The Minuteman Press franchise in Cannington, WA, has become the latest Australian operation to join the company’s President’s Club, entry of which is available to those who hit $1m in annual sales.
Rod Hambley, owner of the Minuteman Press franchise for the past 21 years, went to the US ot be officially welcomed into the club, he says, “Joining the President’s Club is a fantastic achievement that we worked hard to accomplish. It was a wonderful experience meeting so many fellow President’s Club members and celebrating alongside them.
“Bringing the award home to share with my incredible team and RVP Glenn Coyle, who has been with me since the beginning, made the accomplishment even more meaningful.”
Coyle says, “I first met Rod in New York in January 2005 when we attended the same training school. He was new to the printing industry, but that never fazed him. Over the past 22 years, I’ve had the privilege of watching his journey from building the business from the ground up to growing it through smart marketing, hard work, and a commitment to success. His two acquisitions over the past few years were the icing on the cake, helping him reach the President’s Club. It’s been incredibly rewarding to watch Rod achieve so much and to play a small part in his success with Minuteman Press.”
Over the past 21 years, Hambly has steadily grown the business by focusing on personal relationships, consistent marketing, exceptional service, and strategic expansion. He credits several core strategies for the continued growth of his business including Door-to-door marketing, networking, strategic acquisitions, and ‘outstanding’ service.
Today, Hambley’s marketing efforts are centered on a combination of digital visibility and customer loyalty. He says, “We use internet marketing, maintaining a strong online presence so new customers can easily find the business. Word-of-mouth referrals are also big for us. It means we are delivering such a positive customer experience that satisfied clients continue recommending Minuteman Press to others.”
Before joining Minuteman Press, Hambley spent 25 years in the banking industry. Despite consistently delivering top sales results, he saw that advancement opportunities had become limited. Rod says, ““After 25 years in banking, including many years as a branch manager, I could see the bank was promoting younger, less experienced people to the next level despite my record sales and results. I attended a Business Expo in 2004, where I discovered the Minuteman Press opportunity. I made the decision to invest later that year and officially opened my business in January 2005.”