Celebrating 25 Years of Creativity at Two Exceptional Conferences!

We kicked off our 25th anniversary celebrations in style with two incredible Conferences, one in Penrith and one in London, setting the stage for a year of reflection, innovation, and continued success.

Marking our anniversary, the Conference theme, Thriving with Impact, inspired the team to reflect on the past while looking to the future. It encompassed not only the growth and success of our students but also the continued development of our franchisees, teachers, and those looking to join our ever-evolving brand.

Highlights

• Our incredible host and former franchisee Hayley Limpkin shared the exciting vision for the year ahead.
• Liam Wilson from Elevate Accountancy provided key insights into how to drive the triple bottom line focusing on people, profit, and planet.
• Wellness, business, and lifestyle coaches unpicked the barriers that hold us back.
• Current franchisees shared their own inspiring stories.
• Franchisee of the Year was awarded to the incredible Debbie, Principal from Carlisle and Dumfries.

                                      
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Hear from our people

“Attending my first Razzamataz Conference was an incredibly inspiring experience. It was amazing to be surrounded by such passion and energy. Amanda’s session was a real highlight, reminding me how important it is to look after myself and invest in both my personal growth and business success. The focus on the triple bottom line, People, Profit, and Planet, really resonated, and the unveiling of the new branding was such an exciting moment. I’m feeling motivated, empowered, and ready to take bold steps forward.” Helen, franchisee Razzamataz Manchester South

“Thank you for such a great conference. I left feeling inspired and motivated. Our network is so special.” Charlotte, franchisee Razzamataz Maidstone

“I absolutely loved this year’s Conference. I found Liam’s session on numbers so informative and easy to understand. I loved Debbie’s story, so inspiring. Hayley and Matty are so welcoming and made it feel extra special,” Amanda, franchisee Razzamataz Glasgow North

“Thank you and our amazing Head Office team for another fabulous Conference. We found the day incredibly inspirational and have woken up simply buzzing with new ideas. One of my personal favourite parts was the specific challenge to our mindsets, which has freed my brain to evolve and directly impacted the strategy and vision of our schools. We were so excited for the unveiling of the re-brand, which is just so cool and it was nice to hear all the thought process behind it,” Felicity, franchisee Razzamataz Billericay, Chelmsford and Maldon.

“I felt so welcome the minute I walked through the door. Meeting old and new faces and being in a room with so many creative individuals has filled my heart and I left feeling so fulfilled and inspired. The day was fantastic and it was great to collaborate, share ideas and experiences and learn from others,” Paige, Manager at Razzamataz Sheffield.

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How to make a career change in mid life

Reaching a major milestone in life often comes with the excitement of new opportunities, but it also brings the challenge of making decisions that can shape your future in unexpected ways.

For Gemma Da Silveira, a mum of three who has worked in HR for the past 12 years, turning 40 came with a big wake-up call when her best friend was unexpectedly diagnosed with cancer, a moment that reminded her how short life truly is and the importance of pursuing her dreams. Gemma is now the new franchisee of Razzamataz Liverpool South.

“I studied performing arts when I was younger, and it had a profound impact on me,” Gemma says. “I was an incredibly shy child, but discovering performance completely transformed me. I even went on to study performing arts at university. However, life took me in a different direction, and I ended up pursuing a completely unrelated career. When I returned to Liverpool three years ago, I enjoyed my job, but turning 40 and my friend’s illness made me take a step back and reevaluate my life. I realised how much I was passionate about performing arts and wanted to find a way
of bringing that back into my life.”

Not having run a business before, Gemma was drawn to the franchise route in order to get as much support and guidance as possible as she explains: “I looked at several different theatre school franchise options but what really stood out with Razzamataz was just how warm, welcoming and lovely everyone was. So far, the support and training has been great. There are many different people on the team, which is the reason I joined a franchise. Of course there are lots of things I can pull from my professional work experience but I’ve never run a theatre school before so this advice and reassurance is just invaluable.”

Gemma explains that she didn’t actually know very much about franchising so had many questions before signing up. “I knew straight away that Razzamataz was right for me, but I have three children, a mortgage to pay and I’m sensible with money so I really needed to understand the financial side of it,” Gemma explains. “The Founder Denise was incredibly helpful and honest about this side of things, which helped me to understand the route to become profitable as well as showing me the growth possibilities with a Razzamataz franchise.”

Financing the franchise was much more accessible thanks to the Razzamataz franchise package as Gemma explains: “I borrowed some money from family and then agreed a finance plan with Razzamataz for the upfront fee. This meant I didn’t need to borrow from a bank and pay interest.”

The main driver for Gemma has always been the desire to offer children where she lives with access to performing arts to help them develop into well rounded individuals as she explains: “There’s not that many creative opportunities for young people in this area and I want to fill this gap. It’s really important to me that parents and families are involved and they get to see the value of the arts on their children, from building confidence to developing essential life skills like teamwork, communication, and resilience.”

Alongside the performing arts training, Gemma is focused on ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for all so children can develop within asupportive community. “During our first term we will be embracing the theme of individuality inspired by the film Wicked,” says Gemma. We will guide the children in discovering their unique qualities, exploring how to embrace their individuality, and appreciating what makes others special.”

To help build confidence, Gemma and her team will establish strong connections with the local community, creating performance opportunities that allow students to give back while showcasing their talents and creating a sense of pride and achievement. This, together with the national opportunities that Razzamataz provide, such as performing in the West End and Disneyland Paris, offers students unforgettable experiences.

“Although I’ve just opened, it’s been lovely speaking to lots of parents and hearing their excitement about what we will be offering and how we can provide the creative outlet that their children need,” adds Gemma. “For me personally, the chance to spend my time on doing something where I see a real benefit to others is very important. Although I’m currently enjoying my HR job part time, my vision is to expand with multiple schools in the future. I toyed with this idea for a long time but really life is too short not to be fulfilled. Now feels like the perfect time to take this leap and build something truly special.”

UK opportunity                         

Join us in time for our 25th Anniversary celebrations at The Eiffel Tower, Paris next September! Ask about our finance options to help you fund your future! Don’t make finance an obstacle. Potential turnover is in the region of £300,000+ if working on the business full time and with adding our additional revenue streams. Every now & again we have resale opportunities, please contact us to find out more! 

Training takes place regularly at the Razzamataz Head Office in the beautiful Lake District and Flagship school Razzamataz Carlisle. Get in touch

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