Meet The Franchise | Steve Lane | Handyman Connection

What makes a home services franchise stand out in today's competitive market?Meet Steve C. Lane, Executive Director of Franchise Development at Handyman Connection!Handyman Connection is a leading home improvement franchise that connects homeowners with skilled craftsmen who deliver professional repair, remodeling, and maintenance services. With a proven business model, strong operational support, and recurring customer demand, the brand continues to expand across North America.In 2025 alone, Handyman Connection earned recognition as an Entrepreneur Verified Franchise, was named a Top Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur, ranked on Qualified Remodeler's TOP 500 and HIP 200 lists, and was recognized as a Top 100 Global Franchise by Franchise Direct—reinforcing its reputation as one of the industry's premier franchise opportunities.On this episode of Meet The Franchise, 1851 Franchise Publisher Nick Powills, CFE, sits down with Steve Lane to discuss why Handyman Connection continues to stand out in the booming home services industry, and what makes now an ideal time to join its growing franchise network.Steve Lane brings more than 20 years of franchise development and sales leadership experience. His background includes senior development roles with nationally recognized franchise brands, where he specialized in multi-unit growth, territory expansion, and franchisee success.Learn more about franchising with Handyman Connection: https://franchiseopportunity.handymanconnection.com/