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Universal Windows Direct™

Universal Windows Direct was founded in April of 2002 by William Barr and Michael Strmac of Fairview Park, Ohio. It was their mission to create a home improvement company that offers high quality home improvement goods at factory direct prices. What began as two guys in a 350 square foot office quickly grew to become one of the nation’s leading remodeling companies. Today, Universal Windows Direct represents thousands of customers and has a rapidly growing dealer network with locations nationwide all of which are actively involved in the communities they serve.

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Liquid capital required
$150,000

I wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to inquire about this tremendous opportunity. With so many businesses to choose from how will you know if you are investing in the right one? Home improvements’ is and always will be a billion dollar a year industry. With housing starts at an all time low and energy prices spiraling out of control there has never been a better time to be in the vinyl replacement window business. Homeowners have little to no choice but to replace there old leaky windows, making it a near recession proof product.

So why invest in a Universal Windows Direct territory™? Simple, we have a proven system that we have duplicated over and over in several market places. It does not matter what type of background you come from, if you have the desire to succeed and make a better life for you and your family this is the opportunity for you. We offer top notch sales training and ongoing support that is unmatched in this industry. When you invest with Universal Windows Direct™ you will receive the following.

  • Exclusive territory
  • Exclusive rights to unishield window
  • Exclusive rights to trademarked name and slogan
  • Low overhead with no ongoing inventory
  • Operations manual
  • 26 point marketing plan
  • Sample windows and covers with logos
  • Stand up showroom samples
  • Customized pitch books
  • Training videos and scripts
  • Product demo kits
  • Private label literature
  • Private label warranties and contracts
  • Business cards
  • Master copies of all business forms
  • Home show banner
  • Sales manager 1.4 software
  • Universal apparel (polos, t-shirts, hats)
  • Access and use of UWD website
  • In house financing
  • Two weeks of sales training

Thank you once again and I look forward to teaming up with you in the future.

William Barr CEO Universal Windows Direct ™

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