Posts tagged how to operate a business
Unlocking Franchise Success

Stefan Figley is president of 1-800-Packouts, a leader in the contents and personal property restoration franchise industry since 2016 and part of the Five Star Franchising platform of home service brands. Figley has nearly 30 years of experience in the franchise and marketing industries, with a focus on brand growth. He has held executive and leadership positions with nationally recognized companies such as Terminix, Steamatic, Merry Maids and Jani-King International, as well as prominent international roles in the marketing industry.

Since 2015, 1-800-Packouts has been franchising and quickly becoming the category leader in property content restoration. During stressful times, it delivers expert inventory management, packing, cleaning, and climate-controlled storage services for homes and businesses. From floods to fires and everything in between, property owners and the largest insurance carriers trust and rely on 1-800-Packouts to rapidly and expertly secure and protect valuable possessions when disasters happen. Backed by Five Star Franchising, 1-800-Packouts is well-positioned to expand rapidly and meet the growing consumer demand for disaster-related home content restoration services across North America.

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The Keys to a Winning Business with Rick Meekins

Rick Meekins is the Managing Partner at ABCG, Inc. and the Relentless Pursuit of Winning podcast host.

Rick’s expertise lies in operations management, business analysis, process enhancement, and software implementation, such as ERP and CRM systems. Notable recent projects include customizing and deploying ZohoONE for an international team-building firm, selecting and implementing CRM solutions for a supplement manufacturer, and crafting a strategic roadmap for a skincare company.

Mr. Meekins's career has included launching ventures, guiding businesses to operational excellence, and leveraging technology for strategic advantage.

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