Full episode page: Melissa Darville: From School Founder to Franchise Founder Melissa Darville is the founder of the Shiver Caribbean franchise. She participated in the 2022 Climate Launchpad Green Business Idea Competition, was named a Top 100 Finalist in the Entrepreneurship World Cup, and is a representative for the Global Entrepreneur Network.  She credits her involvement with organizations like Gen Global and Caribbean Women in Trade for their support and guidance. Prior to Shiver she founded and ran CMS Learning Centre, a special needs school in the Bahamas, for over a decade.Summary: In this episode of The Business Owner’s Journey, Nick Berry chats with Melissa, who shares her transformation from an educator to a successful entrepreneur, creating a health-conscious sorbet brand with Caribbean roots. She discusses the challenges and rewards of scaling her business through franchising, the importance of maintaining product integrity, and the role of networking in her journey. Takeaways:Passion-Driven Transition: Melissa’s move from teaching to entrepreneurship was fueled by her commitment to creating healthy products and helping others.Franchising as Growth Strategy: She explains how franchising allowed her to scale Shiver Caribbean while retaining ownership and control.Commitment to Quality: Maintaining product integrity is crucial, as she prioritizes health and sustainability in all aspects of her business.The Power of Networking: She highlights the importance of peer support and networking in navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.Links:Melissa Darville's Official WebsiteShiver Caribbean'Busy but not clear on what actually matters next? Get a free 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap to pinpoint your stage, identify the one priority that unlocks progress, and focus your next 90 days with confidence.Get it here: https://www.nickberry.info/roadmapNew here? Meet Nick Berry: https://www.nickberry.info/aboutThe Business Owner's Journey podcast is where entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators join entrepreneur Nick Berry to share stories, challenges, and strategies from their journeys as business owners. Nick Berry is an entrepreneur and business advisor, known for creating the Business Alignment System™ and 5 Stages of the Business Owner’s Journey. He offers a (free) personalized 90-Day Business Growth Roadmap telling you exactly where you are today and what specific steps to take next. 🟢 Official: NickBerry.info. tBOJ is hosted by Nick Berry, produced by Nick Berry, Kelly Berry & FCG. 🟢 Sponsors: Redesigned.Business, FR, Entrepreneur's Edge