Franchise Secrets Podcast

Today, Erik is joined by Chem-Dry brand president, Ed Quinlan.

If you don't know, Chem-Dry is a 45-year-old brand with over 3000 franchises.

Ed lets our listeners in on the reason why Chem-Dry has been so successful and why the brand continues to go strong after 45 years. There are a ton of gold nuggets in this episode that will help you vision-cast for the longevity of your brand.

Enjoy today's episode of Franchise Secrets!

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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 a friend and successful entrepreneur, Scott Abbott. 

Scott has grown and exited many businesses in and out of franchising so he knows a thing or two about how to scale correctly.  

The guys get into the nitty-gritty of what it looks like to take a business from zero to hero while setting yourself up for a great exit. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

-How to know if you've been bought out by a good PE partner as a franchisee

-What is the right partner vs. the wrong partner when it comes to private equity?

-What's it like to have a franchisee-first mentality as a franchisor?

-The most valuable companies don't actually need you

-As a founder, don't let your identity get tied into the business

-and Much More!

Enjoy today's episode!

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

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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:

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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.

One thing that is critical for franchisors to get right is training. 

Franchisees with poor training are at a disadvantage right from the start--and remember, Franchisee success IS Franchisor success. 

My friend, Stacey Barnes, is a rockstar at training. He's been in the game for over 20 years. He's helped franchisors develop solid training departments and has his own experience as a franchisor and franchisee. 

Today, Stacey joined me to talk about all things training: Why franchisors must have excellent training for their zees, what great training actually looks like, how trainers should view their relationships with franchisees, and much more!

Check out this episode of Franchise Secrets with my friend, Stacey Barnes!

For more information on Stacey, you can visit:

https://staceybarnes.focalpointcoaching.com

or contact him here: [email protected]

Enjoy today's episode of Franchise Secrets!

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

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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:

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Want to franchise your business? Connect with me here:

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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 Gary De Jesus, Master of Brand Development, to talk about the dos and don'ts of branding. 

Erik and Gary walk through the misconceptions many (if not most) business owners have when it comes to marketing, branding, and brand development. 

To build a successful, long-lasting brand, takes much more than a cool-looking logo...there are much deeper psychological components that most people miss.

This episode is super helpful to any franchisors who are looking to build their brand the right way and also those considering purchasing a brand. 

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!

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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 Butch Mogavero, Owner, and CEO of Boulder Designs & Border Magic. 

Both brands are part of Erik's portfolio brands--brands that he has equity, profit, and/or advisory shares in. 

Erik and Butch do a deep dive into why these brands have such a killer return while having a simple business model. 

Topics mentioned in this episode:

-Boulder Design & Border Magic's "Secret Sauce"

-How being a franchisee helped Butch become a better Franchisor

-Why these brands are outpacing competitors in virtually every category

-Why Butch decided to implement a franchise advisory council

-Why Erik has advisory shares in the brands

-and much more!

Check out Boulder Designs & Border Magic here:

Boulder Designs: https://www.boulderdesigns.net/

Border Magic: https://www.bordermagic.com/

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!

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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 Jesse Hudson, Senior Director of Franchise Development at Franchise Fastlane. 

Erik and Jesse discuss the right way to implement Franchise Development--particularly when it comes to emerging brands. They also talk about potential red flags as well as good signs to look for as a franchise buyer.

This episode will be extremely valuable for:

-Emerging Franchisors

-Franchise Buyers

Check out a previous Franchise Secrets Episode with Jesse's wife, Amy, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImhVM...

Check out this 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!

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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 Rob Cambruzzi, Founder and CEO of REP'M Group, a total Franchise Development company. 

Erik and Rob break down critical things all Franchisors need to think about as they scale their brands. 

Topics mentioned in this episode:

-Brand Development

-Branding & Marketing

-Broker and Organic Lead Generation

-Sales & Distribution

-Real Estate & Construction

-Franchise Operations

and Much More!

Check out this 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.....

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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 the founder of Dirty Dough, Bennett Maxwell. 

Dirty Dough is exploding in the franchise space. As a direct competitor to Crumbl Cookies, they have some interesting key differentiators that set them apart to successfully scale into a nationwide brand. 

Dirty Dough is one of Erik's portfolio brands--brands that he has equity and/or advisory shares in. 

Erik and Bennett Discuss:

-What are the best things about Crumbl Cookies?

-What is Dirty Dough trying to do better than Crumbl Cookies?

-Who is buying Dirty Dough franchises?

-Why does Dirty Dough have a board of advisors?

-Why is Erik on the board of advisors?

-What is Dirty Dough's mission?

-How does Dirty Dough give back?

-How to grow a brand quickly without mistakes

-How to hire rockstar people

-and MUCH MORE!

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......

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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 the Redneck CEO himself, Gary Findley.

Erik and Gary talk about the mindset and methodology that took Gary on a journey of running his own businesses, serving as a franchise owner of multiple franchise brands, and ultimately becoming an executive to grow some of the largest franchise networks across the country and around the world.

Gary recently released his book "The Redneck CEO" which takes readers through his own business journey, from making millions to losing it all and starting over, all while staying true to his principles for success: integrity, faith, and hard work.

Gary recently appeared on  @Undercover Boss  in his business Restoration1. You can check out the episode on  @CBS  here: https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/Y9K7jbbSJPIP2bUN47OVF8mgJ7O7nCXa/

Enjoy this episode of  @Franchise Secrets !

With over 30 years of experience helping new and seasoned entrepreneurs award more than 10,000 franchise locations worldwide, Gary Findley is a master at business development. Today he serves as the CEO of Stellar Brands, an umbrella company uniting Restoration 1, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, The Driveway Company, Softroc, and potential future acquisitions under one multi-branded service organization. Together, they include more than 350 franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada. In addition to these home service brands, the Stellar Brands platform also includes FranXperts, a leading franchise consulting and development company.

Gary also serves as operating partner of franchising and home services for MPK Equity Partners, the private investment firm over Stellar Brands whose principals have invested in, founded or run nearly 100 companies with an aggregate transactional value approaching $10 billion. And he was appointed to the Advisory Board for the Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

As the self-proclaimed “Redneck CEO,” Gary credits growing up in the small, rural town of Axtell, Texas, for instilling his strong work ethic and unshakeable faith, the keys that have carried him through life. That foundation fed his entrepreneurial drive and led to running his own businesses, serving as a franchise owner of multiple franchise brands, and ultimately becoming an executive to grow some of the largest franchise networks across the country and around the world.

From 2008 to 2013, Gary was the chief operating officer of Snap Fitness, a global franchise brand with over 1,200 locations. Before that, Gary served as the founder and CEO of The Findley Group, an award-winning franchise development company that helped launch and grow more than a dozen brands. Prior to starting The Findley Group, Gary was president of Curves, a women’s fitness franchise where he led franchise development efforts and grew the system to more than 8,000 locations in eight years. Gary began his career at The Dwyer Group (now Neighborly) where he was vice president of franchise sales for Rainbow International.

Gary is the author of The Redneck CEO, a book that details his business journey and his principles for success.

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

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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......

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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.

There's no doubt Robert Kiyosaki's cashflow quadrant has helped me as an entrepreneur to have a tangible map to assess whether I was setting myself up to continue to trade my time for money (poor dad) or was on track to move into the quadrants that would allow my money to work for me (rich dad).

The thing is, many (and maybe most) franchisees get into franchising because they have the desire to experience freedom in their lifestyle.

However, far too many zees get stuck working IN their business which means they essentially bought themselves a job.

In other words, they went from actively earning money before becoming a franchisee, to actively earning money as a franchisee.

The thing people want to know is--HOW do you move from making money actively to making it passively?

Well, the truth is there are many ways to make that leap. 🎯

This is how I did it. ⬅️

Enjoy this episode of the Franchise Secrets Podcast!

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

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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!

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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.