Jim's Success, Growing The Business
Jim's career is a small business success story. Following 10 years of technical sales with a Fortune 500 manufacturing firm, he purchased a leading printing franchise, in October 1988. Over 35 years, he grew the business from 1 employee to a team of 14 and 50 regular customers to over 1000.
The Keys to Jim's Success: Strategic Planning, Coaching, and Relationship Building
Jim's success was driven by strategic planning, peer coaching, hard work, and consistently nurturing relationships. He has a wealth of experience in sales, employee development, purchasing, accounting, and consistently making money! When it comes to buying, growing, and/or selling a franchise or independent business, Jim is anxious to share his techniques and success story.
Education and Family: The Foundations of Jim's Journey
Jim graduated from Clemson University with a BS in Engineering Technology and an MBA from the University of Houston. Jim is happily married to Janice, and they have 2 young adult sons, James and Jake.
Discover Jim's Areas of Expertise
Location, Location, Location
Strategic Planning,
1-3-5-10 years
Marketing Plan
Sales calls, direct mail, social media, networking
Employee development, team building, hiring
Relationships: employees, customers, prospects, vendors
Franchise documents
Lease documents
Small business operations: finances, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, taxes, HR
Professional services; legal, accounting, insurance
Purchasing: equipment, supplies, outside services
Selling a business profitably.
After the sale, guidance