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Jordan Catino

Dryer Vent Wizard Owner Since 2021

  • Year Opened:
  • 2021
  • What were you doing before?
  • Area sales manager for a winery
  • Most rewarding part of the job:
  • Being able to reduce the risk of a potential house fire for families.
  • What advice would you give to other aspiring franchise owners?
  • Do your research—this is very much about owning and running your own business Be prepared to work hard and be prepared for the ups and downs of business ownership. Be in it for the long haul. Success doesn’t happen overnight but it is well worth the effort in the end.
  • What are you most excited about for the future?
  • The potential for growth and where Neighborly is going.
  • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received:
  • Be confident, but be humble.
  • Must-read business book:
  • Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

  • Least favorite chore:
  • Laundry

Jordan’s Story

After an injury that forced him to stay off his feet for two months, Jordan Catino found himself with plenty of time to research business opportunities online. When he read about the Neighborly® family of brands, he saw how a Dryer Vent Wizard® franchise could be the key to owning a business with strong growth potential.

“I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit but the right opportunity never presented itself until I found Dryer Vent Wizard. The system is proven to work and I thought it would be a great fit for me,” Jordan said.

So in 2021, he opened a franchise in Schenectady, NY, with help from his fiancé Rachel, who’s responsible for marketing and social media. Jordan says the rebates he gets from ProTradeNet® (vetted vendors and partners) offer a significant competitive advantage he would otherwise not have. He credits the franchise business owner network for keeping him focused on his career goals.

“I like that there are many other [franchise business] owners who experience the same successes and hardships as I do,” he explained. “It’s nice to be able to call on anyone and ask for help and advice—and to be able to do the same for them when they need it.”

Jordan Catino

Dryer Vent Wizard Owner Since 2021

  • Year Opened:
  • 2021
  • What were you doing before?
  • Area sales manager for a winery
  • Most rewarding part of the job:
  • Being able to reduce the risk of a potential house fire for families.
  • What advice would you give to other aspiring franchise owners?
  • Do your research—this is very much about owning and running your own business Be prepared to work hard and be prepared for the ups and downs of business ownership. Be in it for the long haul. Success doesn’t happen overnight but it is well worth the effort in the end.
  • What are you most excited about for the future?
  • The potential for growth and where Neighborly is going.
  • Best piece of advice you’ve ever received:
  • Be confident, but be humble.
  • Must-read business book:
  • Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

  • Least favorite chore:
  • Laundry

Being able to call a fellow franchisee for encouragement gives you the strength to keep going. I always appreciate that my fellow franchisees are there when I need them.