Mother and son bet it all on men’s health

<p>What happens when a mother and son bet on themselves, go into business together, and take on the world of men’s health?In this episode of The Sidekick Life, Ryan Zink and Tyler Altenhofen sit down with Connor and Vicki Castleman, a mother-son entrepreneurship duo building multiple GameDay Men’s Health locations in Northwest Phoenix.Connor’s journey started years earlier when he chose an opportunity at Fastlane over a higher-paying corporate path — a decision that ultimately put him in the middle of the franchising world and helped lead him toward entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, Vicki brought years of franchise operations and business ownership experience to the partnership.Together, they share what it really looked like to open their first two locations just months apart, manage the financial realities of a growing business, build a team that stays, navigate working with family, and keep pushing when profitability took longer than expected.They also discuss:• Why they chose GameDay Men’s Health• Building a business with your family• The realities of startup costs and working capital• Opening multiple franchise locations quickly• Creating a culture that retains great employees• Knowing when it’s time to scale• Turning W-2 experience into entrepreneurial skills• Why relationships matter more than tasks• Connor’s advice for young professionals who want to become entrepreneursOne of the biggest lessons from their story: do the right thing every day for 1,000 days in a row.If you’re considering entrepreneurship, franchise ownership, or wondering how to prepare yourself before making the leap, this episode is packed with lessons from people living it in real time.Subscribe for more conversations about entrepreneurship, franchising, business ownership, and building a life on your terms.Free Training for Future OwnersWatch our quick 20-minute webinar: “10,000 Locations and Counting: The Franchise Buyer’s Blueprint.” Learn how we de-risk buying a business and help you find a brand you’ll love. (It’s 100% free.)https://webinars.franchisesidekick.com/ref/LDRCtfTNBbAhWhR</p>