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14 03, 2023

Zoom Drain Opens First Franchise Location in Fort Meyers, FL

2023-03-14T10:32:48-04:00March 14th, 2023|Tags: , , , |

Trusted Name in Drain and Sewer Services Set to Support Local Property Managers, Contractors, Plumbers & Homeowners with 24/7, 365 Drainage Solutions.

FORT MEYERS, Fla.Zoom Drain – a leading operator of drain and sewer services – opened its newest franchise in Fort Meyers, FL on March 1, 2023. Located at 17041 Alico Commerce Ct., Ste 1, Zoom Drain of Southwest Florida will proudly serve the surrounding areas. Currently, there are two Zoom Drain franchise locations in Florida with 37 total nationwide.

One of the owners of the new location is Sam Marcisso, who is no stranger to working in home services, and grew up helping his dad at his plumbing job. Marcisso became a Master Plumber at 20 years old and during his 45-year career, has owned several other businesses in the industry – including another Zoom Drain location in New England. Not only is Marcisso passionate about providing expert services to his community, but he also has a strong focus on making the home service industry lucrative for his employees by providing competitive benefits, creating a positive company culture, and ensuring each employee is appreciated for their hard work.

“The home service industry has always been my passion, and as we open the newest Zoom Drain in Florida, we are looking forward to becoming a trusted service provider for our community,” said Sam Marcisso, owner of Zoom Drain of Southwest Florida. “This is the next step in continuing the growth of our legacy with Zoom Drain. We cannot wait to meet the diverse communities in the area, to offer peace of mind to all of our customers, and eventually continue to explore more growth opportunities in the area.”

Zoom Drain provides around the clock residential and commercial service centering on drain and sewer cleaning, sewer pipe video inspections, grease trap maintenance and much more. From clogged sinks and bathtubs to main sewer line blockages, Zoom Drain utilizes five different drain cleaning machines and a custom hydro-jetter to tackle any sewage issue that arises. Customers include commercial property managers, contractors, plumbers, and homeowners in need of immediate solutions to drain and sewage issues.

Zoom Drain prides itself on always providing swift, dependable service by expertly-trained specialists for both emergency and planned maintenance service needs – everything that has to do with wastewater management. Zoom Drain is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

“We are thrilled to have Marcisso and his team continue to expand with Zoom Drain and bring their expert services to Southwest Florida,” said Jim Criniti, CEO of Zoom Drain. “Drain and sewer emergencies are a nightmare for anyone, so offering skilled and reliable services to the Southwest Florida community is a priority for us and we’re looking forward to growing our brand in the area and beyond.”

To learn more about Zoom Drain, visit https://www.zoomdrain.com/

About ZOOM DRAIN:

Zoom Drain is an operator and franchisor of drain and sewer services, focusing on repair, maintenance and installation – everything “below the drain.” If it deals with wastewater, Zoom Drain deals with it, providing expertly-trained specialists to respond to both emergency service and planned maintenance, cleaning more drains in a year than most plumbers clean in their career. Headquartered in Philadelphia, Zoom Drain currently has 35 locations across the U.S and continues to grow! For more information about, please visit https://www.zoomdrain.com/.

12 03, 2021

Slingshot Partners With Mosquito Squad For A Dedicated Pest Sales And Support Team

2021-03-12T09:37:43-05:00March 12th, 2021|Tags: , , , , , |

Slingshot creates a team of customer support and sales agents exclusively for Mosquito Squad franchises for the busy summer season and Project ‘No Missed Calls.’

LEHI, Utah — Slingshot, the modern customer support and sales solution for home services providers, and Mosquito Squad, an Authority Brands company, have partnered to create a unique offering with industry specialists dedicated solely to Mosquito Squad franchises. These agents will work within Mosquito Squad’s CRM to qualify, sell and schedule customers quickly and efficiently.

Tom Swift, Chief Operating Officer at Mosquito Squad, anticipates the impact of this partnership to be significant, “By giving franchise owners a fully-dedicated team of agents ready to serve and sell 24 hours a day, we are giving them the most valuable resource of all; time. Not having  time to answer calls and respond to customers meant losing leads. With Slingshot, no more missed calls means no more missed revenue.”

With over 50 percent of franchise owners already signed up, response has been overwhelmingly positive. Greg Atwell, owner of Mosquito Squad El Paso, says, “Slingshot gave us the semblance of being a big company because we can say we’re open 24/7. Slingshot agents don’t just take calls like an answering service, they can talk to the clients about our packages and sign them up. I tell people all the time that Slingshot is just another part of our company.”

With the ability to engage customers through multiple communication channels in their Central Inbox platform, Slingshot agents will be able to respond to all Mosquito Squad leads via text, web chat, or form submits. This option has been a gamechanger for Atwell and his team, “As far as a system, I would say they are the best out there. Slingshot responding to web chats and calls after hours is priceless.”

Chris Huntsman, Slingshot’s cofounder, is determined to see it successful for both Mosquito Squad and their parent company, Authority Brands. “We feel honored that Authority Brands has trusted us with the responsibility to provide such a valuable service to their Mosquito Squad family. This partnership will continue to deliver die-hard fans and customers for every franchise owner.”

To learn more about Slingshot’s pest and home services answering service, visit getslingshot.com to learn more.

About Slingshot
Since 2014, Slingshot has helped pest control providers adapt to the on-demand economy through around-the-clock sales and customer support. With 25% of sales calls happening after-hours or weekends, Slingshot helps businesses respond to every new lead, sign more contracts, and instantly engage with current and potential customers 24 hours a day. We offer a multi-channel support platform across text, voice, email, chat, and web lead response with the ability to dynamically assign to the Slingshot team to respond and close. Find out more at www.getslingshot.com.

About Authority Brands

Authority Brands is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ. Authority Brands is dedicated to supporting individual franchisee growth through providing strong marketing, technology, and operational support. Our goal is to have our franchisees at the local level averaging over $1 million in annual revenue. Contact us today at www.authoritybrands.com.

30 05, 2020

Mobile Businesses are a Bright Idea for 2020

2020-05-30T22:30:22-04:00May 30th, 2020|Tags: , , , |

When someone is thinking of a lower overall investment, mobile businesses often come to mind. The mobile franchise industry is always a bright idea, maybe even more so in 2020. Brands in the “man in a van” home and personal services categories are seeing more interest than ever by franchise owner candidates. By Dawn Abbamondi

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