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25 10, 2023

Gotcha Covered Brings Custom Window Treatments to West Hartford

2023-10-25T21:57:19-04:00October 25th, 2023|Tags: , , , |

Hailey Handzel joins leading custom window treatment’s franchise family

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, welcomes Hailey Handzel to the franchise family. She is the owner and operator of Gotcha Covered of West Hartford, the newest location in Connecticut.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, Gotcha Covered of West Hartford will provide the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in West Hartford, the Farmington Valley, Glastonbury and surrounding areas by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

A resident of the West Hartford area for 15 years, Handzel said it was her love of working with people one-on-one and helping people bring beauty into their spaces that inspired her to start her window treatment business.

“There’s something very special about getting to help someone solve a problem, and with Gotcha Covered, it means improving a client’s most treasured assets – their home and business,” said Handzel.

Having worked as a registered dietitian in Hartford, CT and Springfield, MA, Handzel is no stranger to building relationships with clients and working to improve their day-to-day lives.

“With Gotcha Covered, I get to work with people in a consultative manner. I learn about their goals and challenges, help craft their vision and manage each step to bring it all to life,” Handzel said. “Homes are personal. How a space is used, the feelings it invokes and the way it functions are unique to each person and each room. I genuinely love the opportunity to transform clients’ homes and workspaces making them more functional, comfortable and beautiful.”

“I had been in search of creative fulfillment in my work life and knew that building up a business of my own while creating something I could be proud of and put my personal touches on was exactly what I needed. I am excited to bring Gotcha Covered to West Hartford and the surrounding areas and help create beautiful spaces in my clients’ homes and businesses.”

Adding 40 new franchise locations in 2022, Gotcha Covered currently has over 155 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.

“We wanted to expand our footprint in Connecticut, and we believed the Greater Hartford area presented the perfect opportunity for growth,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “We are confident that Hailey (Handzel) will provide the West Hartford community and surrounding areas with a great customer experience that will make Gotcha Covered of West Hartford a tremendous asset to the community.”

To schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered of West Hartford, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/west-hartford/.

To speak to Hailey Handzel more about her vision, design style and business goals, contact Hailey at haileyhandzel@gotchacovered.com.

About Gotcha Covered
Gotcha Covered is a leader in custom soft and hard window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada. Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more. They offer end-to-end consultation with the customer’s specific needs and goals in mind. The company currently has over 155 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.

17 10, 2023

Business Partners team up to open Gotcha Covered Denver West

2023-10-17T14:15:02-04:00October 17th, 2023|Tags: , , , |

New franchise provides community with end-to-end window treatment services.

DENVER Gotcha Covered, a leading provider of custom window treatments in the U.S. and Canada, welcomes business partners Divo Catozzo and Mike Windemuller to the franchise family. The duo owns and operates Gotcha Covered Denver West, the newest location in Colorado.

Serving the western suburbs of the Denver metro area, Gotcha Covered Denver West offers a variety of blinds, shades, shutters, draperies, outdoor awnings, and more for both residential and commercial projects throughout Greenwood VillageLittletonKen Caryl, Morrison, Lakewood, Golden, Evergreen, Genesee, Westminster, Arvada and Wheatridge. The business prides itself on client satisfaction, from initial consultation to final installation, and both owners are actively involved in all aspects of sales and service.

As a team, Catozzo and Windemuller have an extensive background in business development and growth, bringing a combined 50-plus years of experience in product development, manufacturing, sales and international distribution. While Catozzo has previous expertise in marketing strategy and distribution management in the consumer electronics industry, Windemuller’s career has focused primarily on home building products.

After relocating to Colorado in 2015, Catozzo joined long-time resident Windemuller to purchase a struggling manufacturing company.  In three short years, the team grew the business exponentially and sold it. It was their previous success and great working relationship that influenced Catozzo and Windemuller to go back into business together.

“Mike and I enjoy working together, and this franchise opportunity with Gotcha Covered seemed like a good fit,” said Catozzo. “We enjoy working with people, and we’ve always had an interest in the home improvement industry. This allows us to do both.”

Windemuller said it was his experience in the window and door industry, as well as the flexibility, that helped make Gotcha Covered the perfect business venture for the team.

“Window treatments are a natural fit with our backgrounds and interests,” Windemuller said. “Plus, the Gotcha Covered model affords us the valuable time to spend with our families, while also building a business.”

Adding 40 new franchise locations in 2022, Gotcha Covered currently has over 155 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.

“The Denver community always holds a special place in our hearts because that is where our headquarters are located,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “We want to provide the best services to our customers in the area, and we know Divo (Catozzo) and Mike (Windemuller) will do just that. They have a proven track record of building successful businesses. We are excited to have them join our franchise family.”

To schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered Denver West, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/denver-west/.

About Gotcha Covered

Gotcha Covered is a leader in custom soft and hard window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada. Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more. They offer end-to-end consultation with the customer’s specific needs and goals in mind. The company currently has over 155 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.