Renovation Sells: Building Trust, Hospitality, and Hyper-Local Franchise Leadership with Amanda Valente

Renovation Sells: Building Trust, Hospitality, and Hyper-Local Franchise Leadership with Amanda Valente

June 30, 2026 · 27 min

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Amanda Valente discusses how Renovation Sells is transforming the home renovation experience through a franchise model focused on speed, transparency, and quality.

In this episode of FranchiseU!, Dr. Kathy Gosser sits down with Amanda Valente , co-founder and COO of Renovation Sells , to discuss how her company is transforming the home renovation experience through a franchise model built on speed, transparency, quality, and predictability. Amanda shares her journey from legal marketing to franchise leadership and explains why Renovation Sells was founded to address many of the frustrations homeowners and real estate professionals commonly face during renovation projects. From missed deadlines and budget overruns to poor communication and uncertainty, the company was designed to provide a streamlined, white-glove renovation experience that meets the expectations of today's consumers. The conversation explores how Renovation Sells combines financing, design, and construction under one roof to simplify the renovation process for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. Amanda discusses the company's budget-driven approach, which focuses on helping clients make smart investment decisions rather than encouraging unnecessary upgrades. She also explains how franchise owners serve as trusted advisors, helping clients maximize both home value and…

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Host: Dr. Kathy Gosser

Guest: Amanda Valente

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Organizations: Renovation Sells, Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Places: University of Louisville

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