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Dream Doors Bristol, a franchise of the UK's largest kitchen facelift retailer, has traded on the city's Gloucester Road since 2009. In 2013 it was taken over by Barry Payne, a seasoned home-improvement professional with a remarkable story to tell.
Barry had spent the last seven years building his own property maintenance and construction company. On a late summer's day in 2012 he was working on a customer's roof. This was an average job on an average day. The sort of job Barry had completed dozens of times before. And then he tripped, fell backwards through the scaffolding and landed on a plank several feet below.
"It was a serious accident and I ended up with a broken back," Barry says. "By then I was running our company, but still had a very hands-on approach. My doctors advised me that, while I may be able to return to such physically demanding work, it would have a negative impact on my long-term health. Fortunately my son was able to takeover the company, and it continues to trade successfully with him at the helm. I, on the other hand, had to down tools for good."
"But I refused to let that get me down; I shifted my focus and challenged myself to find another way to remain in a trade I both enjoy and understand. And that's when I discovered that Dream Doors Bristol was up for sale. The showroom hadn't fulfilled its potential and the previous owner admitted as much. It was the perfect match for me."
That under-performing franchisee gave Barry a rare opportunity to buy into an award-winning franchise at a discounted price. And the location couldn't have been better. Barry's wife Emma, a corporate lawyer, was now working from offices in Bristol, renting a flat in the city during the week and returning to their Worcestershire home at weekends. Purchasing the existing Dream Doors franchise meant the couple could work and live in the same place again.
"We still have our property in Worcestershire, but rent here in Bristol," says Barry. "We both work hard, and still don't see that much of each other, but we spend more time together than before!"
"Dream Doors is a great fit for my skill set and one that's left me excited and energised by the challenge ahead. And it has been challenging at times! But I'm relishing being back at work – and still being in charge – while also benefitting from all the support I get from Dream Doors."
Salesman Adapts Skillset to Join UK's #1 Kitchen Makeover CompanyJeremy Taylor is adapting his knowledge of selling healthcare products to selling kitchen makeovers as a Dream Doors franchisee.
Ex-engineer Exceeds Earning Expectations with Dream DoorsDavid Parr was looking for a career change that offered greater earning potential.
Change of Career Direction for Married CoupleJaspal and Sarbjeet Hayle jumped at the chance to change career direction and take over a Dream Doors franchise.
Former Marine Swaps Conflict Zones For Kitchen ShowroomDavid Ward OBE has swapped conflict zones in Europe and the Middle East for a Dream Doors kitchen showroom in the West Country.
South African Couple Tap into UK's 'Mature' Franchising MarketGary and Hayley Ashe relocated to Britain to tap into its ‘mature’ franchising market.
Manbir Takhar Reaps Rewards of Finding a Fresh Challenge with Dream DoorsFormer sales manager Manbir Takhar was looking for a new work opportunity when he joined Dream Doors in 2015.
Dream Doors Showroom Offers Best Return for Young FranchiseesSean and Katie Hebdon have built a successful, family-run business that delivers the lifestyle they had always craved.
Ex-Salesman Becomes His Own Boss Running Dream Doors ShowroomFor Jon O’Hara opening the first Dream Doors showroom in Northern Ireland was also about finding the working freedom he was seeking.
Lifelong Friends Buy Dream Doors Showroom TogetherTwo childhood friends, Andy Earnshaw and Robert Wood, are topping up their pension pots by launching a Dream Doors franchise.
Top Notch Customer Service Generates Huge Profits for Husband and WifeFocusing on top notch customer service has allowed husband and wife, Martin and Alex Smith, to build a highly profitable business.
Ex-Mailman Finds New Post with Dream DoorsEx-Mailman Anthony Nolan has found a new post running a Dream Doors franchise.
Eddie Snaps up Dream Doors Showroom after Seven Year WaitA seven year conversation with Dream Doors has finally led to Eddie Shiels coming on board and taking on a showroom.
Malcolm and Jon Newnham Run Dream Doors SouthendMalcolm and Jon Newnham set themselves a sales target of £300k for their first year and achieved that figure in just six months.
Lynn Fletcher Finds Working Flexibility With Dream DoorsDream Doors franchisee Lynn Fletcher found the working flexibility she needed by joining the UK’s #1 kitchen makeover company.
Ex-Teacher Runs Dream Doors Showroom in His Favourite Part of the CountryTaking on a Dream Doors franchise allowed ex-teacher Matt Jones to move back to his favourite part of the country.
Ex-corporate Salesman Opens Dream Doors ShowroomFormer salesman Ross Gamble moved nearly 5,000 miles to open a Dream Doors kitchen showroom.
Family Makes Over One Million Pounds in Annual Sales with Dream Doors ShowroomThe James family has worked together to generate over £1million in annual sales from their Dream Doors showroom in Stoke-on-Trent.
Ex-banker Restores Balance with Dream Doors FranchiseEx-banker Jerry Innesbeer took back control of his working life by taking on a Dream Doors franchise after being made redundant.
BROTHERS-in-law have surpassed their income targets in their first 18 monthsSamiul Islam and Abdul Muktadir have surpassed their income targets in their first 18 months of running a Dream Doors franchise.
EX-BUTCHER Kevin Groves gave his old job the chop so he could take on a Dream Doors franchiseAfter training to be a butcher in his youth, Kevin later became a health and safety officer for a multi-national corporation, inspecting factories around the world. But, by his own admission, a love of international travel can ‘wear off’
Poole franchisees, Clive and Angela Coldwell have brought in over 100,000 every month since January.IN JUST ten months Clive and Angela Coldwell have generated well over £1million, they attribute their success to the power of the Dream Doors brand.
Husband and Wife Join Dream Doors to Enhance their BusinessMark and Janet Warr approached Dream Doors to seek the opportunity and method they needed to grow their business.
New Dream Doors Showroom Opens in SolihullGraham Phipps joined Dreams Doors as he wanted to change his career and has now opened a new showroom in Solihull .
Richard Marshall Runs Dream Doors Wakefield with Jamie-Louise BrewerDream Doors franchisees Richard Marshall and Jamie-Louise Brewer generated over £94,000 in their first month of trade.
David and Kate Howle Join Dream DoorsJoining Dream Doors has been a 'whirlwind' for David and Kate Howle of Worcester.
Craig Allen Chose Franchising to Find Freedom, Profit and SecurityCraig Allen was a disgruntled employee that chose franchising to find freedom, profit and security with Dream Doors.
Half-a-Million-Pound Businesses- With No Prior Experience!How people with no prior experience are building half-a-million-pound businesses with Dream Doors.
Dream Doors Franchisees Reap the Rewards of Self-EmploymentMark and Rachael say that they have never felt more at home whilst working as Dream Doors Franchisees.
Ex-O2 Director shares his experiences as a new Dream Doors franchiseeLavine decided to open his own Dream Doors franchise and tells us what first attracted him to the proposition.
Design teacher quits profession to take on kitchen makeover franchiseMatt Jones, the new owner of Dream Doors Truro, worked as a design technology teacher for 12 years before taking on a franchise.
If you want to work for yourself and have more flexibility, I would recommend a Dream Doors franchise. Also it’s good to know that you can run your own business, but still have the back up of a national company.Matt Jones
Everything about the franchise works as it is written in the manual and, in your early days, this is important while you learn the business.Paul Reeder
The training and support has been fantastic and has really reinforced the fact that we made the right decision. The initial training was really helpful and there have been plenty of visits from the Franchise Support Manager to keep us on the right path.Helen Mahon
By replacing the doors, and usually the work-surfaces and sink, a kitchen can be transformed in 2 days
The kitchen industry is booming and, as an alternative to standard kitchen companies, Dream Doors offer our customers a solution that saves time, money and hassle
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