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The Window Treatment Franchise Business Opportunity Most Entrepreneurs Miss

Most entrepreneurs think of food, fitness, or cleaning when exploring franchise ownership — but one high-margin category often gets overlooked: window treatments. In this episode of Franchise Sisters Business Radio, Pam Currie and Shari Currie Skjoldager sit down with Brayden Stefka of Five Star Franchising to discuss Gotcha Covered, a window treatment franchise business opportunity built around custom blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, and white-glove service. Brayden shares how the Gotcha Covered model works, why referral partnerships with home builders, remodelers, painters, and local business networks help drive growth, and what makes this a low-overhead, home-based franchise option for relational entrepreneurs. You’ll also hear what type of owner is the best fit, how franchisees are trained, and why window treatments can be a strong home services category for aspiring entrepreneurs looking for a practical, service-based business.

Plumbing Franchise Opportunity — What Most New Owners Get Wrong (Zach Munroe, Blue Frog)

Is a plumbing franchise the right path to business ownership—or are most new owners making costly mistakes? In this episode of Franchise Business Radio, Shari Currie Skjoldager sits down with Zach Munroe of Blue Frog Plumbing & Drain to break down what it really takes to succeed in the home services industry. From understanding the business model to hiring skilled plumbers and building a strong local presence, Zach shares insider insights that most first-time franchise owners overlook. You’ll also learn how Blue Frog combines residential and commercial plumbing services, relationship-driven marketing, and scalable systems to help entrepreneurs grow—even without prior plumbing experience. If you're exploring a plumbing franchise opportunity, home services business, or franchise ownership, this episode will help you validate your decision and avoid common pitfalls.

Home Services Franchise — How Joshua Tree Experts Scaled to 26 Locations

What does it take to turn a hands-on job into a nationwide franchise brand? In this episode, Joshua Malik (Founder) and Dylan DeGroat (Director of Operations) of Joshua Tree Experts share how they built a fast-growing service business—from tree care to a multi-service franchise model focused on recurring revenue and long-term growth. You’ll learn: • How to grow a service business from the ground up • The power of recurring revenue (and why it matters) • How to scale without industry experience • What separates struggling entrepreneurs from successful ones If you’re thinking about starting a business, scaling one, or exploring franchising—this episode gives you a real behind-the-scenes look at what works. Listen now and learn how to build a business that keeps growing.

How JunkShot Turns Trash Into Cash (Smart Franchise Opportunity) | Fred Tomlin Jr. & Sherrod Hunter

What does it take to turn a hands-on job into a nationwide franchise brand? Most people stay stuck doing the work. These guys built a system that grows without them. In this episode, Joshua Malik (Founder) and Dylan DeGroat (Director of Operations) of Joshua Tree Experts break down how they scaled from tree care services into a multi-service franchise model focused on recurring revenue and long-term growth. You’ll learn: • How to grow a service business from the ground up • Why recurring revenue changes everything • How to scale—even without industry experience • What separates struggling entrepreneurs from those who win If you’re thinking about starting a business, scaling one, or exploring franchising—this episode gives you a real, behind-the-scenes look at what actually works. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to build a business that keeps growing.

Franchise Funding Secrets — How to Start a Franchise Without Huge Debt

Thinking about buying a franchise but unsure how to fund it? In this episode of the Franchise Sisters Franchise Business Radio Show, host Pam Currie talks with financial expert Wendy Skemer of Benetrends Financial about the smartest franchise funding strategies entrepreneurs use to start a business. Learn how SBA loans, retirement rollovers (ROBS), home equity, and combination funding strategies can help you finance a franchise — even if you don't have a wealthy investor. If you're considering franchise ownership, understanding your funding options is the first step toward making a confident investment decision.