Sussex Branch Owner Optimistic Of Posting 100+ Lakeland Installs In 2021

01 December 2021

Sussex Branch Owner Optimistic Of Posting 100+ Lakeland Installs In 2021 

The Sussex area is just one of several UK regions that Lakeland Verandahs has moved into since it shifted to a national franchise model, and its operation there is led by Simon Crowter. 

Despite having no prior experience in the decking and fencing market, it isn’t counting against him due to the comprehensive sales, survey and installation training he receives from the Lakeland team. 

In the 15 years leading up to him taking on ownership of Lakeland Verandahs Sussex, Simon worked in the parcel delivery service for the UK’s biggest carrier. 

He originally started out as a driver and went on to work in various other roles during that lengthy period, including being an Operations Manager and Depot Manager. 

But the time came for a change, a career opportunity that would be challenging and also rewarding, where he could use the skills he picked up over the years and do something with his hands, rather than just sitting in an office environment. 

He felt that franchising would enable him to fulfil those objectives, but it couldn’t just be any franchise. 

“There are so many franchises available and I spent many months looking around for the right one. 

“The attraction to the Lakeland Verandahs Franchise Network was that it’s new and exciting, and also because of the attentiveness given to its franchisees. 

“We’re supplied with a great range of UPVC decking and fencing products, and I cannot fault the support offered by the team at Lakeland. 

“They have incredible knowledge, and years of experience, and they’re always at the end of the line, if you need them.”

Simon believes that the product range stands out in the marketplace and is one of multiple factors that will help him accomplish his plan of completing at least 100 installs in his first year. 


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