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The Sidekick Life podcast

"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.

Risk vs Reward
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Risk vs. reward: Can you stomach the realities of business ownership?

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6 questions to ask before you buy a franchise

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A beginner's guide to franchise research (and how to start)

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Podcast

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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Podcast

3 mins

Scaling without chaos
We sit down with business growth strategist Ford Saeks to unpack how entrepreneurs can scale their operations without spiraling into chaos.
A smiling man wearing a light gray long-sleeve shirt points to a large “Coming Soon” sign on a glass door. The sign displays the Cabinet IQ logo and reads “CABINET IQ of Omaha – The Smart Choice for Cabinets and Countertops,” along with a QR code, phone number, and website URL.
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From corporate rut to franchise freedom with Cabinet IQ
Discover how Franchise Sidekick guided this franchisee to Cabinet IQ, turning career frustration into success.

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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.
What do franchise buyers really want?
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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?
Becc Holland - How to sell without selling
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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.
From medical sales to franchisee
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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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Podcast

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.
Tyler interviewing podcast guests Amanda and Frank Lorenz
Podcast

7 mins

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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Podcast

9 mins

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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4 mins

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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Podcast

5 mins

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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Podcast

4 mins

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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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.
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4 mins

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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