Helton Champions the Home Inspection Franchise’s Executive Model
Bill Helton has been named franchise recruiting director of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. Drawing on 20-plus years of franchising experience, Helton will bolster Pillar To Post’s commitment to its executive model.
“This unique model empowers owners to focus on building strong teams and growing the business rather than going into the field to perform home inspections,” Helton said. “When the opportunity came to step into a role that aligns with both my passion for franchising and belief in scalable business models, I knew it was the perfect fit.”
Because Helton has owned multiple units of the Contours Express fitness concept, he understands the hard work and dedication required to grow a business. To buy his first Contours Express franchise, Helton recalled taking out a second mortgage on his home while raising two children. “That decision changed my life and taught me the power of following a proven process,” he said. “Within 11 months, I had scaled to three locations and eventually expanded into a second franchise business. I would later become the brand’s president.” He will draw on this experience while helping Pillar To Post owners scale their business while maintaining high-quality service and work-life balance.”
Eric Steward, senior director of franchise recruitment for Pillar To Post, said Helton and the existing recruitment team will “attract business leaders who want to focus on scaling a franchise while benefiting from the unmatched support system Pillar To Post provides.”
Franchising and Support
Over the last decade, Helton has held leadership roles with PuroClean, Steamatic and milliCare. He has also worked at Franocity as a senior franchise consultant and founded his own consulting firm, Franchise Connection Group. The Lee University graduate sees franchising as empowering for entrepreneurs. “The support, proven systems and community in franchising are what really set it apart from starting a business independently. Franchising offers a fantastic opportunity to reduce risk while leveraging a proven system, but finding the right fit is critical to your success,” Helton adds.
Franchisee candidates should fully understand the franchise’s business model and the level of support available while growing their businesses, he advises. And above all, he said, entrepreneurs should thoroughly research franchisors they’re interested in to ensure that their values, systems and support align with their goals.
About Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
Founded in 1994, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors has 450-plus franchises across the U.S. and Canada. Its home offices are located in Toronto and Tampa.
