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Michael Valente is the founder and CEO of Renovation Sells Franchising; general contracting experts that focus on cosmetic renovations of pre-market homes to maximize sales price!
Michael shares how he left his corporate job and began working for his mentor to learn the ropes of general contracting and renovation! He talks about starting his own general contracting business and the biggest lessons learned as he grew his business. He breaks down the genesis of Renovation Sells; his general contracting company that focuses on cosmetic renovations of pre-market homes so sellers can get top dollar! Michael dives into how he franchised his business and the most critical considerations in this process. Throughout the show, Michael emphasizes the importance of networking and largely attributes that to his success!
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