“To Separate Yourself From The Pack”

By: Jeremy Welik

The list of possible student internships for the summer can go on forever and ever. There are countless industries and numerous opportunities for students these days (careful: some don’t pay). Because of the sheer number of student internships out there, it is easy to fall between the cracks and blend in with everyone else. On the other hand, the College Pro experience will allow you to separate yourself from the pack. Whether you’re a business student, art student or even looking to get into medical school, College Pro is an experience like none other.Where most student internships start you at an entry-level position, College Pro gives you the opportunity to be your own boss starting day one – in other words, you get to take the bull right by the horns.

By: Jeremy Welik, Senior Franchise Owner

As a College Pro Franchisee, everyday is different. Of course you will develop a routine–but always expect the unexpected.  May is the month where most of us will start production [painting or window cleaning]. Ideally, by production start you’ve got a good 30-40% of your summer booked when it comes time for your painters to begin producing. For a first year College Pro Franchisee this will most likely be a hectic time. You will be on a steep learning curve and feeling your way through it all, so it’s important to go in with an open mind. Once you understand that it’s a learning process, and that obstacles are natural, then you’re ready to take it all in.  In addition to all the learning, it’s crucial that you use the resources at your disposal and keep things simple – follow the systems, listen to your coach and work hard. The support from College Pro will definitely help, but, at the end of the day, it is up to you to go out and make things happen. With that you are ready for production.

Daniel Simoes

Burlington/Oakville, ON

4^th Year Window Cleaning Franchisee

Daniel is an experienced College Pro Window Cleaning franchisee in the Burlington and Oakville areas.  As he has been with College Pro for several years, Daniel has many regular customers, whom he now knows on a personal level.  He says that managing your own business can be both a reward and a challenge – “You get to control your own hours, and the flexibility is great. The amount of responsibility that is given to you is also great, but can prove to be challenging as well. The biggest challenge I’ve faced this summer has been finding the right people, who all work well together. This can have a huge impact on your business.”