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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.
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Dream Maker Blog
Validation Questions to ask Franchise Owners
This outline is meant as a starting point for you to develop your list of questions. A detailed list of targets and questions are provided in the Entrepreneurial Insider's section of this website. For full access, please reach out to me. Depending upon the franchise...
Truth or Fiction?
Franchise Myth Busting Do you know which are facts and which are fiction? If you are doing research on the franchise industry, you will probably run across several phrases which are repeated over and over. Are these clichés, without merit, notable only because they...
Maximizing Your Franchise Investment
Follow these tips to fast track your ROI If you are investigating a franchise, chances are one of your goals is to make a lot of money. For many people, the reason they chose franchising over a job in corporate America is that the potential for earnings is so much...
The Million Dollar Question: How Much Money Can I Make?
Let’s say you are considering the purchase of a franchise. During the investigation process, you ask the franchisor 'How much money can I make?' They respond with 'We can’t tell you.' Are they lying? Not exactly... for two primary reasons. The first takes some...
Will Your Target Franchises Work in Your Area?
As I embark on writing this blog the song New York, New York and the phrase: "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere..." runs through my head. After all, not every town sees life in the same way as New Yorkers. A similar comparison could be made with franchised...
The Realities of Owning a Home-based Franchise
COVID was a game changer in so many ways. One result was many once office dwellers realized the benefits of having a home office. Wouldn’t it be great to work from home! You can dress however you want and avoid traffic, long commutes, high gas prices, and dry-cleaning...
Travel Blog
#cubanlivesmatter
When Bill and I saw the Coasties on Wednesday morning, I imagined they were looking for unmoored vessels. Little did I know, they were searching for people in the water. Over the last weeks I have been sharing photos and stories of the Cuban people and their hand made...
Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
09.28.2022 * Aftermath of Hurricane Ian * Key West, FL * The Keys did relatively well with hurricane Ian. Here are a few of the more dramatic photos from yesterday. We could not return to our RV park as the electric boxes were knocked out. The whole park had storm...
Protection from Hurricane Ian
Key West, FL * 09.24.2022 * Stopped in to light a candle and say a prayer of protection at The Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea. I am sure the nuns will take up residence soon and begin their vigil. In 1922 Sister Louis Gabriel led a contingent of nuns and, using...
Dry Tortugas National Park
NP #15 * Dry Tortugas National Park * 24.6652* N, 82.8554*W * 09.22.2022 Spent the day at one of the most unique and one of my most favorite national parks. This park combines natural beauty and American History like none other. On past visits I have spent my...
Higgs Beach * Key West, FL
Higgs Beach * Key West, FL * 09.14.22 * How desperate must someone be to climb in a boat at night, a boat made in someone's living room, to cross the Florida Straits to try to reach the United States? In 1966 the Cuban Adjustment Act created the Wet Foot - Dry Foot...
Key West, FL Travel Tips – Schroeter Style
Hey all, I am often asked what to do while visiting Key West. Folks tend to think of Key West as a Drinking Town with a Fishing Problem. But the list of cool things to do besides fishing and drinking is long. So, stay longer than you think, explore, and enjoy. Getting...