Testimonials

Dear Cathy,

I want to sincerely thank you for allowing me to partner with Made in the Shade. My background of twelve years with Springs Window Fashions, and over six months researching and planning my own window treatment business, gave me a complete understanding of my options:

Option 1: The expensive franchises with their significant initial investment, small territories, rigid business plan, and inflated monthly franchise fees.
Option 2: The Made in the Shade dealership opportunity with your reasonable one time investment, generous territories, suggested business plan, and ZERO monthly fees.

In addition to the obvious advantages of MITS, the tools and dealership support continue to exceed my expectations. In speaking with other dealers, it truly feels like you and Robert are investing in each of us, versus a typical franchise system where the franchisees invest in the corporate culture-business system. Your honesty and strong business ethics make me proud to be a part of your team. I strongly recommend your business plan and dealership opportunity. Please have any and all prospective dealers contact me so I can share my enthusiasm and experiences.

Sincerely,

Doug Brunner
Owner, Made in the Shade of Wisconsin

Cathy,

What a wonderful brainchild you have had with Made in the Shade! We are so pleased with the opportunity you have made possible to market and sell blinds in our metro area. We are particularly pleased with the integrity you have displayed in fulfilling every promise you made to us while setting up our own Made in the Shade business. That is something that is missing in business today!

Our training was complete and most beneficial and informative. It has meant a great deal to us to have all that information when approaching customers with the different products we offer.

Most importantly, you have made it possible for us to have quality products with great pricing. We have found that we can be quite competitive with our local home-improvement warehouses. They are a big obstacle in our marketplace and Made in the Shade can meet or beat them on every job! YAY! We are thrilled!

Richard and Pixie Woodall,
Made in the Shade, Memphis, Tennessee

Dear Cathy,

When Joanmarie and I finally realized that enough was enough of the corporate world, we assessed our priorities for the perfect business model to pursue. It had to be a business that was home based for low overhead and initial start-up costs. A consultative, creative type of business venture where every client application is different and varied. Since Southwest Florida is growing by leaps and bounds, it needed to address not only this building boom, but have resale opportunities with our clients down the road. It was extremely important to be part of an organization where the dealership principals held the same ideals of integrity, honesty, a willingness to train and support their dealership base.

Suffice to say, we found these and so much more when we joined Made in the Shade. From the top notch training, to the continued support, great pricing and friendships we’ve made, this truly is an exceptional opportunity. Since we came on board almost one year ago, we’ve never looked back or second guessed ourselves of being a part of your TEAM.

Sincerely,

Kip & Joanmarie Lermann
Interior Cover-Up’s

The expanding housing market in my area led me to look into the lucrative window covering business. Searching online, I came across Made in the Shade and am delighted to have been chosen for my area. After spending time training in San Antonio, I was able to return home and immediately get started. From lead ideas to measuring tips, Cathy has thought of everything – and if something comes up, she’s always available to answer questions.

I am continually impressed by her positive feedback, vast industry knowledge and enthusiasm for the window covering business. One would spend far more time and money to start this venture without the assistance of Made in the Shade. Starting this business at Volume One pricing has given me the edge needed to compete. Thanks Cathy, I couldn’t have done it without you!

Erin Maniscalco - Amy Taylor
Reno, Nevada

Another INCREDIBLE year!!! The Made in the Shade Dealership is by far the best investment we have ever made. We are experiencing continued growth and success in our third year of business. With our low overhead, we can easily compete with the "Big Dogs," while earning a most profitable income.

It takes a lot of hard work and effort, but has certainly paid off financially. Not only that, it has allowed us to contribute to our community. The Made in the Shade program allows us to offer fantastic pricing, keeping us quite competitive in the marketplace. The best part is that there are no franchise fees or monthly royalties! We can build and expand our company on our own timeline with a proven business model.

Johann Reardon
Made in the Shade, Denton, Maryland

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