Be Your Own Boss

I was formerly a policeman and then a teacher. My wife, Joanne, also worked in education as a child safeguarding officer. As parents, we really wanted a greater work/life balance. I liked the idea of working for myself - and the fact that you get a financial reward for the effort you put in. In previous careers, everyone gets the same no matter how hard they work.

I did have some initial concerns: mostly that we would not be good enough. I also worried if we'd be able to get enough clients… I did my research, though. I rang around current franchisees (about 50 of them) and from that I deduced that the model worked consistently. I figured that if I followed the model there was no reason to suggest it wouldn't work for me. I can now confidently say that it does work!

For us, the main benefits are the work/life balance and the financial reward. And being your own boss! We were surprised by the speed in which the business grew: Jo was able to leave work within three months. By then we could cover costs and pay her MORE than her current job.

I would always recommend Time For You. It has literally changed our lives on multiple levels.