On this episode, Karen talks franchises and managing multiple locations with Michael Presson of 1-800-RADIATOR and A/C/. Michael describes his process for choosing 1-800-RADIATOR, handling the challenges of multiple locations, and his management and leadership style. Plus, Michael gives his insights of "building the airplane, as he is flying it," and why he was looking to own a business and not just a job.

Key Takeaways

- Franchises can be retail and wholesale opportunities.

- Trust and verify with your staff and locations.

- Michael's growth strategy was to acquire underperforming locations and investing in the right people and new inventory.

- Multiple locations allows you to build a business, and when all locations are performing well, that is what gets the interest of investors.

- Investors don't want to buy a job; they want to buy a business.

Cheers To:

Put out campfires before they become a forest fire. - Michael Presson

Pick your battles and start focusing on the dollars instead of the pennies. - Karen Simmons

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Multiple Locations and Hard Lessons with Michael Presson

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