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CREATIVE COLORS INTERNATIONAL TOOK THE FEAR OUT OF MAKING A CHANGE FOR REBECCA PRESTON

Deciding to leave the comfort and the seemingly safe world of the known for the uncertain world of the unknown can be frightening. For Rebecca Preston, owner of the Creative Colors International franchise of Fort Worth, Texas, even the known world was a little scary!

“My dad got laid off when he was 55 years old. He’d been working for the same company since he was 18. He never could find another job,” Preston remembers. “I always had that fear in the back of my mind. At the time, the place where I was working was doing layoffs left and right.”

A solid work ethic was always a part of Preston’s makeup. After completing an engineering degree at Purdue University, she spent around 20 years working for some of the top companies in the manufacturing and defense industries. Still, her father’s experience was never far from Preston’s mind. She started doing her research into self-sufficiency and particularly franchising!

“I had always wanted to own my own business, but I didn’t know what I could do. I only knew what I liked to do,” said Preston.  “I like to do things with my hands. I like fixing things. I like to get to the root cause of a problem.”

When Rebecca learned about Creative Colors International, it seemed like a perfect fit! Many potential franchisees worry about having no experience in the automotive, marine, or RV service industries, but CCI offers a training program of up to three weeks. CCI teaches sales and marketing techniques, financial controls, and of course, our upholstery coloring, restoration, and repair methods.  CCI even has field representatives work with new franchisees for a week when they open their own business.

Taking that leap to the unknown wasn’t easy. But Preston found that the CCI family worked hard to make the transition less frightening. “They were very welcoming on discovery day, and I found they were very nice people. The company seemed honest and down to earth,” Preston remembers. “You begin developing the trust very early.”

Now a part of the CCI family since 2013, Preston has found that buying her own franchise has been the catalyst for realizing her dream of moving back to Texas. As part of her research, she knew the area of Texas she wanted to live in was full of RVs. Discovering a franchise that showed her how to fix and repair RVs – as well as the rest of CCI’s full range of services and industries – made for an obvious winning choice. “When you do your due diligence, know your community. Know what’s going on. If I hadn’t known that there were RV dealers in this neck of the woods, then I wouldn’t have all the business that I have,” Preston advises. “Know your area!”

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Her work speaks for itself. Now RV manufacturers call Preston and ask her to travel all over the state of Texas to make repairs to linoleum and upholstery. Rebecca Preston is happy to do it, and even more happy that she made the decision to take that leap into the unknown.

“It’s scary to leave something that you know, but life is too short not to live the way you want. I don’t want there to be any regrets.”

Making a change doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It all starts with educating yourself on potential business ownership opportunities and finding the right match for your skill set and idea lifestyle.

If Creative Colors International sounds right for you, as it did for Rebecca, get started on your path to franchise ownership here.

GIVING YOURSELF A GIFT THIS FATHER’S DAY

This Father’s Day is bound to be full of the wonderful traditions dads everywhere appreciate. There’s a funky new tie, a great meal (perhaps prepared by your budding “chef” of a child), and some quality time with your family. All jokes aside, it’s the quality time with family that dads look forward to most. It’s a day you can spend getting to have fun with your family and getting to know your children better, and in return, letting them learn something new about you too. Wouldn’t it be great if every day could be Father’s Day? What if we told you it could happen?

  1. So maybe not every day! But there is a way where you can spend more time with your family while at the same time having more time for yourself AND achieve the financial security you want. This Father’s Day take some time to look at what could be possible if you owned your own Creative Colors International franchise.

THE GIFT OF TIME

Consider your current situation. Maybe you’re working in corporate America. It’s a good job — you make OK money, you’ve got your benefits, and at least your boss isn’t a total jerk all the time. Maybe you have to work late — again — and miss your son’s afterschool band concert. Maybe you have to go in on a Saturday — again — and miss your daughter’s ball game.

Creative Colors International is the leader in the mobile repair, reconditioning, protections, and color restoration of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic, and carpeting. We offer cost savings and convenience, which makes us the go-to service provider for the automotive, marine, RV, furniture, commercial, and residential markets. More importantly, we allow you to be in business for yourself, but you won’t be in business by yourself.

As a CCI franchisee, you’ll be in charge of your work schedule, not someone else. If you want to be off on Thursday to chaperone your child’s school trip to the museum, make sure and schedule around it! Want to take your family on a week-long beach adventure this summer? Block it out and schedule around it. Sure, there may be times when you see the need to work late hours to get a rush job done… or a weekend for a special client who has come to depend on you. The difference is those hours you put in, and those special moments you might miss because of it, are all an investment in YOUR business… not someone else’s!

THE GIFT OF FINANCIAL FREEDOM

What role do you play in your family? Researchers with the Pew Research Center found that most Americans expect dads to be more of a moral teacher than an income provider. Still, many men feel the pressure to provide for their families’ needs and future. The threat of downsizing, layoffs, or being fired is a real concern for many. Consider this — when you own your own business, you can’t be laid off, fired, or downsized.

With a Creative Colors International franchise, we bring the opportunities — you bring the motivation.

  • We help establish your client base so that your franchise starts generating revenues immediately.
  • Start-up costs are modest and include a complete training program.
  • We are a home-based business, so overhead is low.
  • Your territory is exclusive and protected.

You don’t have to have any kind of special background — our franchisees come from nearly every background and skill set.

THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE

So, this Father’s Day, enjoy the ties, specials dinners, and quality time with your family, but also give yourself a gift. Look into the possibilities and options that owning your own Creative Colors Franchise can open for you and your family.

For more information about Creative Colors International franchise opportunities, please visit https://www.creativecolorsintl.com/.

Andy McCoy: Low Overhead — High Expectations

In 1991, Andy McCoy left the cold Michigan winters for the warmer climate of Arizona. He didn’t realize at the time that he would be changing his life as well as his latitude.

The married father of two loves to spend time outdoors with his family and his horses, taking care of them and enjoying trail rides. Arizona offered the perfect opportunity to do just that, but McCoy was struggling to find the time to do the things he loved.

“I worked as an auto mechanic, working in shops,” McCoy says. The hours were long; the stress was high. “I just got tired of working for other people. I managed a lot of shops and I just thought ‘If I am going to put in these kinds of hours and run the place, I might as well be doing this for myself!’”

So like thousands of other frustrated workers, Andy McCoy decided to take a chance and grab the American Dream. He learned about Creative Colors International after reading a newspaper article. “It sounded like a good opportunity.”   (And it remains so this year – check out nine reasons why 2019 is the year to take a closer look at the Creative Colors International franchise opportunity).

What made Creative Colors International stand out to McCoy was the low overhead. “You don’t have to have a shop! It’s mobile. There’s a lot less overhead when you don’t have a shop or a storefront.” Indeed, along with an intensive four-week training program, each Creative Colors mobile franchise opportunity comes with a van that is equipped with all the tools needed to get jobs done. The franchise is home-based, so there’s low overhead, but with high profit potential.

With no prior business ownership experience, McCoy put his trust in CCI and in his own tenacity. “The process of becoming a franchisee was pretty simple,” McCoy says. “I don’t think you could go into a better business than working with the Fosters (JoAnn and Jim Foster — the original founders of CCI). They are great people.”

So in 1995, Andy McCoy stopped clocking in, and instead started hitting the bricks. “I just started selling myself. I started going by car dealerships and asking to do repairs. I got told “no” a lot.” But McCoy says that is the most valuable advice he can give to other potential franchisees. “You have to learn not to take no for an answer. I just kept showing up, week after week. Once they see that you are serious about doing their work, they’re sold! You’ll work hard to get started, but it’s very lucrative once you get it going.”

“The best thing about being self-employed is having a lot more freedom to do what you want to do,” McCoy says. Now, Andy McCoy has time to do the things he loves to do the most: spend time with his family and ride his horses. “On the weekends, we go to a little mountain retreat we have, and we trail ride.”

If you are interested in an affordable, low-overhead franchising opportunity that will allow you to have more freedom to do the things you love to do, get started with Creative Colors International.

Air Force Veteran Launches Latest Creative Colors International Franchise in Summerville, SC

Industry Leading On-site Repair and Restoration Franchise Saves Local Customers 90 Percent on Replacement Fees

Summerville, SC – (March 30th, 2019) – Creative Colors International, the nation’s leading on-site repair and restoration franchise, will launch its newest location on March 19, in the Summerville, South Carolina area. This is big news, as more local business owners and cost-conscious residents than ever are seeking alternatives to astronomical upholstering charges and replacement fees associated with damaged possessions made of leather, vinyl, plastic and fabric.

The new Creative Colors franchise will be owned by Joe Moorer, who has lived in Summerville for 30 years.  Prior to joining CCI, he spent 17 years with two local companies in quality control, overseeing the standards and accuracy on a production process.  He will continue to operate his own home inspection business in the Summerville area as well.

Moorer is also a veteran of the United States Air Force Reserve.  During his time with the Air Force Reserves, he was an Air Transportation Specialist, shipping cargo from one location to another.  He spent six years in the infantry with the Army National Guard (1984-1990).  Moorer then returned to the Air Force Reserve in 2001 with an air transportation unit and stayed until his retirement in 2015.

According to Moorer, he’s thrilled to open this Creative Colors International location because the company’s revolutionary products and restoration techniques will help local customers save up to 90 percent in replacement fees by repairing worn and/or damaged materials.  “Creative Colors is a well-known company with a very good reputation.  Its mobile services make it much more convenient for the customer.  The CCI brand stands out to me the most and it offers others a significant savings on any of their repair needs.

“After learning about Creative Colors, I was attracted to the concept because of the need for those services in our area.  Our Summerville location provides a good customer base for both car and boat owners who live near the coast.  I think there is a good opportunity in this market due to the proximity to the airport, the number of tourists in Charleston and local rental car companies here.  We expect to service customers in a 40-mile radius around Summerville.”

Further, the statistics suggest that repairing and restoring, as opposed to upholstering and replacing, can save local business owners and residents hundreds of dollars on any damaged item. For example, the costs associated with upholstering any type of seat can be very steep, ranging anywhere from $120 to $450 per cushion. And according to Terri Sniegolski, Creative Colors International’s CEO, the commitment shared by all franchisees to help customers save money, and deliver on the company’s “We Can Fix That” philosophy, has been the key catalyst for the company’s expansion to 82 locations in 28 states with 160+ mobile units since its initial inception in 1980.

“We’re excited to open our next Creative Colors location in the Summerville area because we know that Joe shares the same ‘We Can Fix That’ attitude our other successful franchisees possess,” said Sniegolski.  “We are thrilled about our expansion near the South Carolina coast because we know the local business owners and customers in the community will be eager to repair and restore their possessions at a fraction of the cost.”

Serving the automotive, commercial and furniture industries, Creative Colors International offers affordable solutions for tears, holes, scuffs, scratches and other damage found on leather, vinyl, plastic or fabric, through on-site repair, restoration, cleaning, dyeing and protection. For local residents, this means Creative Colors International can repair auto interiors, leather furniture, RV flooring and boat vinyl, among other things. Additionally, for business owners, Creative Colors International can repair any upholstery found in critical locations around the company, such as waiting rooms, examination rooms, restaurant booths, hotel rooms and theater seating, among others.

For more information on Joe Moorer and his Creative Colors International location, please visit

http://www.WeCanFixThat.com/Charleston

About Creative Colors International

Launched in 1991, the Creative Colors International (CCI) franchise system was created through its affiliate, J&J’s Creative Colors, the original industry leader in refurbishment techniques and systems. Today, both companies continue to be family-owned and operated by the second generation. Catering to the abundance of upholstered items in every home, business and vehicle, CCI is the ultimate in on-site repair, restoration, cleaning, protection, and dyeing of leather, vinyl, plastic and fabric. Through proprietary technology, CCI restores damaged material at a fraction of replacement costs, saving customers up to 90 percent. CCI repairs are stronger than the original area and are nearly invisible to the naked eye. In the Automotive, Furniture, and Commercial Markets, CCI offers on-site repair and restoration to all types of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic, and carpeting by repairing and re-dyeing holes, cuts, tears, burns, scrapes, fading, and discoloration. For more information on CCI’s services and franchise opportunities, visit www.wecanfixthat.com.

Media Contact:

Graham Chapman                                                                        Terri Sniegolski

919-459-8157                                                                                800-933-2656

gchapma@919marketing.com                                                  terri.sniegolski@creativecolorsintl.com

NINE REASONS WHY 2019 IS THE YEAR FOR B2B WITH CCI

“Keep your options open.”

It’s advice you may have been given more than a few times in your life. That’s because it’s pretty good advice! After all, who doesn’t like options? When it comes to owning your own Creative Colors International mobile repair and restoration franchise, you’ll always have plenty of options.

CCI puts tremendous growth potential within reach because it’s a business that appeals to so many markets — most of them commercial. And there’s a huge advantage to owning a “business to business” based service. From auto dealerships to body shops, from airlines to boats — Creative Colors International is your path to going into the business of helping other businesses save money! And you know what that means? Plenty of business for YOU.

Here are nine more reasons why 2019 is the perfect year for you to take a closer look at Creative Colors International and its business-to-business model.

  1. Labor issues are minimized. Operating a CCI franchise won’t require you to hire large numbers of technicians. Compare that to, say, a restaurant franchise that is regularly faced with employee turnover.
  2. Minimum wage concerns. In 2018, we saw battles over minimum wage increases in cities and states across the country. Sometimes, employers might not even know what the minimum wage is in a given town or state because of changes to state and local laws! There’s no reason to expect we won’t see more of the same in 2019.
  3. Automation devastation. Automation could impact 375 million jobs by 2030, according to a recent study. But it takes some creativity and skill to make the repairs to our clients’ costly leather, vinyl, fabric, and plastic components. It’s precision and detailed work, with an eye to design.
  4. Trade war uncertainty. The outcome of continued trade tariffs has a lot of industries keeping a closer eye on the bottom line. That’s good news for CCI franchise owners as our quick and convenient repair services save money (sometimes as much as 90 percent off replacement costs!) and help move inventory quick!
  5. Healthcare hullabaloo! Businesses with lots of employees are also facing future uncertainty over healthcare costs! Many of our franchisees begin as “one-man operations” — meaning your only employee is yourself! As your business grows, so do your profits, and then, eventually, employees.
  6. The Amazon As a CCI trained technician and franchisee, the product you are selling is YOURSELF! Nothing can match our skill and our process. We are the Amazon of replacement options because CCI makes repairs so much more convenient and cost-saving than replacement. Once vendors see your work, they’ll phone you before they even think about replacements.
  7. Location, location, location. Do you have to worry about where you base your Creative Colors International franchise? Nope. That’s because you’ll mostly be going to the other businesses you serve. No worries about traffic patterns and parking. No concerns about population shifts and site visibility. We are a home-based, low-overhead, and high-profit potential franchise.
  8. Variety is the spice of life. When it comes to franchising, working with/for another business is great. Working with/for many other businesses is fantastic! Our B2B model is diversified: automotive, restaurants, hotels, commercial furniture, medical facilities, aviation, fitness centers, marine, RVs, warranty companies… even schools! You are only limited by your imagination. And CCI helps you establish your client base, so your franchise begins generating revenue immediately.
  9. Keep your options open. Of course, you can work in a residential capacity as well. In our increasingly frugal and environmentally conscious society, more and more people are seeing the wisdom of repairing and revitalizing items like cars, couches and kitchen vinyl flooring, rather than buying something new and throwing the old away!

Creative Colors International is the ultimate mobile repair and restoration franchise. There’s a reason we were ranked #224 in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®

Contact us to see in six easy steps if franchising with Creative Colors International is right for you.

CREATIVE COLORS INTERNATIONAL RANKED A TOP FRANCHISE BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE

Nation’s Leading On-Site Repair and Restoration Franchise Ranked #224 in Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500 List

(MOKENA, IL. – January 18, 2019) — Creative Colors International, the nation’s leading on-site repair and restoration franchise, recently earned the #224 ranking in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Placement in the Franchise 500 is a highly sought-after honor in the franchise industry, as evidenced by the fact that Entrepreneur received more than 1,000 applications this year, making it one of the company’s most competitive rankings ever.

Recognized as an invaluable resource for potential franchisees, the Franchise 500 ranked Creative Colors International as #224 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.

“Last year, we were honored to be ranked at #341, so to see our business grow and succeed at such a pace in just one year is very fulfilling,” says Mark J. Bollman, President of Creative Colors International. “Our customers know we have a proven process that saves them time and money. Our franchise partners know we have a proven business model that allows them to balance their personal and professional growth.  We are proud of this distinction and we want to thank everyone in the Creative Colors family for the role they played in earning it.”

Creative Colors International is a unique mobile repair and restoration franchise business specializing in the repair, reconditioning, protection, and color restoration of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic, and carpeting in the automotive, furniture, commercial, and residential markets.

The key factors that go into the evaluation of the Franchise 500 include costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. Each franchise is given a cumulative score based on an analysis of more than 150 data points, and the 500 franchises with the highest cumulative scores become the Franchise 500 in ranking order.

“As we celebrate 40 years of producing the Franchise 500, it’s a good opportunity to step back and look at how much has changed since that first ranking in 1980,” says Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur. “While the franchise business model has changed little, the strongest franchise brands are constantly evolving and innovating to keep up with changing trends and technology.”

Over its 40 years in existence, the Franchise 500 has become both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees. Creative Colors International’s position on the ranking is a testament to its strength as a franchise company.

To view Creative Colors International in the full ranking, visit www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2019 issue of Entrepreneur, now available on newsstands.

For more information about Creative Colors International and our services, please visit www.wecanfixthat.com.

For more information about the Creative Colors International franchise opportunity, please visit www.creativecolorsintl.com.

About Creative Colors International

Launched in 1991, the Creative Colors International (CCI) franchise system was created through its affiliate, J&J’s Creative Colors, the original industry leader in refurbishment techniques and systems. Today, both companies continue to be family-owned and operated by the second generation. Catering to the abundance of upholstered items in every home, business, and vehicle, CCI is the ultimate in on-site repair, restoration, cleaning, protection, and dyeing of leather, vinyl, plastic, and fabric. Through proprietary technology, CCI restores damaged material at a fraction of replacement costs, saving customers up to 90 percent. CCI repairs are stronger than the original area and are nearly invisible to the naked eye. In the Automotive, Furniture, and Commercial Markets, CCI offers on-site repair and restoration to all types of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic, and carpeting by repairing and re-dyeing holes, cuts, tears, burns, scrapes, fading, and discoloration. For more information on CCI’s services and franchise opportunities, visit www.wecanfixthat.com.

 

Media Contact:

Graham Chapman                                                                       Terri Sniegolski

919-459-8157                                                                                800-933-2656

gchapman@919marketing.com                                                terri.sniegolski@creativecolorsintl.com

 

 

Pennsylvania Couple Focuses on Future with Creative Colors International Franchise

Industry Leading On-site Repair and Restoration Franchise Saves Local Customers 90 Percent on Replacement Fees

ERIE, Pa. – (January, 8th, 2019) – Creative Colors International, the nation’s leading on-site repair and restoration franchise, launched its newest location on November 27, 2018, in the Erie, Pennsylvania area. This is big news, as more local business owners and cost-conscious residents than ever are seeking alternatives to astronomical upholstering charges and replacement fees associated with damaged possessions made of leather, vinyl, plastic and fabric.

Erie residents Paul and Trisha Smith have a history of business ownership and investment in the northwestern Pennsylvania region. Before deciding on their partnership with Creative Colors International, Trisha spent the past 10 years as the owner of a childcare/preschool center. Paul has experience in multiple industries ranging from healthcare and insurance to banking and logistics.

The couple is raising three children and they are the motivation behind this latest business decision. “We hope to build a business that will give them a better future,” says Paul. More and more families are turning to entrepreneurship to improve their quality of life. Increased income, more time with family, flexible hours and having a business to leave to their children are just some of the reasons people make the leap to self-employment.

According to Paul, he’s thrilled to open this Creative Colors International location because the company’s revolutionary products and restoration techniques will help local customers save up to 90 percent in replacement fees by repairing worn and/or damaged materials. The hallmarks of Creative Colors International’s legendary customer service also match with the Smith’s personal philosophy as well. “We believe the keys to success are quality work, honesty and reliability.”

Further, the statistics suggest that repairing and restoring, as opposed to upholstering and replacing, can save local business owners and residents hundreds of dollars on any damaged item. For example, the costs associated with upholstering any type of seat can be very steep, ranging anywhere from $120 to $450 per cushion. And according to Terri Sniegolski, Creative Colors International’s CEO, the commitment shared by all franchisees to help customers save money, and deliver on the company’s “We Can Fix That” philosophy, has been the key catalyst for the company’s expansion to 82 locations in 28 states with 160+ mobile units since its initial inception in 1980.

“We’re excited to open our next Creative Colors location in the Erie area because we know that Paul and Trisha share the same ‘We Can Fix That’ attitude our other successful franchisees possess,” said Sniegolski.  “We are thrilled about our expansion in the northwestern Pennsylvania region because we know the local business owners and customers in the community will be eager to repair and restore their possessions at a fraction of the cost.”

The Smiths plan to start off with one mobile unit, but expect to add another within a year. It didn’t take much for the Smiths to know that a Creative Colors International franchise was a good fit for them…and for northwestern Pennsylvania. “After we came out for Discovery Day (a day where prospective franchisees meet the corporate support team) and confirming the need for this in our market, it just made sense.”

Serving the automotive, commercial and furniture industries, Creative Colors International offers affordable solutions for tears, holes, scuffs, scratches and other damage found on leather, vinyl, plastic or fabric, through on-site repair, restoration, cleaning, dyeing and protection. For local residents, this means Creative Colors International can repair auto interiors, leather furniture, RV flooring and boat vinyl, among other things. Additionally, for business owners, Creative Colors International can repair any upholstery found in critical locations around the company, such as waiting rooms, examination rooms, restaurant booths, hotel rooms and theater seating, among others.

For more information on the Smiths and their Creative Colors International location, please visit http://www.WeCanFixThat.com/Erie.

About Creative Colors International

Launched in 1991, the Creative Colors International (CCI) franchise system was created through its affiliate, J&J’s Creative Colors, the original industry leader in refurbishment techniques and systems. Today, both companies continue to be family-owned and operated by the second generation. Catering to the abundance of upholstered items in every home, business and vehicle, CCI is the ultimate in on-site repair, restoration, cleaning, protection, and dyeing of leather, vinyl, plastic and fabric. Through proprietary technology, CCI restores damaged material at a fraction of replacement costs, saving customers up to 90 percent. CCI repairs are stronger than the original area and are nearly invisible to the naked eye. In the Automotive, Furniture, and Commercial Markets, CCI offers on-site repair and restoration to all types of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic, and carpeting by repairing and re-dyeing holes, cuts, tears, burns, scrapes, fading, and discoloration. For more information on CCI’s services and franchise opportunities, visit www.wecanfixthat.com.

CREATIVE COLORS INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT: CHRIS SHEFTS – CHICAGO, IL

 

When it comes to success, Chris Shefts is proof that hard work and determination pay off! Shefts has worked in the Chicago area for the Waitekus franchise location for 21 years now, and he continues to exceed and succeed! He’s been the number one technician for Creative Colors International (CCI) in the U.S. and in Canada, motivated by love of his family and the philosophy of his father.

What brought you to CCI?

My buddy. His parents owned the very first franchise. I was impressed with the money a 19-year-old kid was making, and I saw an opportunity to make that kind of money as well.

Twenty-one years is a long time to stay with a company.   What keeps you with CCI?

It’s a tough job, but I found my niche in the system. I specialize in the auto industry. When they realized they could sell cars online they realized they could sell cars anywhere! The auto industry is a continuously growing entity. They face a lot of competition. The more they can sell and get off the lots, the more we can make.

Why do you think you’re so successful at it?

I think our (CCI) reputation helps us in a competition. I think that CCI is the best at what they do, by far. Other companies might lowball, but these dealerships know that it’s worth spending the extra cash to fix their cars right.

What motivates you day-in and day-out?

To me, money is a tool, and I am motivated by the tool that is money. I love my family and use that tool to provide for them. And I guess I am a person who competes against himself. I am not looking around at anyone else. I just try to top myself. And like my dad said, “If you’re gonna go to work, you might as well make it worth it.”

Do you ever consider owning your own CCI franchise?

If it’s up to me, I’d own the entire thing!

If you’re interested in working in a lucrative career as a Creative Colors International technician, we can get you started! Visit us at https://www.wecanfixthat.com/about-us/employment-opportunities/.

 

SELF-EMPLOYMENT: CCI’S TIM BUSH SAYS IT’S A FAMILY TRADITION

Business ownership runs deep in Tim Bush’s family. Growing up in Upstate New York in the village of Lowville, Tim first went to work in the family’s retail oil business. He would travel the roads winding through the Black River Valley, repairing furnaces and delivering propane, diesel and coal to help keep families warm during the long Lewis County winter. But, by the time his family sold the business, Tim realized the idea of working for someone else was leaving him cold.

“My parents sold the business in 1998 — 100 years after it was started by my great-grandfather. I stayed in the business, going through many ownership changes over the years,” Bush says. He ended his career as a Commercial Energy Salesman, traveling through northern New York over to western Vermont.

“As the stress of working for a large company began to get to me, I watched my uncle go through the process of buying and running a franchise. I liked the fact that he had time to do what he wanted to do — and had a much less stressful life. He was successful. It was what made me decide to look into franchising.” Since then, Bush hasn’t looked back. He used his desire for self-employment to help him overcome his fears.

Tim was introduced to Creative Colors International by a savvy franchise consultant, who saw the opportunity for a good fit. “The process of becoming a franchisee with Creative Colors International was very easy. They were very friendly and helpful, and always ready to listen and guide me through the process.”

Tim had no prior experience in the repair and restoration industry, but that didn’t matter. CCI has partnered with franchisees from nearly every background and skill set.

The three-week training program is designed to teach new franchisees everything from sales and marketing techniques and financial controls to upholstery coloring, restoration and repair methods.

“I completed my training with CCI at the end of January 2016 and had my grand opening the first week of February 2016,” Bush says. “Living in rural northern New York means fewer people. We have had to think outside the traditional business model of CCI.  I was, and continue to be, surprised at the amount of help and encouragement we have received from the entire CCI family.”

Tim’s life is a little different now that he is self-employed. Always family and community oriented, Tim now has time to enjoy those things without the stress he once felt. From serving as a member of the volunteer fire department to helping his community through various non-profits, Tim still has the time to enjoy being with his wife and three daughters and enjoy the great outdoors of northern New York. His partnership with Creative Colors International helps make it all possible.

“I have met so many great people through CCI. Everyone involved in the company, from the president to the techs in the field, is there to help with anything they can. They are not only there, but willing and happy to help any way they can. It is so refreshing to have that as a tool. I am very happy that I made the decision to join the CCI family.”

If you’re interested in joining the Creative Colors International family, visit our website to learn more information. It’s easier than you think.

2018 Franchise Business Review Survey Shows Creative Colors International is a Top Franchise for Veterans and Innovations

Industry-Leading On-Site Repair and Restoration Franchise a Good Fit for Veterans and Business Innovators

 (MOKENA, Ill. – November 2nd, 2018) — Creative Colors International, the nation’s leading on-site repair and restoration franchise, was recently named one of the Top Franchises for Veterans and one of the Top Innovative Franchises by Franchise Business Review. The company is one of only 80 franchisors to make the veterans list and one of only 100 franchisors to make the innovative franchises list.

Creative Colors International (CCI) is a unique mobile repair and restoration franchise business specializing in the repair, reconditioning, protection and color restoration of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic and carpeting in the automotive, furniture, commercial and residential markets.

Franchise Business Review is a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction. They provide the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes the rankings of top franchises in their annual Guide to Today’s Top Franchises. Quarterly reports throughout the year rank the top franchises in specific sectors.

Creative Colors International (CCI) was named one of the Top Franchises for Veterans and one of the Top Innovative Franchises after first being researched by Franchise Business Review and then rated by their own franchisees — the real franchise experts! Hundreds of veteran franchise owners were interviewed about their franchise experience and asked about their experiences. Veterans who own CCI franchises gave the company high marks in owner satisfaction. CCI also received high marks when franchisees were asked about the creativity and innovation of their corporate franchise team, as well as strength of leadership and vision.

“Creative Colors International is a company defined by family values and proven processes,” says Mark J. Bollman, President of Creative Colors International. “As a family business, we try to lead by example at the corporate office so each of our franchise partners will embrace the same values as they grow their business. We are thrilled our franchise partners applaud our innovative approach and we couldn’t be prouder of the praise from our veteran franchisees. They’ve already given so much of their time to help our country, it’s an honor to be the franchise they choose to help take care of their own families.”

For more information on Creative Colors International repair and restoration services, please visit https://www.wecanfixthat.com/.

For more information on the Creative Colors International franchise opportunity, please visit https://www.creativecolorsintl.com/.

About Creative Colors International

Launched in 1991, the Creative Colors International (CCI) franchise system was created through its affiliate, J&J’s Creative Colors, the original industry leader in refurbishment techniques and systems. Today, both companies continue to be family-owned and operated by the second generation. Catering to the abundance of upholstered items in every home, business, and vehicle, CCI is the ultimate in on-site repair, restoration, cleaning, protection, and dyeing of leather, vinyl, plastic, and fabric. Through proprietary technology, CCI restores damaged material at a fraction of replacement costs, saving customers up to 90 percent. CCI repairs are stronger than the original area and are nearly invisible to the naked eye. In the Automotive, Furniture, and Commercial Markets, CCI offers on-site repair and restoration to all types of leather, vinyl, fabric, plastic, and carpeting by repairing and re-dyeing holes, cuts, tears, burns, scrapes, fading, and discoloration. For more information on CCI’s services and franchise opportunities, visit www.wecanfixthat.com.

About Franchise Business Review

Franchise Business Review (FBR) is the only independent market research firm that specializes in benchmarking franchisee satisfaction based exclusively on ratings and reviews from franchise owners. FBR publishes free and unbiased franchisee satisfaction research reports throughout the year online at http://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com.

 

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