Inside The World of a First Time Franchisee w/ Chris Rahill Part 1

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this special episode of the Franchise Secrets podcast, Erik talks with one of Mighty Dog Roofing’s newest franchisees, Chris Rahill. In what will be a multi-part series, Erik and Chris will go through every step of the franchise process -- From discovery day and buying the franchise, and eventually operating the business. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hear Chris’s excitement, his fears, and his experience buying and running a franchise as he goes through it. Though he’s just beginning now, follow Chris on his journey as a Mighty Dog Roofing franchisee for his unique insight on everything to do with the franchise.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to Erik and Chris talk about his franchise journey:</span></h3> <p><strong>Chris’ background in the corporate world (1:27)</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Having just left his corporate job to buy a Mighty Dog Roofing franchise, Chris details his experience in finance.</span></p> <p><strong>Discovery day (3:21)</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Chris shares his experience with the discovery process before buying a franchise and what he’s seen during the discovery day for Mighty Dog Roofing</span></p> <p><strong>Franchisor’s perspective (17:36)</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With Chris’s side of the story down, Erik shares what it was like as the franchisor during discovery day and beyond, signing franchisees up.</span></p> <p><strong>Signing agreements and wiring funds (22:00)</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With a decision made to buy a Mighty Dog Roofing franchise, Chris talks about what was going through his mind signing the agreements, wiring money over, and officially becoming an owner of a franchise.</span></p> <p><strong>Getting advice (24:18)</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It’s a big decision to buy a franchise and getting advice from others is a sound strategy. Erik and Chris talk about where he got his advice