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STOP Restoration – Hiring, Retaining, and Knowing when it’s Time to Say ‘Goodbye’

Are you confident in your bench?

We all know how hard it is to find good employees. We’ve all heard it: “People don’t want to work.”; “Don’t hire anyone younger than 30.”; “Everyone has an entitlement mentality.” Blah, blah, blah.

The situation is both kind of funny, and kind of sad. We all have to laugh about some of the employees we have seen through the years—some of which were no fault of our own.

There are liars out there, even a few con men—those with exaggerated resumes and over-rated value-to-employer perceptions.

Though we all agree on the difficulty of finding good employees, they are out there. Unfortunately, too many companies use this excuse to avoid writing and executing a comprehensive personnel plan.

A plan feels useless “since there are no good people out there anyway.” It lets us off the hook of learning anything more than we already know. In return, this “planned failure” zaps our energy to look for greatness and…

The Brothers that just do Gutters Testimonials

I see that it’s just a good fit for me. It’s going to be exciting, fun, and successful because of the business model that they have for us to follow. Kenneth P. (R-VA Franchisee) To me, this system has no limits. It is still going up - and I didn't want to miss out on it. I felt like this was the right time because I knew they'd give me the support. It is not something where you just buy it and they leave you on your own. The Brothers system forces you to invest in yourself - whether you like it or not you are getting smarter. Peter A. (NC Franchisee) Ryan and Ken gave me the knowledge and support needed to push me forward. This support made such a difference and the business really came into its own with their help. They stepped up to the plate and were, and are more than willing to sacrifice their time to see me succeed in the business. Jonathan M. (NJ Franchisee) Being a franchisee with Ken and Ryan is more like being part of a family. For me, it was knowing that they alway…

Executive Q&A with ecomaids CEO Lindsay Dellasega

Ecomaids CEO Lindsay Dellasega shares her insight as leader of the eco-friendly home cleaning service. What void does your brand fill? What was missing in the space before?

There is more awareness of the health and environmental benefits of using eco-friendly cleaning products. ecomaids, as an eco-friendly home cleaning service, addresses those customer demands better than any other brand.

Moreover, homeowners will always value the trust and the integrity of the people coming into their homes, because ecomaids bonds, insures and trains all of its maids before they enter a client’s home. As a full-service cleaning franchise that dispatches trained and trustworthy teams and uses eco-friendly products, ecomaids is truly different from the rest, and these differentiators will help the brand grow its footprint.

What are you doing well right now? What are your brand’s differentiators?

I would say the corporate-managed marketing programs, our in-house …

Mosquito Joe Testimonials

I consider Mosquito Joe to be more of a “quality of life” business; not just a mosquito control company. I like the recurring revenue model and the people behind the brand made it an easy decision. David Scully (Mosquito Joe of Charleston, SC) Mosquito Joe franchisees are a tight group that are willing to support and help each other out; this is an extension of my local business that helps me learn and grow in ways I could not without the support we receive from corporate and other franchisees. It helps us adapt to changes more quickly, become profitable faster and be more competitive in the marketplace. Gail Yongue (Mosquito Joe of Gulf Coast Alabama) I was looking for an opportunity to be in business for myself and fell in love with the Mosquito Joe concept, from the service it provides to the branding it offers and the people running the franchise system. The business model is easy to understand and execute and the web-based software allows you flexibility to manage on the …

Rainbow International Restoration Testimonials

For me, personally, to get into franchising was because I wanted to establish a legacy and have something to leave to my kids. For me, personally, to get into franchising was because I wanted to establish a legacy and have something to leave to my kids. David Ondieki (South Tarrant County, TX) The quality of our solutions and the culture at Rainbow International fit in well with our current business and business values. Martin Hjalmby (Treasure Coast, FL) Restoration work complimented my existing skills and business nicely. Rainbow International gives me the systems and guidance to get to the next level of success. Jason Barck (Des Moines, IA) The backing and support of a national brand is the most appealing thing about the franchise system. With Rainbow International, there are people in the system I can call and get advice from whenever I need it. Rick Swango (East Central KS)

A Look Inside Franchise Ownership: Rainbow International Restoration

As part of Neighborly, the world’s largest family of home service franchise brands, Rainbow International Restoration offers contractors something that self-employment often doesn’t.

The construction industry often attracts people looking to work for themselves.

While the reasons may vary, one thing remains constant: for these entrepreneurial few, being someone else’s employee simply isn’t going to help them achieve their goals.

Many construction contractors are self-employed, working long hours and often doing large portions of the work themselves. For the skilled contractor, this hands-on approach may bring many opportunities to utilize a wide range of skills.

However, working in your business leaves little time for building a successful company, as franchise owner Randy Carroll discovered.

As a contractor with his own business, Randy was searching for a better way to accomplish his goals in life when a single phone call changed …

America’s Swimming Pool Company Testimonials

There hasn’t been a week or a month where my business has not grown and developed and become more profitable. ASP is a professional, reliable and trustworthy organization. Before joining ASP, I looked at tons of different franchise groups and organizations and none of them made me feel the way ASP does. I know they have my back and will support me and help me in any way they can. What drew me to ASP was the professionalism and the technology, which was something completely new for the profession. I got really excited about understanding how I could use that to change the perception of the pool industry within my community. Graham Banks (Jupiter, FL) ASP Business ownership has positively affected my lifestyle! It has given me more opportunity in my life than anyone could have ever given me. It took me from knowing nothing about the industry into be confidently in knowing what I'm doing and growing on a pace that no other business could have allowed me to grow at. ASP has given …

America’s Swimming Pool Co. Wins Franchise Times Zor Award

John Baldschun bought into America’s Swimming Pool Co. in his 20s, just two years after founder Stewart Vernon began franchising his pool cleaning, maintenance and renovation business.

He set sales records his first year, 2008, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, hitting around $250,000; he was in the black in month number three.

“Those sales records are the minimum now,” with the first-year record today closer to $750,000.

“The new people coming into the system, I’m surprised and very happy for them,” he said. “I remember we were on a track to do a million dollars in sales in five years, and you have locations doing a million in sales in their second year.”

His goal for EBITDA, also known as gross profit and a key criterion for the Franchise Times Zor Awards project, is 20 percent. “We have exceeded that in some years, we have fallen short of that, but I think 20 percent is very realistic and healthy.”

He says corporate provides support bu…

America’s Swimming Pool Company – “5 Things You Need To Know To Create a Successful Service Business” With Stewart Vernon

Stewart C. Vernon is the Founder and COO of ASP—America’s Swimming Pool Company, the nation’s leading swimming pool cleaning, repair, and renovation franchise.

As part of my series about the “5 Things You Need To Know To Create a Successful Service Business”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Stewart C. Vernon.

In 2002, he started ASP out of a desire to provide high-quality, honest pool services at an affordable price. Vernon also has a passion for helping drive real-world innovation.

He is a founding partner of Classic Overland, a car import company, KUDU Outdoor Grills, and Central Piedmont Investment Group, an Angel Investment Firm. In addition, Vernon is a professional speaker with adequate experience in serving as a keynote speaker for occasions.

Can you tell us a bit about your ‘backstory’ and how you got started?

Ever since I could remember, I had always had the drive to seek out opportunities to create my own business. It took tr…

MaidPro Testimonials

MaidPro is more than my business, it’s my family. When we get together for conferences or adventures, I always like I’m getting together with old friends, even though sometimes it may be our first actual face-to-face meeting. David Buckler, Veteran and MaidPro Franchisee (Airdrie, Calgary - AB, Oakville-Burlington, Ontario (Canada)) The folks at MaidPro are no-nonsense. They're a bunch of cool people that let me be the entrepreneur I want to be. Ashlee Smith, MaidPro Franchisee (Madison, Huntsville, Athens, Decatur, and Harvest, AL) The best part of our role at MaidPro is hearing owners tell us how in control of their lives they are. Mark Kushinsky & Richard Sparacio, Co-Founders I love being able to make a difference, from my clients to employees, to the world around me. Michelle Spitzer, MaidPro Franchisee (Naples, Fort Myers, Marco Island, and Sarasota, FL) The confidence I get from all the recurring revenue is truly what sets this business apart. Shawn Crenshaw, MaidP…

MaidPro of Waterloo Owner Awarded ‘Best of Home Cleaning’ for 2021

Owner Mamad Saeedi accepts the award with great pride after earning an average quality score of more than 95% within just 10 months of operation.

MaidPro, a cleaning franchise company, today announces that The Quality Business Awards of Canada has named MaidPro of Waterloo, Ontario “Best Home Cleaning” for 2021.

The Quality Business Awards recognizes the top businesses in Canada that have earned an average quality score of 95% or more over the course of the previous 12 months while conducting their day to day efforts with the highest integrity and showing a continuous trend of giving back to the local community and reducing their carbon footprint.

Awarded based on an internal point scoring system, a business must have outstanding customer reviews and an esteemed reputation from more than three different platforms, while quick-turn responses to customers and low customer complaints are highly valued for the award.

Mamad Saeedi has served as t…

Zoom Drain Testimonials

After we went to ZOOM DRAIN’s Discovery Day, we saw first-hand what our business could become. Systems, a better way of recruiting, a better way to train technicians. But frankly, above all, we saw freedom. The chance to build a business that could run without us being there almost every second of the day. Brad Campbell (W. Deptford, New Jersey) Becoming a ZOOM DRAIN franchise was our opportunity to take all the great skills we had in the industry and combine them with proven systems. ZOOM DRAIN has a system for everything, from planning and operations manuals to recruiting and technician training programs to marketing and sales processes, and more. We can get down to making money faster because we don’t have to try to create all of this from scratch. David Melms (Jersey City, New Jersey) I’ve owned and operated a super successful plumbing company on Long Island, New York, for years. One challenge was always needing experienced licensed plumbers. What I wanted is the ability t…