In this episode of Beers with Contractors, hosts Will and Terry welcome Ty McBride, founder of Preservan, to the new studio to discuss his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in home service repair to spearheading a fast-growing franchise dedicated to wood rot repair in historical homes across the U.S. Ty sheds light on the inception of his business, the challenges he faced, and the key strategies that led to his success. He underscores the importance of having a strong business model, sound financials, and proper legal support when franchising. Ty also shares his perspective on the future of home service franchising and the qualities he looks for in potential franchisees. The episode is packed with invaluable advice for contractors considering taking their business to the next level through franchising.

00:00 Trailer

00:41 Welcome to the New Studio

02:00 Introducing Ty McBride

03:28 Ty McBride's Journey into Construction

09:01 The Light Bulb Moment

14:09 Franchising Insights and Challenges

19:16 Advice for Aspiring Franchisors

20:27 Navigating the Legal Side of Franchising

21:30 Finding the Right Guidance

24:16 The Importance of Unit Economics

27:00 Identifying Ideal Franchisees

30:31 The Appeal of Boring Businesses

31:53 Common Mistakes in Franchising

36:56 The Future of Home Service Franchising

38:05 Conclusion

Contact Ty McBride at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tymcbrideokc/

Website: https://gopreservan.com/

Email: [email protected]

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tymcbrideok

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tymcbrideok

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TyMcBrideOKC/

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