{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthe-tactical-empire.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fanthony-hudson-franchise-sidekick-_Q_FjEpC","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Anthony Hudson: Franchise Sidekick","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/4b6ce8d8-7605-4c1c-a9b9-4f2e96aeae63/fa8c3265-849f-496d-ba60-50a949780e7e/te-3.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/edac3efd-59e0-4659-ba46-af8a728160d4\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Anthony Hudson: Franchise Sidekick\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In this episode of The Tactical Empire, host Jeff Smith engages in a comprehensive discussion with Anthony Hudson, a franchise advisor from Franchise Sidekick. The conversation delves into the myriad of aspects associated with franchising, including the benefits and challenges of buying a franchise, strategies for reducing risk, the importance of alignment with one's goals, and the various support systems provided by franchisors. Hudson shares insights on the process of selecting a franchise, the financial considerations involved, and the potential for franchises as lucrative investments or as avenues for escaping the 9 to 5 grind. The episode also explores the unique suitability of franchising for veterans, the misconceptions about franchise fees and royalties, and the criteria for success as a franchisee. Throughout, the focus is on how franchising can be a tool for achieving financial independence and living life on one's own terms.\n"}