Monthly Archives: September 2024

30 09, 2024

Solo or Collectively?

2024-09-30T23:59:19-04:00September 30th, 2024|Tags: , , |

“If you want to go fast, go by yourself. If you want to go far, go with a team” is a quote from Mike Halpern a CFC (Certified Franchise Consultant) with FranServe, Inc. Mike is absolutely right. Think about the Summer Olympics in Paris. The fastest people on the planet race alone and they race fast. But they don’t go far – usually 100 meters or thereabouts. This is called a sprint. Yet, think about relays in running and swimming. It’s a sense of pace and teamwork that only one can achieve in a collective team atmosphere. By Don Clayton

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30 09, 2024

Ace Handyman Services: The Rise of Women in the Handyman Industry

2024-09-30T18:35:33-04:00September 30th, 2024|Tags: , , |

Charlotte Salek, owner of Ace Handyman Services of Greater New Braunfels, Texas, had never owned a business before purchasing her franchise in 2023. She had worked in back offices for various companies and was experienced in accounts payable, receivables and other administrative tasks. By Patty Horansky

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30 09, 2024

BrightStar Care: A Beacon of Hope in Senior Care

2024-09-30T18:19:12-04:00September 30th, 2024|Tags: , , |

Sharon Perez, co-owner of BrightStar Care® of Santa Barbara County, California, had an extensive history of working in healthcare before purchasing her first BrightStar Care franchise in 2017. Today, she and her husband, Mike, own and operate two locations, having opened a second territory in Santa Ynez, California, in 2022. They have more than 270 employees, including nurses, therapists, caregivers and an office staff of 23. By Patty Horansky

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30 09, 2024

Dawn Abbamondi: Female Founders + Women Owners = Empower, Advocate and Support

2024-09-30T18:06:55-04:00September 30th, 2024|Tags: , , |

Franchising is a great place for women to lead, as a female founder, business owner or supplier to the industry (like me). Women owners continue to grow as taking advantage of a wide variety of opportunities every day. Whether operating solo or hiring employees, they add value to the local economy, create wealth, empower others and lead the next generation. You may not be aware of the many resources available in the industry. By Dawn Abbamondi

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30 09, 2024

Greg Macchia: Rewarding Choices

2024-09-30T17:59:31-04:00September 30th, 2024|Tags: , , |

Greg Macchia joined FranServe, Inc. in June 2019, just days before the company’s convention in Denver. Recognizing it as a prime opportunity to connect with the FranServe community, he jumped right in, attending his first consultant convention and immersing himself in the world of franchising. By Rose Mango

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30 09, 2024

1-800-Plumber + Air: Regaining Independence

2024-09-30T17:52:15-04:00September 30th, 2024|Tags: , , |

Kefah Hasan had been working as a retail manager when he realized it was time to pursue his own business venture instead of working for someone else. Because starting a business from scratch is a bit daunting, Hasan decided to explore the franchise route. Before his career in retail, Hasan had owned pizza shops and furniture stores. This time, franchising felt like a way to minimize the risks of opening a new business while benefiting from a steadfast support system. By Kelsi Trinidad

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