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How to run a franchise part-time (the right way)

In this episode of The Sidekick Life, we break down the systems, structures, and mindsets that separate successful part-time franchise owners from the ones who crash and burn.
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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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What do franchise buyers really want?
What if franchising wasn’t driven by hype, opinions and paid rankings … but by real buyer behavior?
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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.
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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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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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Is franchising worth it?
If you’ve ever thought, “Why would I buy a franchise when I could just start a business myself?” this episode is for you.
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The hottest franchise brands of fall 2025
Ryan Zink and senior advisor Anthony Hudson walk through the Top 10 hottest franchise brands of Fall 2025. Picked by real client demand.
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Why 99% never post (and how you won’t be one of them)
Brooke Budke, CEO of Momentum Brands, shares powerful insights on why so many people hesitate to post on social media – and what to do to overcome that.
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Stop blaming LinkedIn. Start owning your brand.
Too many founders over-index on personal and under-invest in brand. In this episode, Jason Feifer flips the script on personal branding.
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Why do franchises fail?
We break down the real reasons franchise brands fail, from bad leadership to broken systems, and show you how to spot the warning signs before you invest.
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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.
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Using golf to build an empire
Learn how Wil Bangerter, founder and CEO of The Back Nine, turned a simple idea with friends into the fastest-growing golf simulator franchise in America.
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