Reviewed by Tony France, General Manager
Published 18 June 2026 · Last reviewed 11 July 2026
Starting and growing a business can be rewarding, but it can also be isolating.
You are responsible for the customers, equipment, marketing, administration, growth, and problem-solving. While many people want the freedom of running their own business, far fewer want to figure everything out alone.
That is where Diggermate franchise support can make a difference.
For Anthony from Diggermate Rosebud, one of the biggest benefits of joining the network has been knowing there is always someone available to help. Whether it’s advice from other franchise owners, support from head office, or access to proven systems and marketing, he believes one thing sets Diggermate apart: You’re never alone.
Anthony’s story shows how the combination of local business ownership and franchise support can help owners focus on growing their business while having a network behind them every step of the way. For more examples from other owners, you can also read more Diggermate franchise owner stories.
From Vegetation Management to Diggermate
Before becoming part of Diggermate, Anthony operated a vegetation management and excavation business.
Like many business owners, he faced ongoing challenges finding and retaining staff. During COVID, those challenges became even more pronounced, prompting him to explore alternative business opportunities that could provide greater flexibility and scalability.
After researching Diggermate, Anthony saw a business model that aligned with his experience, interests, and local market opportunities.
Today, Diggermate has become a significant part of his overall business and continues to grow.
For people comparing the franchise model with going solo, Anthony’s experience highlights one of the key differences between joining a system and starting your own mini excavator hire business.
Building a Fleet Around Local Demand
One of Anthony’s strengths is identifying opportunities within his local market and adapting his fleet to meet customer needs.
Rather than limiting himself to a standard equipment offering, he has explored a range of machinery and equipment categories, including:
- Excavators
- Loaders
- Site dumpers
- Power barrows
- Ride-on mowers
- Electric machinery
- Trailer hire
- Aerial lighting solutions
This approach allows him to respond to changing customer requirements while continually expanding the services available through Diggermate Rosebud.
His current fleet includes multiple excavators, loaders, site dumpers, power barrows, trailers, and specialised equipment designed to support both residential and commercial projects.
Anthony’s approach also connects closely with the idea of spotting local opportunities. You can read more about that in Finding Local Gaps: Anthony’s Diggermate Rosebud Growth Story.
As of May 2026, looking back over the previous 12 months, Diggermate Rosebud has repeatedly sat in the mid-$20,000 to $30,000+ range for monthly booking value, including back-to-back months above $33,000 and a standout month of more than $34,400 across 80 bookings. Anthony’s willingness to test different equipment and respond to the local market is a strong example of what franchise support is meant to do: give a capable local operator the brand, systems and network behind them while they keep building the business in their own market.
Every Diggermate business is different. Some owners push hard and grow into larger multi-machine or multi-location operations. Others prefer a smaller, more flexible local business. The figures shared here are historical booking value examples, not profit, owner income, forecasts, or guaranteed results.
Why Franchise Support Matters
Anthony’s Rosebud story shows how franchise support works best when it is paired with a capable local operator. Diggermate gives the local business the brand, systems, localised marketing support, website infrastructure and network behind it. Anthony then brings the local knowledge, willingness to test different equipment, customer service and follow-through that make those systems work in the real market.
That is why the Rosebud story is not just about support from head office. It is about support meeting local execution.
His view is simple:
You’re never alone.
Whether it’s discussing new ideas, solving operational challenges, or getting advice from people who have already faced similar situations, there is always someone available to help.
The Diggermate network provides access to:
- Experienced franchise owners
- Shared knowledge and best practices
- Ongoing operational support
- Marketing systems and brand recognition
- Business development guidance
- Cross-hire opportunities and collaboration
Instead of trying to solve every challenge alone, franchise owners can tap into the experience of people who understand the industry and have already walked the same path.
This is also why many prospective owners look closely at Diggermate franchise opportunities before deciding whether the model is the right fit for them.
The Power of Shared Experience
One of the benefits Anthony values most is the ability to exchange ideas with other Diggermate operators.
Business owners across the network regularly share insights about equipment, customer demand, marketing initiatives, and growth opportunities. Those conversations help franchisees make better decisions and avoid common mistakes.
This collaborative approach creates a stronger business environment for everyone involved.
Rather than competing against each other, Diggermate franchise owners often work together, support each other, and contribute to the ongoing growth of the broader network.
You can see a similar community and systems angle in “I’ve Always Avoided Franchises”: Why Diggermate Changed the Equation.
Focusing on Customers
With systems, support, and a wider network behind him, Anthony can spend more time focusing on what matters most: serving customers.
Instead of carrying the full burden of administration, marketing, and business development alone, he can concentrate on delivering a positive customer experience and growing the local business.
For many franchise owners, that balance is one of the biggest advantages of being part of an established system.
That same theme comes through in “Get Organised and Get Into It”: A Diggermate Sunbury Owner’s First-Year Story, where support, marketing, admin and systems were key reasons for joining.
Thinking About Starting Your Own Diggermate?
Anthony’s experience highlights an important reality of business ownership.
While success still requires effort, commitment, and local market knowledge, you do not have to build everything from scratch on your own.
Diggermate provides franchise owners with established systems, marketing support, operational guidance, and a network of people who genuinely want to see each other succeed.
For those looking to build a machinery hire business with support behind them, Diggermate offers a practical pathway into business ownership without going it alone.
If you are still researching the practical side of ownership, it may also help to understand the Diggermate franchise cost and available Diggermate franchise finance support.
You can also read how other owners have built with the system, including Ian and Thomas’ Diggermate story across two locations and Clint’s experience deciding whether Diggermate franchise ownership was right for him.
Join the Next Diggermate Franchise Webinar to learn more about the model. After the webinar, you’ll be redirected to book a call and explore whether a territory could be the right fit for you.
