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The Local Guys Business Show

by The Local Guys

The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here!

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Episodes

  1. EP #28 - How a Cleaning Franchise Changed Their Life For the Better

    Kim & Eva went from working 70 hour weeks to running their own cleaning business on their own time. This is their story!00:00 Intro & Guest Background00:45 Why They Chose The Local Guys01:20 First Job & Early Nerves02:02 Early Challenges & Learning the System02:53 Types of Clients & Work...

  2. EP #27 - When Pest Control Becomes More Than Just Business

    Raj and John Paul are showing the Australian Pest Control industry how it's done! With the two of them out there completing jobs at the same time, they're able to increase their revenue to heights not previously seen at The Local Guys. Listen in to their story!00:00 Intro & meet Raj and John...

  3. EP #26 - Your 1st Year in Business: Optimisation, Common Roadblocks + How to Avoid Them

    Jarrad and Harvey sit down to discuss how to optimise your first year in franchising. Discussing common roadblocks and how to avoid them, this episode is jam-packed full of ways to win in your first year of business. The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for...

  4. EP #25 - From C-Suite to the Stickers (w/ Michael Barlow - Test & Tagger)

    Coming from a corporate background, Michael Barlow wanted something with more flexibility and work-life balance, but still wanted some socialisation and to work with his hands. A Test & Tag Franchise offers all of this and the opportunity to create real wealth, which is exactly what Michael is...

  5. EP #24 - 100 Franchise Partner Special (w/Jarrad Goulding)

    The Local Guys is celebrating reaching 100 Franchise Partners! In just 7 years of Franchising, Jarrad, Stacey and the TLG Support Centre have done the (seemingly) impossible. Watch as Jarrad (Founder and CEO) recalls some early memories, fun anecdotes and reveals a few plans for the future!The...

  6. EP #23 - How Brendon Keeps Active with a Test & Tag Franchise

    After a long career in kitchens, Brendon yearned for something that would still keep himself moving, but offered more flexibility and less stress. Enter a Test & Tag Franchise with The Local Guys! Now servicing businesses in the East Tamaki region in Auckland, New Zealand, Brendon is enjoying...

  7. EP #22 - Is Carpet Cleaning a Good Business?

    Founder & CEO Jarrad sits down with Content Producer Harvey to discuss all things Carpet Cleaning. As a new division for the business, Commercial and Domestic Carpet Cleaning presents a great business opportunity. With repeat clients, high profit margins and great social media virality potential,...

  8. EP #21 - The Windeatt Way | Test & Tag Duo, $200k/yr (How teamwork really does make the dream work!)

    Greg and Mitch Windeatt are a great example of how to divide and conquer. Jarrad walks through their experience with The Local Guys Test & Tag, how up-skilling adds value to both their clients and the duo's bottom line and plans for the future of their business.The Local Guys Business Show...

  9. EP #20 - Everything You Need To Know About Test & Tag Training (with Matt Cane from EXELNetwork)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  10. EP #19 - The Marketing Playbook (with Harry Papas)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  11. EP #18 - Kia Ora, New Zealand! The Local Guys Land Across the Ditch

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  12. EP #17 - First Steps of Franchising (with Onboarding Specialist Ruby-Jade)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  13. EP #16 - From Balance Sheets to International Franchising (with Stacey Goulding)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  14. Episode #15: From a Radio DJ To Tasmania’s First Franchise Partner (with Phil Grey)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  15. Episode #14: Building a Successful Pest Control Franchise (with Dan & Amy Rae)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  16. Preview: Dan & Amy Rae Discuss Their Marketing Strategies (with Dan & Amy Rae)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  17. Preview: Hiring a Pest Controller vs DIY Pest Control (with Dan & Amy Rae)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  18. Bonus Clip: "Getting the right qualities of an employee is what we need" (with Lyndon John de Guzman)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  19. Episode #13: From Nursing To A Successful Cleaning Franchise In 5 Months! (with Lyndon de Guzman)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  20. Preview: Joining a Franchise Provided More Training (with Lyndon John de Guzman)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  21. Preview: The Best Tactics to Market Your Cleaning Franchise (with Lyndon John de Guzman)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  22. Preview: The Benefit of Joining a Franchise Rather Than Independence (with Lyndon John de Guzman)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  23. Preview: Why I Moved From Nursing to a Cleaning Franchise (with Lyndon John de Guzman)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  24. Episode #12: How to Start a Pest Control Business (with Shaun Goulding)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  25. Preview: Find Out Why a Separate Pest Control License is Required (with Shaun Goulding)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  26. Preview: Shaun Explains Why He Likes the Pest Control Industry (with Shaun Goulding)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  27. Preview: The Importance of Insurance (with Shaun Goulding)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  28. Preview: The Benefits of Joining a Franchise (with Shaun Goulding)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

    more
  29. Bonus Clip: Our Exciting Plans for 2024 (with Jarrad Goulding & Shannon Wright)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  30. Episode #11: Jarrad's Turn In The Hot Seat (with Jarrad Goulding & Shannon Wright)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  31. Preview: We're Throwing The Hat Over The Fence (with Jarrad Goulding & Shannon Wright)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  32. Preview: Jarrad's Favourite Thing About The Local Guys (with Jarrad Goulding & Shannon Wright)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  33. Preview: I Told My Team We're Now A Franchising Business (with Jarrad Goulding & Shannon Wright)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  34. Preview: Franchising TLG Seemed Like A Crazy Thing (with Jarrad Goulding & Shannon Wright)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  35. Preview: From Tiny Office to International Franchise (with Jarrad Goulding & Shannon Wright)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  36. Preview: The Key Qualities of a Successful Franchise Partner (with Jarrad Goulding & Shannon Wright)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  37. Preview: The Power of Grit & Determination (with Jarrad Goulding & Shannon Wright)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  38. Episode #10: Navigating Finance and Franchising (with Nick Hondrou)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  39. Episode #9: The Journey From Casting Nets to Business Ownership (with James McDougall)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  40. Preview: Find Alternative Ways to Do Local Area Marketing (with James McDougall)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  41. Preview: "A rising tide lifts all boats" (with James McDougall)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  42. Preview: Everyday Is Different (with James McDougall)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  43. Preview: "The best part is being in control of my work" (with James McDougall)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  44. Preview: "The Local Guys has the best balance of every business element" (with James McDougall)

    The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here! Watch…

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  45. Episode #8: The Blueprint for Business Success from a Business Coach (with Tony Meredith)

    To find out more about Tony Meredith, visit: https://linktr.ee/TonyMeredith The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it...

  46. Preview: Tony's #1 Piece of Advice (with Tony Meredith)

    To find out more about Tony Meredith, visit: https://linktr.ee/TonyMeredith The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it...

  47. Preview: Leverage Your Time (with Tony Meredith)

    To find out more about Tony Meredith, visit: https://linktr.ee/TonyMeredith The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it...

  48. Preview: Knowing Your Numbers Is So Important (with Tony Meredith)

    To find out more about Tony Meredith, visit: https://linktr.ee/TonyMeredith The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it...

  49. Preview: Have Goals For Yourself (with Tony Meredith)

    To find out more about Tony Meredith, visit: https://linktr.ee/TonyMeredith The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it...

  50. Preview: It's All About Being Proactive (with Tony Meredith)

    To find out more about Tony Meredith, visit: https://linktr.ee/TonyMeredith The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it...

About this show

The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here!

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The Local Guys

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Local Guys Business Show have?

The Local Guys Business Show has 65 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 1, 2026.

What is The Local Guys Business Show about?

The Local Guys Business Show discusses all things business. It’s perfect for anyone that wants to get into business or already has a business. We discuss Marketing, Sales, Operations, Staffing, Franchising and “going it alone”. If it has to do with business, we want to talk about it here!

How often does The Local Guys Business Show release new episodes?

The Local Guys Business Show publishes every two weeks, based on its 65 episodes since May 2023.

Who hosts The Local Guys Business Show?

The Local Guys Business Show is created and hosted by The Local Guys.
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