As home flipping experts, Chris and Lana Tomblin were no strangers to the home renovation process—they had vast experience renovating houses across Georgia, turning lackluster interiors into must-have properties. After looking for a home in Augusta to renovate and turn into a rental property, the couple was shocked they couldn’t find a company in the area to help complete the projects needed to enhance the value of the home. So, instead of buying a rental home, the couple bought a franchise.

Finding a franchise with a trusted name and incomparable results drew Chris & Lana Tomblin to the surface refinishing franchise.

Lana shared, “When looking for an affordable way to upgrade kitchens and bathrooms in Augusta, we had trouble finding a company that fit our needs. During our research, Miracle Method continued to come up. Although there wasn’t a franchise in the area we were looking, the concept was intriguing. We were impressed by the beauty and quality of work Miracle Method was able to provide at a fraction of the cost of replacement. We saw a number of stunning before and after photographs that really drew us in.”

Having experience in the renovation space provided the Tomblins a good understanding of the tremendous value Miracle Method was able to provide to its customers. As they continued to read up on the business model and better understand the high demand for the services Miracle Method provided, it seemed like the perfect time to make a change.

“Miracle Method was a proven name and proven franchise. It seemed to come at the perfect time. I was traveling a lot for work and was ready to make a change into business ownership. We are now able to do work we enjoy each day, but still enjoy being at home every evening,” shared Lana.

The work-life balance Miracle Method provides isn’t the only reason the Tomblins have found happiness with the brand. Right from the start, the couple received the level of franchise support they needed to make their Augusta, GA location a huge hit.

Lana explained, “We opened right before the Masters Golf Tournament began. Lots of homeowners were getting their homes ready for the main event, so we were really busy. A lot of things came up that we didn’t foresee and although we’re 2.5 hours from the closest franchisee, we didn’t feel alone. Our team reached out to a number of technicians at the Corporate Headquarters who are available via text to help with any problems that arose.”

That type of support is no surprise, according to Lana, she knew she was in good hands right from the beginning.

“The onsite training we received was so beneficial. Our office staff and technicians went to Miracle Method’s Corporate Headquarters for three weeks and received hands-on training. Our technicians were gaining real-life experience alongside Miracle Method experts and that definitely west us up for success. Plus, we know that if we ever need anything, the corporate staff is only a phone call away.”

With the immediate success of their location, the Tomblins are looking forward to a future where they can enjoy some much-deserved time off while their Miracle Method business continues to thrive.

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Ranked as the No. 1 Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Franchise on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, it’s no wonder Miracle Method is continuing to bring on new and talented franchise partners. A recent addition to the team is Steven Weber, a Miracle Method franchise owner in Birmingham, Alabama with three territories in the area.

Weber’s extensive background spans across many industries and roles including public accounting, automobile financing, mortgage servicing and serving as a CFO. Most of his career has been spent making money for other people, but now he felt it was finally time to run a business for himself. After looking at many different franchise concepts, the Miracle Method model was the one that intrigued him the most.

With his first territory open in Birmingham, Alabama, Steven Weber is set up for expansion in the area.

“Based on what I saw from the Franchise Disclosure Document, you could become cash flow positive in a relatively short period and there wasn’t a significant barrier to entry financially. I started by doing my due diligence with other franchisees and they consistently said that it’s not about getting the business, it’s about getting the technicians trained and keeping up with the demand. My whole career has been about managing people–that’s my strong suit–and I think that’s the most important thing in every business,” explained Weber.

Besides the alignment of his experience with the proven franchise model, Weber recognized the strong market for Miracle Method’s refinishing services and felt confident and proud to help customers save thousands of dollars over replacement in renovation costs.

“What I’ve always been focused on in my career is providing a solution for the needs of the customer, so they can go out and do the things they enjoy in their life. With this durable, beautiful, and cost-effective solution, people would be proud to have it in their homes,” said Weber.

Right out of the gate, Weber wanted to ramp up quickly. He signed on with Miracle Method in October 2017 and was so motivated to get things moving that he officially opened one of his territories for business only two months later. By December, he had hired employees, rented a facility, and bought vehicles, inventory, and tools.

Miracle Method works closely with their franchise partners—from the startup process to ensuring successful development with the brand. The leading refinishing brand doesn’t stop at initial training, they continue to provide ongoing technical and business training, corporate support, and marketing tools to new and existing franchisees.

Familiar with franchising, Weber understands the importance of following the franchise model. “Joining a franchise system is a great way to get into business for yourself but not by yourself,” says Weber. “Following the systems in place and the proven business model is key to a franchisees’ long-term success.”

Securing a total of three territories, with one currently open, Weber is eager to continue to grow his business and plans to have all of his territories open within two years.

For more information about becoming an independent franchise business owner with Miracle Method, please click here or call 855-212-7337. You may also join Miracle Method for an upcoming discovery webinar, click here to register!

In January, Miracle Method was ranked as the No. 1 kitchen and bath remodeling franchise in Entrepreneur’s 39th annual Franchise 500 issue. That recognition came after a year of rapid and widespread expansion for the franchise brand, one that their development team is on pace to exceed in 2018.

Gwyn O’Kane, Miracle Method’s VP of Franchise Development, said the team is looking to leverage their increased brand awareness for large-scale growth in key markets this year.

The refinishing franchise has rapidly expanded its footprint and is poised for another strong year of development.

“Our goal in 2018 is to geo-target big cities like New York, Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and Vegas because there is a huge opportunity there for us,” O’Kane said. “We’re also making Florida a high priority since the state is full of both residential and commercial properties that are a fit for our business.”

According to O’Kane, the franchise’s recent and continued growth can be attributed largely to five key factors.

1) Savvy marketing

Exposure is essential to the growth of any franchise, and Miracle Method has increased their exposure through a variety of marketing efforts designed to introduce the brand to a large set of prospective franchisees.

“We are getting our name out there via PR, social media, brokers and all manner of other marketing efforts, and the response has been amazing,” said O’Kane. “We’re focused now on building a strong and deep pool of qualified leads. We’ve seen just how excited people are about the brand, so we want to spread that excitement as far as we can.”

2) Strong prospects

Miracle Method’s development team is casting a wide net in their search for franchise prospects, specifically those who are best equipped to apply the model. That means finding entrepreneurs who are passionate about fulfilling the brand’s mission of providing best-in-class refinishing services.

“We are adamant about working with highly-motivated and passionate franchisees to represent our brand. We are selective in our candidate process, searching for those who really understand our brand and appreciate the potential of our proven business model,” said O’Kane. “We try very hard to make sure we have a great match with each new franchisee, because growth will only come if all of our franchise owners are happy, successful, and doing great work.”

Miracle Method continues to onboard franchise candidates whose personal interests’ align with the brand’s mission. For home-improvement hobbyists, in particular, the leading refinishing brands offers a uniquely exciting business opportunity.

“I’ve always had a hard time finding a career that suits my home-improvement hobby,” said Spencer Hansen, a Miracle Method franchisee who runs his business with his wife, Patricia, in McAllen, Texas. “When we came across Miracle Method, we were fascinated by the beautiful transformations done in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional replacement. We discovered there was nothing similar in McAllen and decided it would be a great idea to open a franchise.”

3) Exciting discovery

To convert interested prospects into new Miracle Method franchisees, the brand has developed an impressive discovery process that connects prospective franchisees with existing ones to illustrate the details of the on-the-ground work of running a Miracle Method franchise. By walking candidates through the many benefits of the model, Miracle Method’s discovery process has become a crucial component of the brand’s development strategy.

“We know what our ideal candidate looks like, and we want to help them know us,” O’Kane said. “We have a mature system with over 39 years of experience to draw from, so we’ve been able to put together a fantastic discovery process that is not only educating, it’s exciting! A lot of that excitement comes naturally from the right franchisee, but we also strive to show all of the little details and benefits of our model that may not be apparent at first glance. The discovery day is where things really come together. That’s when both the development team and franchisee prospects come to a decision about moving forward.”

4) An attractive model

Key to the longevity of any franchise is owner-satisfaction, and Miracle Method has come a long way by ensuring the satisfaction of all of their franchise owners. That satisfaction is due largely to a business model that is both lucrative and personally fulfilling.

“In franchising, there are many different awards and rankings, however, none are more important than Franchise Business Review’s annual Franchisee Satisfaction Awards,” said Gwyn O’Kane, VP of franchise development. “Miracle Method is proud to be named a 2018 Top 50 Award Winner as this is a testament to the satisfaction, success, and validation of our franchise owners.”

Even for entrepreneurs with little experience in home improvement, Miracle Method is a rare opportunity to escape the corporate world and build something for themselves.

“I wanted to secure my own destiny, and that’s why I took this leap,” said Jim Kenney, a recently signed Miracle Method franchise owner in Massachusetts. “I’m not getting any younger, and it’s getting harder and harder to find another job in corporate America. Now’s the time to make a move. I’ve been looking for a unique, recession-proof opportunity that allows me to use my hands. After a career working for both small businesses and Fortune 500 corporates, Miracle Method is the perfect opportunity.

O’Kane said those sentiments are not unusual among Miracle Method franchisees.

“Anyone who has spent any time researching various franchise models will quickly identify the value of ours,” O’Kane said. “There is a huge upside for a relatively low investment. And it’s not just about how much money can be made. Our franchisees enjoy what they do and are passionate about helping customers achieve beautiful results while saving thousands of dollars over replacement. And because our work is far more environmentally friendly than traditional construction and renovation projects, our franchisees are proud to be doing their part to protect the environment.”

5.) A focus on the franchise owner

One of the ways that Miracle Method has attracted growing interest from prospective franchisees is by providing unparalleled support to their existing franchisees. The strength of the brand depends upon the success of its franchisees, and potential franchisee candidates will look first to the existing franchisees to get a sense of what they can expect from their own work with Miracle Method. “By prioritizing support for its existing franchise owners, O’Kane said Miracle Method establishes a confidence among prospects that is crucial to conversion.”

“Our corporate team is laser-focused on supporting our franchise owners, and that’s not just lip-service, it’s part of our business model,” O’Kane said. “We know that the franchisees are the lifeblood of our business, so whatever we can do to support them will benefit the entire franchise system. We are right there for every franchisee from day one, helping them set up their new business and remaining on-call to provide ongoing support and training as they continue to grow. It doesn’t benefit us to find great new franchise owners and then leave them to figure things out on their own. Taking care of our existing franchisees is every bit as important to the success and growth of our brand as finding new ones is.”

For more information about becoming an independent franchise business owner with Miracle Method, please click here or call 855-212-7337.