Meet Doug Dwyer, President and CSO of DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen the largest kitchen and bath remodeling franchisor in the country. Doug shares his journey from growing up in the franchise industry to transforming DreamMaker into a national brand with 44 locations across 24 states. Doug dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of scaling a remodeling business, emphasizing the importance of strong margins and maintaining a quality of life. Doug also covers the franchise vetting process, financial commitments, and alignment with company values, along with the potential resale value of franchises. He explains the advantages of franchising with DreamMaker over standalone businesses and highlights their family-like culture.  

 

Here are some key takeaways from our discussion with Doug:

• Charging what you're worth
• Specializing to bring value
• Joining a community of like-minded people

 

Learn more about DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen here: https://www.dreammakerfranchise.com/  

 

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