunities in Inner Melbourne with Jim’s Test & Tag (ft. Phil Hoppe Jim’s Test & Tag Melbourne Inner)

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Today on Eden Exchanges we spoke to Phil Hoppe, Franchisor for Jim’s Test & Tag in Melbourne’s Inner suburbs. Listen as Phil delves into how he made the move from his white collar lifestyle in IT to lucrative business owner for Jim’s Test & Tag.

Listen out as he lists the many benefits of owning a Franchise, his advice on how to be a successful franchisee and how to enquire about a franchise in Melbourne. Phil’s regions include key Melbourne suburbs like South Yarra, Toorak, Windsor, Prahran, Richmond, Cremorne, North Caulfield, East Caulfield. Armadale, Malvern, Malvern East, Burwood, Glen Iris, Ashburton, Ashwood and Chadstone.

Phil Hoppe- Franchisor for Jim’s Test & Tag Melbourne Inner.

Discussion Points

  • Background
    Phil’s IT white collar background and how he came to be apart of the Jim’s Test & Tag and Jim’s Fire Safety team.
  • Moving on up
    His move to become Franchisor in Inner Melbourne
  • Melbourne’s market
    The market for testing and tagging and fire safety in Melbourne
  • The benefits 
    The benefits of running your own business
  • Successful tips and sound advice
    Phil offers his best advice for being a successful franchisee and how to tackle the Melbourne market
  • What to expect
    Doing your home work and knowing what a franchise entails.
  • Who is the best franchisee
    What type of person best suits a Jim’s Test & Tag franchise?
  • How to get in touch
    How to contact Phil about one of his franchises

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Jim’s Test & Tag and Fire Safety, Australia’s first choice for electrical testing and tagging services.

Looking for a new challenge and want to become your own boss? Nothing could be easier than owning your own franchise business with Jim’s. We will provide you with equipment, full training and ongoing support to help you with your journey to success.

With over 3,500 franchisees across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK, the Jim’s Group is a recognised and trusted brand. Our franchisees enjoy the flexibility, lifestyle, income and ability to control their own time with their business.

If you’re interested to find out more or are thinking about becoming a Franchisee with Jim’s Test & Tag, speak to us today to discuss how the Jim’s family could be right for you. Jim’s Test & Tag are there to help you succeed, call 131 546 today or fill in our Franchise Enquiry Form.