The Sidekick Life
Episodes
From corporate job to 8 franchise locations
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is franchise ownership right for you? https://hubs.ly/Q03-pnR00What does it really look like to leave a stable corporate job, take on the risk of busi...
Stop overpaying IRS
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is franchise ownership right for you? https://hubs.ly/Q03-pnR00What if tax season didn’t feel like a surprise bill you just accept … but a strateg...
The Value of Franchising
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Matt Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association, to unpack a powerful new report on the value of fran...
The Value of Franchising
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Matt Haller, president and CEO of the International Franchise Association, to unpack a powerful new report on the value of franchisin...
What do franchise buyers really want?
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if franchising wasn’t driven by hype, opinions and paid rankings … but by real buyer behavior?In this episode of “The Sidekick Life,” Rya...
Top franchise brands of 2025
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of “The Sidekick Life” in 2026 kicks off with a look back and a look ahead. Ryan is joined by executive franchise advisor Anthon...
How to sell without selling
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sales doesn’t have to feel like pressure, persuasion, or “closing.” In this episode, we sit down with Becc Holland, CEO of Flip the Script, to u...
From medical sales to franchisee
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join our webinar:https://webinars.franchisesidekick.com/ref/LDRCtfTNBbAhWhRwIn this “Advisors Takeover” episode of The Sidekick Life, Senior Franc...
How to run a successful franchise
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join our free business blueprint webinar: https://webinars.franchisesidekick.com/ref/LDRCtfTNBbAhWhRwHow do you actually run a successful franchise?Fr...
Is Franchising Worth It? A Real Couple’s Journey From Doubt to Success
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two people who never wanted a franchise… end up thriving as franchise owners. What happened? 👀In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan sits dow...
The Hottest Franchise Brands of Fall 2025
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join our free business blueprint webinar: https://webinars.franchisesidekick.com/ref/LDRCtfTNBbAhWhRwIf you’re exploring franchise ownership and won...
Why 99% Never Post (and How You Won’t Be One of Them)
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why 99% Never Post (and How You Won’t Be One of Them) w/ Brooke BudkeMost people lurk. A tiny 1% creates. In this episode, Brooke Budke (CEO of Mome...
Stop Blaming LinkedIn. Start Owning Your Brand.
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s an SEO-ready Spotify description you can drop in:Jason Feifer, Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur magazine, joins The Sidekick Life to unpack pe...
Donald Miller: The StoryBrand Framework That Sells Anything
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Miller on the Magic of Words, Messaging, and the StoryBrand FrameworkIn this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit d...
Using Golf to Build an Empire
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a late-night simulator session with friends to 300+ locations in five years—this is the wild rise of The Back Nine, the fastest-growing golf si...
Why do Franchises Fail?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do Franchises Fail?Franchising looks like one of the safest bets in business — thousands of brands, hundreds of thousands of owners, and billion...
How to Run a Franchise Part-Time (The Right Way)
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part-time franchise ownership is one of the most misunderstood—and most desired—paths in franchising. Can you really keep your job, hire someone e...
The Hottest Franchise Brands of Summer 2025
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to own a franchise but not sure where to start? In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and senior advisor Anthony Hudson count down the...
Scaling Without Chaos
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your business is growing… but so is the chaos. In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit down with Ford Saeks—Busin...
Boring Business, Big Profits
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Boring Business, Big Profits, hosts Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit down with Dan Claps, CEO of Voda Cleaning and Restoration. D...
Is Franchising a Good Idea After a Job Loss?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Laid Off to Launched: Nina's Bold Leap into Franchise OwnershipWhen Nina unexpectedly lost her job, she didn’t retreat—she recalibrated. In t...
Is Franchising a Scam?
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is franchising a scam? Or is it one of the most misunderstood paths to business ownership? In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler A...
Building wealth starts with mindset | Paul Ludacka
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit down with Paul Ludacka, founder of Ludacka Wealth Partners, to dive deep into...
The Truth About Passive Income
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sidekick Life, we dive into the truth behind passive income—and spoiler: it’s not about sipping cocktails on a beach while ...
From Soldier to CEO: Matt Hesse’s Mission Beyond the Military
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After serving in the Army and building a $100M+ sports nutrition brand, Matt Hesse found himself at a crossroads—questioning his purpose and fulfill...
Preserving History and Powering American Jobs with RT Custer
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
RT Custer turned a college golf course idea into a premium American-made watch brand, Vortic, by converting antique pocket watches into one-of-a-kind ...
From Sonic Employee to Multi-Unit Owner
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From sweeping floors to scaling 38 Sonic Drive-Ins, Paul Reiser’s journey is the ultimate American dream. In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan...
The Fastest-Growing Men’s Health Franchise
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit down with Evan Miller, founder of Gameday Men’s Health, to explore...
Breaking Bad | Should Have Been a Franchise
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen go head-to-head in a fun new segment called It Should Have Been a Franchise, wher...
How a Morning Routine Turned into Millions with Hal Elrod
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hal Elrod, creator of The Miracle Morning, joins Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen to share how he turned personal adversity into one of the most life-ch...
Winning Beyond Sports | How Shawn Johnson East & Andrew East Built a Media Empire
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Olympic gold medals and an NFL career to running a thriving media empire, Shawn Johnson East and Andrew East have mastered the art of reinvention...
Stop Overthinking, Start Winning with Josh Skolnick
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fear and indecision are the biggest obstacles holding entrepreneurs back from success. In this episode of The Sidekick Life, we sit down with franchis...
Leading Franchise Owners to Success with Jeff Dudan
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Description: In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit down with Jeff Dudan, CEO of Homefront Brands and serial...
How to Conquer Fear and Burn the Boats
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink delivers an inspiring presentation at SKIP Summit, highlighting the power of overcoming fear, embracin...
Should MrBeast Burger Have Been a Franchise?
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sidekick Life, we dive into the fascinating world of food franchising through the lens of MrBeast Burger, the viral ghost kitch...
AI’s Impact on Franchising and Job Roles
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sidekick Life, we sit down with franchise visionary Dan Monaghan, founder of WSI Digital Marketing and private equity leader, t...
Around the Horn: Franchising, Influencers, and VR Adventures
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Sidekick Life episode, we debut Sidekick Around the Horn — a fast-paced roundtable discussion tackling the hottest topics in franchi...
How To Overcome Fear and Live Your Best Life with Michelle Poler
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sidekick Life, we sit down with Michelle Poler, author, speaker, and founder of Hello Fears. Michelle shares the remarkable sto...
Building Your Dream Life Through Content Creation with Morgan Rasmussen
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sidekick Life, we dive into the adventurous and entrepreneurial journey of Morgan Rasmussen, a top leader in the clean beauty a...
Building a Billion-Dollar Business with Suneera Madhani
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sidekick Life, we sit down with Suneera Madhani, founder of Stax Payments and Worth AI, as she shares her journey from launchi...
Creating SUPERHERO salespeople with Jeremy Miner
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Sidekick Life, we sit down with Jeremy Miner, founder of 7th Level, one of the fastest-growing sales training companies. Jerem...
Find Purpose in Entrepreneurship with Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the debut episode of The Sidekick Life, the hosts explore how entrepreneurship can be driven by a desire to solve problems for others. Through pers...