Welcome to the official "Create the Life You Want" podcast, hosted by Jeremy Ames, CEO and Co-Founder of Guidant Financial. Join Jeremy as he interviews a diverse lineup of business owners from across America. Each episode is packed with compelling stories, invaluable lessons, and actionable advice that can help you shape your own path.
Zack Vosecky, owner of MaidPro in East Atlanta, shares what it was really like to go from restaurant manager to franchise owner — and why he’s stepping away just three years later. He opens up about the pressure to perform, the cost of hiring mistakes, and what changed when he found out he was becoming a dad.
Zack talks about researching 30+ franchise options, choosing a cleaning business during COVID, and what he wishes he did differently. Whether you're thinking about buying a franchise or starting a business from scratch, this episode will give you the real story — the wins, the misses, and everything in between.
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Guidant Financial, sponsor of "Create the Life You Want," is America's leading provider of Rollovers for Business Startups (ROBS). Since 2003, Guidant has assisted over 30,000 small businesses across the U.S. in securing funding to start or grow their companies. With a strong focus on building the American entrepreneurial dream, Guidant Financial offers the tools and resources needed to launch a successful business.
Learn more about Guidant: https://www.guidantfinancial.com
Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur
Visit Jeremy's website: https://www.jeremyames.com
13 Apr 2025
Steering His Way to Success with Auto Franchising
Join us on “Create the Life You Want” as we chat with Eddie Dicker about his transition from internet sales to owning an auto detailing franchise. Eddie opens up about moving from a long career in railroading to diving into entrepreneurship during his retirement. He’s dedicated to making a positive impact in his community and building a meaningful legacy. Tune in for insights on adaptation and success, proving it's never too late to pursue your business aspirations.
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Get insider tips and real success stories! Subscribe to the Create the Life You Want newsletter from Guidant Financial for expert advice and inspiration. Click below to sign up!
Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter
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Guidant Financial, sponsor of "Create the Life You Want," is America's leading provider of Rollovers for Business Startups (ROBS). Since 2003, Guidant has assisted over 30,000 small businesses across the U.S. in securing funding to start or grow their companies. With a strong focus on building the American entrepreneurial dream, Guidant Financial offers the tools and resources needed to launch a successful business.
Learn more about Guidant: https://www.guidantfinancial.com
Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur
Visit Jeremy's website: https://www.jeremyames.com
6 Apr 2025
Why He Quit a 20-Year Sports Career to Own a Swim School Franchise
In this episode, Jeremy talks with Scott Henrichsen, owner of Sport Driven LLC dba British Swim School of Gwinnett-Hall, a swimming pool franchise in Buford, Georgia.
Scott shares why he left a 20-year corporate career in professional sports – working for leagues like the NFL, NHL, NBA, and minor league baseball – to become a franchise business owner. He opens up about overcoming fear, funding his businesses using retirement funds, and what it's really like working alongside his wife.
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Get insider tips and real success stories! Subscribe to the Create the Life You Want newsletter from Guidant Financial for expert advice and inspiration. Click below to sign up!
Sign Up for the Newsletter: https://www.guidantfinancial.com/newsletter
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Guidant Financial, sponsor of "Create the Life You Want," is America's leading provider of Rollovers for Business Startups (ROBS). Since 2003, Guidant has assisted over 30,000 small businesses across the U.S. in securing funding to start or grow their companies. With a strong focus on building the American entrepreneurial dream, Guidant Financial offers the tools and resources needed to launch a successful business.
Learn more about Guidant: https://www.guidantfinancial.com
Follow Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyamesentrepreneur
Visit Jeremy's website: https://www.jeremyames.com
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