Are you curious about what your day-to-day life might look like as a Ziebart owner? Much like any business owner, each day will look a bit different. Some days could be filled with meetings or trainings, and others could be more focused on marketing efforts and increasing sales. We’d like to take you along for the ride…
Are you curious about what your day-to-day life might look like as a Ziebart owner? Much like any business owner, each day will look a bit different. Some days could be filled with meetings or trainings, and others could be more focused on marketing efforts and increasing sales. Unlike going into business by yourself, becoming a Ziebart franchisee has an established support system, products, and brand recognition to set you up for success from the start. Some of our newest franchise owners, Ben and Sophia Moeller (Ziebart of Highland, Michigan), recently invited us into an authentic day in their lives. We’d like to take you along for the ride…
“Yes, it’s work, but to Ben it’s also mixing in his very strong interests and hobbies in taking care of vehicles,” said Sophia.
With two young children, Ben and Sophia knew that some of their responsibilities may shift a bit towards Sophia as their business got up and running, but it has not been as challenging as they thought it would be.
“I’m always looking forward to spending time at the shop,” said Ben. “I really haven’t had that feeling in a corporate setting for a very long time.”
A typical start to the day for Ben includes:
- Turning on the lights and putting his things away.
- Turning on the digital posters in his showroom.
- Logging in to the computer and seeing what’s on the schedule for the day.
- Opening the door and turning on the open sign.
Ben’s life has been centered around cars ever since he was a teenager.
“I always had a third car that I always was working on or having fun with,” he said. “A lot of the services I’d get done to it, we do here at Ziebart.”
As a franchise owner, Ben has a hand in “a little bit of everything,” including the advertising and daily operations of his store, and even performing some of the services on customers’ vehicles.
“Whatever we need on a daily basis, I can step in and do,” said Ben.
Ben and his wife, Sophia, complement each other well in running their Ziebart store.
“I serve as the primary liaison on the marketing communications front,” said Sophia. “We’ve been lucky to have all the support from corporate.”
The Ziebart World Headquarters staff is always readily available to help franchise owners like Ben and Sophia with anything they might need, from marketing support, to general business operations, technical support, and more.
So, what exactly made Ben and Sophia choose to franchise with Ziebart? The financial model, as well as Ziebart’s reputation as a franchisor with over 60 years in business.
“I am 100% interested in starting a second or potentially a third store,” said Ben. “We’re on our way to having a better life in general… we know we are building something that will be great for the community, and then also for our kids.”
Are you interested in getting started on your own Ziebart franchising journey? Reach out to our team today by calling 248-837-3960 or by clicking here to get started.
Watch Ben and Sophia’s “Day in the Life” here!