Listen "Ep. 54 | Kevin Stuart on Family Business, 85+ Franchises, and Building a National Brand"
Episode Synopsis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-stuart-742800153/https://bloominblinds.comKevin Stuart is the youngest of three brothers running Bloomin’ Blinds, a family business turned national franchise with 85+ locations. What started in a garage with their mom 30 years ago has become a fast-growing franchise redefining window coverings through repair, innovation, and family culture.In this episode, Kevin shares the journey of scaling a family business into a national brand — the fights, the breakthroughs, and the systems that keep the family bond strong while expanding coast to coast.→ From mom’s garage to 85+ franchises across the U.S.→ Why repairs became their key differentiator→ Lessons on running a business with family→ Training facility that prepares every franchisee for success→ Marketing strategies: SEO, referrals, social media→ Family culture vs corporate culture in franchising→ Innovation: AI, CRMs, and smart window coverings→ Kevin’s advice to future family-run businesses
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