Is Owning a Digital Franchise Right for You? Insights from a New Franchise Owner

Have you been considering owning a digital franchise but not sure if it's the right move for you or where to even begin? Trust us, we get it. The idea of becoming a franchise owner can be both exciting and intimidating, particularly for those who are new to the world of entrepreneurship. To give you an inside look into what it takes to build a successful franchise, we spoke to Jeffrey Barbe, one of GetintheLoop’s newest franchise owners in Ottawa-Nepean. Jeffery started working on his franchise in Ottawa-Nepean in November 2022. His market has quickly grown to 20 partners (including a shopping centre) and his market earns around $4000 in monthly recurring revenue so far! Ready to learn from his experience? Keep reading!

Training and Support

GetintheLoop comes with training and support to help new franchise owners learn the business and get up-to-speed quickly. But what's it like in practice? We asked Jeffrey to share his thoughts on the training and support he received:

Jeffrey: “I have to say, training and support at GetintheLoop have been exceptional. The company as a whole is just something I have not seen before in the past. I learned a lot at Loop University! I was able to focus on building my confidence knowing that I had access to support when needed. GetintheLoop has a full team of professionals - a substantial asset to have. The support of the Head Office behind me kept me motivated; there is always someone available to help me.”

Building Your Business

As a new franchise owner, building your business can be both exciting and potentially overwhelming. We asked Jeffrey to tell us about his first 60 days as a new franchise owner, and if he had any advice he’d give to new owners:

Jeffrey: “I was super excited and motivated to grow on my own terms within this business. That being said, I would tell new franchise owners that while the first 60 days are naturally focused on sales, expect that winning deals will be slow at the start as you are learning about the business methods and the tools of the trade. Expect to find your own direction and that you’ll be learning through trial and error. You'll be digging through the GetintheLoop Learning Management System and learning LOTS.

Walk-ins work; just expect them to be time-consuming. I think they are mandatory to becoming known in your community, especially while building members in your market.

In my experience, social media is absolutely the best way to generate leads. I can reach over 100 per day and guarantee at least 10 inquiries on what GetintheLoop is.”

Excitement and Motivation

When you're building momentum and seeing progress in your business, it can be incredibly motivating. Here's what Jeffrey had to say about the excitement he feels about the momentum he's building:

Jeffrey: “I love this business and I'm extremely motivated to make it a success not only for me but for GetintheLoop as a whole. The sky's the limit here and I'm willing to put 100% of my time and effort into building my GetintheLoop business!”

How to Get Started

Owning a franchise can be incredibly rewarding and offer a range of benefits, but it's important to do your research before taking the leap. Consider factors such as training and support, the amount of time and effort required to build your business, and your overall passion for the business. If you're interested in learning more about GetintheLoop and becoming a digital franchise owner, fill out the form below and we'll send you a free franchise kit.