Blog
Britt enjoys writing two separate, distinct blogs. The Dream Maker Blog is full of content that she feels every would-be franchisee deserves access to. Britt’s travel blog allows you insight into who Britt is and how she lives out her own Entrepreneurial Dreams, creating a life by her design. We hope you find enjoyment, inspiration, and value in each blog.
Featured Posts
Dream Maker Blog
Is a Franchise a Good Investment
Is a franchise a good investment? We will give you the short answer now and more details throughout this blog. A 1997 Gallup study showed that 94 percent of franchisees consider themselves successful. Consider that this response is based on the franchisees’ definition...
The Franchise Decision – WSJ Interview with Britt Schroeter
Becoming a franchisee is often seen as a good first business for an entrepreneur. How does a recession change the equation? By RICHARD GIBSON If you’re a middle manager who suddenly gets laid off, what do you do? Franchisers contend that franchises are a natural...
Why Do Investors Consider Franchising
Over 20 years I have worked with many types of buying groups. As varied are the buying groups are as varied as the reasons for wanting to own a franchise. It is clear though that most investors are attracted for one or more of the following. Which if any of these...
What You Need to Do Before Investing in a Franchise
You have given it a lot of thought. You have carefully considered the alternatives. You have decided you have what it takes. You want your own business. More specifically, you’ve decided you want to own a franchise. So, what's next? What can you expect from franchise...
WHAT KINDS OF BUSINESSES FRANCHISE?
Franchising runs the gamut. If you can dream it, there is a franchise that does it. When prospective franchisees begin to think about options, one's mind usually goes to the big brand food options... Chic Filet, McDonalds, Starbucks. Big brand names have advantages,...
Do Turnkey Franchises Really Exist?
Have you heard the term “turnkey” and wondered what it means in terms of franchising? Turnkey basically refers to a franchise package so complete that everything you need to start the franchise will be done for you. Sounds like a great idea, right? You pay your fee,...
Travel Blog
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
February / March 2023 Steamboat Springs, CO is a frequent go-to winter destination for us filled with friends, family, and skiing. We love the mountain with its expansive terrain and low starting altitudes (as you get older, you think about these things.) It’s a...
Strawberry Park Hot Springs
* 02.24.2023 * Steamboat Springs, CO Sometimes after a long day of work or skiing, you just need to let the hot waters and soothing steam take you away. We did just that and checked off a major bucket list item by spending the night in the caboose at Strawberry Hot...
Taos, NM
* Taos, NM * January - February 2023 * Coming to Taos my expectation was that it would be akin to Sedona, AZ. Taos is NOT Sedona. Maybe its little dirty cousin. Not dirty in a bad way. Just unsophisticated, less manicured, about as real as you can get. Take Sedona,...
Earthship Biotecture
* Taos, NM * 01.29.2023 * Check out these "Earthships". Earthships are homes made from recycled materials like tires, cans, and bottles — essentially, garbage. And they are totally off the grid. The homes focus on six points of sustenance that we all require to stay...
Posi Pueblo Trail
* Ojo Caliente, NM * 01.28.2023 Bill and I took a chill hike near Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and Resort. You pick up the trail behind the resort and start with traversing a rock cliff for about a ¼ mile. It’s a bit of a scramble, but quickly flattens out to a trail...
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
* Ojo Caliente, NM * 01.27.2023 “Seeking Hot Springs” is a new theme of our travels. And this has been our favorite hot spring to date. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and Resort feels like you are stepping back in time… to when hippies abound and being Zen was a major...