(PORT BYRON, Il.)---Joe King is not one of the many who quit his soul-sucking corporate job to start his own business. On the contrary, King loved his career.
"I am just retiring from John Deere as an Engineering and Quality manager after 37 years," says King. "I had an excellent career with Deere and wouldn't trade it for anything."
Instead, King's focus in buying the franchise is on his son.
"My son wants to run a business and I want to help him get started as part of my retirement plan," says King. "I can't fish all the time."
King's solution was to become a franchisee of, Experimac, the new concept that provides pre-owned computers and devices; repair and upgrade services for laptops, phones and tablets; trade-ins of existing devices; and sales of accessories and software for Apple® devices.
King says his recent move to Apple products helped convince him this was an industry he wanted to work in.
"I am amazed at the simplicity and connectedness of the products and the apps and programs," says King. "And the translation between Windows products now is seamless."
King has noticed he's not the only fan of Apple's products.
"Many people like Apple products and operating systems in spite of their premium price," says King. "We think the idea of selling pre-owned, refurbished and upgraded Apple products will be a big hit with students and others who want Apple but don't want to pay the premium."
These days, everyone is on the lookout for a good deal, but not everyone wants to sacrifice quality in favor of a bargain. With Experimac, they won't have to.
"Many people will buy pre-owned quality tested, upgraded and supported Apple devices," says King. "They will use a more economical repair service for out of warranty work. They'll take advantage of the ability to sell or trade their used product, too."
King isn't worried about competition because, so far, there's no other company quite like Experimac.
"There is nothing that can provide our selection of Apple products and low prices with trade-in and buy back in the area," says King.
King will be in charge of Experimac stores located in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa and Rock Island, East Moline and Moline in Illinois). He will be responsible for bringing the newest concept from industry veteran United Franchise Group throughout the area.
ABOUT EXPERIMAC
Experimac is the latest addition to the United Franchise Group family of brands, joining a team with over 30 years of franchise experience. Capitalizing on a sustained demand for Apple® products, Experimac provides pre-owned computers and devices, repair of laptops, phones and tablets, trade-ins of existing devices, sales of accessories and software and upgrades. For more information visit www.experimac.com.
