- Invite public officials to your rental business. They want to be viewed as someone who can roll up their sleeves to get work done for you. Public officials want to be a part of theย community.
- Focus your resources on key legislators such as those who serve on key committees or those who have personal experience withย yourย issues.
- Respect legislatorโs time and be diligent with yours. Politicians are busy so being on top of scheduling meetings is critical. Be prepared with what you want to say and organize it as concisely as possible.
- Follow up with a letter to the legislators (or staff members) you met, thanking them for their time, and briefly restate what you are asking their support for. Include a copy of the photo you took and ask the legislator to sign it and send it back.
- Visibility and presence are important. Send the photo to your local paper with a short letter about the visit. Post on social media and tag the legislator if available.
Mike Lewis
Mike Lewis is a Premier Rental Purchase franchisee with multiple stores and currently serves as Vice President of Operations. With 33 years of experience in the rent-to-own industry, he has spent the past 20 years working closely with franchisee owners and previously spent 12 years in Corporate RTO, gaining a strong foundation in the business.
For the past five years, Mike has been sharing his knowledge by teaching managers and franchisees at the companyโs Training Center.
Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family, kids, and grandkids, and appreciates the simple things in life โ especially riding his Harley Davidson with the sun on his face. If you know, you know!
