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Diving into Success: Jeff Gartner's Hudson Valley Swim Franchise Story
An Emerging Franchise Brands Podcast
Jeff Gartner, Co-Founder and CEO of Hudson Valley Swim talks with Frank Fuime, Founder of I9 Sports. Jeff shares his journey from a backyard swimming lesson initiative to creating a thriving swim school franchise. Discover the unique aspects of their model, the mission-driven approach to teaching swimming, and key insights for entrepreneurs interested in franchising a specialized service.
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Entrepreneur Magazine Verifies Hudson Valley Swim®
HUDSON VALLEY SWIM® HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE
Hopewell Junction, NY
The Franchise 500 is the leading global authority in the franchise industry, and after an extensive vetting process, Hudson Valley Swim® was recognized as a “Verified Brand.” The process of becoming verified involves the Entrepreneur editorial team researching and assessing several factors of each brand, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.
"Recognition by industry experts such as Entrepreneur Magazine, is another in a long list of accolades that Hudson Valley Swim® has achieved. Being a verified franchise business establishes credibility and assures we are a legitimate option for anyone searching for business opportunities." Jeff Gartner, co-founder and CEO, Hudson Valley Swim.
Over its 45 years in existence, Entrepreneur® has been both a dominant competitive measure for franchisors and a primary research tool for potential franchisees.
To view Hudson Valley Swim's 2024 verified listing, visit our profile.
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Podcast w/ Beau Eckstein: Hudson Valley Swim: Franchise Opportunity Explained
Hudson Valley Swim is a franchise business that offers swim lessons using a pool rental model. The business model is low-cost, low-risk, and can be profitable within a few months. Co-Founder and CEO, Jeff Gartner, explains how the business operates and the opportunities it offers.
Are you interested in business ownership? Book a discovery call with Beau.
The ideal candidate for this business is someone who believes in customer service and is willing to provide a high-quality program. The demand for swim lessons is high, and the company can operate from home without the need for a brick-and-mortar location. Hudson Valley Swim provides training and ongoing support to franchisees.
Takeaways:
- Hudson Valley Swim offers a low-cost, low-risk franchise opportunity in the swim lesson industry.
-The business operates using a pool rental model, allowing franchisees to avoid the high costs of building and maintaining a pool.
-Franchisees do not need to have swimming or teaching experience, as Hudson Valley Swim provides training and support.
-The demand for swim lessons is high, and the business can be profitable within a few months.
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Hudson Valley Swim to Add 2 New Corporate Locations
Hudson Valley Swim is adding 2 new locations to its corporate portfolio. In collaboration with the Danbury Community Center, Hudson Valley Swim will be opening there in March 2024. Additionally, in collaboration with the Town of Fallsburg and the Fallsburg School District, a new program will begin in March, 2024 as well.
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Hudson Valley Swim Franchise Brings Life-Saving Swim Lessons to a Pool Near You
Jeff Gartner, President & CEO of Hudson Valley Swim is featured this week on the Pillars of Franchsing Podcast series. Pillars of Franchising is a show about being successful in franchising,
Hudson Valley Swim is in business because Swim Lessons Save Lives! Our franchise business owners are dedicated to teaching students of all ages how to swim regardless of their levels or comfort in the water.
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Maryland is On The Map
First of a Kind! Welcome to Nick & Laura on the purchase of our first location in Maryland. Our newlyweds plan to open in Gaithersburg, MD in March of 2024!
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And Brandon Makes 3!
Building upon the success of their Lutz and Dunedin territories, our NW Tampa owners have purchased their 3rd in only their first year of operations! Alan & Mindi closed on their newest location, Brandon, FL in December 2023 and will be opening in March of 2024.
We are excited to see the tremendous growth that our very first franchise operators are experiencing . The residents of the Tampa area should be recognized for their diligence when it comes to protecting their children in and around water. We have seen the demand for swimming lessons in the local communities increase significantly since our expansion to Florida last year.
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NY Hospitals to Play Pivotal Role in Childhood Drowning Prevention
NY Water Safety Coalition
The New York Water Safety Coalition (NYWSC) together with the US Swim School Association (USSSA) are thrilled to announce that Senate Bill S.3608-A (Webb)/Assembly Bill A.4987-A (Pheffer Amato), has been signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul.
This landmark legislation aims to educate parents, the first line of defense against childhood drowning. It mandates that New York hospitals offer new parents a brief, state-approved informational video focusing on the critical issue of drowning risks for infants and young children. Given that drowning, which disproportionately affects minorities, remains the leading cause of death for children under five, this initiative represents a monumental advance in public safety.
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Hudson Valley Swim's COO Recognized in FDM's Fifth Annual Women of Wonder
Women are making waves in the franchise industry like never before, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. Their remarkable contributions have broadened the horizons of franchising, paving the way for everyone to experience the thrill of business ownership. In the 5th annual edition of Franchise Dictionary Magazine “WOW: 50 Women Of Wonder”, Joan Gartner, COO of Hudson Valley Swim Franchise is spotlighted as a female franchisor they believe is revolutionizing the industry.
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Hudson Valley Swim Is awarded the Superhero Brand by FranServe Inc!
Franchise ownership has proven to be a gateway for many aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to be their own boss. Every year, the SUPERHERO BRAND 500 recognizes 500 brands that go above and beyond to help people achieve their dreams of business ownership through franchising. Hudson Valley Swim is proud to be recognized for this award!
According to Alesia Visconti, CEO and President of FranServe Inc., "Franchising empowers people to take control of their future and achieve a work-life balance. Brands that make it onto our SUPERHERO BRAND 500 list demonstrate their commitment to providing a fun and rewarding lifestyle while prioritizing the fulfillment of people's business ownership aspirations through franchising. Such brands are superheroes, deserving recognition for their extra efforts."
What an honor it is to be chosen! We are an emerging brand that is recognized for our brand identity, turnkey model, operational support, exceptional training, industry leadership, scalability, quick launch, and clear marketing message. Thank you FranServe!
Check out all the franchises that were awarded, including Hudson Valley Swim: https://franserve.com/superherobrand500/
moreThe Importance Of Swimming Lessons and Hudson Valley Swim as an Emerging Franchise.
Jeff Gartner, founder of Hudson Valley Swim Franchise was interviewed and featured on “All Things Considered Franchising" with Scotty Milas.
Jeff begins with alarming stats about why learning to swim is so important. He says, “Less than half of the children in the United States know how to swim, however, 85% of children spend time around water in the warmer months. That’s a recipe for disaster!” He also states that there are 4,000 drownings yearly and another 8,000 near-fatal drownings.
Hudson Valley Swim is a swim school franchise that offers a unique approach to addressing this issue by utilizing available pools to teach swimming, a crucial life skill.
The Hudson Valley Swim program teaches infants, children, and adults of all abilities to swim since the company was founded in 2003. Mixing best practices from various swim associations with 20 years of instructional experience, the program continues to evolve using new innovative techniques.
“ We were approached several times by FSOs (Franchise Sales Organizations) to consider franchising. We already developed the concept and duplicated it several times with our own corporate locations. We decided that to expand our mission, it was necessary to franchise so many more communities could be served.”
moreFlagship Hudson Valley Swim® Franchise in NW Tampa to Open 2nd Territory After Only 6 Months!!
The NW Tampa franchise owners that currently operate in Lutz, FL have just added another territory after only 6 months of operations. Today, we are announcing they are adding Dunedin, FL to their portfolio of territories.
We are excited to see growth in their first location in such a short amount of time. Actions speak louder than words as our flagship franchise owners seek to expand their operations. Their planned date of opening in Dunedin is July 1st, 2023!
Hudson Valley Swim provides swimming lessons to assist students of all ages and abilities spanning the basic levels, including safety and survival skills, through to intermediate and advanced levels. By strengthening students' swimming abilities they are able to gain self-assurance in the water while also encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle.
A variety of programs, including group and private lessons, and specialized instruction for competitive athletes and students with special needs will be available at this location. Our program will emphasize safety, survival, appropriate stroke mechanics, breathing, and various strokes.
We encourage you to join us at this new swimming location in Dunedin, FL to experience the many advantages of our Hudson Valley Swim® program, whether you're looking to learn to swim or advance your swimming.
moreHudson Valley Swim, Awarded Prestigeous A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Hudson Valley Swim, a leading swim school franchise in New York, has recently achieved an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The prestigious A+ rating is the highest recognition awarded by the BBB, indicating the company's commitment to ethical business practices and exceptional customer service.
With this latest recognition, Hudson Valley Swim has further solidified its position as one of the top swimming schools in the country. The company offers a wide range of swimming lessons, including water safety, introductory and intermediate classes, and even more advanced stroke mechanics.
Hudson Valley Swim offers swimming lessons for students of all ages starting at six months to adults in a group or private lessons.
According to Jeff Gartner, President of Hudson Valley Swim, "We are thrilled to receive this recognition from the BBB, as it validates our commitment to providing our students the highest quality swimming education. We take great pride in our A+ rating, and we will continue to uphold our commitment to excellence in everything we do. We do what we do because Swim Lessons Save Lives!"
moreNew Florida Location: Swimming Lessons Expanding to New Seminole
The anticipated opening of a new site at Esports Fitness in Seminole, Florida, has been announced with excitement by Hudson Valley Swim. The same top-notch swimming teaching and coaching services that Hudson Valley Swim is renowned for will be offered at this new facility.
moreBrand Clarity Podcast Features Hudson Valley Swim®
The Brand Clarity Podcast explores branding: logo, website, social media, SEO, content, and so much more. Hudson Valley Swim® is featured as a live example of what it means to have brand clarity, and how to grow a brand to become an unforgettable image.
moreStamford, CT is First Franchise Sale of 2023
The new year brings great news as Stamford, CT becomes the next franchise unit in the Hudson Valley Swim portfolio. The tentative opening date is May 1st at LA Fitness.
moreLutz Swim Franchise Location Breaks Even After Only 2 Months!
Our Lutz, FL location has reported that in their first swim session, they have surpassed the break-even point. Being in the black after only 2 months has been the goal all along and we are excited for them to reach this goal.
morePort Chester, NY Joins Hudson Valley Swim Franchise Corporate Portfolio
Hudson Valley Swim opens an additional corporate location in NY. In January, Westchester County sees the opening of our new Port Chester location at LA Fitness.
moreFBA Emerging Brand of the Year Goes to Hudson Valley Swim!
Hudson Valley Swim was awarded the 2022 Emerging Brand of Year from the Franchise Brokers Association (FBA). We are a mature company, having been in business for 20 years, yet in terms of franchising, we are "Emerging".
moreVisions2images Selected as Franchisee Marketing Agency
Hudson Valley Swim believes that their franchise business owners should focus on building their business and not spending their efforts learning and keeping current with social media services and other marketing trends.
moreFitness International Partners with Hudson Valley Swim®
Fitness International and Hudson Valley Swim have entered into a partnership to bring our swim school program to LA Fitness and Esporta facilities throughout the United States.
moreFranchise Dictionary Emerging Brands Features Hudson Valley Swim
Read about Hudson Valley Swim in the July 2022 issue on Emerging Franchises in Franchise Dictionary Magazine.
moreFranchise Connect Magazine Top 100 Education Franchises Includes Hudson Valley Swim
The Franchise Connect Magazine team has researched and chosen Hudson Valley Swim for inclusion in the TOP 100 Education Franchises.
moreHudson Valley Swim on Frantastic Insights
David Craghead, Chief Franchise Expansion Officer with FranServe, Inc., hosts FranTastic InSights with guest Jeff Gartner, President & Ceo of Hudson Valley Swim.
moreHudson Valley Swim Franchise in NW Tampa/Lutz FL
After only a few months, Hudson Valley Swim has announced the sale of its first franchise unit to be operated in Northwest Tampa!
moreHudson Valley Swim Featured in Franchise Connect Magazine
Franchise Connect Magazine features Hudson Valley Swim and its low investment and high profitability franchise opportunity in their May-Jun, 2022 issue.
moreHudson Valley Swim Cited as a FRAN-TASTIC 500 Brand
FranServe, the world's largest franchise consulting & expansion organization has recognized Hudson Valley Swim as a FRAN-TASTIC 500 brand; a prestigious recognition.
moreAward Winning Swim School Now Available as a Franchise
Hudson Valley Swim has been operating multiple corporate locations for over 20 years. In January of 2022, we have begun our expansion by offering our business as a franchise to others who want to cut the corporate cord.
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