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5 Insider Tips for Evaluating Franchise Opportunities

Are you thinking about becoming a business owner? Maybe you’re considering buying a franchise.

Join us for this exclusive webinar where you’ll get insider tips for evaluating franchise opportunities. You’ll hear from experienced business leaders who will share their advice for deciding which opportunities might be best to help you meet your professional and personal goals. You’ll also learn what franchise companies look for, so you’ll know if you’re a good candidate for them.

What You'll learn:

  • What should you consider as you evaluate business ownership opportunities?
  • How should you assess each franchise as an investment?
  • What do franchising companies look for in owners?
  • Who can help you evaluate different opportunities?

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Presenters

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Trey Powell

Franchise Owner, Mosquito Joe®

Trey Powell has always been self-employed and was a franchise owner before he purchased Mosquito Joe® in 2015. His business, Mosquito Joe® of Lake Lexington, South Carolina and Augusta, Georgia, was self-capitalized and employs 15 people. 

For Trey, Mosquito Joe is a winning combination. He likes the repeat services and how “MoJo’s” product sells itself. A former customer, Trey knew Mosquito Joe was a success before he invested. Trey enjoys the networking aspect of franchise ownership that he shares with other businesses. He’s excited to add a general manager to the team so he can step back a bit.  

When Trey isn’t busy running his business, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters and being on the lake.  

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Josh Sevick

Group President, Neighborly®

As Group President, Josh leads Neighborly's Enhance & Specialty cluster of brands: Five Star Painting, The Grounds Guys, HouseMaster, Rainbow Restoration, Real Property Management and ShelfGenie.

Josh has over 20 years of business experience in large and small organizations, with a background in corporate finance and analytics and has held the roles of director of strategy, director of marketing, chief operating officer, president, and chief executive officer. Prior to joining Neighborly in 2019 as President of The Grounds Guys, Josh was the President and CEO of CPR-Cell Phone Repair and Computer Troubleshooters. During his leadership tenure with CPR, the brand grew from 100 retail locations to nearly 800 locations operating in 17 countries. Josh holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from California University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business.
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Lisa Welko

Certified Franchise Consultant, Integrity Franchise Group

Over 20+ years of business ownership experience, including 15 years of franchise experience with hundreds of clients, Lisa Welko has developed a reputation for being a trusted connection for individuals exploring business ownership through franchising. Lisa helps talented professionals find the right franchise opportunity for their passion and lifestyle, and her personalized approach is designed to jumpstart success in finding the right business fit while saving her clients time and money in finding the right fit for them. Lisa works with people of all backgrounds and walks of life, whether corporate executives, budding entrepreneurs or career switchers seeking an opportunity to create a business that would yield residual incomes and an asset they to hold or sell according their unique goals and timing.

Host

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Pat Hyland

VP Franchise Development, Neighborly®

Pat Hyland is a Certified Franchise Executive, Business Coach, Author and Motivational Speaker who has worked in and around franchising for over 30 years. He received his Certified Franchise Executive designation in 2014 from the International Franchise Association. With a servant-hearted mindset, Pat helps aspiring entrepreneurs determine if business ownership is right for them, and if so, he helps them determine which opportunity would be best for them. He has been in executive leadership in franchising for both a franchisor, at Neighborly, and as a franchisee. He has trained over 2,500 small business owners in marketing their services to consumers, recruiting top talent, and goal setting. Together, Pat and his wife Cindy are Multi-Unit, Multi-Concept franchise owners and believe strongly in the franchise sector.

Pat is also the author of, "Stop Chasing Two Rabbits - Is Business Ownership Right for You?", an inspirational read that serves as a beacon of clarity for aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the maze of career choices.