What I've Learned

My name is David McKinnon and I'm the chief executive officer of Service Brands International. Our goal is to help people like you succeed in business and in life.

Many years ago before I was a CEO, I was just like you are today: ready to seize an opportunity to own and to operate my own business.

I did my homework. I talked to a lot of people. And, what I learned was that my odds of succeeding were better with an established franchise business then trying to create something from notes on a scratch pad. I began my franchising career in the cleaning business.

I'll admit, when I opened for business that first day, it was intimidating. But what I learned was to trust the systems, and to rely on the people who were there to help me and wanted me to succeed.

Today, I'm CEO of a great company. It's a great company because we have three leading franchises -- Molly Maid, Mr. Handyman, 1-800-DryClean -- that are squarely positioned to capitalize on the growing number of families who value their free time and don't want to spend it working off a long to-to list.

Do your homework. Talk to a lot of people. And, get to know us. At Service Brands, helping individuals realize their dreams through franchising is much more than our business, it's our ambition.

And, what I've learned is that opportunities are never lost. There's always someone to take the ones you miss. Don't put contacting us off for some other day, and lose out. Turn your "someday" into NOW.

David McKinnon, CEO of Service Brands International was awarded the distinction of "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the International Franchise Association.