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Young Entrepreneurs Across America

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

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 • 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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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

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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Branch Manager

February 2020 • Lansing, MI

What I liked

You work with so many different people, yet you're all driven to succeed in this business. Having so many determined managers, provides you with endless support and encouragement, that you're sure to succeed.

What I wish was different

COVID definitely had it's difficult moments, and caused a bit of a learning curve.

Advice

Get ready to grow, because this internship will definitely force you to make some difficult decisions and make you do some serious work, but it will benefit you in the end.
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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 • 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

March - September 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

I liked the family atmosphere that is instantly created once you enter into the company. You know that everyone is trying to help you gain the most personal growth possible.

What I wish was different

I wish I could go back and work on other aspects of my company to attain better outcomes.

Advice

Don't fight the process, but also don't just accept it. Work hard to fully understand all aspects of the internship and you will experience immense growth.
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Branch Manager

October 2018 - August 2019 • New Lenox, IL

What I liked

Learning how to run my own branch of the company and making close friends that I would have never met before. I also made more money I would working any other summer job and I had a great mentor who helped me a ton.

What I wish was different

I wish there was a bigger time notice for company events.

Advice

If you are not afraid of hard work and a larger time commitment I do not think there is a better internship out there then can help develop and teach you more.
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Executive District Manager

September 2018 - August 2019 • Shelby Township, MI

What I liked

Very rewarding work High paying commission based - you decided how much your time is worth Learn to run and manage your own workers, sales, and customers

What I wish was different

Advice

Be ready to work hard - not your average 9-5 job
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Branch Manager

November 2018 • Amherst, MA

What I liked

-Best experience that college student can get if they plan on running their own business in the future. This teaches you the ins and outs of marketing, sales, customer relations, managing revenue and employees, the list goes on and on.

What I wish was different

I wish I had listened to my executive more than I did. The advice your mentor gives you will lead you to success if you follow it. During some parts of the internship I got cocky and I made a few mistakes in the process. Recovering, bouncing back and conquering the challenges that arised from those mistakes are what gave me the rewarding and life changing experience from this internship. Being an entrepreneur isn't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and still keep going.

Advice

Know your why, or your reason for running a business.
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Regional Manager

September 2016 • Framingham, MA

What I liked

I love being responsible for making an impact on the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.

What I wish was different

Advice

If you are the type of person interested in developing yourself at the next level of leadership this is an awesome opportunity for you. To have a successful experience with this company you have to be willing to put in a lot of effort and make some personal sacrifices.
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Senior Executive

October 2017 • Boston, MA

What I liked

This internship is for the most motivated and success driven college students who are seeking to separate themselves from their peer groups and take the first big step to building the strongest resume possible at their peer group. After two years with this company I can confidently say that I have the most incredible stories that I can bring with me wherever I go, and the intangible experiences that I earned from running over $300,000 of business over two years. I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything. The financial freedom you also attain from this internship is more than any other person at the age group, and is helping me completely pay for college.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Be prepared to work harder than you've ever worked
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Branch Manager

September 2018 • Shelby Township, MI

What I liked

Student Painters is a great way to expand your leadership ability and learn how to handle stress. From learning how to lead your own team of employees to marketing for jobs to completing jobs for customers, student painters creates a well rounded experience for students looking to grow personally and professionally. You have complete control over your revenue for the summer. Its all based on how hard you're willing to work. Its a great way to test yourself and mature all while being surrounded by a community of other students pushing through obstacles and mentors who have your best interest at heart.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Branch Manager

August 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI

What I liked

This was a great experience to go through this spring and summer. I grew and met so many amazing individuals through the company. I do not regret taking on this internship.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have worked smarter not harder over the course of the summer.

Advice

You have to have a strong work ethic and be willing to go the extra mile.
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Branch manager

February - August 2019 • Macomb Township, MI

What I liked

Great opportunity to further myself amongst my peers and learn the depths of business, sales, and management.

What I wish was different

I wish we were able to work longer into the year instead of finishing in August.

Advice

As long as you follow the program, you will succeed.
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Branch Manager

December 2018 - August 2019 • Athens, OH

What I liked

Student Painters a very unique opportunity for college students to get hands on experience with business. No other internship will give you the responsibility and freedom that Student Painters gives you. Spending a summer with Student Painters you will learn just how much effort, determination, and resilience goes into running a business and you learn numerous invaluable soft skills. My experience at Student Painters gives me the confidence to walk into any job interview knowing that if I could run my own business as a college freshman, I could definitely handle whatever job I’m interviewing for. I strongly believe that anyone can do this internship if they are willing to put in the effort to make it happen. I recommend this internship to anyone interested in business who has an ambitious spirit and an undying work ethic to make your vision come true.

What I wish was different

I wish that more time was spent training us on the actual painting involved in the business.

Advice

This internship is only for people who are willing to put a lot of time in to it. You have to be willing to give up most of your free time. If you choose to do the internship, I would recommend trying to find a good work-life balance and practicing stress reduction techniques.
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Branch Manager

December 2018 • Columbus, OH

What I liked

Student Painters has allowed me to fulfill a lifelong dream of mine, to run a successful business. I have grown more as an individual, entrepreneur, leader and student more than ever before in my life. Student Painters has no ceiling on how much you can succeed and how much profit you can make. In my case running an $40,000 business while profiting more than $5,000 my sophomore summer. I was provided with a solid business model platform, told what I needed to do to succeed and the rest figured itself out. I’m not trying to sugar coat it, this was definitely the hardest challenge I have yet to face, but the reward of my hard work paid for itself. Anyone that is looking for an opportunity that truly forces you to grow professionally would be missing a great opportunity by passing it up. Being able to compete and perform on the same level as fellow college students is a thrilling and life altering experience. Without Student Painters I would have no where near the business experience and knowledge I have today. This is an opportunity that not many people get to say they went through. I feel I have a great advantage over my peers after successfully completing my summer with Student Painters.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Branch Manager

February 2019 • Morgantown, WV

What I liked

This summer I worked for Student Painters as a Branch Manager and ran a $92,000 business at 20 years old while making great money. This was an incredible experience that I am so thankful I had the opportunity to have. The company is full of amazing people who want to build up the people around them while providing awesome customer service. If you have the opportunity to be a part of this organization or use our services for your home you should not hesitate to accept it.

What I wish was different

NA

Advice

You need to be dedicated and hardworking
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