Last updated on May 8, 2026 by Franchise Chatterin Paint-Your-Own Pottery Franchise, Q & A Interview In 2006, Teresa Johnson purchased a local independent paint-your-own pottery studio on her credit card for $25,000. With no prior business experience and a young daughter by her side, she learned what it meant to be a business owner … Read More
Color Me Mine opened its first Washington location at The Landing in Renton, in February 2026. (Image: Melody Ip / Seattle’s Child) Parent Review: Inside Washington’s first Color Me Mine studio in Renton A first look at Renton Landing’s newest creative spot By Melody Ip Published April 2026 – Updated April 26, 2026 When I … Read More
Business Insider As told to Kelly Burch Scout Turner helped her mom open a pottery painting business Courtesy of Scout Turner This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Scout Turner, owner of CertaPro Painters of Nashville and Middle Tennessee. It has been edited for length and clarity. My mom always told me that … Read More
February 26, 2026 Teresa Johnson Training Industry Empathy is often misunderstood in business as a “soft skill” or personality trait — something viewed as optional rather than essential to effective leadership and organizational success. Today, that way of thinking no longer reflects the reality and needs of the workforce. Teams are now facing burnout, changing expectations … Read More
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Color Me Mine Franchise: Q&A with Madison Butler, Franchisee Published on February 3, 2026 by Franchise Chatterin Art-Related Franchise, Q & A Interview At just 23 years old, Madison Butler is reshaping the landscape of young entrepreneurship. Butler, based in Arlington, Texas, is the youngest franchisee at Color Me Mine, the leading paint-your-own pottery brand. … Read More
January 26, 2026 Grand Re-Opening at the Leading Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Studio will Take Place January 30 Color Me Mine, the leading paint-your-own-pottery franchise, welcomes new local ownership at its Norfolk, VA location, continuing to enchant the community with a world of artistic possibilities. Located at 1300 Colley Ave, the studio is celebrating its next chapter with … Read More
An interview with Dr. Bharat Sangani Medium Dr. Bharat “Doc” Sangani Tribe — Our children, their spouses and friends, Grandmas and Grandpas, and my sisters all pitch in whenever they are needed. From painting murals to stickering product, making TikToks and managing social media, working customer service shifts, and accounting/payroll, our tribe is always willing … Read More
Paint-Your-Own Pottery Franchise Leads DIY/Paint-&-Sip Category, Reflecting Strong Growth in 2025 NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Color Me Mine, the leading paint-your-own pottery brand, was named the No. 1 DIY/Paint-&-Sip Studio in Entrepreneur’s 2026 Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. This milestone marks the brand’s debut as first in category, solidifying its position as a leader … Read More
Empathy gets talked about a lot in leadership, but too often it stays at the level of slogans. Many employees still experience leaders who are distant, reactive, or purely numbers driven, even as research shows that empathetic leadership drives higher engagement, innovation, and loyalty. In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we sit down … Read More
