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    S7 E10: From College to Business Partners - Lessons from 5 Territory Owner Group of Ace Handyman Service

    S7 E10: From College to Business Partners - Lessons from 5 Territory Owner Group of Ace Handyman Service

    FromFranchise Empires

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    S7 E10: From College to Business Partners - Lessons from 5 Territory Owner Group of Ace Handyman Service

    FromFranchise Empires

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    Length:
    46 minutes
    Released:
    Dec 5, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    In this week’s ep, the Wolf’s chatting with Dan Giacomazzi and Artem Lopatchenko, two business partners in one of America’s fastest-growing home services franchises, Ace Handyman Services, about the benefits of having a franchising partner. 
    Discover Dan and Artem’s journey in expanding their franchise territory and learn about their favorite strategies for attracting new customers. How do they divide and conquer tasks to maximize efficiency? From marketing tactics to building trust with clients, Dan and Artem share valuable insights for growing a home services franchise.
    Plus, hear why beefing with your competition doesn’t always pay off—is it possible that your enemy may actually be your biggest ally?
     
    00:01:04 - The Genesis of a Business Partnership
    00:06:18 - Finding Complementary Ventures 
    00:12:27 - From Four to Five Territories: How Marketing Led to Expansion
    00:13:54 - Building Trust for Local Home Services Brands
    00:17:32 - The Connection Between Physical Stores and Online Business
    00:24:01 - The Benefits of Having a Business Partner
    00:26:32 - Starting a Venture: Partner or Solo?
    00:33:17 - The Truth About Franchise Ownership
    00:36:15 - Are You at Capacity?
    00:37:40 - Expanding Home Services Business Vertically
    00:45:00 - Residential vs. Commercial Business Split
    00:45:52 - Starting and Scaling a Home Service Franchise with Ace Handyman Services
     
    Follow Dan: 
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgiacomazzi/
     
    Follow Artem: 
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemlopatchenko/
     
    Follow The Wolf: 
    Newsletter: https://workweek.com/brand/the-wolf-of-franchises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewolfoffranchises
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf
    Website: https://www.krokit.com
     
    Are you a future franchise entrepreneur? Find all of the tools you need to launch, operate, and expand your franchise empire with the platform created by The Wolf himself, Krokit.com.
     
    And if you’ve enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I’d be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast. Thank you so much!
    Released:
    Dec 5, 2023
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    There’s more than one way to find financial freedom. Most startups are doomed to fail, but there’s an alternative route for hungry entrepreneurs. One that involves far less risk, far more work-life balance and just as much profit. Franchises. This is the podcast that gives aspiring franchise owners the playbook to build a multi-unit franchise empire of their own. Every episode we hear from guests who are building their franchise empire: Franchisees who started with one unit and aren’t stopping until they get to dozens, hundreds, or even thousands more locations. Hosted by The Wolf, you’ll hear exactly how to turn your ambition into tangible actions and take your first steps up the franchise ladder. You’ll get a breakdown on the steps you need to take open your first franchise, your second location, and beyond, along with the pitfalls to avoid. We answer all your questions about owning and running your franchise with relatable guests, sharing their first hand experience. To get started on your franchise owning journey, tune in on March 3rd for our season premiere, with new episodes every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.