As homeowners look for ways to reclaim and upgrade underutilized space, garages have become prime real estate for transformation. In Fort Wayne, Indiana, former banking and real estate professional David Fridley, owner of GarageExperts of Fort Wayne, is helping families turn “America’s junk drawer” into a clean, safe, and functional extension of their homes. Through his partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne, David donates luxury Garage FX® flooring systems to new Habitat homeowners, giving families a durable, usable garage from the day they receive their keys.
In this Franchise Chatter Q&A, David shares how he made the leap into business ownership with GarageExperts, what it’s really like to build a franchise with a vertically integrated home-services brand, and why making community impact a core part of his operation has become the most rewarding part of the job.
Franchise Chatter (FC): David, can you start by telling us about your professional background in banking and real estate, and what ultimately motivated you to leave that world to become a small business owner?…