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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.
Featured Posts
Dream Maker Blog
Can I Qualify for a Franchise?
What You Need to Pass a Franchisor’s Test Although it may not be immediately evident, a franchise company is under no obligation to award a franchise to just anyone who can afford the franchise fee. Like any good business, a franchise company will want to populate...
Business Opportunity or Franchising – Which is Best for You?
There are two effective ways to become a business owner without reinventing the wheel and starting your own business from scratch: buying a business opportunity and being awarded a franchise business. Each has advantages and disadvantages so knowing how each works and...
B2B or Not to Be?
You’ve got the questions – we have the answers! Can you answer a resounding “YES” to these questions? Am I willing to dedicate long hours every day for at least two years to get my business up and running?Do I have or am I willing to learn (or hire someone) to...
Franchise System Failure
Three tips to avoid buying a franchise that might go under Statistics show that your chances for success as an entrepreneur are greater if you start your new business as a franchisee rather than opening a business all on your own. However, there are times when even...
Ask These Money Questions Before You Buy a Franchise
Congratulations on your interest in buying a franchise! The number of companies who have chosen to grow their businesses through franchising and the number of people who have decided to own their own business through franchising is a testament to the power franchising...
Are Franchises Bought, Sold Or Awarded?
This seemingly simple question is quite complex. It demonstrates the power and importance of terminology and how the words we use to describe a process can influence the philosophy we use to direct that same process. By the way, the correct answer to this...
Travel Blog
NP 15:63
* Gateway Arch National Park * St. Louis, MO * 07.20.2022 * So far, this is the first and only of the big 63 that has been man made. Odd that it made the cut. I guess I just feel God’s creations top man-made creations. Beautiful view of the arch from our hotel room....
NP 14:63
* Voyageurs National Park * International Falls, MN * 07.17.2022 * This was a quick visit. Just a few nights. Area was still inundated with flooding from the springtime with many roads still closed. Wish we could pipe all that excess water down to Lake Mead!
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
* Bayfield, WI * 07.16.2022 * Wild, rugged, for the hardy. Most the stories around here are about hermits. Makes complete sense to me.
Windigo Wolf Relocation Project
* Isle Royale, MI * 07.15.2022 * Check out the Wolf Relocation Project on Isle Royale. This ongoing sixty-year predator/prey study of wolves and moose on Isle Royale provides the backdrop for a new chapter of understanding regarding these two iconic animals and the...
NP 13:63
* Isle Royale National Park * Michigan * 07.14.2022 * Cliche yes... but days like this I know we are living our Best Life. It takes planning but pulled off a bucket list item of flying in a seaplane. Originally, I had a misguided thought that we would kayak to Isle...
Howl Adventure Center
* Bayfield, WI * 07.13.2022 * Bill and I love tracking down obscure and weird road art. Check out this wolf in Bayfield, WI. Underneath the sculpture is a discarded bicycle that, when peddled, turns a globe of the world in the belly of the wolf. And with a pull of...