2016 Issue 3 | GearedUp |
There is no stronger bond than that of family. From the beginning, our families create the framework for our future. They comfort us, guide us, share our sorrows and celebrate our accomplishments. It is the standard by which we measure our relationships. But we have all heard – or shared – stories about the stress and insanity of spending time with family. There are countless movies based on the tumultuous times families experience. So why, then, would we aspire to be like a family?
Although some would advise never to work with family, in this issue you will learn about those within the Planet Fitness ® brand who have found success alongside their relatives. Whether husband and wife, brother and sister or father and son, the PFIFA membership offers outstanding examples of how successful businesses grow from shared connections. While working alongside family presents a unique set of challenges, the experience also leverages the love, experience and respect for each other into building a strong PF ® business. As one franchisee said,“ You never quit on your family. Ever.”
As business owners, family comes to mean more than just those with whom we share kinship. Our employees and customers become an extension of our natural family. We watch them grow and prosper, cheering their successes and lifting them up in times of sadness.
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We, as franchisees, also share a special bond, and PFIFA provides an opportunity to strengthen our network and rely on the relationships created through membership. By creating a culture based around the concept of family, we attract and retain the best employees, who, in turn, make our guests feel like they too are part of the family.
We, as franchisees, also share a special bond, and PFIFA provides an opportunity to strengthen our network and rely on the relationships created
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through membership. A wealth of knowledge and support is available from your PFIFA family. Whether offering guidance on the latest business issue or providing an opportunity to simply catch up, the association has established the necessary framework to help you succeed.
As a PFIFA family, we will gather for the annual 2017 PFIFA Franchisee Convention in Orlando, Florida, April 20-22, and we hope you will join us for this remarkable opportunity. The convention allows us to share in the joys and challenges of being entrepreneurs while supporting each other and tapping into the wealth of knowledge within our brand.
As you read about successful PF families in this issue of Geared Up, I invite you to contemplate how you can be a part of the PFIFA network— whether it’ s through volunteering to serve as a board or committee member, attending our convention or simply contributing your thoughts and opinions through member surveys. Each one of you is an important part of the team with unique qualities and skills. Together, our PF family can accomplish great things.
Sincerely,
Trey Owen PFIFA President
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