Bob Cheek is a former politician, published author and successful businessman. At 65 years old, when most people are looking towards retirement Bob found himself running a small local gym at a loss. On a whim and desperate for change he booked himself a flight to the US after identifying an opportunity in a fitness magazine. Fast forward 8 years, Zap fitness and the 24/7 gym concept was introduced in Tasmania. 37 Gyms, 30,000 members and a business eventually sold for over $50 Million dollars...
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Bob Cheek is a former politician, published author and successful businessman. At 65 years old, when most people are looking towards retirement Bob found himself running a small local gym at a loss. On a whim and desperate for change he booked himself a flight to the US after identifying an opportunity in a fitness magazine. Fast forward 8 years, Zap fitness and the 24/7 gym concept was introduced in Tasmania. 37 Gyms, 30,000 members and a business eventually sold for over $50 Million dollars...
A $500 Million dollar journey with Jims Mowing and founder Jim Penman
The Business Growth Podcast with Kevin Miller
40 minutes
3 years ago
A $500 Million dollar journey with Jims Mowing and founder Jim Penman
Jim Penman is the man and the name behind Jim's Mowing, one of Australia's most recognised franchise success stories. As founder and CEO he has grown the business to over 40 divisions in 4 countries with more than 4400 franchisees and a turnover of over $500 Million. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear from the man himself and how aged 28 years old he started his business journey to success. We discuss why transparency and values are essential in business, how having a buoyant character c...
The Business Growth Podcast with Kevin Miller
Bob Cheek is a former politician, published author and successful businessman. At 65 years old, when most people are looking towards retirement Bob found himself running a small local gym at a loss. On a whim and desperate for change he booked himself a flight to the US after identifying an opportunity in a fitness magazine. Fast forward 8 years, Zap fitness and the 24/7 gym concept was introduced in Tasmania. 37 Gyms, 30,000 members and a business eventually sold for over $50 Million dollars...
