Chad Godfrey
Owner
Home Video Studio - Lee's Summit
Q: Do you remember your Show 'N Tell date?
A: Saturday, November 6, 2004
Q: What city was your Show 'N Tell held in?
A: indianapolis, IN
Q: How did you hear about Home Video Studio?
A: An advertisement in Videomaker magazine.
Q: Why did you want to pursue owning your own business?
A: I worked as an audio/video professional for another company. I loved the work but always wanted to do it on my own. HVS seemed like the best way to jumpstart my career into ownership (in hindsight, it really was).
Q: What was the biggest question on your mind about Home Video Studio?
A: How long will it take for me to quit my "day job" and do this full-time (by the way, the answer for me was five months and I'd completely replaced my income)?
Q: What equipment package did you purchase?
A: I purchased the Director package which was supplemented by equipment I already owned.
Q: What has been your experience as a Home Video Studio owner?
A: It's been one of the best experiences of my life. It's certainly the best career decision I've ever made. Business ownership is definitely not without its challenges, but the work is very rewarding and very diverse. Besides, working from home is a wonderful blessing in and of itself.
Q: Would you recommend this business to others?
A: Definitely. If you're ready for a change in your life that includes more family time, more creativity, and the opportunity to make a good living, this franchise is for you.
Comments:
HVS is a wonderful family of both corporate staff and franchisees. The level of training and support you receive at the franchise level is extensive and continues to grow each and every year. Additionally, the relationships you develop with individual franchise owners is unheard of in the franchise industry. Everyone is helpful and encouraging, ensuring your success in the video business.
Jeff and Kim Johnson
Owners
Home Video Studio - Moorpark
Q: Do you remember your Show 'N Tell date?
A: Saturday September 8, 2007
Q: What city was your Show 'N Tell held in?
A: Burbank, CA
Q: How did you hear about Home Video Studio?
A: An internet site for various franchise business opportunities.
Q: Why did you want to pursue owning your own business?
A: We were frustrated with the inconsistencies in Jeff's freelance schedule and wanted him to be closer to home with three small children.
Q: What was the biggest question on your mind about Home Video Studio?
A: Would the business be able to bring in enough money to replace Jeff's current income.
Q: What equipment package did you purchase?
A: The lowest priced package with a plan to upgrade once we understood the business better and what kind of profit centers we would be concentrating on.
Q: What has been your experience as a Home Video Studio owner?
A: Our experience has been that the system works. It takes a lot of dedication and hard work to make it happen, but we definitely see it paying off already. Even in a tough economy, we feel good about where our business is going and can't wait to see what the next couple of years bring.
Q: Would you recommend this business to others?
A: Yes, we would.
Comments:
We especially enjoy developing friendships with other studio owners. We have a support system to answer questions as well as give advice and encouragement.
Ken Sanders
Owner
Home Video Studio - Fairfax, VA
Q: Do you remember your Show 'N Tell date?
A: September 29, 2005
Q: What city was your Show 'N Tell held in?
A: Rutherford, New Jersey.
Q: How did you hear about Home Video Studio?
A: I received a postcard indicating a Show N Tell would be held at the "Videomaker EXPO." I signed up as soon as I could to get my seat at the presentation.
Q: Why did you want to pursue owning your own business?
A: I was working for FAA, a great career of nearly 33 years. I had decided I wanted to start up my own video business. I like the independence as well as the creativity it offers. I planned to start part time, while continuing to work in FAA. And then, as things built up and grew, I planned to retire and pursue the business fulltime. But when I came across Home Video Studio, it intrigued me. I saw an opportunity that could get me going a lot quicker.
Q: What was the biggest question on your mind about Home Video Studio?
A: Would I be able to make money at this business?
Q: What equipment package did you purchase?
A: The second level package. But, I have upgraded and added to the Studio equipment as the need has arisen.
Q: What has been your experience as a Home Video Studio owner?
A: I have learned so much about video editing, production, and the routine tasks of the business. The training, support and network of owners has been a huge contributor to my success. The business has grown each year. Last year, I saw a 20% increase in sales over the previous year. This occurred even in a slow economy.
Q: Would you recommend this business to others?
A: Yes, without a doubt. I wish I would have come across this opportunity sooner.
Comments:
I know I could have done all of this on my own. But the equipment package, the installation, training, and support has brought me along so much quicker than I could have done it by myself. And, the network of owners' interaction and support has been a big contributor to my early success. Thanks Robert!
Tony and Lori Melendez
Owners
Home Video Studio - Amherst, OH
Q: Do you remember your Show 'N Tell date?
A: May 11, 2002 - Mother's Day weekend
Q: What city was your Show 'N Tell held in?
A: Indianapolis, IN
Q: How did you hear about Home Video Studio?
A: An ad in the back of Videomaker magazine, which a friend gave us a subscription to.
Q: Why did you want to pursue owning your own business?
A: We were already operating our own video business, but we wanted to run it at a higher level with better equipment. We needed a plan and a system like the one offered by Home Video Studio.
Q: What was the biggest question on your mind about Home Video Studio?
A: Whether we could do this business and keep up with the payments for the new equipment.
Q: What equipment package did you purchase?
A: The lowest priced package but we have continually upgraded our video equipment.
Q: What has been your experience as a Home Video Studio owner?
A: We've grown every year in terms of the business and our knowledge of the industry and the equipment. It's rewarding work being creative. We really enjoy it and love it!
Q: Would you recommend this business to others?
A: Yes, we wish we did it 15 years ago!
Comments:
The Home Video Studio staff is one of the biggest reasons why we feel so good about HVS. We enjoy working with them and its one thing we don't have to worry about is their support.
Richard & Mary Lopez
Owners
Home Video Studio - Glendale, AZ
Q: How did you hear about Home Video Studio?
A: I was researching franchises and came across an ad from Home Video Studio.
Q: Why did you want to pursue owning your own business?
A: I could not stand the thought of working for someone else, I wanted control of my own destiny.
Q: What did you do before you joined HVS??
A: I invested 34 years in the automotive industry, 24 years were in a supervisory/management positions.
Q: What was the biggest question on your mind about Home Video Studio?
A: Was it a legit company, and can someone earn a living providing the services that Home Video Studio offered.
Q: How did you arrive at the decision to come aboard with HVS?
A: It took 3 days of research to make sure it was a legit company that actually provided the support and training I was looking for.
Q: Did you start full or part-time?
A: My wife and I started full time because we were serious about maintaining and operating our own business.
Q: What has been your experience as a Home Video Studio owner?
A: We have enjoyed learning the business and the support has been fantastic. With a low overhead and a controlled expense structure we are confident that are net to sales will prove to be very rewarding.
Q: Would you recommend this business to others?
A: Absolutely!
Comments:
Robert Hanley has been a very positive inspiration to us and to all the studio owners. His knowledge and background in the film industry has been very helpful to all of the studios. Tapping into Robert's experience in running a profitable studio has made it easier for us because he has a process in place so that we do not have to make the same mistakes he made when he first started. By following "The Plan" almost anyone can be successful in this business.
Arthur Zepeda
Owner
Home Video Studio - Visalia, Ca
Q: How did you hear about Home Video Studio?
A: Videomaker Magazine
Q: Why did you want to pursue owning your own business?
A: Get out of the public sector workforce and be free!
Q: What did you do before you joined HVS??
A: Correctional Officer at a local prison
Q: What was the biggest question on your mind about Home Video Studio?
A: Can I operate business to its fullest potential
Q: How did you arrive at the decision to come aboard with HVS?
A: After Show N Tell and then after I was able to purchase a home with enough room for the studio.
Q: Did you start full or part-time?
A: Part-Time
Q: What has been your experience as a Home Video Studio owner?
A: Rewarding, Challenging, Fulfilling and Gratifying
Q: Would you recommend this business to others?
A: Absolutely YES!
Comments:
There are NEVER guarantees in life but if you willing to put in the time and effort, this business will be the greatest decision you will ever make.
Expect to work hard but have a sense of freedom with your time. Expect challenges but with great rewards. Most of all, be in charge of YOU!
Steve and Kim Dalbec
Owners
Home Video Studio - Westminster, CO
Q: How did you hear about Home Video Studio?
A: Postcard in the mail about 3 years prior.
Q: Why did you want to pursue owning your own business?
A: Had an interest as a serious hobby and believed I could be successful at it.
Q: What did you do before you joined HVS??
A: UPS Industrial Engineer-30 years
Q: What was the biggest question on your mind about Home Video Studio?
A: How to market the business. Technically felt like I was skilled to do it.
Q: How did you arrive at the decision to come aboard with HVS?
A: At show n tell at 1:10 pm it hit me this is what I wanted to do.
Q: Did you start full or part-time?
A: Full-time
Q: What has been your experience as a Home Video Studio owner?
A: Been successful at buidling my business. Challenging to stay up with everything that is needed to be done.
Q: Would you recommend this business to others?
A: For those who have some background/some technical knowledge yes
Comments:
Support staff is very good with both experience and skills to help owners be successful. You just have to work hard at it.
Sven Dehlen - Sweden
Owner
Home Video Studio - Sweden
Q: How did you hear about Home Video Studio?
A: I discovered Home Video Studio at Videomaker expo in New Jersey 2005
Q: Why did you want to pursue owning your own business?
A: I had to do something as I was unemployed for 3 years.
Q: What did you do before you joined HVS??
A: Working for a company which supplied optical inspection machines for the electronic industrie as a Customer Support Engineer.
Q: What was the biggest question on your mind about Home Video Studio?
A: How will I get the money. Is this fake? Will I get ripped off?
Q: How did you arrive at the decision to come aboard with HVS?
A: After discussing the issue with lots of friends, family, business advisers etc. Debating with myself.
Q: Did you start full or part-time?
A: Full time.
Q: What has been your experience as a Home Video Studio owner?
A: The plan works. I couldn't have done this without HVS. The weekly telephone conferences calls is a great tool to stay motivated.
I love the Todays Tip from Robert and The Advanced training 2010 was the best, ever.
Q: Would you recommend this business to others?
A: Absolutely Yes!
Rick Byrd
Owner
Home Video Studio - Archdale, NC
Q: How did you hear about Home Video Studio?
A: saw the " Turn Video into Gold" add on the internet while researching franchise opportunities and filled out the questionaire.
Q: Why did you want to pursue owning your own business?
A: I was "downsized" and needed to change careers
Q: What did you do before you joined HVS??
A: Regional Sales Manager for Kester Solder
Q: What was the biggest question on your mind about Home Video Studio?
A: Whether I could make a living or not.
Q: How did you arrive at the decision to come aboard with HVS?
A: Very careful research of over 12 franchise opportunities in a variety of businesses. HVS kept coming up as the business I really thought I could enjoy. My instincts have been rewarded as my business is growing steadily and there is tremendous satisfaction with the products and services I am able to deliver.
Q: Did you start full or part-time?
A: Full Time
Q: What has been your experience as a Home Video Studio owner?
A: The product, people, support, and training are all wonderful. The anxiety over my ability to be successful is waning. I really appreciate the attention to detail Robert has taken in developing the formula. It absolutely works!
Q: Would you recommend this business to others?
A: Yes
Comments:
The value offered by HVS is unequalled in the franchise world. I am convinced that there are no other franchise opportunities that include so much "Bang for your Buck."
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