Episodes
100
Latest episode
May 2026
Language
EN
Meet members of First Class Accounts, Australia's largest bookkeeping network and learn how and why they got into the business and what they do to succeed. Presented by Robert Gerrish, Founder of Flying Solo and host of the Rekindle podcast.
With over 20 years experience in the franchise industry, Vicki Crawley-Prout is the latest addition to First Class Accounts. In a few short weeks she has developed a strong admiration for the company and has a wealth of knowledge to share. In this episode she shares her thoughts on what makes an ideal franchisee.
A self-confessed workaholic, Jo French clearly enjoys being busy. With her First Class franchise sitting alongside other ventures, she loves the flexibility the business model gives her. While she's in no rush to pull back her work, she's slowly starting to plan a more relaxed schedule for the future.
Happily for Akanksha Maheshwari it is possible to enjoy an improved life balance when starting a new venture alongside a young family. While the working hours may shift around a little and the challenges are many and varied, overall the move has been positive and the outlook is exciting.
Having held senior roles within the Armed Forces, Mark Nolan knew a great deal about commitment to service and how to support people in difficult situations. For the past 8 years he has supported a small team of clients, keeping very close tabs on their businesses. Not surprisingly, they reward him with loyalty and friendship.
When Peter Morgan left a career in engineering, he thought starting his own business would be relatively straightforward. However, he soon realised he needed more behind him than just bookkeeping skills. Happily, 12 years on he continues to draw value from the community.
Having relocated from Interstate, Mary Hackett was delighted to take a role supporting a busy First Class bookkeeper. Little did she know it would become her own business and one that she's now been running for six years. In this podcast, we learn of the benefits of this unexpected 'try before you buy' strategy.
When Victoria Wilkinson took her life and business on an adventure, little did she know it would last for so long and hold the key to a shift in how she sets boundaries with clients. In so many ways the experience has been a game changer.
For Abbey Vu, the move to her own business came after a good deal of planning. She knew it was something she wanted to do, but with a successful career and a young son, the timing had to be just right. We talk to her a few months into her new business.
When Hetal Lakdawala started her business six years ago, she was faced with a number of challenges. Through perseverance and the support of both the First Class network and her local community, she won through. Today her business is running well and she's enjoying helping others on their path.
This year is a 'Happy 21st!' for Renae Pitargue and her First Class Accounts franchise. Having successfully created her ideal business, Renae is now able to step back from day-to-day client management and is enjoying her primary role of support person to her small, dedicated team. When asked why she chose a franchise business, her response is quick and compelling.
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