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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How much can I make?
A: Your cost for chemicals, coatings, and sundry items is less than $25 per bathtub. It takes approximately 2 1/2 - 3 hours to professionally refinish a bathtub. Refinishers are getting between $325 and $550 per bathtub. That means you earn $100 plus per hour! Refinish only five bathtubs per week at $350 per tub (a lower price for professional work) and you will earn $1,750 per week. That's over $91,000 per year part-time! Most refinishers complete two tubs per day. Some hire additional help. In either case your income should be well into six figures per year.
Q: Why should I choose Ameriglaze, Inc. over other training classes?
A: The difference is your success. Consider us the “best of” the others. We are the only weekend class taught by an actual franchise trainer. We’ve distilled the training experience so you’re actually getting better training in less time! Other training outfits give you mostly classroom education with little, if any, actual spraying experience. It's like watching someone give a haircut and then trying to open your own barber shop. Ameriglaze, Inc. graduates receive several hours of personal hands-on spray time.
Q: What type of experience does your trainer have?
A: Our trainer, Mike Ripp, has extensive experience both refinishing and training. Mike did his first tub in 1977. He has owned and operated his own very successful refinishing business for many years. He is skilled at all aspects of the business, from start up to growing the business. Mike has done it all. He trained all his own refinishers. In 1998 he was hired as the Director of Training and Technical Support for one of the largest refinishing franchises. Mike has trained numerous successful refinishers in the U.S. and worldwide. When people buy a franchise and spend that kind of money, the training better be good.
Q: Exactly what is covered in the class?
A: Here is a complete schedule
Saturday (8:00 am – 6:00 pm)
General overview of the refinishing business
How to put together your business plan
Marketing your business
Repairing cracked or broken acrylic or fiberglass tub or shower bottoms for a big profit
Tub to shower conversions – profitable way to give access to the elderly and disabled
Intro to bathtub liners
Surface preparation for porcelain, acrylic, ceramic, fiberglass and more
Refinishing “how to” overview - bathtubs, wall tile, sinks, kitchen countertops, cabinets and appliances
Chip and spot repair
Color matching
Multi-colored faux granite countertop coatings
Slip resistant surfaces
Add on sales
Equipment requirements
Equipment maintenance
Product knowledge
Safety
Spraying basics
Hands-on spraying practice
Sunday (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Staying competitive
How to make the bidding process work for you
Hiring employees
Tub detailing
More Spray Basics
Question and Answer Session
Hands-on spraying practice
Q: I’m worried I won’t be able to sell my services. Can you help?
A: Your trainer, Mike Ripp, has hands-on experience getting refinishing work. We teach the skills and methods you’ll need to go out and start getting work right away. And when you leave class, you are not alone. Call us toll-free any time for personalized sales and marketing help. Your training manual also contains over 15 pages devoted to proven marketing and sales strategies and techniques used by the top refinishing companies.
Q: What type of guarantee do I get with Ameriglaze, Inc.?
A: Ameriglaze, Inc. will refund 100% of the cost of your training if we fail to cover any topic listed in our class schedule or fail to give you personal hands-on spraying time.
Q: Will I actually get to spray in class?
A: Absolutely! Compare our class to other weekend refinishing classes that give their students little to no actual spraying time and the choice becomes clear. Each class will spray both bathtubs and countertops and receive several hours of hands-on spray time. You will personally have many opportunities to spray while the instructor analyzes your work and develops your spray technique. Ameriglaze gives you the skills you need to run a successful refinishing business.
Q: Can I learn refinishing in just 2 days?
A: Yes. This class is designed to give you all the skills and hands-on experience you’ll need to be successful. However, we encourage new trainees to practice the skills learned in class to develop their technique and further advance their skill level.
Q: What will it cost to start my business?
A: Operating your refinishing company as a home-based business is extremely affordable and easy, since there are no leases to sign and no rent to pay. And, unlike retail businesses, there’s very little inventory to stock, keeping your overhead extremely low. The startup cost for training, equipment and chemicals to refinish 12 tubs can run as little as $1,500. Refinishing is one of the most affordable, high profit businesses available!
Q: What happens if I'm out in the field and can't figure something out?
A: First of all, the better you are trained the less often this will happen. However we provide expert technical assistance on our toll-free hotline during working hours. You can even call us from your job site!
Q: Can I start my refinishing business and keep my full time job?
A: Refinishing is the perfect business for people who don’t want to or can’t afford to give up their full time jobs. Book your work to fit around your full time job until your business grows. Or operate your business on a part time basis permanently and keep your full time job. It’s up to you! Refinishing gives you the flexibility to grow your business as big as you want it to be.
Q: Should I add this to my existing business?
A: Refinishing fits perfectly with many service or trade related business. You already have contact with decision makers who need this service, making it an easy sell. Contractors, painters, carpet cleaners, construction clean up services, rehabbers, tile setters, grout replacement services and handymen are among the businesses that have had great success adding this service.
Q: I think I'll need help with the business end of things. How much help do you provide?
A: We provide you with a lot of help! Again, we're all about your success! We've been doing this over 25 years, so we have a lot of experience. We'll give expert advice on starting your business, bidding jobs, hiring help, advertising and much more.
Q: What type of lodging is available?
A: Comfort Inn, Skokie. Ameriglaze has arranged a low $99.00/night rate that includes transportation to and from the class. That's a 45% savings over other nearby hotels and saves you the cost of renting a car. The Comfort Inn is a clean and modern hotel just steps from a large mall with live theater, movie theaters, restaurants and shopping. There is a swimming pool and a great breakfast is included too. Call the hotel at 847-679-4200 and mention Ameriglaze to get the special rate. Click here for more information about the hotel.
Q: Will I receive a certificate or diploma?
A: Every student receives a certificate of completion as a trained professional.
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