From the Air Force to Business Ownership, Retired Officer Helps Others Meet Their Fitness Goals
Jake and Marijune Scott open 9Round at King Soopers Shopping Center
Jake Scott had a successful 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force. Today, he and his wife Marijune are the owners of 9Round, a specialized fitness center that offers 30-minute boxing and kickboxing workouts based on a nine-station rotation system. Located in the King Soopers Shopping Center at 1631 Pace St., the couple’s business opened in December 2013 and is already showing signs of success.
Being in the Air Force, Jake, Marijune and their four children had lived in several different cities before settling down in Colorado.
“My wife and I kept asking each other where we were going to retire,” said Jake. “We had lived in so many places, and it wasn’t until we lived in Colorado that we realized that this was the place.”
Jake was still in the Air Force in the summer of 2012 when he saw a flyer announcing a seminar on business ownership. Jake attended the event, which was held on the base. That is where he met Cindy Rayfield who was leading the seminar. Rayfield, a franchise consultant with FranNet of Colorado, Wyoming and Montana works with individuals considering business ownership to match them with a franchise business. Following the presentation, Jake decided to contact Rayfield to learn more about business ownership and franchise opportunities.
The Scotts each took a Personal Franchise Assessment (PFA), a sort of personality test of their business acumen. The assessment looks at a person from many facets, including his or her behavior profile, risk tolerance and financial background. The Scotts’ PFAs were then used to help identify franchises that would align best with their attributes.
“My wife and I both met with Cindy, took the assessment and looked at few different business opportunities,” said Jake. “Something just wasn’t clicking for us, though, so Cindy suggested that we take a break.”
Jake continued to receive regular email updates from Rayfield and, after a short break, decided to listen in on a webinar she was hosting. During those last few months, Jake retired from the Air Force and had landed a full time job as a subcontractor. Because he had been through the FranNet process previously, he was more aware of what business opportunities were out there for him. He was ready to revisit the idea of owning his own business.
With the recent life changes, Rayfield suggested that he and Marijune retake the PFA. The couple both realized that they had a high need to help people, and Rayfield identified five businesses that she thought might be a good fit.
“The first business Cindy suggested was 9Round,” said Jake. “I stopped listening after that. I heard the concept of 9Round, and I knew that was it.”
The couple said they were drawn to the 9Round franchise because it fulfills their need to help people. They also describe the concept as being unique in their market, and it allows Jake to keep his current job since they can operate the business as semi-absentee owners. Rayfield guided the Scotts through the research process, which also included a 9Round franchisee bootcamp in Greenville, S.C.
Since opening in December of last year, the couple said that the business has exceeded their financial expectations. Jake believes that the convenience of 9Round is especially appealing to their customers. With the rotation system structure, no class times and the guidance of a personal trainer, customers can get a total body 30-minute workout that fits their schedule, not the gym’s.
“I’ve especially enjoyed how it has brought our family together,” said Jake. “My wife and I are both there nearly everyday because we enjoy what we do and building relationships with people in our community. Plus, we have both lost about 20 pounds since we launched. There is really something to be said about the camaraderie of a good workout.”
For more information on the Scott’s 9Round services, call 303-772-8888 or visit www.9round.com.
For those in the Colorado area and interested in the services of Cindy Rayfield at FranNet, call 720-261-4391 or visit www.frannet.com/crayfield. For anyone else interested in exploring business ownership with FranNet, please visit www.frannet.com to find your local FranNet consultant.
About 9Round
9Round is a specialized fitness center offering traditional boxing and kickboxing fitness programs. Developed around a proprietary system of nine stations, the 30-minute workout provides full-body results. There are no class times and a trainer is with individuals throughout their workout. For more information, visit www.9round.com.
About FranNet
FranNet is North America’s most respected leader in matching individuals with franchise opportunities. Based in Louisville, Ky., FranNet has more than 80 consultants across North America who use a proprietary profiling and consultative process to determine a business model unique to each client’s goals, skill sets and interests, and have matched thousands of entrepreneurs to rewarding small business opportunities. FranNet has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the top 500 fastest growing private companies in America for the last three years.