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Before joining Dream Doors and launching his franchise in Swansea, Lavine Jones held several lucrative positions for high street brands, working his way up to become an Operations Director for O2. But, while he thrived on responsibility and appreciated the financial rewards on offer, Lavine had never felt fulfilled in his career. That changed when he decided to open his own Dream Doors franchise; here Lavine tells us what first attracted him to the proposition:
"I could instantly see the value in the Dream Doors service as well as the potential prospects for a franchisee. The fact that customers could save up to 40% is a big deal, no matter the business. So, to me, it’s obvious why so many have warmed to Dream Doors".
Like many people leaving behind the security of a salaried role, Lavine was a little apprehensive about his transition from employee to franchisee. He had previous experience in interior design, although was only just joining the kitchen industry. Lavine was driven, with personal discipline and the ability to learn from those around him. He also recognised that everyone involved with Dream Doors shared his hunger for success.
“As soon as I met Troy (Dream Doors' founder and Managing Director) I knew that this was the company I wanted to invest in. His passion for the brand is infectious. I've work closely with my Business Development Manager since the outset too, and his skills, knowledge and enthusiasm for the business have definitely helped us get to where we are today."
Lavine admits that his journey so far has had its fair share of challenges. For a start, he must travel from his home in Cardiff to Swansea every day, and back again. On average Lavine drives 100 miles daily!
"There were no opportunities in Cardiff when I approached Dream Doors. The nearest available territory was in Swansea. But I believed so much in this business that I was prepared to travel, and that belief has paid off. The benefits of being able to work with my wife, and see more of my kids than I ever did when I was employed, far outweigh the hassles of the commute!
This is the best experience I've ever had. But it might not be right for everyone. My advice to anyone starting out in a franchise is to be patient, and be prepared to put a huge amount of time and effort in. You'll need to be humble at times too, and be willing to change the way you work. Do that and you could have a fun, rewarding and lucrative business of your own."
Dream Doors franchisee follows in friend's footstepsFranchisee Neil Fisher followed in the footsteps of a childhood friend to launch his own Dream Doors trading territory.
Dream Doors Showroom Owner Explains Appeal of Business ModelSimon Herbert took the leap into running his own business two years ago and opened Dream Doors Gloucester.
Trader Relocates from Minsk to Open Dream Doors ShowroomRamin Razaq relocated from Belarus to open a profitable kitchen makeover showroom in the UK with his wife Wida.
Dream Doors Showroom Owners Still Going Strong After More Than A Decade In BusinessAfter more than a decade of trading, Dream Doors franchisees Mike and Elaine Hurley are still enjoying their work and making great money.
Ex-Business Development Manager Finds Ideal Career Change with Dream DoorsChris Nowell joined Dream Doors in early 2019 and is now running a kitchen showroom in Telford.
Franchisee Continues to See Profits Rise with Dream DoorsAlmost five years after joining Dream Doors, Mark Holmes continues to see his take home profits rise.
Franchisee Focusing On Making Sales to Support Growing FamilyVishal Amin has found a way to balance spending time with his growing family and earning a great take home salary with Dream Doors.
Ex-engineer Indulges His Love of Interior Decor with Dream Doors FranchiseEx-service engineer Mick Appleton is indulging his love of interior design by opening a kitchen showroom.
Dream Doors Franchisee Pulls Out All Stops To Achieve Fastest Ever Showroom OpeningIt took Wilson Craig just 31 days to formally open his kitchen showroom in his hometown of Prestwick.
How One Bad Customer Service Experience Inspired Dream Doors FranchiseeColin Lynch was looking for a change of career and knew franchising for the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company was the way forward.
Family Working Together For Dream DoorsChanging his career direction has given Wilson Craig the chance to work alongside his family.
Family Sells Up Truck Dealership To Open Dream Doors Kitchen ShowroomSelling up the family business allowed the Bachelor family to start a lucrative Dream Doors kitchen makeover franchise.
Ex-engineer Exceeds Earning Expectations with Dream DoorsDavid Parr was looking for a career change that offered greater earning potential.
Former Marine Swaps Conflict Zones For Kitchen ShowroomDavid Ward OBE has swapped conflict zones in Europe and the Middle East for a Dream Doors kitchen showroom in the West Country.
South African Couple Tap into UK's 'Mature' Franchising MarketGary and Hayley Ashe relocated to Britain to tap into its ‘mature’ franchising market.
Manbir Takhar Reaps Rewards of Finding a Fresh Challenge with Dream DoorsFormer sales manager Manbir Takhar was looking for a new work opportunity when he joined Dream Doors in 2015.
Dream Doors Showroom Offers Best Return for Young FranchiseesSean and Katie Hebdon have built a successful, family-run business that delivers the lifestyle they had always craved.
Top Notch Customer Service Generates Huge Profits for Husband and WifeFocusing on top notch customer service has allowed husband and wife, Martin and Alex Smith, to build a highly profitable business.
Lynn Fletcher Finds Working Flexibility With Dream DoorsDream Doors franchisee Lynn Fletcher found the working flexibility she needed by joining the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company.
Ex-Teacher Runs Dream Doors Showroom in His Favourite Part of the CountryTaking on a Dream Doors franchise allowed ex-teacher Matt Jones to move back to his favourite part of the country.
Family Makes Over One Million Pounds in Annual Sales with Dream Doors ShowroomThe James family has worked together to generate over £1million in annual sales from their Dream Doors showroom in Stoke-on-Trent.
Ex-banker Restores Balance with Dream Doors FranchiseEx-banker Jerry Innesbeer took back control of his working life by taking on a Dream Doors franchise after being made redundant.
Brothers-in-law have surpassed their income targets in their first 18 monthsSamiul Islam and Abdul Muktadir have surpassed their income targets in their first 18 months of running a Dream Doors franchise.
Husband and Wife Join Dream Doors to Enhance their BusinessMark and Janet Warr approached Dream Doors to seek the opportunity and method they needed to grow their business.
Richard Marshall Runs Dream Doors Wakefield with Jamie-Louise BrewerDream Doors franchisees Richard Marshall and Jamie-Louise Brewer generated over £94,000 in their first month of trade.
David and Kate Howle Join Dream DoorsJoining Dream Doors has been a 'whirlwind' for David and Kate Howle of Worcester.
Craig Allen Chose Franchising to Find Freedom, Profit and SecurityCraig Allen was a disgruntled employee that chose franchising to find freedom, profit and security with Dream Doors.
Half-a-Million-Pound Businesses - With No Prior Experience!How people with no prior experience are building half-a-million-pound businesses with Dream Doors.
Dream Doors Franchisees Reap the Rewards of Self-EmploymentMark and Rachael say that they have never felt more at home whilst working as Dream Doors Franchisees.
Design teacher quits profession to take on kitchen makeover franchiseMatt Jones, the new owner of Dream Doors Truro, worked as a design technology teacher for 12 years before taking on a franchise.
The training and support has been fantastic and has really reinforced the fact that we made the right decision. The initial training was really helpful and there have been plenty of visits from the Franchise Support Manager to keep us on the right path.Helen Mahon
If you want to work for yourself and have more flexibility, I would recommend a Dream Doors franchise. Also it’s good to know that you can run your own business, but still have the back up of a national company.Matt Jones
Everything about the franchise works as it is written in the manual and, in your early days, this is important while you learn the business.Paul Reeder
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