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David Wells, senior director of franchise recruiting for U.S. Lawns, wants to change a perception that has long plagued the franchise discovery process. “A lot of times people come into the franchise discovery process expecting a high-pressure sales pitch, but I don’t see it that way. If we are successful in the discovery process, this […]

No one had run a mile in less than four-minutes before Roger Bannister achieved the historic athletic feat in 1954. What once seemed like an impenetrable barrier before Bannister proved it could be done, now seemed within reach. As if a flood gate had been opened, four other runners followed suit within the following year. […]

As vice president of operations for a healthcare business, thirty-year-old Drew Eaton was already quite successful in his career, but he couldn’t help but feel that his career was not completely fulfilling his purpose. With a new baby on the way, this first-time father began to picture what he wanted the next chapter of his […]

As a project manager at a global finance company, Chris Kelly had been following a set path.  Over 20 years he had successfully worked his way up through the company. However, when the company rearranged their reporting structure, things began to shift for Kelly. Under new leadership, he found his work culture drastically changed. “In […]

Let’s be honest, when you think about landscape maintenance, “great business opportunity” may not be the first thing that comes to mind. “Isn’t that hot, sweaty and laborious work?”, you might ask. Images of a “Chuck in a truck” type independent landscape business operator may even come to mind. While “Chuck” might make a good […]

Every morning, to close their leadership meeting the U.S. Lawns leadership team calls out the Home Office brand vision in unison, “100 percent franchisee satisfaction!” For John Steeves, U.S. Lawns’ Senior Franchise Advisor, this mantra is at the heart of his people first approach to helping individuals achieve freedom and financial independence with the brand. […]

In 2015, Stephen and Elizabeth Carman moved from their home in Houston, Texas when Stephen started a corporate training job to Fort Collins, Colorado.  “Moving so far away from our kids and their families was tough. We realized just how little freedom and flexibility we had in our lives,” says Elizabeth. Stephen adds, “There were […]

For 30 years, Scottie and Tina Floyd had built a successful independent landscaping business along the Louisiana and Mississippi border. However, like many other independent landscapers have found, the business become built around them, dominating their time and resources, as well as limiting the business’ growth. Scottie says, “If I wasn’t out there doing the […]

Many entrepreneurs come to a crossroads when they are thinking of opening their own business. There are two ways to go about it: starting a small business from scratch or investing in a franchise. Both have their pros and cons. Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of choosing a franchise and what […]