Drawing Success: Art, Education and Entrepreneurship

Join Bette Fetter, Founder and CEO of Young Rembrandts, as she dives into the inspiring journeys of franchise owners who have built thriving businesses while transforming children’s lives through art education. Discover expert insights on entrepreneurship, franchising, creative business success, and the impact of visual learning. Whether you’re an aspiring business owner, a franchise professional, or passionate about art education, this podcast delivers powerful stories and actionable advice to help you grow.

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Episodes

Thursday Apr 03, 2025

Meet franchise owner Adam Sonnhalter! After receiving a marketing email as parents of a Young Rembrandts student, Adam and his wife, Shannon, saw an opportunity they couldn’t pass up. They purchased a "warm" territory and have since built a thriving business together. Tune in to hear how they balance family life, divide responsibilities, and why Shannon says, "I'm working a lot, but it's not like work."
#CouplesAtWork #WarmTerritory #CoachingTheCoach #DivisionOfLabor #FamilyBusiness
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Thursday Mar 27, 2025


In this episode, I chat with Eledel Giddings, an artist and former Young Rembrandts teacher who turned her passion into a full-time career. After years of teaching, she took the leap and purchased an existing franchise, transforming her love for art and education into a thriving business. Listen to her inspiring journey and hear how she truly embodies the philosophy: Do what you love and love what you do.
#TeacherTurnedOwner #ExistingTerritoryTransfer #VirtualAdmin #TeacherFocus
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Thursday Mar 20, 2025

Join me as I sit down with Richard and Claudia Gonzales, a husband-and-wife team who left corporate America to build a lasting legacy with Young Rembrandts. Now celebrating 20 years of franchise ownership, they share their journey, the challenges they've overcome, and the rewards of running a business together. Hear their insights on creating a thriving family business and why they believe in going into business for yourself, not by yourself.
#FamilyBusiness #ForcedCareerShift #CouplesAtWork #FranchiseSuccess
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Thursday Mar 13, 2025

Tune in as I talk with Doriscell Drake, a former corporate sales professional who was ready to take control of her career and own her own business. After working with a broker and exploring her options, she kept being drawn back to Young Rembrandts. Hear how she made the leap into franchise ownership and found the perfect fit for her skills, passions, and goals.
#broker #existingterritorytransfer
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Thursday Mar 06, 2025

Join me as I talk with Don Eisenhauer, a former civil engineer who found a new path with Young Rembrandts after an unexpected career shift. Leveraging his problem-solving skills and passion for community involvement, Don transitioned into franchise ownership and built a fulfilling second career. Listen as he shares how Young Rembrandts provided him with a richer lifestyle—without the need for traditional sales skills.
#Engineer #WorkLifeBalance #CommunityGiveback #ForcedCareerShift
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Monday Feb 24, 2025

In this episode, I chat with Cristina Hartley, a former small business owner turned stay-at-home mom who found the perfect blend of flexibility, passion, and profitability with Young Rembrandts. After seeing how much her children loved the program, she took the leap into franchise ownership—transforming her love for art and education into a thriving business. Listen in as she shares her inspiring journey, the lessons she’s learned, and how putting in the effort is key to success.
#WomenInBusiness #MomBoss #Scholarship #ExistingTerritoryTransfer
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