HOTWORX congratulates franchisees, Ian & Kacie Pope and Dan & Kelsi Tedesco, who were awarded 3 franchise licenses in the Des Moines-Ames market and recently opened their Des Moines, IA (Ingersoll) studio!

What originally motivated you to consider a business opportunity?
Our two families are both fully supported by the West Des Moines franchise locations of Winmark brands, Plato’s Closet (top 5 sales nationally) and Style Encore (top 15). We were motivated to consider a new business opportunity based on our previous business experience and the desire to shift our energy into a business with less moving parts, so to speak.

What led you to explore franchising rather than an independent business?
We chose to explore franchising rather than an independent business because of our current franchise experience and belief in the franchise model based on prior success we have had franchising.

What was your initial impression of your first HOTWORX session?
Our initial impression was that everything was clean, organized, and well thought out.

‍How was your experience going through the HOTWORX Discovery Process?
We had a good Discovery Process experience with Kayla, our HOTWORX Franchise Recruiter. She delivered information efficiently and professionally. She did a good job earning our trust and helping to establish our trust in the HOTWORX team.

‍How would you describe your Orientation Day and meeting the HOTWORX Executive Team?
Orientation Day was well organized and efficient. It was apparent the Executive Team had lots of reps presenting their information, yet they still did so with genuine enthusiasm and refreshing humanity.

‍What advice would you give to other candidates considering the opportunity to franchise with HOTWORX?
Listen and ask questions. The brand as a whole makes their case for organization and efficiency very well.

‍What are the top 3 reasons you chose to franchise with HOTWORX?
1. Belief in the product
2. Belief in the system
3. Belief in the people

‍What excites you the most in offering HOTWORX to your community?
It will be exciting to watch people become the best versions of themselves. The mental benefits of exercise are just as great (if not greater) than the physical benefits, and health is the tide that can/will lift all the boats of a community.

‍What goals do you plan to accomplish in your first year as a HOTWORX franchisee?
In our first year as HOTWORX Franchisees, we plan to do everything in our power to set sales records. We also plan on earning our place as a trusted, respected, and valued franchisee just as we have done in prior endeavors.

‍How will HOTWORX help you achieve your personal and professional goals?
Kacie wants a pool and time to use it! Kacie and Kelsi (sisters) are both moms (with kids 1, 3, 5, and 7 & 5 and 8, respectively) and “Eileens” who are eager to reprioritize their health and live their best lives and fitness journey alongside their members.

Congratulations, Ian, Kaci, Dan, & Kelsi, and welcome to the HOTWORX team!

Looking for a new business opportunity and want to learn more about HOTWORX?
Visit hotworx.net/franchising.

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