Gabriel Lawyer is the Franchise Owner of Lounge Repair Guys in ACT, As Well As A Service Coverage to Other Territories that Stretches Across Key Areas in New South Wales Including the Mid North Coast, and Wollongong as well.
Episode Timeline
- 0:00 – Introduction
- 0:31 – What do the Lounge Repair Guys do
- 0:54 – A brief background on Gabriel
- 2:23 – Moved to Australia in 2001, worked in the café, and learned Aussie culture
- 3:27 – From family café to managing national furniture projects
- 5:20 – Five years managing national logistics & after-sales operations
- 6:14 – The turning point in 2020 to secure a stable future
- 9:00 – Training time varies depending on skills and mindset
- 11:10 – The real potential Gabriel saw in Lounge Repair Guys
- 14:01 – Day-to-day life in a family-run business
- 16:07 – Taking the leap into business in 2022
- 18:12 – Expanding to multiple regions and hiring technicians
- 20:02 – Expansion strategy without needing to own every territory
- 21:07 – Wrap Up
Originally from California, Gabriel moved to Australia in 2001 and began his career in a family café in Canberra before transitioning into national operations roles in the commercial furniture industry. It was through this experience that he first encountered Lounge Repair Guys as a service provider and eventually saw the business opportunity first hand.
In 2022, amid the uncertainty of the post-COVID period and motivated by a desire for family security and greater control over his future, Gabriel stepped away from corporate life and officially joined the Lounge Repair Guys network. Drawing from his deep understanding of furniture, logistics, and customer service, he now leads a growing team of technicians while managing the day-to-day operations alongside his wife.
From training new staff and expanding territory coverage to balancing work and family life, Gabriel brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to running a service-based franchise. His story is one of steady growth, strategic thinking, and a clear focus on long-term stability for his business and his family.
