New Business Owner Says "Layoff Was a Blessing, I Have My Life Back"

Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) March 08, 2014

Window Genie announces the grand opening of their newest location in Princeton, NJ on Monday March 17th. Robin McKenna is the owner/operator. Window Genie is a nationally ranked home services franchise offering window cleaning, window tinting, pressure washing, gutter cleaning and much more. Window Genie of Central NJ and Bucks County, PA will service the Princeton area and surrounding communities, as well as Bucks County, PA. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Tuesday March 18th at 5:00pm at the Princeton Chamber of Commerce at 182 Nassau St. Suite #301 in Princeton. All are welcome to attend.

Before joining the Window Genie team, McKenna spent 20 years at a medical device company in sales and marketing, more recently in global marketing developing and commercializing products worldwide. In July 2012 her position was eliminated. McKenna said, I did what most people do after a layoff. I looked for a similar job because its what I was used to. I knew in my heart that I could not go back and feel secure or happy, though. After some time off, McKenna realized the blessing in disguise she was granted by being unemployed. I had always wanted to be home more while my children were in high school and my daughter was a sophomore and my son was in 6th grade at the time. Also, unfortunately my parents were having some health issues. I was granted this wish I had always had in the back of my mind to be home spending time with family. My mom would bring my dad to my house on her way to work to spend time with me and attend my childrens swim meets and other functions; it was truly a blessing to spend the precious time together as I decided what to do next.

McKenna was able to take away a piece of advice from her father before he passed away. He told her, Take your passions and put them to work for yourself. McKenna said, His words and support really meant something to me. It helped me realize that its all about family, quality of life and working for you because the return is based on your efforts and decisions.

McKenna stopped looking for another corporate job in June 2013 and began focusing solely on business ownership with her franchise coach, Bill McGuire of The Entrepreneurs Source. I began looking around online at business opportunities in late 2012 and must have left a cookie somewhere because I was approached by Bill. If he hadnt contacted me, I dont know where I would be now. His guidance was so essential to getting me where I am today at Window Genie. They discussed McKennas strengths, weaknesses, goals and interests to determine which business models would fit her best. Window Genie was one of them and, shined amongst all others from the get-go, says McKenna.

What stood out to McKenna about the Window Genie business was the ability to offer multiple services to repeat customers. She said, This would give me an opportunity to build relationships in the community and continue to serve that customer for years. Also, with the many different services Window Genie offers, theres something for every home and every budget; I like that.

Window Genies strong culture and give-back program, Windows 4 Wishes stood out to McKenna. She said, The corporate team has such a strong, well defined culture. Its something Ill be sure I reflect in my business. When I hire a technician Ill let them know that we work hard and we play hard, we contribute to our community and take pride in our work, values that were instilled in me by my mom and dad. These were values so clearly embedded in the Window Genie culture and I felt it just even talking to existing franchise partners during my discovery process. Everyone I talked to had such fantastic things to say about the business and the corporate team. It feels good to invest in team Genie; its an extended family that not only cares about the success of my business but the happiness and fulfillment it brings me.

Window Genie located in Princeton, NJ officially opens for business on Monday March 17th. McKenna is excited, saying, I cant wait to get back to work and be able to provide people with things they really need and help improve the homes in my area. Im providing jobs to people in my community and helping them build skills they can use in the future. Im a planner and organizer so I feel prepared to take on the spring cleaning season after all the snow weve had and also being very customer oriented, Im excited to just get out there and start building relationships based on professionalism and quality. Two years ago I was unhappy and felt stuck in the corporate world. Being laid off was a blessing that led me to Window Genie. I have my life back and control of my own destiny.

For more information about Window Genie of Central NJ and Bucks County PA, please contact Robin McKenna at 609-917-4338 or rmckenna(at)windowgenie(dot)com.

To speak to Bill McGuire of The Entrepreneurs Source about franchise opportunities, call 812-284-4665. ###

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