The ability to get out what you put in, the experience that you gain and the network that you build which I will use for the rest of my life!
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Come to work hard and you will be well rewarded.
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Branch Manager
February 2020 • Boston, MA
What I liked
The best thing was definitely the learning experience. You learn a significant amount about yourself and the world that you could no learn in a classroom.
What I wish was different
There was some significant micromanaging.
Advice
Prepare for a commitment.
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branch manager
February 2020 • Shelby Township, MI
What I liked
They give you all the tools to be successful but whether you are or not is completely up to you and that is something that you cannot find in hardly any, if in any, other internships. It feels like you are actually an entrepreneur trying to start up a business.
What I wish was different
It is time consuming, which is to be expected, but there are a lot of late nights and early mornings.
Advice
If you are going to participate in this internship, you have to put 110% of your effort into it.
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Manager
October 2019 • Port Huron, MI
What I liked
I like that I could run my own business and hire my own painters, this job gave me plenty of experience running a business and it also gave an amazing resume builder.
What I wish was different
Advice
You have to be able to devote a lot of your time to the business.
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Branch Manager
February 2020 • Richland, MI
What I liked
This internship pushes you to achieve your full potential. The network that is available to you through this internship is huge. I have already learned so much this summer from running my own branch of student painters.
What I wish was different
I wish that the office would have been closer to my house. My territory was also very big so I had to do a lot of driving.
Advice
One piece of advice that I would give to people about this experience is don't be afraid to fail and test your limits.
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Branch Manager
February 2020 • Lansing, MI
What I liked
You work with so many different people, yet you're all driven to succeed in this business. Having so many determined managers, provides you with endless support and encouragement, that you're sure to succeed.
What I wish was different
COVID definitely had it's difficult moments, and caused a bit of a learning curve.
Advice
Get ready to grow, because this internship will definitely force you to make some difficult decisions and make you do some serious work, but it will benefit you in the end.
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Branch Manager
July 2019 - August 2020 • Shelby Township, MI
What I liked
The environment, and culture throughout the company is amazing. You get to run your own business and make good money while doing it.
What I wish was different
I wish the food during meetings was different.
Advice
Your success is solely determined by the amount of effort you put into your business.
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Branch Manager
February 2020 • Macomb Township, MI
What I liked
This opportunity helped me immensely improve my leadership ability and my organizational abilities. I also have used this opportunity to obtain a strong skill in sales and marketing all while having a great experience with the company.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't have changed a thing
Advice
You get out, exactly the effort that you put into this internship.
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branch manager
November 2019 • Grosse Pointe, MI
What I liked
work environment, experience
What I wish was different
accountability
Advice
be prepared to dedicate a lot of time and effort. You get out what you put into this program
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Branch Manager
February - September 2020 • Grosse Pointe, MI
What I liked
YEAA trains young high-achievers to successfully start and run their own business. I got to build my own vision for my business from the ground up by marketing, selling, and recruiting. I recruited my own marketing and painting team, sold my own work, and ran a 6-figure business over the summer. I also had the satisfaction of being my own founder, dealing with my own problems, and having lots of responsibility.
What I wish was different
I adapted to the circumstances with the pandemic to keep my business going strong, and I built resilience and character through dealing with difficult customers.
Advice
This internship is not for everyone. But if you are driven and obsessed about running your own business, you will successfully finish the summer strong. Listen to the training and the coaching that the company gives you, and use all the resources that are available to you.
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Branch Manager
March - September 2019 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
I liked the family atmosphere that is instantly created once you enter into the company. You know that everyone is trying to help you gain the most personal growth possible.
What I wish was different
I wish I could go back and work on other aspects of my company to attain better outcomes.
Advice
Don't fight the process, but also don't just accept it. Work hard to fully understand all aspects of the internship and you will experience immense growth.
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Branch Manager
October 2018 - August 2019 • New Lenox, IL
What I liked
Learning how to run my own branch of the company and making close friends that I would have never met before. I also made more money I would working any other summer job and I had a great mentor who helped me a ton.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a bigger time notice for company events.
Advice
If you are not afraid of hard work and a larger time commitment I do not think there is a better internship out there then can help develop and teach you more.
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Executive District Manager
September 2018 - August 2019 • Shelby Township, MI
What I liked
Very rewarding work
High paying commission based - you decided how much your time is worth
Learn to run and manage your own workers, sales, and customers
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready to work hard - not your average 9-5 job
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Branch Manager
February - August 2019 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
Working as a Branch Manager for Student Painters (YEAA) has simultaneously been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life. This internship has pushed me way out of my comfort zone - giving me opportunities to grow and develop new skills. Not only am I no longer afraid of heights, but I have also learned how to close a sale, enhanced my customer relations skills, and developed the organizational skills necessary to manage production. This summer I ran a $55,000 business, completing jobs for over 30 clients. When I started this internship I was plagued with fears: would I be able to make sales, would I find quality hirees, would I be able to handle the inevitable customer satisfaction issues? However, Student Painters (YEAA) provided me with a solid business framework and all of the necessary training to succeed. Then it was up to me to apply the framework and see how far I could push myself, all the while overcoming my fears. I ended with a 59% sales success rate, had a hardworking paint crew (the only all-female crew), and persevered despite obstacles and set-backs. This is an opportunity that I will forever be grateful for. I have grown exponentially, personally and professionally, and am ready to take on whatever challenge comes next!
What I wish was different
Working for Student Painters (YEAA) is a very time-consuming internship. While this is not something that can be changed, as maximum effort and time spent is necessary for a successful business, it is something that students should be aware of.
Advice
Do not be afraid to go out of your comfort zone and push yourself! You never know what you might achieve!
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Branch Manager
November 2018 • Amherst, MA
What I liked
-Best experience that college student can get if they plan on running their own business in the future. This teaches you the ins and outs of marketing, sales, customer relations, managing revenue and employees, the list goes on and on.
What I wish was different
I wish I had listened to my executive more than I did. The advice your mentor gives you will lead you to success if you follow it. During some parts of the internship I got cocky and I made a few mistakes in the process. Recovering, bouncing back and conquering the challenges that arised from those mistakes are what gave me the rewarding and life changing experience from this internship. Being an entrepreneur isn't about how hard you can hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and still keep going.
Advice
Know your why, or your reason for running a business.
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Regional Manager
September 2016 • Framingham, MA
What I liked
I love being responsible for making an impact on the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
What I wish was different
Advice
If you are the type of person interested in developing yourself at the next level of leadership this is an awesome opportunity for you. To have a successful experience with this company you have to be willing to put in a lot of effort and make some personal sacrifices.
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Senior Executive
October 2017 • Boston, MA
What I liked
This internship is for the most motivated and success driven college students who are seeking to separate themselves from their peer groups and take the first big step to building the strongest resume possible at their peer group.
After two years with this company I can confidently say that I have the most incredible stories that I can bring with me wherever I go, and the intangible experiences that I earned from running over $300,000 of business over two years. I wouldn't trade my experiences for anything.
The financial freedom you also attain from this internship is more than any other person at the age group, and is helping me completely pay for college.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Be prepared to work harder than you've ever worked
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Branch Manager
September 2018 • Shelby Township, MI
What I liked
Student Painters is a great way to expand your leadership ability and learn how to handle stress. From learning how to lead your own team of employees to marketing for jobs to completing jobs for customers, student painters creates a well rounded experience for students looking to grow personally and professionally. You have complete control over your revenue for the summer. Its all based on how hard you're willing to work. Its a great way to test yourself and mature all while being surrounded by a community of other students pushing through obstacles and mentors who have your best interest at heart.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Branch Manager
August 2018 • Kalamazoo, MI
What I liked
This was a great experience to go through this spring and summer. I grew and met so many amazing individuals through the company. I do not regret taking on this internship.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have worked smarter not harder over the course of the summer.
Advice
You have to have a strong work ethic and be willing to go the extra mile.
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Branch manager
February - August 2019 • Macomb Township, MI
What I liked
Great opportunity to further myself amongst my peers and learn the depths of business, sales, and management.
What I wish was different
I wish we were able to work longer into the year instead of finishing in August.
Advice
As long as you follow the program, you will succeed.
