I liked how the company really pushed me into doing my best and getting to be in the business world with real life experience. The culture and atmosphere really helps students do their best and is a great network for students to be with like minded people.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more diversity within the company.
Advice
This position and experience requires students who can physically, and most importantly, mentally overcome obstacles. It is a great story to tell afterwards, but the time commitment and dedication is one thing that I would let other interns know about.
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Branch Manager
February 2020 • Framingham, MA
What I liked
The connections and the relationships you make
What I wish was different
Had more personal time
Advice
Make good relationships with the homeowners
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Branch Manager
September 2019 • Marlborough, MA
What I liked
I liked the environment that the company created, as well as the program and pay
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change anything
Advice
Any goal is possible, as long as you put in the time
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Branch Manager
January - August 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
Getting to be the boss. I was in charge of hiring and overseeing workers for my business.
What I wish was different
The amount of work. I had very little free time as most of my time was devoted to my business.
Advice
You need to be passionate about running a business. If you are not fully in to the experience of being an entrepreneur than this internship is not for you.
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Branch Manager
February - August 2017 • Shelby Township, MI
What I liked
I liked that it gave experience in all areas of business including marketing, sales, management, recruiting, interviews and more.
What I wish was different
I wish the company had been a bit less selfish about the money. Near the end of the internship, no matter how stressed I was or how much I wanted to quit, they told me to make more money for them.
Advice
I would tell them to put in the work early on because it pays off later.
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Branch Manager
February - August 2020 • Ashland, OH
What I liked
Lots of great people, grew a lot as a person, challenging but rewarding
What I wish was different
More work-life balance
Advice
It is all about how hard you work and how much you care, so put your all into it and the experience will be rewarding
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Branch Manager
January - August 2018 • Lancaster, OH
What I liked
A lot of responsibility. I was running my own branch and therefore I was responsible for everything! Great learning experience.
What I wish was different
I wish it would have ended sooner so that way it would be easier to wrap up the summer before returning to school.
Advice
This experience was very difficult, mentally and physically. This experience was not for everyone but will teach everyone a lot.
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Branch Manager
May 2018 • Tipp City, OH
What I liked
This was an excellent opportunity to become a leader by managing my own business. I was able to learning valuable problem-solving skills and time management.
What I wish was different
The more you learn about the program before you start the better you will be
Advice
Everybody needs to learn more about this opportunity. It is not for everyone, but you need to decide if it is a good fit for you.
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Bank Branch Manager
February - August 2020 • Fishers, IN
What I liked
I loved the freedom in running my own business and wear the multiple hats required to succeed in the program.
What I wish was different
I would've been in contact more with my mentor earlier on in the preseason to translate to more success then.
Advice
If you output hard work, dedication, and perseverance in your business, the sky is the limit on your own personal success.
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Branch Manager
February - August 2017 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
I learned how to run a business with all of the right tools. The mentorship part of the program is very good- your mentor helps you throughout the entire internship. The company is very involved in your success. We had multiple fun events placed throughout the summer like a boat outing, a Cincinatti baseball game, steakhouse dinner, and cookouts. You get to run the business out of your hometown which allows you to save money and live at home! There is an awards trip to a destination such as Cancun or the Bahamas for those who meet the production goal for the summer.
What I wish was different
Marketing on the weekends away from school wasn't always fun!
Advice
Find as many marketers as you can! Do your groundwork on hiring your employees because the employees you hire could be the difference in how well your business goes throughout the summer! Ask your mentor all of the questions you have and more - they know so much.
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Branch Manager
February 2020 • Macomb Township, MI
What I liked
This opportunity helped me immensely improve my leadership ability and my organizational abilities. I also have used this opportunity to obtain a strong skill in sales and marketing all while having a great experience with the company.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't have changed a thing
Advice
You get out, exactly the effort that you put into this internship.
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Branch Manager
September 2019 - August 2020 • Brookville, IN
What I liked
I enjoyed many aspects of this Internship. I want to run my own business one day and I couldn't think of a any program to prepare me better. I learned every aspect of how to run a successful business, while also learning how to be a solid salesman. Overall, the experience was well worth it.
What I wish was different
One thing that is challenging is the amount of work you have to put in towards the beginning of this internship. I put in a lot of hours and the first few months can be very stressful. However, there is a great support system around you.
Advice
Trust the process and work hard.
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Branch Manager
February 2020 • Boston, MA
What I liked
The best thing was definitely the learning experience. You learn a significant amount about yourself and the world that you could no learn in a classroom.
What I wish was different
There was some significant micromanaging.
Advice
Prepare for a commitment.
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Branch Manager
July 2019 - August 2020 • Shelby Township, MI
What I liked
The environment, and culture throughout the company is amazing. You get to run your own business and make good money while doing it.
What I wish was different
I wish the food during meetings was different.
Advice
Your success is solely determined by the amount of effort you put into your business.
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Branch Manager
February 2020 • Richland, MI
What I liked
This internship pushes you to achieve your full potential. The network that is available to you through this internship is huge. I have already learned so much this summer from running my own branch of student painters.
What I wish was different
I wish that the office would have been closer to my house. My territory was also very big so I had to do a lot of driving.
Advice
One piece of advice that I would give to people about this experience is don't be afraid to fail and test your limits.
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Manager
October 2019 • Port Huron, MI
What I liked
I like that I could run my own business and hire my own painters, this job gave me plenty of experience running a business and it also gave an amazing resume builder.
What I wish was different
Advice
You have to be able to devote a lot of your time to the business.
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Branch Manager
September 2019 - August 2020 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
the fact I got to run my own business
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
this program is a lot of work
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Branch Manager
February 2020 • North Canton, OH
What I liked
Even though it was an internship, I was able to freely run a business of my own without anyone giving me restrictions and holding me back. From that potential, I was able to run about freely and running a $155k business. Instead, of sitting around and doing nothing at home due to Covid.
What I wish was different
I have nothing I would want to change for this year.
Advice
Even when it seems impossible to achieve, never let yourself settle for anything less than your goals. In the beginning of the summer, I was at $40k sold. I was thinking I could only be able to settle for $80k in sales by the end of the summer, instead of hitting my original goal of $100k. Yet, I pushed myself to keep on rolling, and I was able to achieve a total in $115k produced and sold. When you put your mind to it, nothing is impossible.
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Branch manager
November 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
The ability to get out what you put in, the experience that you gain and the network that you build which I will use for the rest of my life!
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Come to work hard and you will be well rewarded.
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Branch Manager
February 2020 • Dayton, OH
What I liked
This Internship has made me grow more then any experience I have been through. It kept me busy all spring and summer. It shows real world experience and makes you problem solve. Everything is in your hands!
What I wish was different
Hours are long
Advice
Listen to your mentor they went through this internship already and know a lot of stuff you will go through. Never think something will be easy.
Expect the unexpected.
