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Nov 27, 2024
In this ScaleUp Club Q&A episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent speaks with Jane James, the founder of Little Voices, a company she started 17 years ago to help children find confidence through drama and singing. What began as a single location has grown into a successful network of over 30 franchisees, positively impacting the lives of more than 100,000 children.
In this episode, Jane shares the pivotal moments and challenges she faced while scaling Little Voices and answers questions posed to her by members of our ScaleUp Club audience. Some of the key topics discussed include:
- The early vision behind Little Voices and its mission to empower children.
- How Jane had to 'get out of her own way' to allow her business to grow, which meant learning to trust and empower others.
- The franchising journey, from launching the first pilot to expanding the network to over 30 franchisees.
- The significant challenges posed by COVID-19 and how the business adapted to survive and thrive.
- Jane's evolution as a leader, including how understanding herself and her team better has contributed to the company's success.
This is an inspiring conversation for anyone considering franchising as a growth model or looking to build a resilient business that can navigate unforeseen challenges.
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