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Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I make?
Why should I choose Ameriglaze, Inc. over other training classes?
What type of experience does your trainer have?
Exactly what is covered in the class?
I’m worried I won’t be able to sell my services. Can you help?
What type of guarantee do I get with Ameriglaze, Inc.?
Will I actually get to spray in class?
Can I learn refinishing in just 2 days?
What will it cost to start my business?
What happens if I’m out in the field and can’t figure something out?
Can I start my refinishing business and keep my full time job?
Should I add this to my existing business?
I think I'll need help with the business end of things. How much help do you provide?
What type of lodging is available?
Will I receive a certificate or diploma?
Usted ofrece la clase en español?
I am mainly interested in spot repair. Is it covered in class?
I want to send my employees to your class but I don’t want them to learn about starting a business, sales and marketing. Can you help?
I really want my training to include doing work in actual customers' homes. Do you offer a field training option?
Do you offer private lessons?
Do you offer financing?
Do you have references from former Ameriglaze students that I can contact?

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. 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. We are the only class taught by a former franchise trainer. We offer convenient Saturday/Sunday and weekday classes to fit your busy schedule.

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. The content and spray time is the same for the weekday (Thursday/Friday) and the weekend (Saturday/Sunday) classes.

Saturday (8:00 am – 6:00 pm) or Thursday (8:00 AM – 5:00 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) ) or Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 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. He will 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. We offer many of the same services as franchises but without the heavy investment. We'll help you with...

Weekly follow-up emails from the trainer with action steps to keep you on-track to succeed

Brochures, business cards and other materials you need to succeed.

Marketing and business plan help. Click here for info.

Affordable web sites to give your business a professional image right away. Click here for info.

Q: What type of guarantee do I get with Ameriglaze, Inc.?
A: We have a 100% Money Back Guarantee policy. If we fail to deliver, you get your money back. It's that simple.

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. Refinishing is one of the most affordable, high profit businesses available! The startup cost for training, equipment and chemicals to refinish 12 tubs can run as little as $1,500. We even offer financing so you won't run up your credit card or deplete your savings. Click here for more information on financing.

Q: What happens if I'm out in the field and can't figure something out?
A: Simply call us toll-free and talk to the person who trained you. You may run into a situation you have never seen before but you won't be alone! We'll help you through it so your customer is happy. This is critically important in the first 6 - 12 months. Other training outfits don't offer this Ameriglaze exclusive.

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 businesses. 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! You'll receive expert advice on starting your business, bidding jobs, hiring help, advertising and much more. Our high level of support, and commitment to your success after the class really set us apart. You'll be in business for yourself but not by yourself. These are many of the same services offered by franchise outfits without the mega investment. We help you with...

Weekly follow-up emails from the trainer with action steps to keep you on-track to succeed

Brochures, business cards and other materials you need to succeed.

Marketing and business plan help. Click here for info.

Affordable web sites to give your business a professional image right away. Click here for info.

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: Yes. This is very helpful with getting your company insured and with your advertising. People love to deal with a trained professional.

Q: Usted ofrece la clase en español?
A: Sí, tenemos personal disponible que son bilingue y se pueden hacer los arreglos necesarios para que haya un traductor en la clase. Por favor llamenos libre de cargos al 1.800.888.1081 para más detalle.

Q: I am mainly interested in spot repair. Is it covered in class?
A: Yes. While most of the 2-day class is devoted to full fixture refinishing, spot repair is a topic that is covered in detail. An alternative is to book a 1-day private lesson with us, devoted to spot repair only. Please call us toll-free for more information on spot repair classes at 1-800-888-1081.

Q: I want to send my employees to your class, but I don't want them to learn about starting a business, sales and marketing. Do you offer classes that are designed for employees?
A: Yes. Many companies send their employees to us for training every year. Like you, they do not want their employees to learn about the business topics. We can custom design a class for your employees that meet your needs and budget. Please call us toll-free for details at 1-800-888-1081.

Q: I really want my training to include doing work in actual customers' homes. Do you offer a field training option?
A: Yes. Stay a 3rd day and we'll take you out in the field where you will work in actual customers' homes with a trainer right by your side every step of the way. We can only field train a limited number of students per class, so you must call us in advance to reserve your space. Call us for pricing and details or to reserve your space toll-free at 1-800-888-1081.

Q: Do you offer private lessons?
A: Yes. The 2-day group class is by far the most popular option, but we understand that some students prefer one-on-one training. Our most popular private lesson class is our 1-day spot repair class. We also have some students who opt to stay an extra day after their 2-day class for more one-on-one time with their trainer in the spray booth at our facility. Still others want to go out in the field and work in a customer's home with a trainer at their side. We offer all these options and many more. We can custom tailor a class for everyone's needs and budget. Call us toll-free at 1-800-888-1081 to get details and pricing on private lessons.

Q: Do you offer financing?
A: Yes. Ameriglaze is pleased to offer financing through Lease Corporation of America (LCA). Why tie up your line of credit or put these charges on your credit card? LCA offers a competitive financing package to get you into business without disrupting your finances. The down payment and monthly payment plan is very affordable. You can finance the cost of your class, start up supplies and even your company website. Please click here for more details on this simple and affordable plan.

Q: Do you have references from former Ameriglaze students that I can contact?
A: Absolutely. We are very proud of our high quality class and encourage you to make sure our class is right for you. Call us toll-free at 1-800-888-1081 for references. Or click here to check out some of our students' written testimonials. We encourage you to take a close look at what we have to offer, because the closer you look at us, the better we look.