Forgot that I had this thread and A TONNE of crap has fallen from this tree. Before any of you guys signs anything with this company ask me about the truth to your questions. For the love of god, ask me first.
Just had an anonymous question about a prospect into the company:
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I got accepted to work as a franchisee manager for (UFCP) University First Class Painters. Now I know that you did this job last year & mentioned in yr post that u would like to share yr experiences.
Can u please tell me how did it work out for u?
was it good or bad for u?
Would you recommend me to do it or stay away from it?
I would appreciate your help...
Thanks...
Bye
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The entire structure of the company is a giant scam targeted towards broke students blinded by the 'potential' to make a lot of money.
Think of it this way: You're not going to learn anything in their training that basic first year business courses or common sense won't teach you and you do ALL the work.
You do ALL the work. They take a cut = to what you would make BUUUUT if there's any extra expenses or you go over budget it comes out of your cut not theirs.
You will make more money this summer if you go and paint houses for an hourly wage by yourself or with a friend independently on your own. The name means nothing since no ones heard of them. Seriously.
Camosun and UVIC have also stated that they will try their best to ban this company, and other student painting companies, from their campuses because they do not want to expose any more students to these scams.
Just for startup costs alone your looking at around 4000$. Don't listen to them when they say it's cheaper. All the Island managers had to sink this much in just to start.
They only way you can make money with this company is if you start with a huge sum of money to hire canvassers. AT LEAST 10,000$ of your own dollars into marketing at the very start. AT LEAST that much.
Save your hard earned student money and save yourself the stress of getting scammed and go work fast food/big box/tire shop for a summer instead.
Please ask me any more questions you have about this company before you talk to your area manager. I will tell you the honest truth without any sugar coating. Seriously, ask me first.