Katie Smith had been a stay at home mom for 11 years when she decided to take the plunge into entrepreneurship, opening a Cookie Cutters franchise in the Boise, Idaho area.
This week, Erin dives into her inspiring story, and Katie shares her fears before opening, the successes she’s experienced so far, and how she manages to run a business while being a mom to four daughters who are always on the go.
What We Cover* Introducing Katie Smith, Cookie Cutters Franchisee
* The process of deciding she was ready to buy a franchise
* Financial questions and qualifications before buying the franchise
* Why Boise was the right market for Katie’s business
* Finding balance between motherhood and business ownership
* Leaving a legacy for her daughters * Advice for prospective franchisees based on Katie’s own experiences
* Erin’s three questions
* Special Deals at Cookie Cutters - Meridian
Resources We Mention* Cookie Cutters - Meridian Facebook
* Cookie Cutters - Franchise Opportunities
Get Inspired by Katie* “Having all daughters, I really want to show them that this can be done.” * “You can do this. You can have that dream of owning a business. You can be in charge.”
* “Don’t ever let anyone tell you you can’t do it, and don’t tell yourself you can’t follow your dream.” * “Just because something is hard, doesn’t mean it can’t be done.”
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