The Sky’s the Limit: One Family’s Journey to Start a New Business and Build a New Life
Peter Brown owned a shop-based furniture repair business called the Chair Doctor in Tucson, Arizona. With a wife and two children, he was looking to expand and grow his business. The demand for furniture repair is massive and Brown found himself swamped with work but his shop-based business required expensive equipment and high overhead. Brown explained, "I purchased my business as a business opportunity 5 years ago. Then, the company decided to become a franchise. They offered me the opportunity to join them as a franchise owner but the cash required was simply too high for me, and the business model in general required lots of overhead costs including expensive tools. By not joining them as a franchisee, the support I was receiving stopped. I like the idea of being part of a team and having people in the same industry that I can share ideas with, who are not competitors. So, I started looking around at my options."
Brown searched online and discovered FranchiseSolutions.com. Once on FranchiseSolutions.com, he was able to search by industry and he discovered the Weathersby Guild onsite furniture restoration franchise opportunity. Brown went ahead and inquired to the company and was contacted right away. "Kent Weathersby was very honest, very professional, and had a lot of integrity. He told me that they already had a territory in Tucson however."
Brown and his wife had previously lived in California and still had friends there. "We love California and the moving and claims industry is massive there, so we feel that the sky is really the limit. Plus, when we met Kent, his family, and his team, we felt so welcome! We knew this was the right move for us so we decided to join Weathersby Guild and take on a territory in California."
Previous Experience is Not Necessary to Join a Booming Industry
At a time when so many corporations, manufacturers and other industries are struggling and susceptible to economic downturns, there are some industries that hold up better than most. Such is the furniture repair and restoration field and Weathersby Guild’s franchise opportunity is a fabulous opportunity for entrepreneurs that want to work in their own business, while serving clients as a master craftsman. If this sounds like you, we can offer you an affordable franchise opportunity that will include all the training and proven business systems you need to open the doors of your new business. No previous experience is necessary.
"One of things that makes this concept so special is the amazing and comprehensive training. It’s one-on-one and consists of three solid weeks of training including a lot of real jobs onsite with real clients."
Starting Small and Growing...
Brown and his family plan to start their business on their own, grow the business at a pace that is comfortable for them, and then eventually hire employees. "This is a great business because we can start from a home-base and work out of our garage and onsite at customers’ homes and businesses. If we have large jobs, we have the flexibility to hire 3rd party experts to help us. Also, Weathersby Guild is set up to work with insurance companies. We have a claims website and adjusters trust the brand name and can rely upon us, which gives us a great start with our business. We’ve rented a house in California and we’ll take the growth as it comes. For now, we’ve purchased one county."
An Exceptional and Smart Industry to Be a Part Of
Brown has a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Connecticut. He owned his own business before choosing to apprentice with a furniture maker in California. Brown worked as a furniture maker before focusing on furniture repair. "I really enjoy owning a service business. There’s less overhead than building furniture and with the state of the economy, it is a smart business to be in. Everyone always needs things repaired, so a business like Weathersby Guild feels less impact because of the state of the economy. There’s also a lot of sentimental value in furniture! People get very attached to their furniture and they’re willing to spend money to fix a chair that they might have bought for $20 at a garage sale years ago. It’s really a great business to be involved in."
No previous industry experience is necessary to qualify for this affordable, niche business with massive and widespread demand.
