Weed Man Franchise

Are You an Entrepreneur Looking to Diversify?

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Named “One of the Best Franchises to Buy” by Forbes two years in a row, Weed Man has helped hundreds of business owners diversify their services and enjoy the benefits of a new recurring revenue stream. We’ve partnered with existing business owners from landscaping, pest control, and independent lawn care backgrounds, just to name a few. However, entrepreneurs originating from outside of the green industry have also found tremendous success when investing in the Weed Man brand, as our comprehensive, ongoing training covers every facet of running a lawn care business – from agronomics and technical procedures to marketing and administration.

What Weed Man Offers:

  • Cross-marketing opportunities that help landscaping companies bring new customers through the door
  • An impressive customer retention rate (approx. 75-80%)
  • National buying power
  • In-depth business planning that will help our business remain current, within budget, and on track for success
  • Proven systems that increase efficiency and profitability
  • Comprehensive, ongoing training
  • Unparalleled support provided by regional consultants and our corporate team
  • Advanced marketing systems that work
  • Strong profit margins
  • Asset-building to help you secure your future and retirement

What Our Franchisees Are Saying:

“We have been able to show growth year over year since we bought our Weed Man franchise. It has proven to be a recession resistant business. Anyone looking at buying any type of business, regardless of if they are already in the green industry or not, should definitely consider a Weed Man franchise! The value of our renewing customer base and outstanding products/services is unmatched in our industry. We know that we are building a sustainable legacy to pass along to our family and provide a very nice retirement lifestyle in the future.” –Kim & Mark Kosberg | Weed Man Midland, MI. | Owners since 2007

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If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us today and find out how Weed Man has become the largest franchised lawn care company in North America.

Forget New Year’s Resolutions – Make An Action Plan!

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Happy 2017! Welcome to a new year filled with opportunity for you and your business.

As you gear up for the year ahead, consider throwing more traditional resolution-making out the window. Why? Resolutions are often too vague and lack the process map needed to attain goals. That’s why Weed Man recommends making an action plan. An action plan is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that will help you along the path toward reaching your goal(s). It gives you a workable checklist that will hold you more accountable throughout the year.

Below are a few samples to help you rethink your goal-setting strategy and turn those vague resolutions into detailed plans: Sample goal #1: Provide better customer service.

Sample action plan #1: I will aim to improve my company’s customer service department by:

  • Implementing paid, hands-on training workshops with my staff every Thursday morning at 8:00 am.
  • Introducing a performance-based reward system to motivate members of the department.
  • Recording calls for quality assurance purposes and providing feedback to members of my staff.


Sample goal #2: Make more money online this year.

Sample action plan #2: I will attempt to grow in the digital space by:

  • Investing in pay-per-click and mobile advertising.
  • Getting involved in social media.
  • Making improvements to my company’s website.


Sample goal #3: Keep my employees longer.

Sample action plan #3: I will improve employee retention by:

  • Revamping our company’s pay structure.
  • Providing regular feedback to staff members.
  • Creating a monthly social hour with free drinks and snacks to help build employee morale.

See the difference? Try it yourself! Remember: an action plan will keep you focused by honing in on the steps needed to help you reach your goals.

Brought to you by Weed Man. Visit us online at www.weedmanfranchise.com or call us 1-888-321-9333 for more information on our franchise opportunities.

Weed Man Franchisee Support

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At Weed Man, you don’t have to go it alone. In fact, relying on the ongoing support from seasoned, qualified consultants is one of the biggest benefits of Weed Man franchise ownership.

Here’s a quick glimpse at what our system offers to our franchisees:

  • Local, experienced sub franchisors who serve as personal consultants and mentors, providing experience, guidance and encouragement
  • Dedicated, ongoing support from the Weed Man head office (marketing, creative, technical, administrative, budgeting, etc.)
  • Peer support and networking at various Weed Man meetings and events, including our extremely popular Annual Conference in December
  • Educational seminars, webinars, business planning meetings and teleconferences
  • Full-time tech support to help you get the most out of our state-of-the-art, proprietary Weed Man CRM

And the proof is in the numbers! Our franchisees were surveyed about various aspects of the Weed Man system by Franchise Business Review, the leading market research firm in the franchise industry. We were given an astounding 84% satisfaction rating when it came to Training and Support, nearly 20% higher than the nationwide benchmark when it comes to service franchises.

If you’d like to learn more about the Weed Man franchise opportunity, visit us online at www.weedmanfranchise.com or call us 1-888-321-9333.

Top 10 Quotes on Setting Goals

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We’re a month and a half away from 2017 – have you thought about your resolutions for the new year? Get motivated to set goals both big and small with these inspirational goal-setting quotes:

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” Jim Rohn

“Everybody has their own Mount Everest they were put on this earth to climb.” -Seth Godin

“Man is a goal seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals.” -Aristotle

“I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.” -Michael Phelps

“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” -Pablo Picasso

“My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose – somehow we always win out.” -Ronald Reagan

“A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.” -Bruce Lee

“Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.” -Dorothy Height

“If you’re bored with life — you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things — you don’t have enough goals.” -Lou Holtz

“Failures do what is tension relieving, while winners do what is goal achieving.” -Dennis Waitley

Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking for an affordable investment, a business owner looking to diversify, or simply eager to become your own boss, Weed Man can help you achieve your career aspirations. We’ve got the systems, training, and years of expertise needed to set you up for success.

Visit us online at www.weedmanfranchise.com or call 1-888-321-9333 today for your free consultation.

Can E-mail Marketing Help Your Business? (Part 2)

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Last week we gave you a quick rundown of the many benefits of e-mail marketing and filled you in on a few best practices. Join us for part two as we continue to delve into how to make your e-mails stand out from the crowd while appealing to your customers and prospects.

Tip #4: Consider Your Content & Layout

Pay close attention to what you include in your e-mail and how it will be displayed to the reader.

  • Keep e-mails short (under 750 words), relevant, and to the point
  • Use images sparingly and do not place text within pictures
  • Use short blocks of text to keep the reader’s attention
  • Break content up with descriptive headlines
  • Avoid “spammy” words/phrases, such as free, great offer, save up to…
  • Opt for a newsletter format if touching upon multiple topics

Tip #5: Link it Up

Direct readers to specific online platforms – such as your website, Facebook page, or their online account – by incorporating “buttons” or by hyperlinking keywords/phrases.

Tip #6: Track Your Statistics

Regularly monitor which of your campaigns have the best open rates. Generally, a campaign with an open rate of 20% or higher is considered a success, but this is heavily dependent on your industry.

Tip #7: Keep Your E-mail Database Up to Date

Keep stored e-mail addresses up to date by correcting or deleting invalid contact information. Poor quality data can lead to your domain being blacklisted by various servers, meaning your customers may not receive e-mails intended for them. Regular maintenance of your e-mail database will also ensure that you have the most current customer/prospect information on record, giving you the best chance at increasing business.

The above tips are meant as a guideline only – there is no “one size fits all” marketing strategy. You’ll need to do some exploring and run internal tests to find out what works best for your business. Good luck!


Brought to you by Weed Man. For information regarding the Weed Man franchise opportunity, contact us today at 1-888-321-9333 or www.weedmanfranchise.com

Can E-mail Marketing Help Your Business? (Part 1)

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Does your business use e-mail marketing? More importantly, does your business use e-mail marketing effectively? If you haven’t yet hopped on the e-mail marketing bandwagon, now is the definitely the time to get started. This simple method of communication can help you keep in touch with your customers, enhance brand visibility, and increase profit margins.

Why E-mail Marketing?

It Works. E-mail marketing provides an additional avenue for building relationships with customers, driving traffic to your website, and boosting sales.

Everyone is Doing It! Over 80% of businesses have e-mail lists, and this number will only continue to grow.

It’s Quick, Simple, and Convenient. Send out targeted offers, marketing emails, coupons, reminders, account updates and more with the click of a mouse.

It’s Affordable & Can Bring in Revenue. In many cases, collecting e-mail addresses won’t cost you a thing – and let’s not forget that the estimated ROI on e-mail marketing is $40 for every $1 invested!

Tips for Making it Work:

Tip #1 – Create a Schedule

When it comes to e-mail marketing, scheduling matters. In addition to creating a long-range e-mail marketing plan, you will need to pay close attention to the date and time of your campaign.

Best Week Days:

#1 Tuesday
#2 Thursday
#3 Wednesday

Best Times:

#1 12:00 pm
#2 1:00 pm
#3 11:00 am

Because individuals tend to check their e-mails more actively during weekday lunch breaks, open rates peak Tuesday through Thursday at around 12:00 p.m.

It is also essential to determine how often you will be sending e-mails – daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly. Keep in mind that too many e-mails can act as a deterrent for customers who may otherwise be interested in your business. If you space e-mails out too much, however, you risk harming your company’s visibility in the eyes of the consumer, and you may not be top of mind when it comes to making a future purchase.

Tip #2 – Your Subject Line Matters!

A good subject line can be the difference between a successful e-mail campaign and an unsuccessful one. For maximum effectiveness, follow the 4 U’s:

  1. Urgency. Create a sense of urgency within your subject line.
  2. Ultra Specific. Cater the e-mail to the customer(s) in question.
  3. Unique. Reconfigure an everyday subject line in a new and exciting way.
  4. Useful. Offer the reader useful, timely advice.

Tip #3 – Capture the Reader’s Attention Early

Readers spend an average of 15-20 seconds on each e-mail. Optimize readability to make the most of your campaign:

  • Place key information in your first paragraph
  • Include a clear and concise call to action
  • Clearly label important, clickable resources (invoices, videos, links)

Are you ready to take your e-mail marketing to new heights? Stay tuned for next week’s blog post to learn more about how e-mails can help your business!

Join Weed Man at This Year’s GIE+EXPO!

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Are you heading to this year’s GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky? If so, we want to meet with you!

Join Weed Man at booth #5019 on Thursday, October 20th and Friday, October 21st. Meet several Weed Man representatives and consultants, pick up a copy of our informative brochure, and, most importantly, find out what all the buzz is about! In the past year alone, we’ve received recognition from Forbes, Franchise Business Review, Franchise Times, Entrepreneur, and CNBC.

As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we’re looking for like-minded candidates who are interested in the idea of franchise ownership. Find out how Weed Man can take your career to the next level and offer you freedom, flexibility, and financial success.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Green Industry & Equipment Expo!

Save 50% on your GIE+EXPO tradeshow admission when you buy your ticket early.
Click HERE to take advantage of this limited-time offer.

 

Weed Man’s Business Plan

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Weed Man franchisees come from several different backgrounds. Whether you currently own an independent landscape or pest control company or work in a completely unrelated industry, Weed Man offers entrepreneurs an opportunity that many franchise organizations do not. Not only do franchisees get the chance to experience recurring revenues and economic stability – they also receive one-on-one mentoring with their highly experienced Weed Man consultant.

Each and every year, franchisees sit down with their franchisor to create a road map to success, or in Weed Man’s terms, the business plan. But this isn’t just any business plan. The time spent with your franchisor will be used to go over everything from the number of employees required, to the amount of printer ink you’ll use – an ideology that began decades ago when Roger Mongeon, C.E.O., Weed Man USA, decided to get involved in the lawn care company as a franchisee.

He created a 10-year business plan – a practice he perfected while working in his decade-long career at Union Carbide. Today, Weed Man’s systems make up a large part of the company’s ‘secret sauce.’

“If you start off with great people and you stick with your commitment to taking care of your customers…and then you instill this cultural way of looking at your business through a business plan, that’s the heart of the franchise system we brought to the U.S.,” Mongeon says. “Through that we use people and systems to make sure once you develop the business plan, you can execute the plan.”

The business plan incorporates many factors of running a successful business. Over the two-and-a-half-day long meeting, franchisees and franchisor discuss the budget for the coming year, marketing tactics and hiring, equipment-buying and so much more. “Many people make a business plan, but they don’t make it alive throughout the year [like Weed Man does],” C.O.O. of Weed Man USA, Jennifer Lemcke states.

To learn more about franchise opportunities in your area, visit us online at www.weedmanfranchise.com or call 1-888-321-9333.

 

10 Reasons to Love Entrepreneurship with Weed Man

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Being your own boss is something many people across the country dream about, but at Weed Man Lawn Care, we help those dreams come true. With proven systems, premium products and decades of industry experience, we take pride in offering entrepreneurs an opportunity to create financial stability for themselves and their families. Here are 10 Reasons to Love Entrepreneurship with Weed Man.

“Franchisee’s success is the most important thing to me. That is why the relationships between the corporate team and franchisees across the country are so trusting and personal. We are here to help owners succeed.” – Jennifer Lemcke, C.O.O., Weed Man USA

“I truly believe that the backbone of this country is the small business we are providing people within the community, with an opportunity to give back to the communities in which they live. It’s amazing to think that we’ve been able to serve 16,000 customers in the past year and hire nearly 300 employees to help take our business to the next level.” – Andy Kurth, Weed Man Madison, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Green Bay, WI; Elgin, IL; Denver, CO; Austin, TX

“What attracted me to Weed Man initially was the quality of people in the organization. The lawn care industry had just gone through numerous mergers and acquisitions with many industry leaders that I had come to respect over the years aligning themselves with Weed Man.” – Jim McClure, Weed Man Roswell, GA

“I’ve always had a love for the green industry and my partners and I owned the landscaping business for 20 years before we purchased Weed Man as on add-on business. Once I saw the depth of support from Weed Man and the experience of the people driving the franchise, I sold my share of the landscaping business to focus solely on the growth of my Weed Man territories.” – Tom Mauer, Weed Man Springfield-Hartford, MA

“Business-wise, Weed Man just made a lot of sense to me. We already had a lawn care business at that time, but we really had no idea what we were doing… What really interested me about Weed Man when I read the article was their intent focus on the business side of operations: the processes and the systems. That was my cue to pursue the franchise.” – Stephen Hillenmeyer, Weed Man Lexington, KY; Nashville, TN

“We chose Weed Man because we wanted to invest in and grow a business that would achieve a larger return-on-investment than our independent landscaping and maintenance company in the long-term…[Weed Man] builds equity every year as it grows and will be much more valuable in the end.” – Sam Morgan, Weed Man Lake Norman, NC

“When we came across Weed Man, we believed that it was a match made in heaven. Weed Man lives by its ‘Promises Kept’ and hones in on being an honest company that takes great pride in their work. These values were important to us when seeking a franchise opportunity.” – Kim and Mark Kosberg, Midland, MI

“Weed Man USA has the necessary systems in place to help its franchise owners succeed. From business planning meetings to top-tier talent at the corporate level, every aspect of the franchise is very well-planned and executed…It has been extremely helpful to have an entire franchise system available to support and assist in [our] growth.” – Jon and Vicky Cundiff, Weed Man Kansas City, MO; Des Moines, IA; Springfield, MO; Fort Worth, TX

“Since 2009, I’ve seen consistent growth and have quadrupled the size of my business. The first year I opened my business I hit $300,000 in sales, and now our business is pulling in over $2 million in sales.” – Steve Sartorius, Weed Man Minneapolis, MI

“Pest control and lawn care services are a like science. They have similar governing bodies and licensing procedures. Since we were already familiar with the management side of the business, we knew it was a great opportunity to immediately leverage our client base and expand our service offerings to them.” – Steve and Chuck Russell, Weed Man Novi, MI

If you are interested in learning more about franchise opportunities in your area, visit us online at www.weedmanfranchise.com or call 1-888-321-9333.

Franchise Today & Weed Man USA COO Jennifer Lemcke

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Recently, Weed Man C.O.O. Jennifer Lemcke was invited to participate in a discussion with Franchise Today, an online radio show discussing what’s going on in the franchising world, serving up discussions with weekly guests and touching on best practices for building and growing sustainable franchise brands.

Host Stan Friedman and Lemcke touch on the tremendous growth Weed Man USA has experienced in the past decade and Weed Man’s title as the fastest growing franchise in lawn care. For the second consecutive year, Weed Man has been named One of the Best Franchises to Buy by Forbes magazine and with an initial investment of under $150,000, it’s no wonder the lawn care franchise has seen so much success.

“Our strategy in the U.S. has never been to differ from quality. We do have some good competitors at a national level…but between us and [them], I would boil it down to [the quality of] our fertilizer…and that’s been a staple [for us],” says Lemcke when asked about Weed Man’s strategy.

You can learn more about Weed Man’s exclusively-blended, golf course quality fertilizer HERE.

There are several things that set Weed Man apart from other lawn care franchises. For instance, during our off-time,“[In November, we do budgeting and] our business planning, which is unreal – top of class, not only in our industry, but top of class in probably most industries. We do zero-based budgeting with our franchisees and a business plan with each and every one of our franchisees – the crutch to all of our systems,” Lemcke states.

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To listen to the entire podcast and learn more about the Weed Man opportunity, click HERE.

For more information on opportunities in your area, visit us online at www.weedmanfranchise.com or call 1-888-321-9333.