Michael Lee is the CEO of his own business, Fitness Machine Technicians of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. The company specializes in fitness equipment repair and maintenance for both residential and commercial clients. But his burgeoning small business is miles and miles away from his past life. You see, Michael Lee was once an Aerospace [...]
Anago Commercial Cleaning Services Master Franchisee Aaron Grohs has a plan to grow his brand in one of the most business-friendly states in the U.S. They say there’s no substitute for experience and Aaron Grohs of Anago of Austin is a prime example. Having led one of the most recognizable franchise brand names in the [...]
You know you’re dealing with an all-around good person when they describe one of their primary motivations as that of “helping people”. Meet Robert Wolter, owner of Assisted Living Locators of SW Houston. Robert opened the doors to his business in August of 2018 and is quickly approaching his second anniversary as a franchisee. Like [...]
In February 2018, Bob Herman debuted as a franchise owner with Aussie Pet Mobile—essentially a mobile and roaming pet grooming service—serving Charleston, SC. Though the franchise brand originated in Australia (hence the name), Herman’s business operation was the first of its kind in a region that the state of South Carolina refers to as the [...]
Michael Renault is the proud owner of an image360 franchise in Charleston, SC. The business is a turnkey solution for customers who need custom visual communication products, including signs, banners, graphics, vinyl wraps, and much more. As a newly minted business owner, having opened the doors in July of 2018, Michael’s already come a pretty [...]
Everyone’s tale of taking the entrepreneurial leap of faith is different. And Jason Otte, one of the newest franchisees for Instant Imprints in Charlotte, NC, has his own tale to tell. A native of the Greater Philadelphia area, his previous career arc includes over 25 years in the banking and finance industry. Working for big-league [...]
Jim Zandee is the proud owner of a CertaPro Painters franchise serving the Detroit metro area. He’s personally involved in every aspect of the business, which should be obvious when you consider what he’s accomplished since opening the doors back in 2013. And while he enjoys being his own boss, the job flexibility allows him [...]
Judy Praska’s Fastest Labs franchise may be one of the newest businesses in Bloomington, MN, but her desire to take the entrepreneurial route in life goes way back. Yet, like most people who are ambitious enough to become their own boss, the journey took her on a winding road to get there. Praska started off [...]
Tim Lanai operates a Mosquito Joe franchise in Nashville, Tenn. And as you read about his entrepreneurial journey, you’ll begin to understand why clients like Tim are nothing short of dream candidates for franchise consultants. In the first act of his career arc, Lanai specialized in sales—specifically with high-tech companies. He put in about two [...]
When Corporate America decides that employees are expendable, downsizing becomes a reality for many in the workforce. The ripple effect of lost income is usually just the beginning. But for some, it goes even further, sometimes leading to a loss of self-confidence and worth—even with those who have spent decades building their own personal brand. [...]
