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Paula Murray’s Passion for Training, Sales, and Operations Led Her to CertaPro Painters®

One simple word started Paula Murray’s career – “sure.” After graduating from Boston College with a degree in Economics, Paula was looking for a summer job in Faneuil Hall (a marketplace and meeting center in Boston) and applied for a part-time retail sales position to fill her summer. Those plans quickly changed when at the end of the interview, the hiring manager asked her if she would like to instead be the Assistant Manager.

Saying “sure” to this position led to years on the retail sales floor and culminated in becoming the Director of Store Operations. In this role, she ran store operations, communications, and training and developed her passions for growing people, sales, and processes to support those sales.

After a decade doing what she loved — right place, right job, right people — Paula’s husband Dante received a promotion opportunity that they could not refuse and would uproot their lives, taking them to Pittsburgh.

With two young ch…

From Politics to Painting: How Darcy Scott is Making a Name For Herself at CertaPro Painters®

If Darcy Scott has one thing to be thankful for last year, it’s opening her business. The day before Thanksgiving 2020, Darcy and her husband Mark purchased their franchise, CertaPro Painters® of Southern Maryland, and have been enjoying the ride ever since.

Before joining CertaPro Painters®, Darcy spent decades working in Washington D.C.’s political scene. She has filled various roles from Donor Advisor for the Stern Family Fund to Senior VP of Government Affairs at M+R Strategic Services, and Senior Policy Advisor for the National Center of Healthy Housing. For the past ten years, she has served as an independent consultant, running events large and small.

These experiences taught Darcy how to work with people and advocate for them in a way that unexpectedly translates to running a community-focused painting franchise.

Transitioning from Politics to Painting

Over a decade ago, Darcy was let go from a job. Though it came as a complete shock…

CertaPro Painters Testimonials

Greg and I are very pleased with our Franchise System. We are a family. Janae Nezerka (CertaPro® of Shawnee Mission, KS) I am constantly amazed by how whatever I need to learn in regard to growing my franchise is right out in front of me as soon as I realize that I need to learn it. Dave Strahl (CertaPro® of Chagrin Falls, OH) The franchisor leads the brand and provides programs and strategies for all to follow. All franchisees are very cooperative and supportive of each other which is the culture that has been created, encouraged, and supported. Dave Herchko (CertaPro® of North Huntingdon, PA) In my opinion, the operational systems and procedures are what gives us our competitive advantage. This, coupled with the professional consultative service, make us the most professional in the industry. Richard Webber (CertaPro® of Morristown, NJ) I have more support than I thought would be provided. I have access to the tr…

3 Reasons to Invest in a 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchise

1-800 WATER DAMAGE offers exceptional support, tremendous profit margins, and requires minimal investment.

Entrepreneurs looking to own a recession-resistant business in a growing industry should look no further than 1-800 WATER DAMAGE. The $210 billion restoration industry is booming. The combination of housing stock, aging infrastructure and climate change is increasing the need for restoration services.

It’s well known that restoration businesses are one of the most profitable businesses to own in any segment, but they have to be done right.

With the backing of BELFOR, the biggest restoration brand in the world, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE franchise owners have access to world-class training, a proven business model, industry relationships and access to jobs that provide them with a tremendous leg up in his or her market.

You can’t out-compete BELFOR, and unlike the rest of the industry, there’s still plenty of room for 1-800 WATER DAMAGE to grow.…

Footprints Floors – This Finance Expert Seized our Affordable Franchise Opportunity!

We’re offering an affordable franchise opportunity in a SURGING industry, so it’s not surprising that our growth shows no signs of stopping!

Footprints Floors has a new owner, Chico Negual. He was so confident in our franchise that he didn’t just buy one, but three territories in West Houston, Texas!

We got the chance to talk to Chico and see what his experience was, learn more about him, his background, and what led him to become a Franchise Owner.

From Finance to Flooring

Chico has an impressive list of qualifications. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Arkansas, a Master’s Degree in Finance and Economics from West Texas University, a certification in Quantitative Finance, and also has Project Management Professional PMP certification.

Both Chico and his wife were originally from Jacksonville, Arkansas, and relocated to Houston in 2014. He’s owned a lab testing franchise in the past, from 2009-2014, but t…

Footprints Floors – Should I Invest in a Home Improvement Franchise or Start One From Scratch?

The pandemic has certainly been bad news for several sectors but it has put the housing and home improvement markets on an upward trend in an already surging industry.

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, home improvement is undoubtedly one of the best sectors to get into. But should you invest in a home improvement franchise or start an independent business from scratch?

Before we get into that, it’s good to understand why these are good times for home improvement. The first reason has to do with the amount of time people are spending at their homes. With more and more people working from home, there’s an increasing need for renovating residences. As folks spend more time at home, it’s only natural that they’d think about improving their surroundings.

Although companies may start functioning again as before once a significant proportion of people are vaccinated, numerous organizations are likely to move to a hybrid model of remote and on-site work to …

Footprints-Floors – Jeff Barnwell’s Top Reasons for Investing in his Wilmington, NC Floor Franchise

“The support will help provide the work, but the ability of the franchise is ultimately up to me.”

One of the things we like most about our floor franchise is how well it suits independent-natured people.

People like our newest Franchise Owner, Jeff Barnwell, from historic Wilmington, North Carolina. Jeff isn’t new to self-employment. He currently works as a subcontractor. He’s also put in time in business operations and small business ownership in the pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemical industries.

Jeff’s always looking for ways to improve his work and life. That’s one of the reasons he decided to step out of subcontracting and back into business ownership.

“I hope this will help in working with the labor and the quality of work,” he says. Jeff found our floor franchise on his own after putting in a bit of legwork to find a great investment opportunity. “I was looking for small businesses for sale,” Jeff says. “I came across one posted…

The Great Franchisee: Tony Peterson, Footprints Floors, Portland

Last year, after more than 30 years in the construction industry as a development and project manager, Tony Peterson decided it was time for a change.

Peterson, whose job required frequent travel, wanted to spend more time with his family, and he decided to finally pursue a lifelong interest in business ownership.

So, how did Peterson leverage his impressive construction resume into a new career as a business owner?

By becoming a franchisee with Footprints Floors*, the 50-plus-unit residential and commercial flooring and tile installation franchise.

Peterson says Footprints Floors offered the perfect opportunity for him to continue working in an industry he knows and loves while taking back control of his time and lifestyle. We talked to Peterson to learn more about his journey to franchise ownership.

Tell us your story—what did you do before franchising?

Tony Peterson: I’ve been delivering technical construction solutions …

Why This Small Business Owner is Expanding His Portfolio by Investing in Footprints Floors

North Carolina-based, multi-brand franchisee Jeff Barnwell decided to enter the hardwood flooring and tiling industry after recognizing Footprints Floors’ well-positioned business model, expert leadership team and impressive growth trajectory.

Footprints Floors, the 145-plus unit flooring franchise, has been growing exponentially this year as the demand for home services reaches an all-time high. The brand signed seven new deals in Q2 of 2021, including one with Jeff Barnwell, a lifelong North Carolinian and Wilmington business owner who is introducing the Footprints Floors brand to his community.

“I’m originally from western North Carolina, but I went to UNC-Wilmington in 1997 and ended up staying here,” Barnwell said.

“I graduated and went into pharmaceutical operations by starting at a contract manufacturing company, and then I moved on to quality assurance. I worked for a couple of companies in pharmaceuticals and chemicals helping with logistics,…

Footprints Floors – How Investing in Our Flooring Franchise Opportunity Helped Alonso Gonzalez Achieve His Career Goals

“I always looked for a management position in my work but it could never be given.”

It’s exciting to watch Footprints Floors grow. What’s even more incredible is witnessing the growth that our flooring franchise opportunity unlocks for other people.

Alonso Gonzalez is one of these people. He’s the proud new owner of a flooring franchise in Mesquite, Texas.

But until recently Alonso was trapped in a career that was going nowhere. Alonso’s story shows that sometimes you just have to take things into your own hands.

Alonso’s Elusive Management Dream

Alonso says, “I’ve been in different industries like automotive, military, and recently aerospace, as an industrial engineer, planner, and buyer.”

Yes, he’s a hardworking guy. That’s the first thing to know about him. And yet, Alonso repeatedly found it difficult to rise through the ranks and break into management.

“One of my great challenges was to be able to rise to the prof…

Junk King Earns Title of 2022 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review for Second Consecutive Year

Independent Survey shows franchise owners Are highly satisfied with Junk King’s performance.

February 1, 2021 // FranchiseMarketingSolutions.com // Junk King was recently recognized as a 2022 Top 200 Franchise by Franchise Business Review. In the 17th annual ranking, Junk King moved up 45 spots on the list from years prior.

The brand also increased its ranking in both the service and system size category. The Top 200 Franchise rankings highlight the best franchise opportunities based off owner satisfaction.

As the nation’s top-rated junk removal and hauling company, Junk King is known for its professionalism emulated through its eco-friendly recycling, state-of-the-art technology systems and the clear indication it places on customer satisfaction.

The brand’s trucks are twenty percent bigger than the industry-average, meaning there’s no job that Junk King cannot handle. As Junk King continues to grow, its focus is on creating a brighter futu…

Experienced Healthcare Leader Brings TruBlue Franchise to North Tampa

Adrianna Campbell is looking forward to using her experience in healthcare to help families and seniors in North Tampa through her new business—TruBlue House Care Serving North Tampa.

“When I started thinking about opening my own business, I looked hard at in-home care. However, what I realized was that, while there were companies in our area that could care for the individual, there weren’t a lot of options out there to help care for the home. TruBlue is different because, while we can work with anyone, we are uniquely trained and equipped to help seniors age in place for as long as possible. That’s exciting to be able to bring to North Tampa,” Campbell said.

Campbell, who spent 15 years in healthcare operations and system improvements, is also particularly excited about offering TruBlue’s suite of family-friendly and senior-focused services.

TruBlue does Senior Home Safety Assessments, performs age-friendly renovations and offers House Care Plus, a …