Franchising?

[bradleyelectric]

Who is this Mr. sparky ?

I have never heard of him or a franchise but then I don't get out much lol

I buddie told me of a deal he was pitched - it worked like this -
A man goes out and gets interested customers and then lets you bid the work and give him 20%
of that bid - sound good to you ?
sounds like a someone trying to make money for nothing - Let them starve

Mr Sparky is associated with ESI. That is the trade association I was thinking of when I mentioned Mr. Sparky. They really do offer a lot, but you really do have to follow there system. I'm working on building the system myself, rather than pay them the about $15,000 and additional $289 or there abouts a week for the infomation they hand out. It does explain how to build the business and run it as a business. The reason most small contractor service business can't sell the business is the fact the relationship is not run like a business it is a relationship with the owner and the client. The reason being is the owner is the entire business. I believe the main thing they teach is how to set the business up and to charge enough to make a good living.

I wouldn't pay someone 20% for leads. I might pay them 20% for sold jobs. The jobs would have to be profitable enough to justify the commission. I believe 5% is usual sales commission. They would have to deliver the job to me, not the lead.

 

[RampyElectric]

wow, I didnt realize the field was so divided. I know some guys at catlyst service marketing. I know Mr Wilkie quite well. He and Hoy are personal friends of mine. I guess ultimately its like every thing else... a gamble either way.

 

[Dnkldorf]

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Or It's Free... No Questions Asked

And then 2 sentences down..

With Mister Sparky?, it's more than just a word in our advertising. Your satisfaction really is guaranteed -- 100%.
If you're unhappy with our work for any reason, we guarantee we'll redo it for FREE.

Alright, I have a question. Which is it?
Is it free, or just we'll redo it for free.
Big difference here.

Sounds like a marketting ploy to me.

Is that Wilkie in the top pic?