Tim And Rebecca Pope

Tell Us A Little Bit About Yourself

Tim: I come from a sales background having worked in industries like brewing, payment solutions and blue chip companies such as Philips, Vodafone and Nike.

Rebecca: I came from a marketing background having worked in the food and beverage industries.

What Attracted You To Becoming A Franchisee?

Rebecca: We looked at various franchise businesses and industries, but felt the shipping and logistics industry had experienced such growth in the past few years, and there was strong evidence to suggest that growth was going to continue. So we chose World Options to secure a good franchise not only for now but also for the future.

Something else that also drew us to this type of shipping, freight, and logistics franchise model was the flexibility it provides, working from anywhere as long as you have your laptop and phone.

Tim: We own a property in the Canary Islands in Spain, and this allows us to spend extended periods of time there and still be able to work the franchise.

We were also impressed by the team at World Options’ headquarters and appreciated the open and honest approach to what the franchise could potentially offer us.

What Training And Support Did You Receive Initially And Ongoing?

Rebecca: Myself, Tim, and our son Joe have all been to the UK World Options headquarters and attended the 5-day new franchise training, which was very thorough and helpful.

Tim: On an ongoing basis, we make sure we participate in the carrier and franchise update Zoom calls and use the virtual training material when we need to reference something.

What Are The Benefits Of Working As A Franchisee?

Rebecca: We have a family member in a care home, and having the flexibility to take time out to make visits or deal with issues is a huge benefit that we simply wouldn’t get working for someone else.

Tim: Also, being able to work from home and employing our children, Joe and Kayley, in the business has been wonderful.

What Challenges Have You Faced?

Rebecca: I come from a marketing background, and Tim came from sales, but in very different industries. We had a lot of learning to do, having no experience in the shipping business, but we have always found the support from the headquarters team to be a great help. There’s always someone who can help answer any questions we, or our customers, have.

What Advice Would You Give To Others Considering Becoming A Franchisee?

Tim: Be prepared for some setbacks. Have enough cash to cover you financially for at least a year. Put in the hours and the work, and you will soon reap the rewards of a successful franchise business.