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🎙️ Episode 259 - In this episode of FranCoach’s Franchising 101 Podcast, Tim Parmeter, founder and CEO of FranCoach, welcomes Lance Ingram (Founder) and Tim Lovett (CEO) of Waterloo Turf, a fast-growing home services franchise specializing in artificial turf installation. Discover how Waterloo Turf is more than just a product—it's about giving customers their Saturdays back and selling a lifestyle of freedom and ease.

Key Topics Covered:

• The origin story of Waterloo Turf: Lance’s journey from turf entrepreneur to corporate life and back, and how a chance meeting with Tim Lovett led to franchising.

• Why artificial turf is a booming market, with national growth potential—even in northern climates.

• What makes Waterloo Turf unique: low competition, high average job ticket, and a focus on lifestyle and customer experience.

• The ideal franchise owner profile: leadership, willingness to learn, and a team captain mentality.

• Comprehensive support for franchisees: from turf coaches with real industry experience to national supplier partnerships and cutting-edge tech for quoting and estimating.

• The “Fresh and Clean” maintenance program: how Waterloo Turf keeps customers happy and creates recurring revenue.

• The power of referrals and word-of-mouth in the turf business.

• Low overhead and flexible staffing models for new owners.

  
  

  
  

Actionable Insights:

You don’t need turf experience to succeed—Waterloo Turf provides all the training and support you need.

Franchisees benefit from national pricing, ongoing coaching, and a proven business model.

The business thrives on customer satisfaction, referrals, and a strong community of owners.

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