Scott was recently awarded an exclusive Footprints Floors franchise territory in Mechanicsville, Virginia. We’re honored that Scott chose us and pleased to welcome him to the Footprints Floors family.
Footprints Floors is thriving. In fact, our flooring franchise is growing so rapidly that we’re entirely sold out in several states!
Footprints Floors is an incredible opportunity to affordably invest in the booming home services industry. Entrepreneurs across the country are racing to secure their own profitable flooring franchise territories in their hometowns.
Scott Ogburn is one of these savvy entrepreneurs. He’s a seasoned investor who was on the hunt for his next business opportunity.
Scott found that opportunity in our flooring franchises.
He puts it this way: "The home services industry will never go away! And the flooring industry in particular needs professionalism. Enter Footprints Floors!"
Footprints Floors makes it easy for hardworking, everyday people to become business owners. As a result, many of our Franchise Owners have no experience in manual labor or delivering home services, and our flooring franchise is often their first introduction to business ownership.
Others, like Scott, come to us with heaps of experience. He’s handy, resourceful, and quite well-rounded.
"I’ve been involved in general construction my whole life," he tells us. "I love to be outdoors, to paint, to watch soccer, and play games with my friends and family. Any time spent with my family is the best!"
Scott’s what many would consider a natural-born entrepreneur.
"I’ve always been an entrepreneur," he says. "I don’t feel like I ‘wanted’ to. I have been compelled. Any experience I had working for others at their business was only a frustrating experience for me."
Scott’s a pro at taking whatever he has and investing it toward a better future. This enterprising initiative began early for him and came with great payoffs.
"Construction enabled me to pay for college and two stints in grad school," recalls Scott. "I earned a Master’s degree in teaching mathematics in 1992 and taught high school math for 5 years. I earned my second Master’s degree in 2002 and taught at a Bible school in Albania for 7 years."
Around eight years ago, Scott took his business savvy further by acquiring his first franchise with a different corporation. This move proved successful for him — so successful, in fact, that Scott recently decided to purchase another franchise.
Scott consulted with his franchise advisor and was introduced to the Footprints Floors opportunity. There was instant interest, particularly because of Scott’s construction background.
"I like the construction world, I like doing good work for customers, and I like developing good relationships with my subcontractors," he explains. "The people of Footprints Floors are pretty amazing people, very others oriented."
But Scott didn’t join us simply because he has an affinity for this type of work. He also understands that home services are always in demand.
Right now, the American home services industry is worth billions and continues to grow rapidly. On-demand home services, in particular, have become a booming trend as homeowners increasingly seek convenience, professionalism, and quality workmanship.
That makes a carefully designed, well-structured, and effectively managed home services franchise like Footprints Floors an incredibly attractive investment opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.
Scott’s quite discerning, so what made our faith-based flooring franchise the right fit for him? He says it was the implications of our one-of-a-kind business model, proprietary systems, and return on investment.
"The thing that initially drew me to Footprints Floors was how money spent on advertising resulted in estimates being scheduled. That puts the ball in my court — at that point, it is up to me to sell and then execute a job. But knowing that I could get that chance by a pretty closely defined advertising budget was very appealing to me."
"Also, in the same vein, the whole CSR structure. Fabulous. I also appreciated the three key numbers that I need to watch. I love that."
Our business model is streamlined to perfection. Every part of the Footprints Floors system is designed to deliver results. We don’t provide total back-end support simply to have something to brag about.
Our franchise system is a tool that Franchise Owners can use to achieve the financial results they want and the work-life balance they desire.
We also don’t expect prospective Franchise Owners to simply take our word for it. During our Franchise Education Process and Discovery Day, we lay everything out clearly and transparently.
Scott was even able to experience several real-life calls for himself.
"The whole thing with ad dollars resulting in a calendar full of appointments… when I listened to all the recorded validation calls and it became clear that this aspect of the business was for real, I made up my mind right then and there to buy," he tells us.
We aim to give potential investors everything they need to understand exactly what we’re about. And we don’t just hand out recorded calls, lectures, or information packets. The entire Footprints Floors team is available for questions, including Founder Bryan Park.
"The people of Footprints Floors are pretty amazing, very others-oriented," Scott says about his experience. "They’re genuine, honestly interested in the well-being of others. It was good to be on a sales call, as well as the time we were given to ask any questions of Bryan."
With all his questions answered, Scott’s ready to dig in. Thanks to his entrepreneurial background, he knows that building a successful business requires determination and hard work — but that the payoff can be huge.
"It really is a lot of work, but completely worth it," he says. "If you like people and want to be involved in something that can grow, then this is a fabulous opportunity. Make sure you have money to support yourself for a few months. But being able to pay yourself something in a few short months is completely possible."
We’re confident that Scott will see strong returns on his flooring franchise investment. Thanks to our healthy unit economics, many new Franchise Owners are able to recoup their initial investment within just a few months.*
We make it easy for Franchise Owners to get started since there’s no need for expensive showrooms or large employee teams. At the same time, Scott has the flexibility to grow his flooring franchise at the pace that works best for him.
"I look forward to building out my territories and getting the right people in the right positions to run a great company," says Scott of his short-term goals for his flooring franchise.
We know how important it is to have the right people on your team. When we asked Scott what he was most looking forward to, he revealed a conscientious and diligent mindset.
"Growing in my dedication to serving others, maintaining strict discipline in keeping down costs, doing great work and getting good reviews, and keeping my eye firmly on the three key business numbers Bryan talks about."
Our franchising success is made possible by industrious Franchise Owners like Scott. Footprints Floors continues to thrive because hardworking individuals can thrive alongside our company and achieve their investment goals.
Footprints Floors has experienced tremendous growth and industry recognition, earning a place on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 list — a significant milestone for any franchise company.
And we’re looking forward to even more growth in the future as Founder Bryan Park and the rest of our all-star corporate team continue developing the company and strengthening the franchise system.
If you’d like to get on board with Footprints Floors, there’s still time to secure an exclusive flooring franchise territory for yourself.
Visit our franchise website for more information and to request our Franchise Report for detailed revenue information.
*All investment and revenue numbers were obtained from our Franchise Disclosure Document.
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