48 min
Luke Schulte and Jeff Wall with Handyman Connection Eye On Franchising
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- Entrepreneurship
Today on Eye on Franchising we have two people discussing a great recession proof brand. The brand is Handyman Connection, which is North America’s premier business liaison connecting customers to local craftsmen in their home community. The brand services a variety of home improvement and repair needs, from carpentry, flooring and electrical work, to painting, plumbing, and remodeling.
Guest number one is Jeff Wall, President & CEO of Handyman Connection. Jeff joined College Pro Painters as a franchisee in 1990 while attending the University of Illinois. After graduating from the School of Business, Jeff joined College Pro full-time in 1992 as a General Manager and moved up through the organization to become President of the US West in 2001. In 2008, Jeff joined CertaPro Painters as the Regional Vice President of the Midwest and Southeast divisions. In 2009, he added the responsibilities of the West and Central Regions. In January of 2010, Jeff became the President of Handyman Connection. After spending 23 years working in the First Service Brands family, Jeff purchased Handyman Connection from First Service Brands in 2013.
Guest number two is Luke Schulte. Luke loves fostering relationships with candidates, consultants, and coaches to ensure potential franchisees discover the value of our service-based franchise, one that provides a simplicity and forcastability that is attractive to most potential owners who are looking to be in control of their owner destiny. Prior to joining Handyman Connection, Luke was Sr. Vice President of Franchise Development for Premium Service Brands, focused on vertically stacking seven brands in home services. He has also held development roles with Two Maids & A Mop and Fish Window Cleaning and worked in sales for a master franchise at Bonus Building Care.
Through this episode you will learn why you would join Handyman Connection as a franchisee vs. starting your own Handyman business. Franchises operate under a predetermined business model that has already proven successful, while independent businesses make adjustments and decisions to their business model as they go.
Handyman Connection has spent over 25 years building and refining our business model, As a result, investing in a Handyman Connection franchise allows you to take advantage of the years of experience of our full-time team, and the current franchisees experience. They have tried-and-true methods that will help you succeed as a franchise owner.
Handyman Connection offers handyman franchise opportunities for driven individuals considering starting their own business. The home improvement and repair industry is multi-faceted and will be around as long as there are homeowners. While handyman franchise businesses can be a great investment opportunity, The Handyman Connection brand gives our franchisees an edge.
Tune in to learn all about Luke, Jeff and Handyman Connection.
Have you heard the news? We are officially on YouTube. Come check out a few videos have have and give me a follow!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwoAdrkPZmveJt5AQRDk8WA
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Lance Graulich
Franchise Consulting Services from ION Franchising
Eye On Franchising
Today on Eye on Franchising we have two people discussing a great recession proof brand. The brand is Handyman Connection, which is North America’s premier business liaison connecting customers to local craftsmen in their home community. The brand services a variety of home improvement and repair needs, from carpentry, flooring and electrical work, to painting, plumbing, and remodeling.
Guest number one is Jeff Wall, President & CEO of Handyman Connection. Jeff joined College Pro Painters as a franchisee in 1990 while attending the University of Illinois. After graduating from the School of Business, Jeff joined College Pro full-time in 1992 as a General Manager and moved up through the organization to become President of the US West in 2001. In 2008, Jeff joined CertaPro Painters as the Regional Vice President of the Midwest and Southeast divisions. In 2009, he added the responsibilities of the West and Central Regions. In January of 2010, Jeff became the President of Handyman Connection. After spending 23 years working in the First Service Brands family, Jeff purchased Handyman Connection from First Service Brands in 2013.
Guest number two is Luke Schulte. Luke loves fostering relationships with candidates, consultants, and coaches to ensure potential franchisees discover the value of our service-based franchise, one that provides a simplicity and forcastability that is attractive to most potential owners who are looking to be in control of their owner destiny. Prior to joining Handyman Connection, Luke was Sr. Vice President of Franchise Development for Premium Service Brands, focused on vertically stacking seven brands in home services. He has also held development roles with Two Maids & A Mop and Fish Window Cleaning and worked in sales for a master franchise at Bonus Building Care.
Through this episode you will learn why you would join Handyman Connection as a franchisee vs. starting your own Handyman business. Franchises operate under a predetermined business model that has already proven successful, while independent businesses make adjustments and decisions to their business model as they go.
Handyman Connection has spent over 25 years building and refining our business model, As a result, investing in a Handyman Connection franchise allows you to take advantage of the years of experience of our full-time team, and the current franchisees experience. They have tried-and-true methods that will help you succeed as a franchise owner.
Handyman Connection offers handyman franchise opportunities for driven individuals considering starting their own business. The home improvement and repair industry is multi-faceted and will be around as long as there are homeowners. While handyman franchise businesses can be a great investment opportunity, The Handyman Connection brand gives our franchisees an edge.
Tune in to learn all about Luke, Jeff and Handyman Connection.
Have you heard the news? We are officially on YouTube. Come check out a few videos have have and give me a follow!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwoAdrkPZmveJt5AQRDk8WA
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Lance Graulich
Franchise Consulting Services from ION Franchising
Eye On Franchising
48 min