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EPISODE · Feb 13, 2025 · 1H 7M

How to Buy, Scale, and Sell a Franchise for Millions – Insider Tips!

from Franchise Unfiltered · host Path 2 Freedom

In this episode of The Path to Freedom Podcast, I sit down with Boris Katsnelson, Managing Director at Black Iron Advisors, to uncover the real playbook for franchise success. Boris shares his unique experience from buying, scaling, and selling franchises for millions to advising franchisors and multi-unit franchisees on successful exits.    If you’ve ever considered franchising or want to understand how top-performing franchisees build wealth, this episode is packed with insider knowledge and strategies you won’t want to miss.    **Boris Katsnelson is a registered representative of Independent Investment Bankers Corp.("IIB"), a FINRA member broker-dealer.  Investment banking services and securities are offered exclusively through IIB.  Boris also serves as Managing Director at Black Iron Advisers. Black Iron Advisers is not affiliated with Independent Investment Bankers Corp.**   What You’ll Learn in This Episode:   ✅ How Boris went from investment banking to owning multiple franchise businesses ✅ The differences between emerging, mid-stage, and mature franchise brands  ✅ Why following the franchise system is the #1 key to success  ✅ How Boris acquired underperforming franchises and turned them around  ✅ The role of culture and leadership in franchise growth  ✅ What to consider when buying or selling a franchise  ✅ Insights into the franchise resale market and exit strategies    Timestamps:   ⏳ 00:00 - Welcome to the Path to Freedom Podcast  ⏳ 00:14 - Introducing Boris Katsnelson and his franchise background  ⏳ 03:34 - How Boris got into franchising and his first acquisition  ⏳ 10:48 - Buying an underperforming College Hunks franchise & turning it around  ⏳ 18:11 - The power of culture and leadership in franchising  ⏳ 22:53 - Investing in Primrose Schools & the difference in mature franchise models  ⏳ 32:39 - The importance of choosing the right type of franchise  ⏳ 40:05 - Breaking down emerging, mid-stage, and mature franchises  ⏳ 50:22 - How franchising accelerates wealth creation  ⏳ 58:56 - Key takeaways: Follow the system, know your goals, plan for an exit    Resources & Links: 🔗 Connect with Boris Katsnelson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boriskatsnelson/    🔗 Learn more about Black Iron Advisors: https://www.blackironadvisers.com/   Join the FREE Path To Freedom Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1634819733719715/   7 Steps to Owning a Franchise: https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising   If you would like to learn more about this particular franchise opportunity or discuss franchise ownership in general - feel free to use the link to my calendar below to schedule a free, no-obligation introductory meeting.   https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes   Connect with Wes:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/   #Franchise #Path2Frdm #BlackIronAdvisors

In this episode of The Path to Freedom Podcast, I sit down with Boris Katsnelson, Managing Director at Black Iron Advisors, to uncover the real playbook for franchise success. Boris shares his unique experience from buying, scaling, and selling franchises for millions to advising franchisors and multi-unit franchisees on successful exits.    If you’ve ever considered franchising or want to understand how top-performing franchisees build wealth, this episode is packed with insider knowledge and strategies you won’t want to miss.    **Boris Katsnelson is a registered representative of Independent Investment Bankers Corp.("IIB"), a FINRA member broker-dealer.  Investment banking services and securities are offered exclusively through IIB.  Boris also serves as Managing Director at Black Iron Advisers. Black Iron Advisers is not affiliated with Independent Investment Bankers Corp.**   What You’ll Learn in This Episode:   ✅ How Boris went from investment banking to owning multiple franchise businesses ✅ The differences between emerging, mid-stage, and mature franchise brands  ✅ Why following the franchise system is the #1 key to success  ✅ How Boris acquired underperforming franchises and turned them around  ✅ The role of culture and leadership in franchise growth  ✅ What to consider when buying or selling a franchise  ✅ Insights into the franchise resale market and exit strategies    Timestamps:   ⏳ 00:00 - Welcome to the Path to Freedom Podcast  ⏳ 00:14 - Introducing Boris Katsnelson and his franchise background  ⏳ 03:34 - How Boris got into franchising and his first acquisition  ⏳ 10:48 - Buying an underperforming College Hunks franchise & turning it around  ⏳ 18:11 - The power of culture and leadership in franchising  ⏳ 22:53 - Investing in Primrose Schools & the difference in mature franchise models  ⏳ 32:39 - The importance of choosing the right type of franchise  ⏳ 40:05 - Breaking down emerging, mid-stage, and mature franchises  ⏳ 50:22 - How franchising accelerates wealth creation  ⏳ 58:56 - Key takeaways: Follow the system, know your goals, plan for an exit    Resources & Links: 🔗 Connect with Boris Katsnelson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boriskatsnelson/    🔗 Learn more about Black Iron Advisors: https://www.blackironadvisers.com/   Join the FREE Path To Freedom Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1634819733719715/   7 Steps to Owning a Franchise: https://path2frdm-1.hubspotpagebuilder.com/path-to-freedom-about-franchising   If you would like to learn more about this particular franchise opportunity or discuss franchise ownership in general - feel free to use the link to my calendar below to schedule a free, no-obligation introductory meeting.   https://calendly.com/wes-barefoot/introcallwithwes   Connect with Wes:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/path2frdm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/path2frdm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleybarefoot/   #Franchise #Path2Frdm #BlackIronAdvisors

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In this episode of The Path to Freedom Podcast, I sit down with Boris Katsnelson, Managing Director at Black Iron Advisors, to uncover the real playbook for franchise success. Boris shares his unique experience from buying, scaling, and selling...

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