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"The Sidekick Life"
"The Sidekick Life", hosted by Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen, is the podcast for those ready to stop building someone else’s dream and start owning their own. This isn’t hustle culture. It’s ownership culture designed to reduce risk and help you build a business that finally lets you live life on your terms.
Podcast
5 mins
Donald Miller: The StoryBrand framework that sells anything
How to use the Front Steps PEACE soundbite framework to create simple, repeatable messaging that drives sales.
Podcast
5 mins
Why Ryan Hahn stopped climbing the ladder to start building an empire
Ryan Hahn shares how he left corporate America to build an 8-location franchise business and the lessons behind scaling a multi-unit brand.
Success Story
3 mins
From corporate sales to community impact with Soccer Stars
How the power of expert guidance helped Matt Allen on his path to Soccer Stars franchise ownership success.
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Podcast
6 mins
How we're solving the transparency problem in franchising
Ryan and Tyler break down the transparency gap in franchising and introduce Sidekick SeeThrough, a free research tool built to change the way people buy.
Podcast
6 mins
Sidekick Advisors share what it takes to get approved as a franchisee
Franchise advisors reveal what brands are really looking for at Discovery Day and how to make sure the decision is yours.
Podcast
7 mins
How energy management is the new competitive edge for entrepreneurs
Researcher Erin King reveals why clarity, not hustle, is the real key to peak performance for entrepreneurs and franchise owners.
Podcast
5 mins
Why this franchisee traded Microsoft for meaning
Josh left corporate America and nearly spent $1.5 million on the wrong franchise. Hear how he found the right fit and changed his life for the better.
Podcast
4 mins
The Therabody story with founder Dr. Jason Wersland
Discover how Therabody founder Dr. Jason Wersland turned pain into a global brand and the lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear.
Podcast
5 mins
Why Ryan Hahn stopped climbing the ladder to start building an empire
Ryan Hahn shares how he left corporate America to build an 8-location franchise business and the lessons behind scaling a multi-unit brand.
Podcast
6 mins
How to not pay taxes legally: The smart way to reduce your tax bill
CPA Matt Bontrager explains how high earners legally reduce taxes through business ownership, depreciation and proactive planning.
Podcast
5 mins
The value of franchising
We sat down with Matt Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association, to unpack a powerful new report on the value of franchising.
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5 mins
What do franchise buyers really want?
What if franchising wasn’t driven by hype, opinions and paid rankings … but by real buyer behavior?
Podcast
5 mins
How to sell without selling
Becc Holland unpacks why buyers don’t trust sellers, how most sales training misses the mark and what it really takes to build trust.
Podcast
6 mins
From medical sales to franchisee
Anthony Hudson and Jason Rutledge take over the studio with their guest, Ben Burnap, a Sidekick Advisor and franchisee of Pink's Window Services.
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8 mins
How to run a successful franchise
This episode covers how to run a franchise like a strategic business owner and actually grow with the help of expert support.
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