Frequently Asked Questions

A co-op is a type of business entity that is jointly and equally owned by the members and democratically controlled. It is led by a board of directors, and it is not for profit. The board of directors is made up of elected members of the co-op.

We believe that "the whole is greater than the sum of our parts" and a "rising tide raises all ships". We want to elevate the industry by educating homeowners and contractors, providing training and resources to shower door professionals, and marketing our services to a larger pool of consumers. By forming a co-op and gathering valuable partnerships with trusted vendors, we are hopeful that our entire industry will gain a platform where we can continue to grow and improve safety, training, education, product offerings, etc. 

The Shower Door Professionals Co-op is a subgroup of companies on the Shower Door Professionals Facebook group who have decided to go into business together. We are accepting new members who are vetted professionals focused on shower door installations whom we would feel comfortable referring to homeowners.

Co-op members will have a listing on the homeowners page of the co-op website with a backlink to their website. By pooling our resources as independent, locally owned businesses, members can expect to receive benefits from marketing on a national level, awards and recognition for industry-specific achievements, educational resources for business owners, training resources for employees, blog posts to educate consumers, and a photo gallery with a wealth of glass enclosure examples. We have future plans to use our platform to negotiate better rates on things like worker's compensation and general liability insurance, healthcare, and materials amongst other things. The benefits of the co-op will rely on member participation, and each member will be expected to serve on at least one committee to assist with these efforts.

Members must purchase one share to join the co-op. Each share is $1,200 and members are limited to one share per business. Please note that franchise locations will be required to purchase on share per franchise locations as each location may be owned and operated separately. Each member will pay an annual membership fee which will vary depending on the benefits offered. The membership fee in 2024 is $0 and will be increased to $600 in 2025.

The co-op is meant to promote the best companies in our industry which may or may not include businesses within the same market. The co-op cannot legally exclude a business solely on the basis of their location. Each company's value proposition will be clearly stated on their profile to match the right customers to the right business in the right market.

• must be in business installing (not manufacturing) in the frameless shower door industry for at least 3 years (company and/or management team); 
• must specialize in frameless shower door installation by more than half of annual revenue OR more than three frameless shower door installations per week;
• must manage a Google My Business listing with a Verified insignia;
• must manage and maintain an up-to-date company website;
• must be in good standing with state and local requirements for their business whether this includes a business license, workers comp insurance, general liability insurance, a general contractor's license, etc;
• must have a brick & mortar business location (not a residential property); note that a showroom is not required;
• must have a reference from an existing member or schedule an interview with the Board of Directors;
• must have warranty terms of at least one year or maintain warranty terms required by their state;
• must maintain a favorable review status across platforms like Google, Yelp, Facebook, Angie, etc. as determined by the Board of Directors;
• must contribute to the cooperative in a meaningful way as determined by the board; this may include participation in a committee, planning events, writing website content, etc. 
• must purchase one share of stock valued at $1,200 and annual membership fee as determined by the Board of Directors;
• must remain in good standing with vendors and other industry partners;
• agree to any on-going policies required by the Board of Directors; and 
• conduct its business in a professional and ethical manner in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances, and meet such financial standards as the Board may determine.

Member funds will be used to support the operations of the co-op and grow the presence of the co-op and our industry as a whole. This will primarily include marketing efforts as well as website development and maintenance.

Don't worry! The membership requirements of the co-op are in place to protect and promote the members of the co-op. If you do not meet one or more of the requirements to join, the membership committee will send an email explaining which requirement(s) is/are missing and provide resources to assist in getting to the next step. Please feel free to reapply once your business meets the requirements. The more the merrier!

Yes. While we would be sad to see you go, the co-op share price of $1,200 is refundable. Because the co-op is not for profit, the co-op may not retain this cash on hand and may take 2-3 years to repay this amount. More information about this can be found in the bylaws of the co-op.