From Ski Town Living to Building a Local Business

In this episode of the Mountain Real Estate Podcast, Candice sits down with Lauren Hitchell, a local Summit County business owner, to talk about what it really looks like to build a life—and a business—in the mountains.Lauren shares her journey from moving to Summit County with just a few dollars and a broken Jeep, planning to stay for one ski season… to building a successful, family-focused home watch and property service business years later.This is a conversation about more than real estate—it’s about lifestyle, relationships, and what homeowners actually need when they aren’t here full-time.In this episode, we cover:What home watch services are and why they matter for second homeownersHow Lauren built her business almost entirely through word of mouthThe difference between high-touch local service vs. large property management companiesWhat to look for when hiring someone to care for your mountain homeWhy flexibility and transparency matter more than flat-fee modelsWhether you own a second home in Summit County, are thinking about buying one, or just love hearing real stories from locals who made it work—this episode is packed with insight.Like, subscribe, and share with anyone shopping in Summit County—or thinking about it. #SummitCounty #Breckenridge #Keystone #FriscoColorado #Silverthorne #DillonColorado #BlueRiver #ColoradoRealEstate #STRInvesting #MountainRealEstatePodcast #WhereToBuyInSummitCounty