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EPISODE · May 26, 2025 · 39 MIN

Simply Cabinetry Franchising: Diana and Derrick Simmons on Scaling a Recession-Proof Business

from Emerging Franchise Brands · host Frank Fiume

Diana and Derrick Simmons, co-founders of Simply Cabinetry Franchising, share how they turned a garage-based side hustle into a scalable franchise model. In this episode, they discuss building a business during the 2008 recession, the evolution of their showroom strategy, and why cabinetry is more of a need than a luxury. Learn how they've positioned their brand between big box retailers and boutique shops, and how they’ve prepared their franchise model with relationship-driven strategies and deep industry experience.GUEST: Diana & Derrick SimmonsWEBSITE: https://www.simplycabinetryfranchising.com/DOWNLOAD FRANK'S FREE FRANCHISE TIPS E-BOOK!https://hovqr.to/cd790850For More Information and Extra Resources Visit:https://emergingfranchisebrands.com/Books Mentioned in this Episode:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About Ithttps://amzn.to/4l3aGLQPODCAST LINKShttps://efbpodcast.com/https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emergingfranchisebrandsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35Frm7tIXHKYXWTDdmqKa4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emerging-franchise-brands/id1701687149SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emergingfranchisebrands/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emergingfranchisebrandsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerging-franchise-brands-podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankfiume------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Episode Shot and Edited at BlueBox Studios Tampahttps://blueboxdigital.com/

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