How Juliette Ryley is changing the face of business ownership in Warwickshire
What attracted you to the ActionCOACH franchise opportunity?
There were three things that stood out for me when making my decision to join ActionCOACH.
Firstly, the UK support team and their calendar of over 70 support days is world class, but then you add on the help that’s so forthcoming from over 180 franchise partners in the UK and I felt extremely comfortable in my decision.
Secondly, ActionCOACH’s system is outstanding, with over 3,500 strategies and tactics, guaranteed to make businesses successful, including your own. Finally, the earning potential is good, with some franchise partners banking over £1 million a year - even if I grow to a quarter of that, I’ll be happy.
What training and support is available?
The initial training was very intense, but also an amazing experience. I learnt so much about myself - it was a massive eye opener.
Ongoing, there is a multitude of training available to tap in to from both the Global and UK support teams. They broadcast at least three live webinars every week and the topics vary from getting new clients to coaching strategies to improve client success.
How was trading in the beginning and how is business today?
It was hard to start with as, like starting any business, you’re doing something completely new - you need to find your feet and work hard.
It does pay off though and, if you follow the system and take up all the help and support, it becomes very lucrative.
How have you found being a woman running her own business?
Running a business in heels is always going to have its challenges. The business world is very male oriented and many industries are competitive. I think many women don’t reach their full potential due to interference - whether that be by corporate challenges or home-life expectations.
Being organised is key and I learnt this in the early days. There’s no such thing as time management, it’s selfmanagement that makes the difference.
Be proud of yourself and stop worrying what other people think, as it’s none of their business. You are good enough!
What are your plans for the future?
I now plan to develop my business into a coaching firm, employing a team of coaches who will change the face of business ownership in Warwickshire.
I want to play a part in helping local businesses escape today’s failure rates of four in five businesses not making it past five years of operation. Business owners deserve to enjoy work and life and so do the people they employ and the community surrounding them.
I would also like to become a coach’s coach - every new franchise partner is given their own coach for free until they reach a good level of income. This is another fantastic level of support that I benefited from in the early days and I’d love to give back by helping new franchise partners.
Joining ActionCOACH is 100 per cent the best thing I have ever done. It’s a fantastic community who help each other continuously and I have made life-long friendships with other coaches and clients - both of which I expect to appeal to women looking at starting a business. I’m here for good now… they can’t get rid of me!
