Whether you are a seasoned franchise owner or new to franchising altogether, you need to exit your comfort zone and develop yourself and your franchising career. When running a franchise, it is easy to find yourself getting caught up in the day-to-day tasks associated with running your business and neglecting your own professional development.
David Truby, MD of lawn-care franchise Greensleeves knows all about developing one’s career in franchising. Turby is a franchisee-turned-franchisor and he believes it is crucial to keep looking for ways to boost your franchising career. He shares his five tips for developing your franchising career.
1. Never stop learning
Franchising offers up the opportunity for people to develop their skills on the job because each franchise operation offers a unique level, type, and depth of training that equips franchisees with the tools they need to succeed. The very best franchise opportunities also provide franchisees with ongoing support to ensure they can put their training into practice.
Franchisees, especially the more experienced ones, can become complacent if they have been in a particular business for a while. Franchisees need to take advantage of this ongoing support and regular development course opportunities to develop their careers.
2. Listen to those around you
As a franchisee, you are part of a much larger network of people. Sure, you run your franchise and control many aspects of it, but you are never alone. As a franchisee, you have access to constant communication with your franchisor, fellow franchisees and your employees – not to mention your customers.
3. Develop a great relationship with your franchisor and fellow franchisees
Develop a great relationship with your franchisor and fellow franchisees By developing a positive relationship with your franchisor, you will be able to openly discuss any issues you face, which should give you reassurance as you run your business.
Your franchisor has ‘been there, done that’ when it comes to running your franchise successfully. Part of the reason you became a franchisee with them was the success of the business model they have in place.
Having a good relationship with your fellow franchisees is also a great way to help develop your franchise. The network of franchisees you are in can help to answer questions and share their lived experiences with you.
4. Determine a solid (business) plan of action
Challenge yourself often by putting in place a business plan – and stick to it! A business plan is probably the most important thing for any franchisee looking to develop their career in franchising. Having a solid plan is a key step to becoming a successful franchisee.
5. Review & improve
It is essential to ensure you are constantly reviewing how your franchise unit, or units, perform when developing your business. Taking this time to evaluate your business means you can celebrate your achievements and iron out your flaws, which ultimately will lead to developing your career in franchising.
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