Scotty Milas' All Things Considered Franchising w/ Paul Linenberg

All Things Considered Podcast, hosted by Scotty Milas.

Have you ever wondered about becoming a franchisee but unsure where to start? Not sure what questions to ask or what a franchisee/franchisor relationship entails?

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

On today’s episode of All Things Considered Franchising, Scotty Milas interviews Paul Linenberg, the president of Gotcha Covered, a premier brand in the window dressings business. With a background in sales and marketing, Paul has been leading Gotcha Covered since 2010, focusing on helping franchisees succeed.

Scotty and Paul discuss the importance of the relationship between franchisees and franchisors, the unique culture at Gotcha Covered, and the key factors to consider when exploring business ownership. Paul states, “We are focused on the needs of our owners and have a lot of transparency." Paul emphasizes the need for a strong franchisee-franchisor relationship built on trust and support. He also highlights the importance of networking and sales aptitude in franchisees' success. Scotty agrees and mentions that he has worked with many clients who have validated the integrity of the Gotcha Covered brand. Paul encourages potential franchisees to thoroughly research and understand the franchise system they are considering and talk to existing franchise owners to gain insights into the business. Paul believes that the culture of Gotcha Covered revolves around being mutually supportive.

Key Takeaways:

The relationship between franchisees and franchisors is crucial for success in franchising.
Gotcha Covered prioritizes the needs of its franchisees and fosters a supportive culture.
Sales aptitude and networking skills are essential for window-dressing franchisees.
Thorough research and understanding of the franchise system are essential before deciding.

Scotty Milas can be reached at scott@scottmilasfranchisecoach.com and (860)751-9126.

Paul Linenberg can be reached at www.linkedin.com/in/plinenberg

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