Franchise Secrets Podcast

Today, Erik is joined by professional EOS implementer,  @Justin Mink .

What is EOS, you ask?

EOS or the "Entrepreneurial Operating System" is a complete set of simple concepts and practical tools that have helped thousands of entrepreneurs worldwide get what they want from their businesses.

EOS has 6 core pillars:

1. Vision

2. Data

3. Process

4. Traction

5. Issues

6. People

Justin and Erik discuss the benefits of implementing EOS in your franchise system and why many successful franchisees have used EOS to streamline their business and ultimately buy back their own time. 

 Want to learn more about EOS?

Erik and Justin did a FREE 2-Hour Deep Dive into EOS that you can view here: www.FranchiseSecrets.com/EOS

You can also check out more information on EOS in these books/resources:

Traction: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837

Pocketful: https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Fuel-Essential-Combination-Business/dp/1942952317/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FWDOOVDMNDFO&keywords=rocketfuel&qid=1663738375&s=books&sprefix=rocketfuel%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1

Integrator/Visionary Test: https://blastoff.rocketfuelnow.com/quiz/crystallizer-quiz.php

Enjoy today's episode of Franchise Secrets!

Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here:

www.franchisetribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here:

www.franchisortribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here:

www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅

Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

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Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.

Today, Erik is joined by Scott Frith, Chairman and CEO of @Happinest Brands.

The pair outline the playbook for building enterprise value for brands, give tips and tricks for emerging brands looking to expand, and discuss partnering with a brand group such as Happinest for capital, infrastructure, and growth. 

This is a super valuable episode...,particularly for franchisors!

Enjoy today's episode of Franchise Secrets!

Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here:

www.franchisetribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here:

www.franchisortribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here:

www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅

Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content!

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D....

Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: 

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Follow Erik on Instagram:

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/

Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.

Today, Erik is joined by John Gilmore, a multi-unit, multi-brand franchisee. 

John got his start with Cutco, where he honed his skills in sales and learned how to run a successful business. 

John and Erik discuss how to get into a business using strategic partnerships--even if you have little or no money to put into the business. John talks about how he partnered with the pair's mutual friend, Justin Donald, and went from being a sweat equity partner to having a great exit and acquiring other businesses. 

This episode is super valuable for anyone who is an aspiring business owner--particularly those who would like to partner with an investor. 

Enjoy today's episode of Franchise Secrets!

Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here:

www.franchisetribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here:

www.franchisortribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here:

www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅

Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content!

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D......

Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/

Follow Erik on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/

Connect with Erik on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/

Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.

Today, Erik is joined by KEYSER founder and #1 Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author, Jonathan Keyser to talk about the future of Real Estate for Franchisees & Franchisors.

You've likely experienced changes in real estate during the pandemic, so I asked Jonathan to bring out his "Crystal Ball" and share where he thinks the market is headed in the coming years.

This was a super fun podcast, and you'll get a ton of value out of what Jonathan has to say.

Enjoy today's episode of Franchise Secrets!

Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here:

www.franchisetribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here:

www.franchisortribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here:

www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅

Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content!

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D......

Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/

Follow Erik on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/

Connect with Erik on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/

Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.

Today, Erik is joined by a long-time friend and fellow entrepreneur and investor, Darcy Harbott. 

Darcy shares his story of going from multi-unit franchisee to putting all of his chips in on a massive investment. 

The pair talk about how to think outside the box of franchising to exponentially increase your wealth through passive investing.

Whether you're a franchisee, franchisor, or someone looking to build wealth...this episode will be one you'll want to revisit over and over. 😎

Enjoy today's episode of Franchise Secrets!

Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here:

www.franchisetribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here:

www.franchisortribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here:

www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅

Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content!

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D......

Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/

Follow Erik on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/

Connect with Erik on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/

Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.

Today, Erik is joined by Paul Rocchio, Vice President of Development & Member Services of the IFA (International Franchise Association).

Chances are, if you've been in or around franchising for any length of time, you've heard of the IFA...but what does it do for franchisees and franchisors?

Should you join?

Erik and Paul explain why Franchisees and Franchisors should (or should not) join the IFA.

Enjoy today's episode of Franchise Secrets!

Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here:

www.franchisetribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here:

www.franchisortribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here:

www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅

Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content!

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D......

Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/

Follow Erik on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/

Connect with Erik on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/

Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.

Today, Erik is joined by the Wolf of Franchises.

The Wolf has a huge following on Twitter and a killer newsletter that crushes it in the franchise space.

The pair talk about what it takes to grow a massive audience in a short amount of time and why franchisees and franchisors should be positioning themselves as experts in their industries through personal branding and mass communication.

Enjoy today’s episode of Franchise Secrets!

Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here:

www.franchisetribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here:

www.franchisortribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here:

www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅

Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content!

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D......

Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/

Follow Erik on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/

Connect with Erik on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/

Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.

Purchasing your first franchise can seem overwhelming...there are many decisions to make, and often, it's hard to know where to go for solid advice. 

When it comes to funding your franchise, you can end up wasting a lot of time, making a poor (and costly) decision, and even setting yourself up for a world of hurt down the line. 

That's why we created this episode. 😎

Today, Erik is joined by Eric Schechterman, Chief Development Officer for Benetrends Financial, and Shirley Kefgen, Senior Funding Consultant for FranFund. 

This episode is meant to be a guide for anyone who wants to purchase a franchise but is not sure how to fund it. 

Eric and Shirley are experts and offer fantastic advice on several funding options. If you are looking to purchase a franchise, use this video as a guide to learning the best funding option for you!

Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here:

www.franchisetribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here:

www.franchisortribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here:

www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅

Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content!

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D......

Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/

Follow Erik on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/

Connect with Erik on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/

Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.

Today, Erik is joined by friends Henry Kim and Stephen Vereb--2 long-time business partners who cracked the code on how to move from franchisee to passive investor. 

Erik, Henry, and Stephen talk about the journey that led them from franchisees with a few locations to investing in over 30 passive investing deals in 2022. 

The group shares the tips and tricks that they've learned to move into the investor quadrant, as explained by Robert Kiyosaki. 

Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here:

www.franchisetribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here:

www.franchisortribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here:

www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅

Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content!

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D......

Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/

Follow Erik on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/

Connect with Erik on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/

Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.

Welcome to a special episode of Franchise Secrets. 

You might be familiar with today's guest, Justin Donald. 

Justin and I have become great friends over the last few years. I respect the heck out of him and always value his input, expertise, and friendship. 

Today, we sit down and talk about the Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Investing. 

There are plenty of laughs along the way, so sit back, relax and enjoy today's episode of Franchise Secrets!

Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here:

www.franchisetribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here:

www.franchisortribe.com ⬅

Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here:

www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅

Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here:

https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅

Don't forget to subscribe to the Franchise Secrets Youtube channel so you don't miss out on any content!

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGL_D......

Add Erik as a friend on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/

Follow Erik on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/

Connect with Erik on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/

Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist, and expert in multi-unit, semi-absentee franchise business ownership. From entrepreneur to regional developer, and investor to consultant, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades, which has provided him unique insight into complex aspects of the industry. If you're a franchisee, a franchisor, or one aspiring to be, subscribe to the Franchise Secrets channel and visit www.FranchiseSecrets.com for even more tactical and practical tools to help you buy, grow, and sell franchises like an expert.