I Built 42 Locations…Here's What I Wish I Knew Earlier

Most people think franchising is a shortcut to success.

It's not.

After building 42 locations over 20+ years, I've made mistakes that cost me time, money, and opportunities—and I see other franchisees making the exact same ones today.

In this episode, I break down what actually matters, what most people get wrong, and how to avoid the traps that keep franchise owners stuck.

Timestamps:

0:03:55 — Why Being a Student Changes Everything

0:10:18 — Doing the Work vs Doing It Right (10/10 Execution)

0:08:12 — Why Not Listening Will Cost You

0:15:25 — Why Success Doesn't Transfer Between Businesses

0:09:40 — Where Most Franchisees Actually Fail

0:22:10 — Focus on What's Actually Working

0:24:54 — Why Franchisees Resist Help

0:27:34 — The "We Stage" Where Everything Changes

0:31:24 — When the Business Finally Works Without You

0:33:09 — Overconfidence Cost Me Six Figures

Connect with Erik Van Horn:

🌐 Website - https://franchisesecrets.com/

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

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