How Jarrad Goulding Built The Local Guys Into a 200+ Franchise Empire Across Australia & NZ — Serving The Market, Flat Fees, & AI Tools That Transformed Their Business Journey (Plus Why He Turned Down Big VC Offers!). (Episode 695 - Jarrad Goulding)

Grow A Small Business Podcast · Jul 13, 2025 · 1m

In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Jarrad Goulding, founder of The Local Guys, who scaled his service-based franchise from humble beginnings in electrical test & tag to over 200 franchises across Australia and New Zealand. Jarrad shares how a flat fee model, leveraging AI tools, and prioritizing franchisee success drove their impressive growth. He also opens up about turning down big VC offers to keep the business family-focused and values-led, revealing what true success means to him. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up…