As I have learned, many people have dreams, but most people don’t actually try to pursue them.  My parents were a bit skeptical {about College Pro}, but my father had the guts to encourage me to try something, and smartly reminded me that the success or failure of this business operation was going to be due to one reason – me. Read More...

Working with College Pro has been a great learning opportunity for me. I’ve learned all about being an independent contractor. I know how to efficiently run a full-scale business, including hiring and firing employees, training painters and job site managers Read More...

My experience with College Pro this summer has been one that I will never forget. It was truly the most amazing thing I have ever done. I think I could go on forever listing the things that I have gained from this experience. Read More...

There are a million things to do in a summer – and there are as many things to study while you are in college. So why work your butt off during your summer vacation? Read More...

The training and development I received from College Pro led to three successful years as a Franchise Manager. In addition to monetary gain, I received several awards, learned valuable life lessons and created lasting friendships. Read More...

As soon as I accepted the position as Franchise Manager, my life began to change. I was taught step-by-step how to run my own business. I was given tips on what to do, and what not to do. I was given support and knowledge, and above all, confidence. I was slowly transforming from student into businesswoman. Read More...

College Pro…I came to them young, inexperienced, heck even somewhat naïve when it came to my overall business sense. Now, after my first season, it is hard to look back at what I once was.  I came away a stronger, better man and I wonder what might have been otherwise. Read More...

I’m sharing my College Pro experience with you because I assume you either now or someday want to be a business owner and therefore you are exploring options with College Pro Painters. Read More

College Pro has given me more then I could have imagined.  I am forever appreciative. College Pro taught me how to push myself, and what I was capable of when I pushed myself (a confidence that remains with me to this day). Read More...

"Hey Ryan do you want to run a painting business this summer?" Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever run a painting business. Where would I get the resources? Where would I get the painters? Who would help me if there was a problem? Read More...

For me College Pro has been a life changing, emotional, roller coaster. It transformed my interest and excitement for business into skills that lead me to an experienced business woman. Read More...

I am an Electrical Engineering major and one of my biggest concerns when I signed on to run a franchise was that the job was applicable to my future career goals. I am glad to say that is definitely the case. Read More...

College Pro offers a countless number of avenues by which people are forced to learn, grow, and take control of their own environment. It commands you to expose that innate ability to be great, which everyone has, but rarely shows. Read More...

In looking at my history with College Pro the one idea that inevitably comes to mind is its overwhelming theme of “constant improvement”. Every year the people driving the company strive to improve the efficiency and success of its franchisees. Read More...

I learned more this past summer than I have ever learned in the classroom. That is no joke. I don’t want to state all that I have learned, because I would bore you with a 10 page letter. Basically, to summarize, Read More...

I came back to run a business for the second year because I wanted to improve on what I had done the first year. My first year I was flying by the seat of my pants and just reacting to things that came up, Read More...

This summer with College Pro has been the most challenging and rewarding summer of my entire life. It is really true that you never know what you can accomplish until you try. Read More...

There is absolutely nothing else I could have done in the last three years to provide myself with a better foundation for my future. In working with College Pro Painters, I did not just learn a variety of invaluable business skills but also developed immensely as a person. Read More...

I am happy with my College Pro experience. I was able to run a franchise for four seasons, while attending Portland State. Overall, the most rewarding aspect of the business was the relationships I formed with employees, fellow managers and customers. Read More...

I was a College Pro Franchisee during my Junior and Senior year at the University of Washington. Now, long since graduated, I am still reaping the benefits. Read More...

When everything is said and done, I’m not sure that any franchisee can deny their personal growth. It would be impossible to run a business and not learn a thing or two. Read More...

Since joining College Pro, my feeling of self-worth and confidence has improved 60%! I have seen the same changes amongst my peers within the business. With this program, the company allows college students like us a chance to prove that we are extremely capable at this point in our lives. Read More...

What I liked most was that each day was different. Each day brought new challenges and new successes. It was such a learning experience! Looking back, my business ran relatively smoothly. Read More...