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How 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchise Owners Beat the Competition
Strong on-boarding and training create a solid platform for early success The water-damage restoration franchise niche is a busy place. No surprise, given that the restoration industry is a $200 billion-plus — and growing — market. It would be easy to get lost in the noise, especially for a new business owner. Unless, of course, ...
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Why You Should Start A Water Damage Restoration Business
Natural disasters and commonplace water leaks are creating demand for water damage restoration businesses It should come as no surprise that the restoration industry is booming at $210 billion annually, which is only expected get bigger in the coming years. There are several factors contributing to this growth, including storms, an increased awareness about the ...
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7 Questions To Ask Before You Invest in a Water Damage Repair Business
Getting the answers you need will save time, money, and a lot of lost effort when starting a water damage repair business You’ve done your homework and weighed the cost of opening an independent business against purchasing a franchise opportunity. Like thousands of entrepreneurs before you, you’ve realized the benefits of franchising more than justifying ...
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Meet 1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchise Owners Lisa and Fred Arthur
This husband-and-wife team begin writing the next chapter in their lives. About 10 years ago, Fred Arthur was turning 50 and getting tired of life in corporate America. So, he sat down with his wife Lisa and they began talking about going into business for themselves. Not long after, the two became 1-800 WATER DAMAGE ...
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Meet 1-800-Water Damage Franchise Owner Jim Chiodo
Jim Chiodo looks back after 15-plus years as a small business owner When he first began looking at franchises, Jim Chiodo says that 1-800 WATER DAMAGE was mentioned, but he didn’t think it was right for him. As he worked with a franchise broker, sifting and sorting opportunities, however, this one kept bubbling up. Finally, ...
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1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchise Review: Q&A with Kevin Krull
How a former plumber became a superhero with a thriving property restoration franchise From a young age, Kevin Krull had always believed in superheroes and helping others during hard times. Having grown up in the foster care system, Krull decided that’s what he would do. Although he worked as a plumber, he sought an opportunity ...
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1-800 WATER DAMAGE Launches New Franchise Development Website
New Franchise Development Site includes info on proven business model, costs and fees, and world-class training 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, the fastest-growing brand in property restoration, is ready to expand nationwide. Founded in 2007, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE has spent the past 12 years creating a proven business model that is highly efficient, maximizes profitability, and is ...
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1-800 WATER DAMAGE Franchise Review: Q&A with Tim Fagan
President explains why starting a business with no experience won’t keep entrepreneurs from being successful If starting a business is a bold risk, then what is starting a business in an industry where you have no experience? According to Tim Fagan, President of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE — the fastest-growing brand in property restoration — it ...
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