
What's Your Next?
What's Your Next?
From Boardroom to Tool Belt: How Chris Built a 7-Figure Handyman Franchise Empire
What happens when a billion-dollar chemical industry exec trades his corner office for a tool belt? đ§° You get Chris Toomeyâs inspiring storyâa journey from global leadership to local impact as a multi-unit ACE Handyman franchise owner.
đŞ Closing the Corporate Chapter
Chris spent over 20 years climbing the corporate ladder, ultimately running a $1.5 billion operating division in the chemical industry. But when his company was poised to relocate him again, he asked himself the question many of us face:
âDo I want to keep living someone elseâs planâor build my own?â
He took control of his future and parted ways on good terms, deciding it was time to build something of his own.
đ¨ Why a Handyman Franchise?
Despite not being a "handy" guy himself, Chris found a sweet spot in home services. He didnât want to work in the business (swinging hammers) but on the businessâleveraging his leadership and operational expertise.
When researching industries, he looked for:
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Underserved market demand
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Recurring and recession-resistant revenue
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A trusted national brand
ACE Handyman Services fit all those criteriaâand the icing on the cake?
đ Building an Empire, Not Just a Job
Chris didnât stop at one territory. In just under 4 years, he scaled from:
2 territories out of 1 office âĄď¸ to 7 territories across 4 offices âĄď¸ on pace for $2 million in revenue this year with a team of 20+ employees.
He leveraged his corporate skillsâfinancial management, operational efficiencies, and people leadershipâto scale smartly.
đ°ď¸ Lifestyle By Design, Not Default
Chris works hardâsometimes 50â60 hour weeksâbut on his own terms. Heâs no longer flying âď¸ across continents or missing family milestones. Now he spends evenings refereeing high school soccer â˝ and giving back to his local community.
đŽ Whatâs Next for Chris?
Doubling his revenue to $4 million is on the horizon. But more than numbers, Chris is passionate about:
đ§ Expanding into adjacent home services
đĽ Empowering his team to grow alongside him
đĄ Continuing to meet an underserved need in his community
Chrisâs advice to anyone on the fence about business ownership?
đ âIf youâre thinking about it, donât wait 10 years like I did. The sooner you take the leap, the sooner youâll experience the freedomâand fulfillmentâyouâre chasing.â
âĄď¸ Want to connect with Chris? Find him on LinkedIn or search for his ACE Handyman Services locations in southeastern Michigan.
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