Jim joined Franchise Sales Connection in January 2021 as a highly experienced and respected professional in the franchise industry. He has over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, franchise development, franchise recruiting, and communications. Jim understands how Franchisors work and what qualities make a good franchise fit. He can help entrepreneurs to find the right franchise for their skills sets, interests, and budget.
Jim's experience as a franchise owner and as an owner in a family-run business gives him a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. Personally, Jim owned and operated a family trucking business for 23 years and sold mobile communications and satellite tracking systems to trucking companies. He owned a Yogurtini franchise along with working as a sales consultant for Yogurtini, U-Swirl, and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. Jim was the head of sales at Papa Murphy's, and as Director of Franchise Sales from 2003 to 2011, he helped to grow the company from 700 to 1,300 stores.
As a franchise business consultant, Jim can help business owners to make informed decisions about franchising, and to develop and implement successful franchise strategies. He provides guidance on the franchise selection process and on negotiation techniques. This means that he can help businesses of all sizes to identify and capitalize on new opportunities, even in challenging markets.
Jim is committed to providing Franchise Sales Connection customers and partners with the same high level of service and support he has demonstrated throughout his career. Feel free to reach out to Jim, just to say hi, or see how Jim can help you achieve your franchise goals.
