Are you ready to hear some inspiring success stories? Tammera Hollerich's podcast, "Everything is Up" features franchise owners Johnny and Brian Collins from Wingstop. Get ready to hear about their business, personal life, and exciting news - the arrival of Brian's baby this fall. But this episode isn't just about their accomplishments. The hosts also discuss the impact of tragedy, the hamster wheel of endless work, and how childhood experiences shape our work ethic. Listen in as Johnny and Brian Collins share their aspirations and plans to expand with a new pizza franchise. Don't miss this episode and all its valuable life lessons. Like, subscribe, and share the podcast now!
Timestamps
[00:00:01] From Defense Plant to Wingstop Franchisee
[00:04:26] Owners' Response to Tragedy in Restaurant Chain
[00:08:32] Challenges Faced by Multi-Job Workers and Entrepreneurs
[00:12:17] Military and firefighter upbringings
[00:16:12] Father's work ethic and influence on guest's career
[00:20:09] Entrepreneurial ventures and playful partnership
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[00:11:28] There's absolutely no way I wouldn't join the military. I think it's It's a great branch. Any branch of the military is great.
[00:03:11] So we came back to Dallas, and I started working at a defense plant, body aircraft, and I was I worked in fire and security, and for almost 19 years.
[Unknown] The great thing about my father and I is we have this playful camaraderie going all the time, you know. So we never take anything too serious.
[00:20:10] These last 2 wingstops that we've built, the 90 percent of the stuff that's gotta be done, he handled everything.
[00:01:00] There's going to be an addition to your family. So, Brian, tell us a little bit about this new edition that's coming.
[00:05:12] And I remember her her little her little boy. He he loved our fries. He would be eating he would be eating fries and get up. And start running.
[00:18:56] You can't really be a good leader if you didn't know where the bottom or where that bottom position to grow you from would be.
[Unknown] But you guys actually were there for quite a while helping out. Right? We were. Yeah. We were very helping out doing, you know, doing whatever we could.
[00:15:35] Work ethic. 110 percent work ethic. You know, it's not easy for someone. To wake up every day. I think he had to be there maybe at 4AM, you know. So leaving time to do yeah. So leaving the house at 3 eyes. I particularly remember many occasions as I was young, you know. So my my dad's he's he's he's going he's going off to you know, if he's going to work that shift. And my mom, you know, we're all saying, buy and he did that for for years.
[00:17:27] So it was truly from the bottom-up sort of thing. I guess growing it up, I had had jobs in high school and this and that but as soon as I was of working age and and serious, it was just a no brainer to go on court with my father because here I was gonna learn something that I wasn't gonna learn, say, working, I don't know. You know, anywhere.
[00:11:50] I recommend the military to anybody who would who who would wanna go.
[00:14:22] it's really nice that my father still keeps up with those people.
[00:09:55] I think Texas mourned that whole incident terribly I I mean, I do. I think Texas really just kinda mourned it terribly because it was so close to home.
[00:02:06] I worked for a defense contractor after I got out of the military. I went back home to McAllen, Texas. And I went to college, and I was working part-time at the mall in a jewelry store and Edma came in.
[00:08:47] I do want them to know, look, if business owners and entrepreneurs, Like, they are burning the candle at both ends, and they very much care about their employees, especially when you get to, you know, we get to know them and their families become our families.
[00:16:44] There's there's a ton that I admire about your father. But his work ethic, his compassion. Right? For his employees, the love for his family without a shadow of a doubt.
[00:14:58] Those, you know, long term relationships. Anymore, I think, that relationships have become disposable in our society. People are just like they get mad. Social media, something happens on social media, and they're like not friends anymore. I might I see that happen so often. So it is empowering to know that these really long term relationships still exist.
[00:21:10] Any criticism he has for me I always take it positively.
[00:03:45] I was looking at the kitchen we were eating the wings, and I said, man, I kinda liked it. This is pretty.
[00:07:30] But you guys actually I I mean, that tragedy was so massive I know it had to change you. I know you guys had to.
[00:09:06] I think employers have a tendency to take that burden of everybody on their shoulders, and I see that with you guys.
[00:08:23] And we need to slow down and look at the little things because that's what's important, the little things.
[00:04:46] But yeah. Really and that really had a massive impact on you guys as business owners. Right? Because 1 of your employees actually lost her baby in that shooting.
[00:12:22] Looking back, Having that diversity in my background, I think made me more well rounded as an adult.
Blog Post
Article 1:
Title: Becoming an Entrepreneur: The Story of Johnny Collins
Johnny Collins, one of the owners of multiple Wingstop franchises, is a true entrepreneur at heart. However, he didn't always start his career that way. After serving in the military and working various jobs, Johnny's journey to entrepreneurship began with a love story.
Johnny met his wife, Idema, at a jewelry store where he worked part-time while attending college. Later, they moved to South Texas where the peso was devaluated which made jobs scarce. They then moved back to Dallas where Johnny worked at a defense plant for 19 years. Every Monday, Johnny, Idema, and their son Brian would meet at the Wingstop in New Orleans for dinner.
It was during these family dinners that Johnny found his passion for running a restaurant business. "I was looking at the kitchen, we were eating the wings, and I said, man, I kinda liked it. This is pretty cool," Johnny recalls. This passion led Johnny and Brian to become Wingstop franchise owners.
If you're someone who dreams of becoming an entrepreneur but doesn't know where to start, here are three tips to keep in mind:
1. Explore your passions: As seen with Johnny's story, great businesses often come from personal passions. Think about what you love and how you can turn it into a viable business idea.
2. Build relationships: Johnny's business success began with his family dinners at Wingstop, which eventually led him to become a franchise owner. Remember to network and build relationships as they can lead to new opportunities down the road.
3. Persistence is key: Johnny's road to entrepreneurship wasn't always smooth, but he persisted through challenges and kept pushing forward. Remember that success doesn't always come overnight but by staying persistent and determined, you can achieve great things.
Interested in learning more about Johnny's journey and the secrets to his success? Make sure to give Everything is Up's podcast episode featuring Johnny and Brian Collins a listen.
Article 2:
Title: Wingstop Franchisees Share Their Story of Success
If you love chicken wings, there's a good chance you've heard of Wingstop. A popular restaurant chain known for their tasty wings, Wingstop has become a household name in the United States. Johnny and Brian Collins are part of this success story, owning multiple Wingstop franchises as franchisees.
In a recent episode of the Everything is Up podcast hosted by Tammera Hollerich, Johnny and Brian shared their journey to becoming Wingstop franchise owners. Johnny, a former defense plant worker, grew a passion for the restaurant industry during family dinners at Wingstop with his son Brian and wife Idema. Together, they decided to take the leap and become franchisees, even when times were tough.
Running a successful business is no easy feat, but Johnny and Brian have plenty of tips to share from their experience. Here are three pieces of advice they shared during their podcast conversation:
1. Pay attention to the little things: According to Johnny and Brian, running a successful business often comes down to paying attention to the small details. From the quality of the food to the cleanliness of the restaurant, these details are what make for an exceptional customer experience.
2. Hire quality people: A business is only as good as its employees. Johnny and Brian emphasize the importance of hiring quality people who are passionate about the brand and take pride in their work.
3. Keep learning and adapting: In a fast-paced world, businesses need to continually adapt and learn to stay relevant. Johnny and Brian have successfully done so by listening to customer feedback and staying on top of industry trends. This openness to change has allowed them to grow and thrive as business owners.
If you're interested in entrepreneurship, the restaurant industry, or just want to hear an inspiring story of success, be sure to tune into Everything is Up's
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