Terry Bunch is the franchise proprietor of The Flying Locksmiths (TFL) with places in Tallahassee and Jacksonville. TFL was based in Boston, Massachusetts in 1946 and supplies business and residential safety options throughout the nation for accounts together with Wal-Mart, Applebee’s, and Brookdale Senior Residing. With a background in finance, worldwide distribution and enterprise consulting, Terry is happy to hitch Tallahassee’s enterprise neighborhood.

When TFL grew to become a franchise in 2015, Terry noticed the chance to companion with a thriving enterprise, and he purchased their second location in Jacksonville. Now, he owns two places, together with one which opened in Tallahassee within the fall of 2020.

Initially from Louisville, Kentucky, Terry obtained his bachelor’s diploma in accounting from Indiana College and an MBA from Bellarmine College. His profession began at British American Tobacco the place he labored in finance and ultimately grew to become the Director of International Distribution.

At this time, Terry lives in St. Augustine.  Along with TFL, Terry makes use of his experience in worldwide commerce and logistics to run a consulting agency that serves shoppers all through the U.S. and the U.Okay. He’s additionally a franchise dealer with contracts with over 800 franchises, which is what initially launched him to The Flying Locksmiths.

Terry noticed that the locksmith business as an entire was very reactionary and centered on transactions. Nevertheless, he states TFL’s strategy is totally different: “When we’ve got a brand new shopper, we’re not it as only a transaction. We’re it as constructing a long-term relationship.” The breadth of providers supplied by TFL is exclusive as nicely.  The scope of service contains locks, doorways, entry management, video surveillance, intercoms, and computerized doorways.

This concentrate on relationships is what has led to the success of The Flying Locksmiths in Tallahassee, together with a contract with Florida State College. Nevertheless, opening a brand new location throughout the pandemic didn’t come with out challenges.

“Usually, I’d get out and do face-to-face conferences and introduce myself in order that was difficult. The enterprise was really down with FSU as a result of there have been no college students on campus…In some methods, it was an odd time to start out a enterprise. But it surely really turned out to be a great time as a result of it gave us an opportunity to ramp up and arrange the enterprise appropriately,” says Terry.

As Chairman of The Flying Locksmiths Advisory Board and a 2019 Small Enterprise Chief of the Yr winner awarded by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Terry is dedicated to main in a approach that empowers others.

“To me, it’s all concerning the crew. I attempt to strategy issues as a servant chief. I’m very centered on continuous studying and the continuous progress and improvement of our crew,” says Terry.

Wanting ahead, Terry is happy about the way forward for The Flying Locksmiths in a metropolis like Tallahassee that has each a powerful business enterprise and governmental presence. He says, “there’s a whole lot of alternative, so we’re excited to be part of that and hopefully contribute to it.”

To study extra about The Flying Locksmiths, go to their web site or name (850) 400-3156.

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