Scotty Milas' All Things Considered Franchising Podcast w/ Doug Smith, BELFOR Franchise Development

All Things Considered Franchising Podcast

On today’s episode of All Things Considered Franchising, Scotty Milas speaks with Doug Smith. Doug is the Senior Vice President of Franchise Development for the BELFOR Franchise Group. With a
background in the restaurant industry and financial services, Doug has extensive experience in
franchising and helping entrepreneurs explore business ownership opportunities. He is
passionate about helping people become entrepreneurs and find joy in bringing them along on
their journey.

Doug joins Scotty to discuss the home service brands in the BELFOR portfolio, such as COOL-BINZ
and redbox+ Dumpsters. Doug shares his experience in the restaurant industry and how it
led him to franchising. He highlights the appeal of home services as a popular and exciting way
for people to become entrepreneurs. He states, "We really enjoy bringing those people along...
and we think home services in particular here at BELFOR Franchise Group is a pretty popular and
pretty exciting way to do that."

Doug also discusses the unique aspects of the BELFOR Group, including the comprehensive support they provide to franchisees and the synergies between their brands. As he tells Scotty, "We've proven systems in place, and we want you to engage with those systems for the best chance of success."

Key Takeaways:
1. BELFOR Franchise Group offers a range of home service brands, including redbox+ Dumpsters and COOL-BINZ.
2. The BELFOR brands are attractive to seasoned entrepreneurs and senior-level
professionals looking for recession-resistant businesses.
3. BELFOR provides extensive support to franchisees, including marketing, training, and
ongoing coaching.
4. COOL-BINZ is a new brand that offers climate-controlled mobile storage solutions, with a
range of bin options available.
5. BELFOR Franchise Group is owned by BELFOR Property Restoration, the world's largest
property restoration company, providing additional support and expertise.

Scotty Milas can be reached at scott@scottmilasfranchisecoach.com and at (860)751-9126.
Doug Smith can be reached on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/doug-smith-7b111b6

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