Rusty Wise, owner of Mister Sparky® of Cherryville – Charlotte, NC, has been in the electrical business for 32 years. A leader in his field, Rusty has taken this extensive industry background and applied it to running a successful Mister Sparky. As a Mister Sparky® Franchisee for over 10 years, Rusty has fully embraced the brand – the jingle, mascot, colors, …
The Art of Professionalism
In this age of immediacy, it is easy to let the finer points of business fall through the cracks. Attention to detail and professionalism are becoming lost artforms, secondary to the “must-have-right-now” mentality of today. Rusty Wise, owner of Mister Sparky® Charlotte and Cherryville, N.C., has been in the electrical business for over 30 years. During those three decades, Wise …
Scott Rohrer on How Franchising Strengthened His Family Business
After 45 years of being in business under the family name, Scott Rohrer and his dad in Lancaster, PA, made the decision to convert the Mister Sparky®, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning franchise brands in 2003. “We entered into a home services business in 1959. My grandfather started the business, and then my Dad came …
Serving People in These Difficult Times
Cherie & Jack Jester – Oak Hall, VA Mister Sparky Electric and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Uncertainty has become a part of our daily lives. We’re all doing our best to keep our businesses up and running. And some, like Cherie and Jack Jester, have been going above and beyond. Recently, Cherie and Jack, owners of Mister Sparky® and Benjamin Franklin …
6 Habits of Successful People and How They Apply to Franchising
When looking into any franchise concept, one of the biggest questions asked is “Will I be successful?” It can be a little intimidating to go into business for yourself. But, if you’ve seen success in your past career, then you can carry those skills, traits, and lessons learned into a franchise. These six habits can lead to success, especially in franchising. Be Decisive …
And Now a Word (or Two) About Bad Communication
Bad communication skills not only damage personal relationships, they reduce business profits. Establishing effective communications in the workplace is essential, and it begins at the top. Currie Gauvreau, Brand Manager of Success Academy, was recently featured on The Plumbing & Mechanical Podcast to discuss four simple ways you can increase productivity and improve relationships. In the episode titled “Don’t be …
Why Do Contractors Franchise?
Franchising Offered Lenny Siers a Viable Strategy to Understand the Changing Consumer Landscape and Grow His Business Lenny Siers is a multi-brand franchise owner serving homeowners in northwest Florida and northern Alabama. With a fleet of nearly 140 residential service vans, he credits the franchise systems, processes, and training to his success. Perfected and Proven System Coming from the military, …
Congratulations to Our 2020 Convention Award Winners!
While original plans for our convention were canceled due to COVID-19, the One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and Mister Sparky Electric turned the occasion into a virtual event that provided franchisees across the system the opportunity to network with their peers, enhance business practices and receive the latest brand updates. As part of the event, there …
