In this episode of Kickstart My Franchise, we sit down with Alex Filipuk, CEO of Ideal Siding, to explore the real business behind the buzz. From his obsession with FDDs to his franchisee-first approach, Alex shares why he believes Ideal Siding is the most investable brand in home services today.

We cover:

- Why scaling slowly is smarter

- The one-question test every franchisee should ask

- $100K franchise vs. $1.2M acquisition—what’s smarter?

- AI tools, multi-unit deals, and what’s next for Ideal Siding

- Real franchisee success stories (including one who made $420K/year)

- And why being on the fence means you’re not ready

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Thinking about scaling your franchise?

In this episode of Kickstart My Franchise, we sit down with Ariez Dustoor, Partner at NB Group Investors, to unpack the world of private equity in franchising.👉 Featuring: Ariez Dustoor, Partner at NB Group Investors🎯 Topics: Franchise valuation, private equity deals, investment criteria, capital structures, Item 7, exit multiples & more.🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on franchising, funding, and strategy!🚀Ready to kickstart your franchise journey? Send me a DM to learn how we can save you up to $10k on this exciting brand! 📚✨

Is your franchise fundable?

In this episode of Kickstart My Franchise Podcast, we chat with Burke Purcell from LoanBud to break down how SBA loans work, what makes a brand more attractive to lenders, and how to get pre-qualified faster. Whether you're still picking a brand or already deep in FDDs, this is a must-watch!

👉 Featuring: Burke Purcell, Co-Founder of LoanBud

🎯 Topics: SBA loans, funding timelines, down payments, Item 7, financial readiness & more.

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