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Eric Stewart

Eric Stewart

Window Genie Owner Since 2014

  • What were you doing before:
  • United States Army & Military Contractor
  • Most rewarding part of the job:
  • The buck starts and stops with me. The freedom to come and go as I please without having to punch someone else's clock.
  • What advice would you give to prospective franchise owners:
  • It’s not easy. Rest, worry, frustration, and stress are on a whole other level. The reward outweighs the risk of owning a Neighborly® brand franchise. They back you up in every step of your journey’s successes or downfalls.
  • Best advice you’ve ever received:
  • Never ever take anything for granted.
  • How has franchise ownership helped you do good?
  • As an employer, I helped two employees purchase their first homes.
  • Must-read business book:
  • Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
  • Least favorite chore:
  • Washing dishes

Eric’s Story

Eric Stewart had worked as a contractor for the  U.S. military for many years, but for the next chapter in his career, he wanted to own a business. He conducted an online job hunt, but didn’t find anything that matched his skill set. So when a franchise industry consultant contacted him and explained how franchising meant he wouldn’t have to “start from scratch” to launch a new business,  Eric was interested.

“I loved the advantage of having a head start versus starting on my own,” Eric said. “It’s important to have a brand that is nationally recognized so as customers move they can count on the same level of professionalism and exceptional service.”

In 2014, Eric launched Window Genie® of Killeen, and employed his stepsons. Today, the team is focused on business growth and customer acquisitions.

“I am self-motivated but always a team player,” Eric said. “If I can add value to your life in something I say or do, then that makes it all worth it!”

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Eric Stewart

Window Genie Owner Since 2014

  • What were you doing before:
  • United States Army & Military Contractor
  • Most rewarding part of the job:
  • The buck starts and stops with me. The freedom to come and go as I please without having to punch someone else's clock.
  • What advice would you give to prospective franchise owners:
  • It’s not easy. Rest, worry, frustration, and stress are on a whole other level. The reward outweighs the risk of owning a Neighborly® brand franchise. They back you up in every step of your journey’s successes or downfalls.
  • Best advice you’ve ever received:
  • Never ever take anything for granted.
  • How has franchise ownership helped you do good?
  • As an employer, I helped two employees purchase their first homes.
  • Must-read business book:
  • Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
  • Least favorite chore:
  • Washing dishes
I have benefitted from the national recognition of Neighborly. This is an advantage that markets itself. If a consumer utilizes one or two brands and receives exceptional service, then they are most likely to continue to use other Neighborly brands.

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