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A Dream of Independence
For Sally Condie, entrepreneurship was more than a career change—it was a path toward financial independence and a way to utilize her unique organizational skills. In August 2024, she realized this dream by purchasing That Yogurt Place, a beloved self-serve frozen yogurt shop that has been a Rock Springs staple since 2011.
Navigating the Transition
Taking over an established business brought both immediate opportunities and hurdles. One of Sally’s first challenges was building a sustainable team.
Finding and keeping a quality workforce was tough when we first started,” Sally says. “To overcome that, we pay (employees) a decent wage and have made it a fun place to work.
SBDC Support
To manage the complex administrative requirements of business ownership, Sally turned to the Wyoming SBDC Network. Her advisor provided the technical expertise needed to navigate the regulatory landscape and manage daily operations.
The SBDC provided support in:
- Tax Compliance: Understanding sales tax requirements.
- Operations: Managing payroll and administrative details.
- Strategic Growth: Providing a broader perspective for present and future business circumstances.
Award-Winning Growth
Since taking ownership, Sally has modernized operations with a new point-of-sale system and increased the shop’s community engagement. These efforts were recently recognized by the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, where That Yogurt Place received the prestigious Entrepreneur Award, an honor voted on by the city and chamber members.
While the menu has evolved to include seasonal favorites like soups and froyo cookie sandwiches, Sally credits her staff for the shop’s continued success.
Our employees are what have set us apart,” she explains. “They want to be here and it shows in how they do the job.
Looking Ahead
Sally plans to continue her momentum by renovating the shop’s interior to create an even more inviting space for the Rock Springs community.
Advice for Entrepreneurs
When asked what she would say to those considering their own entrepreneurial leap, Sally’s advice is direct:
Just go ahead and do it. Put in your time to research and do the due diligence and when that is all done, pull the trigger. If you aren’t nervous, then it isn’t real.
