Hotel industry executive, Drew Salapka, bought an existing, up and running, franchise after making the decision to transition out of the corporate grind. Learn how he managed his record start with a servant leadership mindset and a focus on balancing the numbers with human elements of his business.

  • Why did he choose an existing franchise vs starting his own business from scratch?
  • How did the timing facto into
  • What skills did he take from his corporate career that translate into the painting business?
  • What did Drew inherit and learn from the former franchise owner?
  • How does the franchisor support his business and what does his “business coach” provide?
  • How does he keep jobs moving quicker to make his operation more efficient?
  • What has he learned most from his experience as a first time business owner?
  • How does Drew plan to scale and remain focused on employee retention and customer satisfaction?

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