Hello Everyone,
Looks like I missed quite an informative night. Like I said before, I would be happy to answer any specific questions so it is not just shear speculation about our organization. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately in your eyes) I am not a salesperson but will do my best to explain our organization. After all, wouldn't it be best to get the info. first hand?
OK- Here is the deal. ESI is a FOR PROFIT organization. We do funnel profits back into research and development because it is in the best interest of our members to have a constant competitive advantage in the marketplace, thus it is in our best interest to see that they get it. If we did not provide this, we would not be in business. Why would you want business advice from a company that is not a PROFIT making company?
If we were not successful at increasing the revenue and profitability of companies who choose to utilize our systems, we would not continue to be in business.
Regarding putting people out of business and franchising: I have heard all of these baseless rumors for some time and here is the truth. We realize HD, Lowes, the utility companies, etc. have taken your clients and our clients. This is one reason why we are in existence. We can beat them at this game because we know service and they do not. Many of these companies have offered our company substantial money to advise them. We would not do so as this does not serve our clients' best interest.
We service all types of contractors:
1.Those who wish to remain independent and build the strongest service business possible.
2. Those who wish to nationally brand themselves and hope to achieve greater market share this way.
3. Those who wish to exit their business and achieve wealth after becoming highly successful.
We do not see that there is really any other option besides closing your doors in this business.
ESI and the other affinity groups (AirTime500, PSI, and RSI) are built to serve the 1st group, franchising divisions are built to serve the 2nd and the financing/brokerage side of the business is built to serve the 3rd group.
If you use our systems (marketing, call taking, scheduling, dispatching, accounting/financial, management, group buying, training, PRICING, etc) and you truly do have the desire to improve your life and the life of your company, you can do it regardless of the size of your company. We have companies that join us at start-up stage and companies that do many, many millions in service revenue.
I would be happy to forward anyone who is interested the info. on some of our members so that they can call for themselves and get the inside scoop or answer any specific questions that any of you have.
You can also email me directly at bdeters@yoursgi.com
Looking forward to your responses!
Brooke
