fran·chi·see \ fran-chī-zē, -chə-\noun
1. An outstanding franchise owner 2. Getting the best of both worlds
TIM DIPADOVA
The Inspection Boys North East, OH
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by Jill Abrahamsen
upport was the missing ingredient in Tim DiPadova’s private home-inspection business. “Going it alone was difficult. I was spreading myself too thin, wearing too many hats,” says DiPadova, owner of the Inspection Boys in Northeast Ohio. So the idea of converting the business to a franchise made a lot of sense. In searching for the right franchise system, DiPadova did his due diligence. “I looked at several home inspection brands—five others to be exact—but The Inspection Boys stood out,” he says. A newer home-inspection franchise system, the New York-based brand is gaining traction for its high level of service and innovative marketing strategies. DiPadova was impressed from the very first
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call. “I loved the energy and enthusiasm I got from the management team. I didn’t see that passion in the more established brands. They were very transparent and honest,” he says. Direct access to the leadership of a franchise system is one of the many perks you get with a newer brand, and that appealed to DiPadova. “I immediately hit it off with CEO Matthew Rivera and President Rob Aglialoro. They have a great vision and really know the business. They are both down-to-earth guys with a true passion for the franchise,” DiPadova says. Another benefit that comes with newer franchise brands is large territories, and that was a major selling point for DiPadova. “I am really pleased with my location and have
