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A candid, in-depth conversation covering Darren's full story — from western Queensland farm kid to franchise CEO. Covers GJ Gardner, the founding of Smith & Sons, and the lessons learned over 30 years of building.
Darren is co-host and producer of My Fishing Place, a free-to-air fishing program on Channel 7's 7Mate network, broadcast nationally across Australia since January 2015.
More about the show →Darren represented GJ Gardner Homes at the International Franchise Council of Australia Conference round table, speaking on international expansion, governance and franchise growth.
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