Ep 4.11: How Communication Drives Success w/ Whit Shepherd

Free Agent with Meg Schmitz

Do you want to make well-informed decisions and discover the perfect franchising partner? Are you searching for a reputable franchise organization that values communication and values your input? Join us as Whit Shepherd shares critical solutions to help you achieve your goal of finding the ideal franchise partner. The answer lies in understanding the immense value that effective communication and franchisee input brings to franchise organizations, allowing you to make informed decisions and ultimately find success.

My special guest is Whit Shepherd

Say hello to Whit Shepherd, a seasoned expert in the realm of franchising. He started his professional life by achieving his ambitious career goals in corporate America only to realize that his true calling lay in business ownership. Enroute to realizing his true potential, he has aided iconic brands from inception to success and now aligns with Horsepower, a forward-thinking franchise model. Given the breadth of his experience and the diversity of his professional journey, Whit brings an unmatched perspective to the table. He is instrumental in illuminating the importance of communication and franchisee input in franchise organizations.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:01:37 - The Power of Horsepower Brands, 00:06:09 - Witt's Journey in Franchising, 00:07:59 - Joining Horsepower Brands, 00:10:54 - Avoiding Heartache, 00:14:09 - How Franchisees Are Heard, 00:15:31 - Representing iPhone and Lingo, 00:17:57 - The Appeal of Blingle, 00:20:32 - Diversification and Empire Building, 00:24:38 - Ideal Franchisee Profile, 00:28:17 - The Excitement of Alignment, 00:28:44 - Insights into the Guest, 00:29:18 - Pre-Qualifying Brands, 00:29:36 - Changing Lives, 00:30:00 - Conclusion,