Franchise Veteran Talks About the State of Franchising & The Importance Of A Mastermind (1 of 2)

Send us Fan MailJoin your host Giuseppe Grammatico and his guest Erik Van Horn in this two-part episode as two figures in franchising pick on each others’ brains on all things that may confuse someone new to franchising. Erik ran his own lawn company from college, flipped a condo, had money, and bought his first-ever franchise. From the experience of wearing many different hats in his career, Erik shares why he didn’t stay as a regional developer, his ideas on what makes a good consultant, and whether it is a good idea to work with multiple franchise consultants or not.In this episode you will learn:Erik Van Horn – on how real estate helped him enter franchisingArea development is good for the short-termSome people don’t know franchise consultants existHow do you vet the right consultant for you?Working with multiple consultants is mudding the watersAbout Erik Van Horn:Erik Van Horn is a franchising specialist and expert in multi-unit, multi-brand ownership as a franchisee and franchisor.From franchisee to franchisor, regional developer, investor, consultant, and podcast host, Erik has worn many hats over the last two decades. His diverse experience has provided him with unique insight into the challenging aspects of the industry.Erik has owned 6 brands in 8 states. But more than growing his businesses, Erik has a passion for helping people. That’s why he has helped 1,000 people (and counting) find great opportunities that meet their lifestyle goals so they can find the same freedom through franchising that he enjoys.In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Erik founded the Franchise Tribe Mastermind--a group dedicated to helping franchisees learn how to shortcut the path to success without sacrificing their lifestyle. With over 80 members and counting, the Franchise Tribe Mastermind has quickly become one of the most valuable resources for franchisees.Connect with Erik Van Horn on:Website:www.scalablefranchise.comConnect with Franchise Freedom on:Website: https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/podcast/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gg-the-franchise-guideFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GGTheFranchiseGuideTwitter: https://twitter.com/ggrammaticoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gg_the_franchise_guide/Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ggthefranchiseguideApple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franchise-freedom/id1499864638Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/13LTN5UzA57w2dTB4iV0fmGoogle: https://cutt.ly/gkG7t2gThe Franchise Freedom: Discover Your New Path to Freedom Through Franchise Ownership, Book by Giuseppe Grammatico:https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/book  or you can purchase directly on AmazonConnect with Franchise Freedom on:Website: https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/podcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giuseppe-grammatico/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GGTheFranchiseGuideX: https://x.com/ggfranchguideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggthefranchiseguide/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ggthefranchiseguideApple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/franchise-freedom/id1499864638Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/13LTN5UzA57w2dTB4iV0fmTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ggthefranchiseguideThe Franchise Freedom: Discover Your New Path to Freedom Through Franchise Ownership, Book by Giuseppe Grammatico https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/book  or purchase directly on ...