HOTWORX congratulates franchisees, Cameron Buchanan and Sean Peterson, who were awarded a franchise license in the Washington, D.C. (Hagerstown) market and recently opened their Manassas, VA (Liberia Ave) studio!

What originally motivated you to consider a business opportunity?
We have been in the sales industry for a long time and were getting burnt out, and looking to invest in a new venture that could help provide passive income and new revenue streams to our portfolio. We also love the idea of working for ourselves and having a business that was our own.

What led you to explore franchising rather than an independent business?
We love how HOTWORX has essentially streamlined the process with best practices and created a proven blueprint for profitability. Rather than figuring out with trial and error prolonging our ideal profit margins, it makes sense to trust a proven process.

What was your initial impression of your first HOTWORX session?
Love at first sweat! As an avid hot yoga lover, I found it frustrating that I could never attend the preferred classes with my busy schedule. The convenience and privacy of being able to do my preferred hot workout in a semi-private sauna was ideal and made me wish I had the ability to do it in my city.

‍How was your experience going through the HOTWORX Discovery Process?
Our Franchise Recruiter and the company’s Discovery Process made it easier to overcome all the questions and concerns as they were extremely supportive. Taking a chance on opening any new venture inevitably comes with stress and anxiety, and they helped make the process as streamlined and simple as possible.

‍How would you describe your Orientation Day and meeting the HOTWORX Executive Team?
Meeting the Executive Team was exciting! It’s apparent that all the executives are true professionals that are on top of their game in their field. We left feeling confident that we were among the right talent. It was really good to get to know everyone on a casual and personal level as well. Not only are we excited to work with everyone because of their professional talent, but also because they all seem like good people that we would enjoy doing business with.

‍What advice would you give to other candidates considering the opportunity to franchise with HOTWORX?
We are not franchise experts, as this will be our first experience opening one, but I highly doubt they could have done it any better. While at times it can be scary and stressful, trust the process because they will make sure to set you up for success.

‍What are the top 3 reasons you chose to franchise with HOTWORX?
1. We love the business as a customer, but also love the business model. So far we are very impressed by the people that run the business and the culture they have created.
2. It makes us feel as though we will not only be able to accomplish our goals financially, but also personally help us become better versions of ourselves, all while submersed in a culture with people we enjoy working with.
3. We want to enjoy what we are doing!

‍What excites you the most in offering HOTWORX to your community?
Our community doesn’t have many hot studios so we are excited to be able to offer a better, more efficient, and convenient way to stay in shape and an avenue for people to improve their lives. Infrared saunas aren’t just a great way to burn calories, but all the other health benefits offered help to destress and can bring other long term advantages.

‍What goals do you plan to accomplish in your first year as a HOTWORX franchisee?
We are extremely competitive people. We aren’t looking to just be profitable, but hope to be amongst the most profitable franchisees in the company.

‍How will HOTWORX help you achieve your personal and professional goals?
Professionally, we obviously want to be successful and make as much money as possible. That’s a given. This venture is more of a passion project where we hope to combine our aspirations of making money with improvements to our daily lives so we can achieve that work-life balance.

Congratulations, Cameron & Sean, 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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