A Message from our President:
SailTime was founded in 2001 and since then we have prided ourself as an innovator in the fractional membership industry.
As the sharing economy continues to grow and expand, the booming demand for Easy, Affordable and Smart ways to get on the water seems indisputable. And the validation of our innovative, membership-based approach comes from the most important source of all: the 1000+ enthusiastic, paying members who are leading happier, healthier and less stressful lives thanks to SailTime. We are looking for the right people…individuals and groups with the resources, vision and dedication to excellence it will take to introduce the exciting SailTime concept to their market.
If you think the SailTime franchise opportunity might be right for you…and that you might be right for SailTime…please fill out and submit our confidential information request, or just give us a call with any questions today.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Todd Hess, President, The SailTime Group, LLC
A Business for You
With SailTime your dream to combine your passions of boating, being on the water and flexing your strong business background is now within reach. SailTime is the most exciting Franchise business opportunity in the boating industry in the past 10-20 years. As a SailTime Franchisee you will enjoy a challenging and rewarding lifestyle.
- Do you have a Vision for building a successful boating business in your local area and waterway?
- Do you have a passion for the water and boating and the lifestyle that goes with it?
- Do you have the entrepreneurial talents and Sales and Marketing background that is required to build a successful business from the ground up?
- Do you have the time and/or flexibility in your schedule to be able to focus your energies where they are necessary to start a successful business especially in the start up phase?
- Do you have access to seed capital for operational and marketing budgets to start a new business?
- Do you have sufficient credit to finance your business’ first boat?
We have made the process of starting a SailTime business as straight forward and easy as possible. We provide you with the tools and knowledge you will need to get started. We work with each our new Franchise candidates in person, on the phone and collaborative via on-line tools.
SailTime takes care of most of the logistics so you spend your time marketing your business and building your member base. You don’t need an office or large staffs, a SailTime business can be run from your home office and then can grow and flourish from there.
SailTime is not a get rich quick scheme. SailTime is a Franchise business opportunity that requires hard work and investment, but allows you to be your own boss and provides the opportunity to make your escape from the corporate world. What SailTime has waiting for you is a rare opportunity to be a an industry leader in a growing business that is financially and personally rewarding, challenging, exciting and fun. Our program is not suitable for just anyone that wants a new way to get into a boat. Our program is for serious business professionals that want to build a business. Successful SailTime Franchisees are committed to providing the most professional service possible to our members. They are friendly, neighborhood based, business-oriented people with a desire to serve the local boating public. Our SailTime Franchisees have a commitment to Customer Service and excellence that is second to none in the boating industry. Our commitment to the boating industry is to be the Starbucks of boating and we are well on our way to achieving this lofty goal.
In fact, SailTime was named to the Inc 500 | 5000 Fastest Growing Companies!
Do you want to join our team?
Most businesses require a huge capital investment. With SailTime, you can build your fleet using the Owner Member Programs, i.e. other people buy the boats and you simply sell memberships into each boat. You’ll still need to provide initial capital but you can easily build a large fleet without the levels of capital required from many other business.
The SailTime business model is rare since it does not require long term leases of space, labor investments, large inventory and equipment expenses. Talk to one of our SailTime experts and find out how SailTime is a winning proposition for all involved.
Please take the time to thoroughly review this website, it provides a wealth of information on our programs and how the business works.
Once you are familiar with our business, take some time and decide if this is something you want to pursue, if it is please fill out our information request form.
SailTime Franchise Opportunities
From its inception, the SailTime concept was designed to be a great business to own. As a SailTime franchise owner, you’ll enjoy a number of advantages, including:
A Truly Unique Approach To The Fractional Boating Business
When you become a SailTime franchise owner, you are joining the team that pioneered membership-based fractional boating products. SailTime is committed to maintaining its position as the innovative leader in this industry in the marine marketplace.
Attractive Membership Pricing Structure
Providing attractive membership pricing in exchange for an ongoing monthly membership fee is one of the key innovations of the SailTime concept.
The membership fee and automatic payment structure is designed to encourage ongoing member participation and visits, a steadier, more predictable sales cycle and to reduce administration time and billing time.
Aggressive Marketing Programs
SailTime and its individual locations deploy energetic marketing programs designed to attract first-time and experienced customers, to establish a strong referral network and to encourage high client usage and retention. Tactics include, website, PPC, SEO, email marketing, direct mail, print, public relations, phone directory, word-of-mouth, boat show and open house campaigns.
Fully Computerized Operations
While sailing and boating may be an ancient art, our back end and support system is state-of-the-art. SailTime customized management software helps coordinate all aspects of the business, from fleet operations, member scheduling to membership and sales tracking to financial management and reporting.
Multiple Revenue Opportunities
In addition to potential membership and core service fees, SailTime has created and continues to develop new and improved products that maximize sales through additional potential revenue centers.
Please see our site for existing products as upcoming products we will not mention here.
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