In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Evan Montero is the Co Founder and CEO of DIY Blinds, Australia’s fastest growing window furnishing retailer taking curtains and blinds out of the showroom without compromising on experience. Their unique business model has disrupted the space, earning the business 46 million dollars in revenue and features with Grand Designs, Australian House and Garden and The Block Shop as well as hundreds of five star reviews.  Our chat today goes far and wide and Evan shares some great insights on his commitment to Australian made, how he makes a point of hiring with bias and the order that left him speechless. 

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DIY Blinds

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Questions answered:

• What inspired you to start a window furnishings business? 
• Can you explain your disruptive model that cuts out the middle man?  
• Was Australian made product always a non-negotiable? 

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About your co-host: Evan Montero from DIY Blinds

Evan Montero is the co-founder and CEO of DIY Blinds – a fully Australian-made blinds, curtains and shutters’ eServices business. Originally working in the superannuation industry, Evan had a strong entrepreneurial instinct to start his own business. Along with co-founder Liam Dobson, Evan created a disruptive model within the home improvement industry to make it easy for customers to buy high-quality blinds, curtains and shutters online - removing the need for the traditional bricks and mortar showroom space. 

 

Since the launch of DIY Blinds it has been recognised in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 and AFR Fast 100, as well as receiving a $15 million investment from the Australian Business Growth Fund. The business has expanded rapidly, making DIY Blinds one of the fastest-growing blinds and curtains retailers in Australia, with a valuation of $100M+ in less than five years.

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