Nov 21, 2017 | Success Stories
What a privilege to have welcomed such a stellar group of our newest Made in the Shade owners! We nicknamed this group with the theme “It’s Raining Men,” as it was the first time we had an all-male group! By the end of the week, these four men had established such a...
Nov 16, 2017 | MITS Owners, Success Stories
Made in the Shade Blinds and More proudly welcomes Sam and Cheryl Rayborn to our happy family! Sam and Cheryl recently relocated from Denver, CO to Peachtree City, GA, where they also opened their new Made in the Shade business. When speaking of being ambitious and...
Sep 18, 2017 | MITS Owners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Made in the Shade expands, adds partner Made in the Shade Blinds & More, a locally-owned window treatment store, is now servicing three new counties, and has added a new partner in the business. Previously, their focus has been on the...
Sep 11, 2017 | MITS Owners
Made in the Shade Blinds & More Founder and CEO was recently interviewed by betheboss.com. Made in the Shade Blinds and More was established in 2004 by its Founder and CEO, Cathy Morse. Her vision was to expand a proven home-based business concept to those...
Aug 5, 2017 | MITS Owners, News
We are excited to add two new members to our MITS family, Jeremy and Aubri Nienhuser, from Merriam, Kansas. Jeremy has a background in sales and serving in the ministry. Three years ago, he started his own home remodeling company, with high hopes that it would be the...
Jul 30, 2017 | Entrepreneur Tips & Resources
Planning your New Business in Four Steps Have you had a pressing vision to quit the rat race of working for someone else and start your own business? Are you ready to take the next step and execute it? So how, exactly, do you get started? Most people get hung up on...
Jul 24, 2017 | MITS Owners, News
Welcome Kevin and Michelle Barbour – MITS Phoenix East Valley Made in the Shade Blinds and More proudly welcomes Kevin and Michelle Barbour to our dynamic team! Kevin and Michelle primarily service the Gilbert, Arizona area, as well as areas in Chandler and Mesa. We...
Jul 16, 2017 | MITS Owners, News
A big Made in the Shade welcome to Ryan Lepree, our very first franchisee in the awesome state of New Jersey! Ryan services the Jersey Shore area and is thrilled to bring the Made in the Shade brand to his home state. Ryan joins MITS from a 16-year career in...
Jul 10, 2017 | Entrepreneur Tips & Resources, Franchising
Here are 5 Traits of a Successful Franchise Owner Many people are under the impression that a successful franchisee is an entrepreneur who has a classic Type A personality and a desire to break new ground in the business world. However, while these traits are...
May 21, 2017 | Entrepreneur Tips & Resources
So many franchises…How do I choose the right one? A wise man once said, “If you don’t take a risk in life, you will always find yourself working for someone who has.” Finding your true calling in life often involves taking risks and making a leap of faith. For me, I...
May 16, 2017 | Entrepreneur Tips & Resources
At Made in the Shade Blinds and More, we are all about finding the right candidate with the right fit. We seek ambitious, driven individuals with good work ethics who fit the profile of a successful entrepreneur. We are not simply looking for people who have the money...
