All of Location3 will all be tuning in to ”Undercover Boss,” Friday, May 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS when our very own client FASTSIGNS® will be featured on the hit reality TV show. FASTSIGNS CEO Catherine Monson goes undercover to learn more about the inner workings of her company.
“Going undercover allowed me to step into the shoes of our employees and franchise partners to better learn the ins and outs of what makes our company successful, as well as where there is room for improvement. We’ve solidified FASTSIGNS as the top sign and graphics company in the country, but that doesn’t mean we stop looking for ways to evolve and improve,” said Monson. “This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to share my story and hopefully inspire young women to become leaders in their industries, despite any obstacles they have had in their lives.”
Monson’s hands-on leadership style is a good fit with the show. Her first order of business when she became CEO of FASTSIGNS in 2009 was to tour locations across the country to help improve communication between corporate and the franchise owners. She has since initiated a sales incentive program and monthly conference calls with the franchise system to provide updates and answer questions and concerns.
Through her “Undercover Boss” experience, Monson gained valuable insight into key areas of the business that she will continue to fine-tune and improve in the coming months. “This was an eye opening experience that not only impacted my professional life, but my personal life as well,” said Monson. “I have realized that I need to take more time for myself and get back to the things that I really love in order to become a better leader and CEO.”
FASTSIGNS has more than 530 sign and graphic centers located in the US, Canada, the UK, Brazil, Mexico, the Caribbean and Australia. A signage, graphics and visual communications partner, FASTSIGNS creates solutions to a wide array of communications challenges, helping customers increase their business visibility and reach more customers.
Don’t forget to watch ”Undercover Boss,” Friday, May 4 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS!