Chris Brooks, Certified Franchise Consultant

Pioneer
DISC Type : dsi

Franchise Owner at Hounds Town USA

Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area, United States

Overview

Chris Brooks is a Managing Consultant at BrooksLink Franchise Finders and the owner of a Hounds Town USA franchise. With a BS from Missouri State University and decades of corporate sales experience, he guides aspiring entrepreneurs. Colleagues describe him as professional, personable, and a true strategic partner, valued for his integrity.

Outside of consulting, Chris is deeply passionate about animal welfare. He actively collaborates with local organizations like the Guilford County Animal Shelter to foster dogs and find them permanent homes. His dog daycare is known for its inclusive environment, even welcoming dogs with disabilities that were turned away by others.

After years of advising others on buying a franchise, he bought one himself to experience the world of franchising firsthand.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Franchise Consulting
As the founder of BrooksLink Franchise Finders, he provides step-by-step consultative support to individuals seeking new business opportunities through franchising.
Franchise Ownership
He is a hands-on franchise owner of Hounds Town USA in Greensboro, putting his own consulting advice into practice.
Animal Welfare
He partners with local shelters to foster dogs, helps find them homes, and provides a haven for animals in need within his community.

Media Appearances

Chris Brooks - Franchise Owner at Hounds Town USA | The Org. Featured in The Org

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Work History

3-2021
Franchise Owner at Hounds Town USA
3-2019 - 12-2022
Franchise Development Director at Digital Mobile Advertising
10-2016
Managing Consultant at BrooksLink Franchise Finders
4-2005 - 9-2016
Global Sales Director Specialty Products at Ennis-Flint
1994 - 10-2004
VP Sales at Onity, a UTC Fire & Security Company

Education

BS from Missouri State University

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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