88. How a Franchisee Focus Creates Winning Relationships—Eric Slaymaker, Founder/CEO, Wingers USA

Would you ever stop selling new products or services for 10 years in your business? Or maybe, could you stop selling to new customers for that long?  Our guest today, Eric Slaymaker, did just that. He and his brother stopped selling franchises for nearly 10 years he shares why they did it in the interview.**Subscribe to our NEWEST Podcast called: Franchise Your Business. CLICK HERE.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Check out Wingers Restaurant & Alehouse: https://wingerbros.com/Learn more about Wingers USA franchise opportunity: https://wingerbros.com/franchising-opportunities/If you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.ABOUT OUR GUEST:Eric is the Founder of Wingers Restaurant & Alehouse, and CEO of Wingers USA, Inc., a restaurant concept that opened its first location in 1993 in Bountiful, Utah. Currently, there are 23 Wingers system-wide, located in 5 states. Winger’s Alehouse locations are currently growing in several western and northwest states. Eric was also a founding principal and Vice President of Slaymaker Group, Inc. Based in Salt Lake City, the Slaymaker Group, Inc. owned and operated multiple franchise restaurants, including T.G.I. Friday's restaurants in Utah and Idaho. Prior to founding Winger's USA, Inc., Eric operated Eric Slaymaker Advertising, a marketing & media buying agency specializing in the restaurant business.In addition to his achievements in the restaurant business, Eric was also the co-founder of Monarch Broadcasting, Inc., a company that previously owned radio stations in Austin, Texas, and Salt Lake City, Utah. Prior to his career in the restaurant business, Eric was a business graduate of the University of San Francisco, where he was also a point guard on the USF basketball team. Eric lives in Salt Lake City with his wife, Karen, and their 3 children. Eric has also served as the President of the Mountain West JDRF chapter raising money to cure Type 1 Diabetes. Eric’s son, Tristan, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in2002 at age 12, and Eric also has a grandson with T1D.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759. This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. Big Sky Franchise Team is consistently recognized as one of the best franchise consulting firms in the world, helping entrepreneurs franchise their businesses through a proven 3-Step franchise process rooted in ethical principles, hands-on guidance, and customized deliverables.  If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/. The information provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any business decisions. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Big Sky Franchise Team, or our affiliates. Additionally, this podcast may feature sponsors or advertisers, but any mention of products or services does not constitute an endorsement. Please do your own research before making any purchasing or business decisions.