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Ep176 The Story Behind Battery Zone: How Charlie Carter Built a Battery Business From the Ground Up
Key takeaways
How Charlie went from truck driver to business development manager before starting Battery Zone
Why he saw a gap in the market for a dedicated battery retail business
Why service, product choice and giving customers options have been central to Battery Zone’s growth
How Charlie grew the Pakenham store from around $18,000 to approximately $120,000 in monthly sales
How supplier relationships can help franchisees improve margins and grow their businesses
Why Charlie believes business owners should reinvest in the business and plan their exit strategy early
How Battery Zone is developing mobile and hybrid franchise opportunities
Charlie’s five-year plan to expand mobile battery coverage across Victoria
Chapters
0:28 Meet Charlie Carter, Founder of Battery Zone
0:59 What Battery Zone Does