{"id":9283,"date":"2017-06-13T10:26:18","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T14:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.franchisegator.com\/articles\/?p=9283"},"modified":"2022-03-03T15:02:50","modified_gmt":"2022-03-03T20:02:50","slug":"industry-qa-with-karl-schmidt-president-founder-of-retain-12653","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchisegator.com\/articles\/industry-qa-with-karl-schmidt-president-founder-of-retain-12653\/","title":{"rendered":"Industry Q&A with Karl Schmidt, President & Founder of RETAIN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Provide an overview\/ description of your industry. Include reasons why it’s a great industry to start a business in today. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The auto industry spends over $700 on advertising per: calls. To get a vehicle sold. We can help them retain more customers. get more referrals and reduce the amount of money they spend on advertising.<\/p>\n

How has your industry changed in the fast 10 years? 20 years? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Technology has advanced.<\/p>\n

What trends do you see in your industry over the next 5 years? Next 10 years? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Becoming more and more important to do all you can to retain customers.<\/p>\n

What is the biggest concern about your industry that a franchisee candidate should be aware of and investigate?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Their ability to sell to car dealers.<\/p>\n

Why do you think your company stands out in the industry? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Personalized software involving the customers photo, business building photo, owners photo, sates persons\u2019 photo and so many other social media and review site aspects.<\/p>\n

What makes your franchise\/ business opportunity more attractive than your competitor’s? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Very little if any competition.<\/p>\n

Describe the ideal candidate. Do you think your requirements are any different than your competitor’s? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Industry experience and contacts are important to reduce the sales cycle and experience quicker success.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the strongest skill you require in a candidate? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sales ability<\/p>\n

Describe the working environment of your franchisees. Is your environment typical of other companies in your industry? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Work from home, mobile very flexible schedule.<\/p>\n

Why has your company been successful? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Founder worked very hard.<\/p>\n

What advice would you give someone interested in buying a franchise in your industry? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Have experience and great contacts if not be patient and learn the industry and don’t give up.<\/p>\n

How much experience in this industry should a franchisee candidate have should they consider buying a franchise in your industry? <\/strong><\/p>\n

The more experience selling to car dealers and having contacts the better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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