Aaron Bakken - MABC Member Profile
Aaron Bakken - Senior Franchising Consultant / Broker
The Franchise Consulting Company
http://www.aaronbakken.com/
Making the decision to become a business owner is a big step for most people. After years of working for someone else, it can sound exciting and liberating. But it isn’t simple. Which is why you’re giving some consideration to franchising. As someone who has had 12 different businesses over 22+ years, I bring this experience to every prospective franchise owner relationship. I truly enjoy coaching people interested in starting a business. I’m committed to helping you navigate the complex selection process & ultimately choosing the right franchise to invest in.
At the beginning of 2023 I sold my Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park franchise in Eagan, MN (Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro) and invested in 3 more, completely different franchise systems. I also spent 5 years as Rockin’ Jump’s Franchise Sales Director from 2013 – 2018. So, I know both sides of the franchise relationship, and can help you with setting expectations and understanding the nuances and responsibilities that come with buying a company’s concept.
While I have worked with a broad range of businesses, my deepest experience is with family entertainment & recreation, restaurants, spas, boutique hotels, resorts, travel & tourism, food, beverage and home services companies.
I have learned that the most important way to ensure you minimize your failure potential in business is to work with people who have been there, done that and lived to tell about it. I’m one of those people.
Services
Free franchise matchmaking for aspiring & existing entrepreneurs.
Helping existing business owners assess if franchising their business is the right growth strategy.
Working with franchisors long term to prepare them for exit.
Customer experience services including inbound/outbound domestic call center, LinkedIn lead generation, digital & social marketing, and one-of-a-kind direct mail solution
Background Info
Aaron has created/owned 13 companies since 2001 - 5 non-franchise business and 8 franchise.
Consulting Specialties
Business Strategy
Growth Management
Organizational Development & Planning
Communications
Strategic Planning
