One pizza delivery driver turned into a Marco’s Pizza franchisee. He was actually fired from his job at a window installation store and then he worked his way up at a pizza place. He eventually became general manager of one location. Three years after becoming general manager, he was selected to partake in a program that helps people learn about store ownership. Cole eventually became an owner and operator of a business. He has been with Marco’s for 22 years.

Key Takeaways:

• Steve Cole begain at Marco’s Pizza as a simple delivery driver, taking orders to customers.
• Cole credits his working his way up to general manager by focusing on getting his foot in the door so he could learn the business.
• By rising from within the company, you have the chance to get to know employees; to better help you to remember you’re one too.

“A manager is only as good as his crew. A lot of people would say the reverse of that, but I truly believe I wouldn’t have been as successful as I am if I didn’t have a good staff.”

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