Case Study - Sedge Gooding

Sedge Gooding was formerly a dancer. 12 years ago she became a Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs franchisee in the Reading area.

"When I had to leave an established career as a dancer it was a huge decision and I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do."

"I approached Rosemary Conley about running a franchise at the age of 24, as I knew I wanted to do something physical. I thought that running diet classes combined with exercise would help to ensure that members keep coming regularly, and I was right! In fact, many of my members have been coming for the last ten years – since the first day I started the franchise! I now have over 500 members in the classes my employees and I run each week."

"Now, I couldn't imagine doing anything else. I love what I do and every day that I teach, I have a real laugh with my members. If I wasn't teaching, I'd be going to Aerobics classes myself, so I might as well exercise to the music of my choice and do the exercises I want to do - and get paid at the same time!"

"I get to see my children, Emile, Remi and Joel, much more that I ever would if I worked in a 9-5 job!"