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Larry Presby, Dallas resident and veteran, recently launched operations as a franchisee with the No. 1 home inspection company in North America, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors.
He services Collin County in North Texas which includes sections of Dallas, Plano, McKinney, Frisco, and many other small rural towns and cities. The former manufacturing executive and veteran turned his attention to detail into a new career that can benefit others.
"I served in the 18th Combat Engineer Brigade in Europe," says Presby.
"Looking back on my time in the service, I realize that many building blocks were established to provide me the foundation I used to succeed. Teamwork and systems are two of the key parameters that I took with me through my corporate career and now guide me in developing my home inspection business."
"After making a home purchase, I became aware of the importance of a quality home inspection. The bare bones home inspection report I received did not highlight numerous issues and cost me many agonizing hours and dollars which launched a new path of interest.
As a result of my new knowledge and countless hours in remodeling and construction, I became my family and friends' advisor when reading their inspection reports," said Presby.
"After being in the corporate world for many years, it was time to devote myself to another passion of helping others.
As a home inspector I know I can fulfill this. I want to make sure people can make informed decisions about their home purchase which will becomea place in which they will create their safe haven."
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is the brand to which more than three million families have turned to for over 25 years to be their trusted advisor when buying or selling a home.
Consistently ranked for 23 years on Entrepreneur Magazine's annual Franchise500®, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is enjoying its eighth consecutive year as No. 1 in its category on that coveted ranking.
In addition, the company has 5-Star status with VetFran, a program offered by the International Franchise Association that provides discounted franchise fees to veterans.
A professional evaluation both inside and outside the home is at the core of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors' service. Pillar To Post Home Inspectors input data and digital photos into a computerized report.
All information is provided to clients in a customized binder for easy reference, allowing homebuyers or sellers to make confident, informed decisions.
About Pillar To Post Home Inspectors®
Founded in 1994, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is the largest home inspection company in North America with home offices in Toronto and Tampa. There are more than 600 franchises located in 49 states and nine Canadian provinces.
The company has ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise500® for 23 years in a row, the past eight years as No.1 in Category. Long-term plans include adding 500 to 600 new franchisees over the next five years.
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Vince Stoakley Finds Success with Pillar To Post Franchise
(Houston)---For two decades, Vince Stoakley was a globetrotter, traveling the world as a member of the U.S. Army. After retiring from the Army in 2012, Stoakley needed to find a calling that was not just a job, but a career, and one that would let him expand his roots. He found that when he opened his Pillar To Post Home Inspectors franchise where he serves the Houston area with home inspection services for residential buildings of all kinds.
Vince was a Sergeant in the Army, a position he says made him well-suited to sate the entrepreneurial spirit that drove him to consider purchasing a franchise for North America's largest home inspection company. Weighing his options, Vince, along with his wife Thaija, were most impressed by Pillar To Post's commitment to the VetFran program, which provides military veterans with discounts on initial franchise fees. "My military experience has provided me with the integrity and multi-tasking ability that is so crucial to running a successful business," said Stoakley. "It was important to me that any franchise I was part of respected my military background and Pillar To Post clearly did."
Beyond the franchise's VetFran assistance, Stoakley also pointed to Pillar To Post's support system in place for new franchisees as being defining factors that has allowed his business to not just endure, but thrive. "The system in place for new franchisees at Pillar To Post is the perfect safety net; I never felt like I was going it alone as I grew my business. It made the transition from active military member to franchisee an easy one."
"We try to be both a businessman and a friend to each customer," added Stoakley. "We also love giving back to the community; so far, we've helped build three homes in the area as part of Habitat For Humanity. We also plan to donate one free home inspection a month to a service member. We are certain that our unique emphasis on the community will help ensure that our Pillar To Post franchise remains successful for a long time."
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About Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
Founded in 1994, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is the largest home inspection company in North America with 450 franchisees, located in 48 states and eight Canadian provinces. Long-term plans include adding 500-600 new franchisees over the next five years. Pillar To Post has been ranked the No. 1 home inspection franchise in North America by Entrepreneur Magazine. For further information, please visit www.pillartopostfranchise.com.
Contact: Sanderson & Associates FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Samantha Amato
312-829-4350
October 28, 2015
Vince and Thaija Stoakley, owners of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors of Richmond, Texas
