Most people are using ChatGPT to avoid thinking — not to become better leaders, investors, or business owners.

In this episode, Erik Van Horn breaks down exactly how he uses AI as an advisor, not a yes-person. From family-office GPTs and tax strategy to deal analysis, franchise decisions, and leadership judgment — this is how AI should challenge your thinking instead of replacing it.

If you're using ChatGPT to move faster without thinking deeper, this episode will make you think about how you use AI.

Timestamps:

00:00 – ChatGPT Is Making Leaders Lazy (Better vs. Lazier)

01:27 – Why AI Becomes a "Yes Person"

03:54 – Using ChatGPT as an Advisor (Family Office GPT)

06:28 – Preparing for High-Stakes Franchise & Business Meetings

10:55 – LOIs, Deal Structure, and Saving Legal Costs

12:05 – Entity Structure, C-Corps, QSBS & Tax Strategy

16:54 – Why Most Business Owners Have Weak CPAs

20:03 – Augusta Rule: A Low-Hanging Tax Strategy

23:13 – Analyzing Financials & Company Performance with AI

31:04 – Leadership Decisions: Forcing AI to Challenge You

Connect with Erik Van Horn:

🌐 Website - https://franchisesecrets.com/

📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/

👍 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/

💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/

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