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Publish 11.12.2025 | Updated: 11.12.2025

From Sonic employee to multi-unit owner

From sweeping floors to scaling 38 Sonic Drive-Ins, Paul Reiser’s journey is the ultimate American dream.

Tyler Altenhofen | Ryan Zink

Tyler Altenhofen | Ryan Zink

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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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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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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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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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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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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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5 mins

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

This episode breaks down the systems, structures and mindsets that separate successful part-time franchise owners from the ones who crash and burn.

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3 mins

The hottest franchise brands of summer 2025

This episode reveals the Top 10 franchise brands of summer 2025 – the ones clients can’t stop talking about.

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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.

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4 mins

Boring business, big profits

In this episode, Dan Claps, CEO of Voda Cleaning & Restoration, explores how so-called “boring” businesses can unlock massive success.

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