Sharon Jurd
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Sharon Jurd (born Sharon Maree George; 17 February 1971) is an Australian business coach, author, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the SMJ Coaching Institute and co-founder of HydroKleen Global. Her work involves small business mentoring, franchising, and personal development.[1][2]
Career
Jurd began her professional career in real estate at age 16. She later established two Century 21 real estate offices in Muswellbrook and Singleton, New South Wales, which were sold by 2009.
In 2009, she piloted the HydroKleen franchise in Darwin. The following year, she relocated to Queensland and began franchising HydroKleen across Australia. The brand expanded internationally in 2015 under the HydroKleen Global name.[2]
In 2013, she launched Sharon Jurd Events, followed by the SMJ Coaching Institute, which offers training in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and business coaching. Jurd has also presented at events in countries including the United States, United Kingdom, France, and the United Arab Emirates.[3]
Authorship
Jurd is the author of two books:
- How to Grow Your Business Faster Than Your Competitor – The Secrets to Freedom and Success in 5 Easy Steps (2013)[4]
- Extraordinary Women in Franchising: How Their Businesses Have Grown and How Yours Can Too... (2015)[5][6]
Awards
Jurd has received several industry recognitions. In 2014, she was named Franchise Woman of the Year for both Queensland/Northern Territory and nationally by the Franchise Council of Australia.[7][8][9] She was also awarded the Certified Franchise Executive designation in 2016.[10]
She has been profiled in several publications covering women in franchising and business leadership.[11][12][13]
Personal life
Jurd's husband, John Sanders, was previously a business partner in her ventures. He passed away in 2024.[14] She is currently the sole director of HydroKleen.[15]
External links
References
- ↑ Stowe, Sarah (October 28, 2015). "HydroKleen grows head office team". Franchise Business.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Stowe, Sarah (October 28, 2015). "HydroKleen looks to double its franchise network". Franchise Business.
- ↑ Thomaidis, Prue (December 12, 2023). "Episode 71 Transcript". Website Love.
- ↑ "How to Grow Your Business Faster Than Your Competitor" – via www.booktopia.com.au.
- ↑ "Extraordinary Women in Franchising" – via www.booktopia.com.au.
- ↑ "Extraordinary women in franchising : how their businesses have grown and how yours can too (book)". State Library of Queensland. August 16, 2016.
- ↑ Stowe, Sarah (November 5, 2015). "FCA awards national winners". Franchise Business.
- ↑ "Queensland's best in franchising honoured by FCA - Business Franchise Australia". July 21, 2014.
- ↑ Stowe, Sarah (October 28, 2015). "FCA award winners: QLD/NT". Franchise Business.
- ↑ "EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN IN FRANCHISING". EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN IN FRANCHISING.
- ↑ "Inspiring Women: 9 Female Franchise Leaders To Look Up to". Franchise2sell.com.au.
- ↑ "Women In Franchising". franchise.org.au.
- ↑ "Expo celebrates world of franchising". Inside Small Business. July 27, 2016.
- ↑ "Integrity Funerals - John Sanders".
- ↑ "Team HydroKleen: Air Conditioning and Heating Experts".
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