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David Curtis

David Curtis

ShelfGenie Owner Since 2021

  • Most rewarding part of the job:
  • I really like getting to know my clients.
  • What advice would you give to prospective franchise owners:
  • Take your time and listen to the other franchise owners—they have been there, done that, and tried that. Be humble and willing to learn. Work the program. Train, train, and retrain, and be in a constant education-focused mindset. Every day I am learning how to be better.
  • What are you most excited about for the future of your franchise?
  • The growth potential.
  • Best advice you’ve ever received:
  • Take a breath when you’re in the middle of chaos.
  • Must-read business book:

  • Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action by Simon Sinek

  • Least favorite chore:

  • Cleaning the house

David’s Story

David Curtis was working for a company in the private ambulance industry when he was laid off. After 30 years in the business, he considered switching up his career, and his forced exit prompted him to consider new opportunities. So when a franchise industry consultant called him to discuss the benefits of owning a ShelfGenie® franchise, he was interested.

David had long wanted to be his own boss, and purchasing an established franchise in a growing market seemed like the perfect opportunity. In 2021, he acquired the established ShelfGenie of Chicago in Schaumburg, Illinois. David said the Neighborly® system and owner network sets businesses up for success.

“My neighboring franchise owner went on my first appointment that I did alone to help make sure I was comfortable,” David said. “He met with me many times to help me get my business up and running and continues to help and give advice on an ongoing basis.”

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David Curtis

ShelfGenie Owner Since 2021

  • Most rewarding part of the job:
  • I really like getting to know my clients.
  • What advice would you give to prospective franchise owners:
  • Take your time and listen to the other franchise owners—they have been there, done that, and tried that. Be humble and willing to learn. Work the program. Train, train, and retrain, and be in a constant education-focused mindset. Every day I am learning how to be better.
  • What are you most excited about for the future of your franchise?
  • The growth potential.
  • Best advice you’ve ever received:
  • Take a breath when you’re in the middle of chaos.
  • Must-read business book:

  • Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone To Take Action by Simon Sinek

  • Least favorite chore:

  • Cleaning the house

I always wanted to own my own business and the timing was perfect.

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