32: How a Career in Franchising Leads to Creating Your own Concept w/ Jeff Bevis

Stories from Franchisees & Founders   In this episode we're with Jeff Bevis, Co-Founder and CEO at FirstLight Home Care Franchising, to share with us his journey in building a franchising company with licensure in home care industry in 33 states.   Jeff has a vast range of experience from being in the corporate/management side to being the franchisor. He has witnessed and gone through tough as well as rewarding times along the way and gained very useful tools in his toolbox as he started building his own company.   Stay tuned and join us as Jeff speaks of insights, secrets and very helpful tips in franchising.   What we talk about:   Healthy franchise system International franchising Master Franchising Operations vs Development Franchise in staffing industry Handling the pressure of competition Measure client satisfaction Measure employee retention Focus on the franchisees and their profitability Profit Mastery Franchise Advisory Council National ad fund Reality of starting a franchise What we mention:   FirstLight Home Care Budget Truck Rental Thrifty Car Rental Express Employment Professionals Comfort Keepers Bob Funk Express Home Help Trey McClain Matt Truitt Jerry and Chris Plum Devin Bevin Ron Holt Two Maids and a Mop Profit Mastery Profit Keeper