Learn & Explore Series: PortraitEFX
PortraitEFX
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High Volume Photography delivers BIG money in a market where there’s less competition.
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Did You Know?
The reality is that you COULD do this business on your own.” BUT… that means you are on your own. The big question is “WILL you do succeed in this business on your own?”
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We give you a year-round plan to keep your staff busy and cash flowing your way.
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Questions covered in the above interview:
- Okay, every great story has a beginning. Tell me about your beginning with PortraitEFX. What was the inspiration for setting up a franchise system?
- Sometimes companies wind up changing their mission – or at least their Avatar (their perfect customer). Have you found PortraitEFX changing who it is targeted for over the years? Who is your “Perfect Customer” now?
- Your Tagline is “Expect the Exceptional”. How does PortraitEFX affect the customer experience to ensure that they can Expect the Exceptional?
- Chris, you've done this a long time. You wouldn't do this if you didn't enjoy it. What do you enjoy most about what you do?
- In your mind, what is the biggest advantage someone achieves when they join a franchise?
- What do you think any disadvantages might be? (i.e. give up control, follow the rules, etc.)
- What mistakes do you see photographers make when they “go it alone?”
- PortraitEFX seems to be in over 30 states. Are there any particular states or markets where you’d really like to grow?
- I know if varies from person to person, but if I wanted to join PortraitEFX and get started shooting as soon as possible, what is an approximate cost I can expect to incur?
- How important (or not) is it that I have been a photographer for a long time and have already got some business if I were to join your franchise?
- How quickly can someone expect to “ramp up” and get enough business in the door to pay the bills?
- What kind of support, training, and ongoing education can a new franchisee expect with PortraitEFX?
- What do you think the 3 most important skills or attributes someone should have to be successful within your organization?
- So, is there anyone that PortraitEFX is NOT a good fit for? (over-the-top artsy, control-freaks, non-self-motivateds, etc.)
- To wrap it all up, how can a new franchisee “Expect the Exceptional” with PortraitEFX? (online support, expanded access to you and me, Community – private Facebook group for Zees, Blog, DOM, webinars, etc.)