All Things Considered Franchising Podcast

In this episode of All Things Considered Franchising Podcast, Scotty Milas interviews Dr. Bell, the founder of Stemtree, a leading STEM education franchise.

Dr. Bell shares his journey from being a professor and franchisee to starting Stemtree in 2010.
He discusses the importance of STEM education and how Stemtree's curriculum sets them
apart from other players in the industry. As he explains to Scotty, "STEM activities have a direct
impact on the cognitive abilities of the kids in thinking, problem-solving, critical thinking."

Dr. Bell also talks about the evolving nature of STEM education and how Stemtree stays
updated with the latest advancements. Dr. Bell tells Scotty, "We have invested so much in
developing a very highly structured curriculum in STEM, not just a bunch of activities." The
episode concludes with a discussion on the type of franchisees Stemtree is looking for and the
impact they can make. Dr. Bell reiterates, "Anybody who wants to make a difference in their
communities, have kids, and have seen kids, how much fun they have in this space, it's an after-
school, it's not like a nine-to-five-time job."

Key Takeaways:
-Stemtree offers a highly structured curriculum in STEM education, covering science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics for students from kindergarten to high
school.
-STEM activities have a direct impact on the cognitive abilities of children, including
thinking, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
-Stemtree differentiates itself by offering a curriculum that goes beyond just fun
activities, focusing on educational objectives and taking students beyond the basics.
-Stemtree stays updated with the latest advancements in STEM education to ensure their
franchisees and students remain competitive.

Scotty Milas can be reached at scott@scottmilasfranchisecoach.com and at (860)751-9126.
Dr. Bell can be reached at stem@stemtree.com.

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