7 Key Skills That Ensure Franchise Ownership Success
It’s a common myth and misperception that franchises simply run themselves. The truth is that franchise ownership, like anything else worth doing in life, takes hard work and dedication to achieve success. That’s especially true with the Hike Doggie opportunity, but there are certain skills you can cultivate that are capable of making a big difference. So, what are some of the common denominators of successful franchisees? In the latest edition of the Hike Doggie Blog, let’s take a closer look at seven key skills that ensure franchise ownership success.
1. Leadership
It takes excellent leadership skills to own and operate a successful franchise operation. Owners who aren’t afraid to take risks, have good decision-making instincts, and a big-picture focus will always inspire others to do the same. Just like a team of sled dogs need a good leader, so does Hike Doggie. You have to take charge and become the leader of your pack of pups on a daily basis.
2. Curiosity
It takes curiosity and an eagerness to learn new things to succeed in the Hike Doggie network. Our owners must be humble enough to admit that they don’t yet know everything but aren’t afraid to do what it takes to achieve success.
3. Patience
It’s been said that patience is a virtue, and if you want to become part of the Hike Doggie team, you better have this quality in spades. We all know that dogs – especially a pack of them – can become excitable, rambunctious, and even downright unruly at times. But a patient owner knows how to project calmness and keep a strong hand on the leash lead at all times.
4. Motivation
One thing Hike Doggie owners have in common is motivation – a burning desire to bring our professional dog walking services to the communities where they live, work, and play. That’s why Hike Doggie looks for individuals who are driven, goal-oriented, and know the path they intend to take on their personal journey to success.
5. Adaptability
The first rule in business is that nothing is truly predictable. That’s why all of the successful franchise owners understand the need to remain agile and adaptable to changing circumstances. But regardless of the challenges you may face as a Hike Doggie franchisee, you can always count on our proven business model to overcome obstacles.
6. Communication
Let’s face it – if you’re going to work with dogs, you simply have to be a good communicator – and not just with the spoken word. Being that dogs are nonverbal, they continually look for visual and auditory clues from the humans they encounter. Like any domesticated animal, they need reassurance that they’re in good hands and will be cared for properly and accordingly.
7. Passion!
Why did we choose to put an exclamation point after this word? Because that’s how important passion is if you want to succeed as one of our franchise owners. Here at Hike Doggie, we have an unbridled passion for dogs – a personality trait we consider the central deciding factor in awarding a new franchise. We even take it a step further in stating that our franchise owners should be dog obsessed. Then and only then can you contribute to our mission of making dogs as happy as they make us. If you get it, you get it. If you don’t, Hike Doggie probably isn’t for you.
Franchise ownership may not be for the faint of heart, but individuals who possess these aforementioned skills will have no problem reaching their goals and achieving success. Here at Hike Doggie, we have no choice but to be a good judge of character – that’s why our candidate evaluations are so stringent. We understand that we’re entrusting the care of people’s beloved pets to our franchise owners. And that’s not something we ever intend to take lightly.
About Hike Doggie
Hike Doggie was founded in 2016 with a mission to “make dogs as happy as they make us”. The business model is predicated on providing a professional and turnkey dog hiking service. Our vision is to create unforgettable outdoor experiences for dogs, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being while fostering a deep bond between them and their human families. Hike Doggie offers a low barrier to entry, quick conversion, and strong retention rates – not to mention extremely happy clients. To date, Hike Doggie has participated in over 50,000 dog hikes and we’d like to have you help us add to that total. Hit the trail to success and explore franchise ownership with Hike Doggie by reaching out to our franchise development specialists at Franchise Evolution Partners to begin your personal journey. Watch this informative video on YouTube to discover how your life can change as a Hike Doggie owner. And be sure to read our blog, follow us on Instagram, connect with us on LinkedIn, and watch our collection of videos on TikTok.