185. Scaling a Drug Screening Franchisor to 230 Locations, with John Smith from Fastest Lab Franchise

The Freedom Formula Podcast: Achieving Financial, Location and Time Freedom

In this episode of the Freedom Formula podcast, Neel chats with John Smith, the executive director of Fastest Labs, a drug, alcohol, and DNA testing lab franchise. John shares his journey from being a franchisee to becoming a franchisor, discussing the importance of sales in franchise success, the risk and reward of entrepreneurship, and how to manage a large franchise network. He emphasizes the hustle mentality required for franchisee success and the need for a strong personal connection, even as the franchise grows. The conversation provides valuable insights into the franchising business model and the qualities that make a successful franchisee.

Takeaways

• John transitioned from franchisee to franchisor, highlighting his journey.
• Fastest Labs operates on a B2B model, partnering with employers for drug testing.
• Sales skills are crucial for franchisees to succeed in the business.
• Risk is inherent in entrepreneurship, and rewards come from taking risks.
• Managing a large franchise network requires systems and processes.
• Successful franchisees often have a hustle mentality and a desire to grow.
• Franchising can be a less risky alternative to starting a business from scratch.
• Personal relationships with franchisees become challenging as the network grows.
• Technology can help manage larger franchise operations effectively.
• Franchisees should align their business goals with their personal aspirations.

Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like it, leave a comment and subscribe to our podcast for more amazing content.

Want to stay connected? Follow me on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes insights:

➙ Visit ⁠⁠www.maidthisfranchise.com⁠⁠

➙ Instagram: ⁠⁠@neelbparekh⁠⁠

➙ X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@neelbparekh

Follow John and his journey:

➙ Website: ⁠https://www.fastestlabs.com/#~126e64de-e921-4f0d-9c7c-19d3229b74e5 ➙ https://www.fastestlabs.com/own-a-franchise

➙ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsmith132/

➙ X: @jsmith_3x https://x.com/jsmith_3x