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Made in the Shade Blinds and More – Presenting Betty & Richard Parrish—South Ms Made In the Shade, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Betty and her husband, Richard, are the proud owners of South MS Made in the Shade in the beautiful town of Hattiesburg, Mississippi!

Made in the Shade Blinds and More is very excited to welcome new owner, Betty Parrish! Betty has always had a passion and keen eye for interior design and has always kept up with the latest trends in today’s industry. Over 24 years ago, Betty put her talents to work and became a professional interior designer for Anderson Design Center.

Here, she expanded her portfolio to helping customers design and purchase flooring, countertops, custom cabinetry, custom showers. Betty also perfected her craft by assisting her customers in the home-design process with rugs, furniture, paint, wallpaper and, oh yea…window coverings!

When asked what about the Made in the Shade opportunity appealed to her, Betty replied, “It is an industry I’m already familiar with. Cathy and everyone else I met initially, felt like family immediately!” A…

Made in the Shade Blinds and More – Welcome Aboard Crystal & Bob Smutney – Kearney, NE

Made in the Shade Blinds and More is lucky to have this dynamic duo set their stake in the great state of Nebraska.

Please welcome aboard our newest power couple, Crystal and Bob Smutney of Kearney, Nebraska! They are not only hardworking and dedicated, but eager and willing to learn.

Prior to becoming a proud Made in the Shade owner, Crystal worked for over 15 years as a marketing email manager. Bob previously works in the oil and natural gas industry and has an extensive background as a residential contractor.

The combination of Crystal’s desire to design and Bob’s talent with home renovations created an intriguing opportunity with Made in the Shade. Crystal sited, “the opportunity to help homeowners finish their homes, as well as to own and run our own business” as the leading reason she and her husband, Bob took their first steps on their Made in the Shade journey.

Rather than a financial goal for their first year of business, the Smutne…

Steel Coated Epoxy Floors Testimonials

These guys are good. Very good. They are thorough, quality oriented and attentive to detail. They conscientiously and beautifully refinished our horribly beat-up and disintegrating garage floor. Now I could eat off it -- if i wanted to. Fifteen thumbs up. Dave (Steel Coated Epoxy Floors Customer) Did such an amazing job on our garage floor. What a transformation. We are pleased with their work and highly recommend them! Tani (Steel Coated Epoxy Floors Customer) Did an amazing job on our suspended-slab garage floor. The treatment looked great, and stopped all the leaks into the space below. Cindy (Steel Coated Epoxy Floors Customer) We put a Steel Coated Floor in the entry way of our office. It looks incredible! Every person that walks in comments on how great it looks. I'm glad we didn't go with boring wood or tile. Ryan (Steel Coated Epoxy Floors Customer) These guys are simply the best at what they do. You should not even consider hiring anybody else. Just like everything e…

Local Entrepreneurs to Bring Koala Insulation to Northern Milwaukee

Margaux Caffa and Reinaldo Cesco have plans to change how Milwaukee goes about home improvement.

The husband and wife team have announced the opening of Koala Insulation in the Milwaukee market.

Set to open in the late spring of 2021, Koala Insulation of Northern Milwaukee will provide property owners with the full-range of insulation options including spray foam, blown-in and blanket (batt) insulation in neighborhoods in the greater Milwaukee area.

“Effective insulation is one of the only home improvement processes out there that actually saves people money through reduced energy costs—and it makes homes more comfortable, too,” said Caffa.

“Koala Insulation prides itself on how we educate clients so they can confidently make decisions on an otherwise opaque home improvement process.”

Caffa formerly worked for the U.S. Department of State doing political reporting, and more recently has worked in digital marketing and social media.…

Koala Insulation Coming to Central Charlotte

The Charlotte Central location is set to open in November.

Local entrepreneur Ric Ritter has plans to change how Charlotte goes about home improvement with his new business venture.

Ritter has announced the opening of Koala Insulation in the Charlotte Central market.

Set to open in November, Koala Insulation of Charlotte Central will provide property owners with the full-range of insulation options including spray foam, blown-in and blanket (batt) insulation in surrounding neighborhoods like Myers Park, SouthPark, Ballantyne, NoDa and Plaza Midwood. With Ritter’s location, along with two forthcoming locations in Charlotte, Koala Insulation now covers the entire Charlotte area.

With more individuals working from home than ever before, the opening of the new Koala Insulation will provide the Charlotte Central community with the opportunity to make a difference in their carbon footprint, improve their home’s air quality and save on monthly ener…

Koala Insulation Opens in West Houston

Koala Insulation, a fast-growing brand providing a full-range of insulation options to property owners, announced that is has opened its newest location serving West Houston.

The new business is located at 11211 Richmond Ave, #B100 in Houston.

Locally owned and operated by Raymond and Joelle Tong, Koala Insulation of West Houston will provide property owners with the full-range of insulation options including spray foam, blown-in and blanket (batt) insulation.

The location is opening as demand booms amid new property development and an uptick in home renovation taking place locally.

Koala Insulation of West Houston will serve neighborhoods like Memorial, the Energy Corridor, the Galleria, Bellaire, West University, River Oaks, the Museum District and more.

Insulation is noted for its effectiveness in improving a home’s comfort and reducing energy costs, making it one of the few home improvement processes that saves homeowners money…

Local Entrepreneur Brings Fast-Growing Koala Insulation to Orlando

Craig Fizer plans to change how the Orlando market goes about home improvement with the opening of Koala Insulation, an insulation contractor providing high-quality insulation services to homeowners, contractors and property owners.

Set to open in Fall 2020, Koala Insulation of Orlando will provide property owners with the full-range of insulation options including spray foam, blown-in and blanket (batt) insulation in neighborhoods across north Orlando.

Joining the rapidly growing Koala Insulation team was a natural fit for Fizer who’s background is in business systems software and customer service.

Thrilled at the opportunity to bring quality customer service to the home repair service industry in Orlando, Fizer plans to instill a customer centric value system to his Koala Insulation location.

“Effective insulation is one of the only home improvement processes out there that actually saves people money through reduced energy costs—and it ma…

Screenmobile Testimonials

I love the flexibility that Screenmobile offers. I can make my own schedule, and I can make what I want out of the company. The harder I work, the more I get out of it. Jeff Milanovich I never wanted to be held down to a desk. This is an opportunity to be outside and meet new people. Drew Desantis I looked deep into how much support Screenmobile gave its franchisees, and I was really impressed with what I found. They’re a family, and they treat their franchisees like family. Stephen Moore What I really love about corporate is the people, and the ethics, and just the integrity that was behind Screenmobile and the founders. Geoff Gatling [Screenmobile] has given me the ability to earn my own living independently. It may be longer hours than a 9 to 5 job, but the satisfaction of running my own business brings a great sense of fulfillment. I always liked working with my hands and thought Screenmobile was a very focused business model. I probably would have failed if I tried doing…

Screenmobile Accelerates Development in New Markets and Attains Notable Growth Throughout First Half of 2021

Mobile screen repair and installation franchise concept reports soaring systemwide sales amidst continued nationwide growth.

Screenmobile, the nation's largest mobile screen repair and installation franchise concept, announced today it has experienced significant success in the first half of 2021, increasing its nationwide footprint by seven percent with nine new openings and reporting a 32 percent increase in systemwide revenue YoY, with an approximate 27 percent increase in total number of jobs completed.

This company-wide growth comes on the heels of a successful 2020 for the leading home service franchise brand, with most local Screenmobile franchise owners reporting a 10 to 20 percent increase in revenue.

Screenmobile’s continued success has fueled a surge in franchise development, with a strong growth pipeline positioning the mobile concept for further growth in key target markets throughout the rest of 2021 and beyond.

With 12 new agr…

Screenmobile Signs Franchise Agreement to Open Three New Locations in Austin

Screenmobile announced today multi-unit operator Nick Rosso has signed a deal to bring three new locations to Austin, Texas, selling out the territory for franchise development.

With the first location slated to open in June 2021, Screenmobile's continued expansion in Austin showcases the brand's growth potential for Texas, fueled by the exceptional success of its existing locations statewide.

Nick Rosso is a seasoned veteran in the service industry. He is a co-owner and operator of Screenmobile locations in Omaha, Nebraska and Phoenix, Arizona, and has been a franchisee with the company since 2015.

Rosso will begin serving Austin once his first location opens in June, expanding the community's access to Screenmobile's unparalleled level of service, industry-leading products and unmatched mobile capabilities.

The team of experts at Screenmobile of Austin bring their services straight to the customers door, and from initial consultation to th…

Screenmobile Plans for Rapid Growth Ahead

Screenmobile, “America’s Neighborhood Screen Stores,” begins 2021 ramping up for a strong year ahead.

The brand comes on the heels of a pivotal 2020 amid a global pandemic, seeing a systemwide sales growth of about 20% from January through June.

The announcement comes at a time of growth for the brand - over the past year, the brand has added 11 locations.

And, Screenmobile has plans to grow into new markets like Castro Valley, Napa and Palo Alto, California; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Katy, Texas; and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Additionally, in 2020, Screenmobile saw a boost in its customer interest with an average 50% increase in contact forms on its website for users, new visitors, and sessions from the previous year.

“After a challenging year, we’re thrilled that we were able to thrive in the face of adversity,” said President and CEO of Screenmobile Scott Walker.

“There is great opportunity in 2021 to continue to grow, an…

Fibrenew Testimonials

I always feel supported when I'm trying to learn something new, and when I'm in the field, if I need advice right away, I've never had trouble getting a fast answer or just someone to talk through my issue with. Tim Healy (Fibrenew Northtowns) Training and support is wonderful. There really is so much to know and learn that it just takes practice. The Fibrenew Training and support team is outstanding! Genevieve Alexander (Fibrenew Bozeman) After losing my position at a company I had given 31 years to, I needed to look at other options. We now own our own Fibrenew business. I am working with my wife and best friend every day and doing something that I love. I am down 50 pounds and my doctor is taking me off some medications. My stress level is at an all-time low as well. Jim Batey (Fibrenew Roanoke) Fibrenew is always trying to improve itself which is a real testament to the quality of the leadership. The energy input is really appreciated and makes Fibrenew stand out. Eric She…