Design the Life You Want

The Scout Guide owner of Tidewater, Mary Kaufman.
TSG Tidewater owner at the launch party. Photography: Zoe Grant Photography.

The new year is often a reflective time to take stock of all the pieces of the puzzle that are your life. Family, friends, work, purpose, fun. If upon reflection things feel out of balance, perhaps it’s time to consider becoming the editor/owner of The Scout Guide in your town. Franchisees of The Scout Guide say their business allows them to take control of their destiny and create the life they’ve always dreamed of. Because after all, this is not a dress rehearsal. Why not create the life you want right now? 


Top 5 Reasons Our Franchisees Love Owning The Scout Guide


Because it enables them to… 

  1. Curate a flexible and creative work life. When you work for yourself, you call the shots. As an owner/editor, you set the cadence for work, family, and fun.
  2. Be a community ambassador. Owners of The Scout Guide are tastemakers and connectors in their respective cities, creating a bridge between small business owners and residents. 
  3. Work for themselves, not by themselves. Be your own boss with an HQ support team in place to help you every step of the way—from the early sales process through your guide’s debut launch and beyond.
  4. Achieve financial autonomy. You’re in charge of your sales, so you—and only you—determine how much money you bring in. All with the support and training from our HQ sales team. 
  5. Enjoy a career they’re passionate about. Align yourself with a brand and mission you connect with. At The Scout Guide, our mission is to advocate for and help people discover the small businesses that are the backbone of our communities. 

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