Jeff & Gini interview Monty Smith, PuroClean VP of Franchise Development, and talk about the $162 billion property damage restoration industry and the opportunity PuroClean represents to prospective franchisees. A 15 year veteran at PuroSystems, Inc., Monty Smith has served in several positions within the organization before becoming Vice President of Franchise Development in January of 2004. Mr. Smith has extensive experience in the restoration field having started his career in 1976 and owning a ServPro franchise. From 1990 until 1994, Mr. Smith was a Sales Trainer and Consultant for several remodeling concepts in North Carolina prior to joining PuroSystems in 1994. Since its 2001 inception, PuroClean has grown to more than 250 franchise location serving the U.S. and Canada . Known as the “Paramedics of Property Damage™” among insurance professional and property owners, PuroClean certified technicians provide emergency services to restore properties damaged by water, fire smoke mold, and biohazard events. With 2008 system-wide revenues exceeding $68 million, PuroClean continues to attract entrepreneurial-minded individuals looking for a personally and financially rewarding business opportunity in the recession-proof insurance property claims industry.
Jeff & Gini, always interested in talking about food, interview Paul Mangiamele, President and CEO of Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, a Charlotte-based, fast-casual Mexican franchise concept. Jeff and Gini wander online through the menu and the cantina-decor of Salsarita with Paul, and decide Salsarita's is too innovative of a concept to stay cooped up in North Carolina for long--a conclusion Paul certainly agrees with. A Certified Franchise Executive Paul’s experience is diverse, including work in operations, franchise development, broker and distributor networks, in both start-up, growth and Fortune 500 environments. Salsarita's is an emerging franchise brand on its way to 100 units and beyond. From their start in the beautiful Queen City of Charlotte, North Carolina, they've quickly grown to almost 80 locations in 17 states. Salsarita's also participates in the IFA VetFran program. Veteran's rank among the top third of franchisees in Salsarita's system. "They know how to comply with the system, they know the rationale and reasoning for procedures and standards of operation, and they know how to execute them. I see these veterans rising to the top of the system" as stated by Paul Mangiamele in USA Today, April 1, 2009 edition. Want to join a fun company specializing in made to order burritos, tacos, enchiladas, taco salads and more, made from the freshest ingredients and served up in a fun and festive atmosphere with stunning decor? Find out now why a Salsarita's franchise is right for you.
Gini takes the lead in interviewing friend, colleague, and social media guru, Paul Segreto, President, CEO and Founder of franchisEssentials, a Division of 21st Century CEO.. Paul and Gini share their thoughts on Tweeting, Facebooking, and LinkedIning as a marketing and communication vehicle for the franchising industry, and tap into Paul's unique perspective, entrepreneurial spirit and extensive industry experience to franchise marketing and development. For over twenty years he has exclusively served the franchise industry as a consultant and coach, senior-level corporate executive, activist, multi-unit franchisee and area developer. Paul understands the franchise sales process from lead generation through franchise award, and the importance of forming an interdependent relationship between franchisee and franchisor. Paul has successfully developed and executed marketing and development strategies for franchisors across a variety of franchise segments.
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