Author: byronschramm

  • What Are Niche-Market Businesses?

    Niche market businesses are those small but mighty enterprises that focus on doing one thing exceptionally well. They don’t try to be everything to everyone—they carve out a specific space and dominate it. The best niche businesses are hard to compete with because: How Do You Create a Niche Market Business? Every market and product…

  • How Brandon hewitt helped to grow Midtown chimney sweeps franchising

    How Brandon hewitt helped to grow Midtown chimney sweeps franchising

    In the dynamic world of franchising, leadership plays a pivotal role in steering companies toward success. At Midtown Chimney Sweeps Franchising, one such leader is Brandon Hewitt, who has been with the company since 2020 and currently serves as the Vice President and Franchise Business Coach (chimneyfranchise.com). A Journey into Franchising Brandon’s journey into the…

  • Who is Byron Schramm

    Who is Byron Schramm

    A Family Legacy: The Story Behind Midtown Chimney SweepsByron Schramm, owner of Midtown Chimney Sweeps, has a story rooted in family tradition, hard work, and a love for his craft. Born and raised in Lancaster, California, Byron grew up in a family of tradespeople. His father, uncle, and two generations of German immigrant farmers before…

  • Why I Left My Business for Six Months | Trade Entrepreneur Podcast Feature

    Why I Left My Business for Six Months | Trade Entrepreneur Podcast Feature

    Recently, Byron was featured on the Trade Entrepreneur Podcast to discuss his experience leaving behind his U.S.-based national chimney sweep franchise business in the hands of his team while heading to Europe for a nearly seven-month chimney research adventure. Keep reading for details of what led to this once-in-a-lifetime experience for his family and himself,…

  • Chimney Construction Contrasted USA vs Europe

    Chimney Construction Contrasted USA vs Europe

    Austrian castles, German Castles, English Royalty and Peasant fireplaces. Chimney construction contrasted in the USA vs Europe is a subject I am deeply interested in as a USA chimney installer. Chimney stories begin with construction technique, and technique begins with plans. Home and chimney building codes are typically reactionary in nature- stemming from natural or…