Mary Aldred: Peak industry bodies and collaboration through COVID

In this episode of the Retail Smarts Podcast, we're pleased to sit down with the CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia, Mary Aldred! Mary and Dominique have been kicking goals during COVID as CEOs of peak industry bodies in Australia - together, they've pushed through incredible policies to benefit retailers like reinstating rent relief in Victoria in 2021, and continuing to advocate for regional retail.
We get through a lot of meaty topics this episode! We talk with Mary about how she went from leaving school at 15 to becoming CEO of an industry body, how associations have banded together and supported retail during the pandemic, what the parliamentary enquiry really meant for franchises, and what you need to know before starting a franchise business.
Thanks Mary for your support and what a pleasure to have you on the podcast!
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