Ep91 Marco Zahrouni, Houseproud Cleaning, Harrington Park - franchise owner journey


Episode#91

Marco Zahrouni has faced enormous challenges in his life to get to the stage he is at today. The journey from Iran to Australia was full of danger and eventually detention centre boredom. 

His determination to succeed in his new country saw him from go from cafes to construction, to carpet cleaning, and then finally, Houseproud Cleaning.

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In Episode#91 - Marco Zahrouni's journey from Iran to Australia is a story of resilience and determination. Facing immense challenges, he navigated a difficult migration path before finding stability and purpose in building his own business. 

From working various jobs to eventually running a successful cleaning franchise, his experiences shed light on the realities of starting over in a new country.

In this conversation, Marco reflects on the struggles of entrepreneurship, the lessons he learned along the way, and how he adapted to new opportunities. His insights offer a candid look at the challenges of running a business, balancing risk, and the mindset needed to push forward despite obstacles.

0:00 Introduction

0:47 Marco Zahrouni, Houseproud Franchise Partner

1:35 Journey from Iran to Australia

4:55 A day-to-day life in the Australian Detention Center

7:27 Exploring different careers, working in a cafe to construction

8:34 Launching his first carpet cleaning business

10:25 Transition from Carpet Cleaning to Houseproud Franchise

12:25 Marco's daily routine and work structure

13:07 Key takeaways in building a sustainable franchise business

14:32 Wrap Up

Podcast Produced by: The Franchise Business HUB

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