Franchisee Profile: Michael Henry, franchisee of Bellevue, Ontario

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Location: Bellevue, Ontario

Something Interesting About Michael’s Story…
Having had a bad experience with home inspection in the past, Michael was impressed with HomeTeam Inspection Service before he became a franchisee. He appreciates the fact that the HomeTeam inspectors are, as suggested by the name, organized into a team, facilitating quicker yet more thorough inspections. As a HomeTeam franchisee, Michael underwent extensive training and earned a certification as a home inspector in order to become a qualified member of his own home inspection team. He now takes a very active role in his business, personally inspecting homes along with a team of licensed professionals, including a heating and cooling technician.

What Michael Did Before HomeTeam…
Prior to becoming a HomeTeam franchisee, Michael worked for 21 years in the printing industry. After a while, he decided he wanted to start his own business and began looking for opportunities to do so. Franchising seemed like the right choice since it offers him the kind of business where he can work out of his home and be his own boss, while having a solid infrastructure upon which to base his business model. These prove to be valuable assets in a down economy.

How Michael Specifically Found Out About HomeTeam…
Michael found HomeTeam after researching franchises online. He had experience with bad inspectors in his own home in the past, so he had a good idea of what to look for in an inspection company. The team-based inspections and superb organization of HomeTeam proved an immediate draw.

Why Michael Became and Loves Being a HomeTeam franchisee…
Michael says the best thing about being a HomeTeam franchisee is the great support system HomeTeam has in place to help its franchisees. Corporate frequently calls to help out with the business aspect, while a technical advisor is always one call away to make sure the inspection process is carried out properly. He’s also been able to work with his wife, who helps out on the accounting side of the business, and has a readymade part-time job for his 14-year-old son, once he’s ready to work.