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As a Renew Crew fanchisee, Philip Howe enjoys more time with his wife, Kelli, and their sons, 10-year-old Cannon and 8-year-old Hunter. Phillip poses with his father and partner, Wayne Howe. The outdoor surface cleaning company rejuvinates decks, fences, siding, patios and more (right).
When Less is More Phillip Howe finds the sweet spot for his Renew Crew franchise
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by Jill Abrahamsen
enew Crew™ franchisee Phillip Howe knows that bigger doesn’t always mean better. At one time, he owned a booming portrait studio. He loved the work but put in more hours than he wanted, especially on the weekends. Howe’s wife, Kelli, also had a demanding job, and the combination just wasn’t family-friendly. “Something had to give. One of us needed a more flexible schedule,” Howe says. 58
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Between the changes in the photography industry and his lack of work-life balance, Howe looked at franchising as a next career step. “I knew I could run a business, and I liked the support system that comes with franchises. So all I needed to do was find a good fit,” he says. Howe wanted a flexible schedule but not a huge staff. “There’s a ton of headaches that come with managing a lot of employ-
