In this video, our VIC and SA Franchise Development Manager Anthony Houston, alongside our Melbourne Outer Eastern franchise owner Cammeron Gale, discuss the benefits of having a well-known brand like Stroud Homes behind you. This includes greater recognition in the market, instilling more confidence in the customer, and the ability to withstand market fluctuations that […]
10 Things to Consider Before Buying a Franchise
Investing in a franchise can be a great way to own a business without having to experience all the hardships of starting from the ground up, but it’s not for everyone. Here are some relevant points that you should consider before buying a franchise.
The Cost of Starting a Building Franchise
Deciding to join a building franchise is a significant decision so its natural to have some questions regarding the process of joining, what support you will receive and what is expected from both the franchisee and franchisor. One important question revolves around the cost of starting a building franchise. In this video, James Stroud explains […]
Franchisee Testimonial: Justin Vella & Joe Mudri (Gold Coast, QLD)
Gold Coast home builders Joe Mudri and Justin Vella have worked together in the construction industry for many years. They are excited to head up the Stroud Homes Gold Coast franchise. Hear what they have to say about the Stroud franchise system and what it’s been like so far. Transcript: Joe: I’m been in […]
The Top 5 Reasons Builders Go Broke (and How to Avoid Them)
In this video series, we take you through the top 5 reasons Australian builders go broke and offer some sound advice on how to avoid these common pitfalls.
Franchisee Testimonial: David & Lisa Adams (Brisbane East, QLD)
Local Brisbane East builder David Adams has been building dream homes in Brisbane for over 20 years. Already a successful business owner, David brings with him a proven track record of high-quality work with his wife Lisa. Transcript: David: I’ve been in the industry for a fairly long time now, since the year 2000. […]
Building & Cultivating a Team Culture
Collaboration is Key Over the years, Stroud Homes has managed to develop a strong reputation as a franchising home-building business all across Australia as well as in New Zealand, attracting new clients and builders alike. An imperative aspect of Stroud Homes’ success and high performance as a major player in the industry is its company […]
Communication is Key
Communication, Training & Support The reasons for starting and running your own home building franchise are as plentiful as they are diverse. But deciding to buy your own building business is also daunting and requires a leap of faith. It requires product knowledge, business skills, sales, and more than anything, hard work. Therefore, a vital […]
Customer Designed Homes
Getting Started “If you’re going to start a new home building business, you need to sell homes,” says Stroud Homes owner James Stroud. That sounds pretty straight forward when James says it, but it seems that many builders wanting to go out on their own forget this critical point. Even James himself wasn’t even aware […]
Stroud’s Award Winning Home Designs
In this video, James Stroud explains the design process, and how having access to these award-winning designs help franchisees hit the ground running. Video Transcript: Sophie: There’s no denying that Stroud Homes have quickly become A-listers amongst the Australian building industry, and I wanted to sit down with James Stroud and find out a […]