Franchise Consulting
Evaluate franchise opportunities, compare brands, perform due diligence, review FDDs, validate with franchisees, and make informed ownership decisions.
Learn MoreFor owners and operators
Let's Get Your Business Ready for What's Next.
Optimize. Position. Exit. Pick the outcome — we'll build the runway to get there without burning down what you've already built.
What we work on
Six services. One outcome: ready.
Business Acquisition Consulting
Locate existing businesses for sale, evaluate opportunities, analyze financials, negotiate offers, conduct due diligence, and successfully close acquisitions.
Learn MoreFunding Strategy
Get funding prequalified before you shop — SBA loans, ROBS, unsecured financing, HELOCs, equipment financing, and other lending options.
Learn MoreBusiness Growth Consulting
Increase revenue through sales systems, marketing strategies, operational improvements, hiring, leadership coaching, KPIs, and profitability.
Learn MoreAI Business Modernization
Modernize your business with AI tools, CRM systems, automation, AI phone assistants, marketing automation, SOP development, reporting dashboards, and workflow optimization.
Learn MoreExit & Expansion Planning
Scale to multiple locations, prepare your business for sale, improve valuation, and create long-term growth strategies.
Learn MoreThree paths
Choose the Right Path to Business Ownership
Buy a Franchise
Ideal for people wanting proven systems, established brands, and ongoing support.
Buy an Existing Business
Ideal for entrepreneurs wanting immediate cash flow, established customers, experienced employees, and existing operations.
Start a Business
Ideal for entrepreneurs wanting to build something from the ground up with complete flexibility.
Not sure which path is right?
That's exactly what we help you determine.
The blueprint
The Ready Set Own Blueprint
Six connected steps — from first idea to scaled ownership.
- Step 01
Discover
- Business Ownership Assessment
- Step 02
Funding
- Determine purchasing power before shopping
- Step 03
Choose
- Franchise
- Existing Business
- Startup
- Step 04
Acquire
- Due diligence
- Negotiation
- Funding
- Closing
- Step 05
Transform
- Sales
- Marketing
- AI
- Operations
- Automation
- Step 06
Scale
- Expansion
- Additional businesses
- Exit planning
After the acquisition
Bought the Business?Now Let's Make It Better.
Purchasing a business is only the beginning. Ready Set Own helps new owners modernize and grow the businesses they acquire — with proven operating systems and modern AI tooling.
Business Optimization
- Increase revenue
- Improve customer experience
- Sales training
- Hiring systems
- Leadership coaching
- KPI dashboards
AI Modernization
- AI receptionist
- CRM implementation
- Marketing automation
- AI chatbots
- Workflow automation
- SOP creation
- Review management
- Customer follow-up automation
Stop wondering what it's worth.
A free 30-minute call to pressure-test where you are and where you could be in 90 days.
What clients say
Real owners. Real outcomes.
Maria is a tremendous mentor and business coach. She really helped my partner and I find the exact business to meet our personal needs. For anyone looking for starting a business, passive income or anything in between, please do not hesitate to contact Maria today!
Shane Pierce
FAA Rotorwing Aviation Safety Inspector
April 2021 · Client
Maria Rogers is amazing to work with. She helped my husband and I find the perfect franchise and held our novice hands all along the way. She was always available when we had questions. Maria is very kind, compassionate, professional and incredibly resourceful. I would highly recommend Maria!
Jamie Powell, RN, BSN
Registered Nurse, Northwest Health Porter
February 2021 · Client
Maria always puts her candidates' best interests first. She listens with intent to suggest brands that are the best fit for your goals, experience, and culture while remaining empathetic to your personal situation. If you are prepared to take the plunge into owning your own outcome — she will definitely get you there!
Patrick Sanchez
VP of Brand Partnerships & Recruitment, Franchise FastLane
September 2020 · Client
Working with Maria during my franchise search was great! She matched me with a handful of franchises that not only sparked my interests, but were also deemed best fit. From Day 1, Maria demonstrated professionalism, dedication, hard work, and reliability every step of the way. I look forward to working with Maria again in the future!
Clayton Williamson
Owner | COO | VP
July 2020 · Client
Maria has been excellent. Very personable and passionate. She doesn't pressure you, but wants to be there to help you make the right decision. Not just a sale for her.
Ken Hodgson
737 Captain, Delta Air Lines
July 2020 · Client
Our experience working with Maria as a franchise broker was amazing and very informative. As first generation adults, the thought of ownership seemed unattainable and extremely intimidating. Working with Maria, we were able to have honest and difficult conversations — not a transactional process. Barriers were met with resources and grace was given when we weren't sure what direction to go. Our best interests were always at the heart of it, and that sincere approach led us to making one of the best decisions we ever made as we ventured into business ownership.
Elvis & Bernice
First-generation business owners
Client · Client
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Let's Get Your Business Ready.
Tell me where you are and what 'next' looks like. I'll come back with the first three moves.