Case Studies
Some of our Southwest Greens franchise owners have sounded off about their time owning a successful SWG business! They've made the most of their sports business opportunity, selling PGA and pro athlete-endorsed artificial turf products to satisfied customers across the USA and beyond. Here's what some of them have had to say about their experiences:
Setup and Ongoing Support
"They've [Southwest Greens Corporate office] really provided the necessary help and support that I've needed as a franchisee, especially the technical and marketing aspects."
- Bob Zeiler, Southwest Greens Chicago
"They provide anything I need, anytime!"
- Duane Diede, Southwest Greens Seattle
"I'm very happy with the decision I made to invest in a Southwest Greens franchise. It's lead me in the direction I've wanted to go in, and as a golf course architect, it's been the perfect transition."
- Jason Richards, Southwest Greens Tucson
Providing Sales Leads
"Wilson Sports was looking around for greens here in Chicago, and they knew of our reputation and came to us for their turf."
- Bob Zeiler, Southwest Greens Chicago
"Sales leads are rolling in all the time. It's really nice."
- Duane Diede, Southwest Greens Seattle
"Several huge jobs have come from corporate - $20,000 to $30,000 jobs. And if they're not busy generating sales leads, they're getting the word out. They've gone above and beyond the norm."
- Andrew Capstickdale, Southwest Greens Birmingham
"They've done everything over and beyond what I could have asked for. I feel like I get everything and anything I need as a franchisee."
- Jason Richards, Southwest Greens Tucson
Business Opportunity, Personal Opportunity
"It's been fun. It just means more feathers in our cap in terms of what we can do, and of course a wider profit margin. If I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Southwest Greens franchise."
- Duane Diede, Southwest Greens Seattle
"It's met all my expectations and then some. It's allowed me to pursue different avenues of interest, and allowed my true passions to come out."
- Jason Richards, Southwest Greens Tucson
"The opportunity to work for myself is amazing, and has been a huge success."
- Andrew Capstickdale, Southwest Greens Birmingham


