Before joining Monkey Music, I worked as an area manager for a well-known high street fashion retailer and I was responsible for 40+ stores and a considerable amount of profit/turnover. My role involved managing and developing a team of managers to achieve various key performance indicators a varied role that also included marketing, customer service, strategic and business planning. Whilst it may seem very different to running a Monkey Music franchise, I actually still use all those skills today! Running a franchise is a fulltime job but the ability to flex it around your own needs and family requirements is really attractive.
Being part of a franchise network feels very supportive. There is a wealth of knowledge and best practice experience which other franchisees are always keen to share.
Don’t get me wrong, it is always busy so do not underestimate the hours that you need to put in – it is definitely a fulltime but flexible business opportunity. I appreciate that I have been able to utilise lots of my skills and I love the creative side of the lesson planning and lesson delivery and being able to watch the children grow and develop is incredibly rewarding. For me personally, I have really enjoyed the business side of things as that is where I can stretch and challenge myself but also that I get to spend quality time with my family, which with a 9-5 job, I could never do.
