Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Franchisee Profile: Skip Barrett

Name: Skip Barrett
Development Date: January 1, 2011 
Brand: We Do Lines
Territory: Nassau/Suffolk, NY.
Phone Number: 516-320-4750
Email: sbarrett@wedolines.com

Skip Barrett is a Huntington, New York native with a background as a franchisor. His first company was Garage Tek, a franchise he started with a partner that focuses on garage storage systems. Skip was previously the Director of Franchise Development for We Do Lines. His belief in the company and the We Do Lines system was so strong that he evolved into a franchise owner in Long Island.


Q: How did you learn about the brand?
A:
When the housing market turned down I found myself not being able to keep working for Garage Tek in the capacity that I wanted. I decided that I wanted to be a part of a company that was a necessity in these hard times rather than a luxury. I began doing research and attending forums on different franchises, and I found out about We Do Lines. I contacted Chris Couri, CEO of We Do Lines, and we began building a relationship. I felt We Do Lines was a perfect fit with my background.

Q: What was appealing to you about joining We Do Lines?
A:
We Do Lines offers a service that is a necessity for other businesses. Currently the market for parking lot striping is fractured. It’s exciting to be working for a company that is quickly growing and expanding as a leader in the industry. The centerpiece of the We Do Lines success is a strong set of corporate ethics coupled with a vision of social responsibility that ensures continued growth, brand development, and loyalty.

Q: What makes your business different?
A:
We Do Lines offer its clients a higher class of focused operators. Our processes are standardized, and our employees are trained professionals. Most of our competition is unskilled and unreliable private contractors looking for one time work opportunities. This allows us the opportunity to build greater relationships in the communities that we service in order to become the transcending brand within the industry.

Q: What are your business development plans?
A:
As a continually growing company, our goal is to be the leading national brand for parking lot striping solutions.

Q: Do you have any other interesting hobbies or passions?
A: Aside from being a tri-athlete, I am currently learning to be a pilot. Flying allows for an incredible experience that focuses your senses, and lets you escape the stresses of everyday life. I primarily fly single engine planes. My son also flies, and trains me directly sometimes. It’s a great way for us to spend some unique father-son time together.

ABOUT WE DO LINES, USA Based in Ridgefield, Conn., and founded in 2008 by three friends looking to revolutionize a $1 billion segment of a $29 billion industry, We Do Lines, USA, a full-service parking lot striping franchise provides quality, professional, and reliable line striping services in a timely and cost efficient manner. Its services make parking lots everywhere safer, cleaner and more functional, while enhancing the overall aesthetics of the property. We Do Lines, USA accomplishes this mission by utilizing a combination of state-of-the-art technology and trained professionals to ensure a top-quality end result. For more information, please visit www.wedolines.com.




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