He Never Planned to Own a Business… Then Life Changed the Plan скачать в хорошем качестве

He Never Planned to Own a Business… Then Life Changed the Plan

In this episode of the Franchise Frontier Podcast, Dave Kimura sits down with Chris Jenkins, owner of Stand Strong Fencing in Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Chris shares the unexpected path that led him from a 20-year career in oil and gas engineering into franchise ownership after the industry downturn in 2020. What started as curiosity about business ownership turned into launching and scaling a fencing franchise while also managing another financial services business. Chris dives into the realities of franchise ownership — from SBA financing delays and hiring challenges to managing subcontractors, navigating unexpected setbacks, and building systems that allow a semi-involved owner model to work. He also shares valuable lessons about leadership, hiring, vendor relationships, and the mindset required to thrive as a business owner. If you’re considering buying a franchise or launching a service business, this conversation offers honest insights about what it actually takes to succeed. Source transcript:  ⸻ Episode Timestamps 00:35 – Podcast introduction 01:04 – Chris’ career shift 02:18 – Discovering franchise systems 03:50 – EOS in business 04:18 – First-year surprises 05:12 – Hiring lessons learned 06:59 – Semi-involved ownership 08:55 – A day as owner 09:39 – When things go wrong 11:58 – Unexpected business chaos 12:36 – Advice for new owners 15:16 – SBA funding frustrations 18:45 – Finding installation crews 21:56 – Franchise vendor partnerships 23:47 – Lowe’s partnership opportunity 25:13 – Scaling the business 27:34 – Honest ownership advice 28:42 – How Chris unwinds 29:35 – Advice to younger self 30:07 – Final thoughts ⸻ About the Franchise Frontier Podcast Franchise Frontier is your go-to podcast for real stories from franchisees and industry leaders who are shaping the future of franchising. We explore opportunities, uncover challenges, and deliver actionable insights to help you make smarter business decisions. ⸻ About HorsePower Brands HorsePower Brands is a portfolio company of franchise brands in the home services industry, built on a foundation of operational excellence, cutting-edge marketing, and a focus on franchisee success. We are committed to helping driven entrepreneurs build lasting businesses with the support of a team that understands what it takes to win. ⸻ Social media & website ► Facebook:   / franchisefrontierpodcast   ► Instagram:   / franchisefrontier   ► LinkedIn:   / franchise-frontier-podcast   ► Website: https://www.franchisefrontier.com ⸻ #FranchiseFrontier #FranchiseOwnership #BusinessOwnership #Entrepreneurship #FranchiseLife ‪@HorsePowerBrands‬ #HomeServicesBusiness #FranchiseOpportunity #SmallBusinessOwner #StandStrongFencing #ServiceBusiness #BusinessLeadership #StartABusiness #FranchisePodcast #EntrepreneurMindset