Top-Performing Franchisees Named Express Employment Franchise Rock Stars

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Julie and Lance Turner’s journey with Express Employment Professionals began in 1995, a time when making informed business decisions relied heavily on personal connections and word-of-mouth recommendations. Without the convenience of the Internet, the Turners diligently reached out to existing franchisees, gathering insights and feedback that ultimately influenced their decision to join the Express Employment franchise family. Their positive interactions with franchisees and the supportive team at Express Employment franchise headquarters solidified their choice. Since then, the Turners have not only launched and grown their successful franchise but also become integral members of the Express network, contributing to its ongoing success and fostering a community of collaboration and mentorship. Here’s their story.

Why the Express Employment Franchise chose these Rock Stars

The Turners launched their Express Employment Professionals franchise in Fort Worth, Texas in August 1995. Since then, they have successfully expanded their business into multiple offices, generating over $20 million in annual sales. Julie and Lance now oversee all operations at both the downtown and north Fort Worth locations.

Beyond their business achievements, Julie and Lance have actively engaged in volunteer projects and initiatives that benefit all franchisees. They have led these efforts with care, compassion, and humor, focusing on mentoring the next generation of owners while supporting established offices. Express Employment International CEO Bill Stoller praised them, saying, “Julie and Lance are invaluable to Express. Their recognition reflects their significant contribution to our franchise network. Their commitment to leading their locations and mentoring others has been instrumental in our success, helping Express celebrate its 40th anniversary and paving the way for future milestones in connecting businesses with quality job seekers.”

In their own words, the Turners share their story to Express Employment franchise ownership success.

During your research, what made the Express Employment Franchise stand out?

The people made our choice of an Express franchise stand out. This was in 1995, so the internet was not a resource. We literally had a list and made phone calls to existing franchisees to ask about their experience with Express. While the opportunity was great and we felt in line with our backgrounds, the feedback from the franchisees and our experience with those at Express HQ were the deciding factors in choosing the Express brand.

How did Express Employment help you to prepare for and launch your business?

Express Employment provided thorough in-person new franchisee training, and we were also assigned a developer. This person was instrumental in helping us get started and also served as a mentor.

What advice would you give to potential Express Employment franchise owners? 

There have been many changes since we started our Express Employment Professionals franchise 30 years ago, but the fact that it is a sales-based business remains the same. You have to be willing to invest your time and put in the work to build a strong team. The Express franchisee network is strong, so learn from others and build relationships with other franchisees.

Name three key things that empower your success as top performers.

  1. Stay highly engaged and have a strong work ethic
  2. Be adaptable to change  
  3. Develop strong problem-solving skills

What is your greatest/proudest achievement as an Express Employment franchise owner?

Our greatest accomplishments have been developing our internal employees into leaders and maintaining consistency within our internal team.

How do you stay motivated and on track?

We stay motivated by helping others and developing our internal team.

Explore the Express Employment Franchise Opportunity

To learn more about the Express Employment franchise opportunity, visit ExpressFranchising.com, email [email protected], or call (877) 652-6400.