Podcast: Glazing a Trail with Graeme Clarke from Thermawood
A lucrative new industry for Australia
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Summary
In this episode of Eden Exchanges we learnt about the booming future of the double-glazing industry with with Graeme Clarke, the founder and director of leading double-glazing franchise Thermawood.
Thermawood’s retrofit glazing solutions reduce energy consumption in the home as well as improving thermo-comfort. The industry has already seen a huge surge across Europe and New Zealand. We talked to Graeme about the massive potential for double-glazing franchises in Australia, and what makes it a solid investment opportunity. Listen for tips from Graeme and how to succeed in this lucrative business.
Click here to find out more about the Thermawood franchise.
Key discussion points
- Graeme Clarke’s background
- How Thermawood kicked off & has grown since then
- The double glazing industry; Europe, New Zealand, and now Australia
- Not just for cold climates
- Franchise law in Australia
- Company processes and strategies that have changed to suit the Australian market
- Tips for prospective Thermawood franchisees
- What makes a franchisee a good fit?
- What’s more important, people or procedures?
- Lessons learned through building the franchise
- Future goals for expansion in Australia
- Getting the brand out there
- Promoting energy saving in a climate of rising energy costs
- Next steps for recruiting a franchisee
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join their team. Thermawood is the industry leader in Retro-Fitting double glazing into existing wooden windows.
