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The Exit Playbook: How Top Franchisees Are Cashing Out for Millions
Manage episode 486582142 series 3263525
What separates the average franchisee from the elite? In this solo episode, Erik Van Horn shares the exit playbook used by top-performing franchisees to scale, systemize, and cash out for millions. Discover how to go from franchise operator to investor, build a sellable franchise business, and protect your wealth with smart tax strategies and capital allocation.
Learn the secrets behind:
-Structuring a business for exit
-Buying tired franchises and turning them around
-Tax strategies every entrepreneur should know
-Investor identity and risk mitigation
-Avoiding the biggest mistakes after a big payday
Whether you're just getting started or preparing to exit, this episode gives you the tools, mindset, and playbook to build serious wealth through franchising.
Timestamps:
00:00 – From Operator to Investor: The Big Shift
02:18 – Replacing Your Income vs. Building Wealth
03:09 – Multi-Million Dollar Exit Strategy
06:38 – Learning the Investing Game
07:50 – How to Build a Sellable Franchise
08:57 – Buying Out Tired Franchisees
10:44 – Real Estate Risks When Acquiring Locations
13:35 – Resources: Franchise Secrets Facebook & Mastermind
14:48 – Buying Performing Assets and Doubling ROI
16:27 – Cash Flow vs. EBITDA: What Really Matters
17:43 – How to Exit Without Fully Exiting
18:45 – Find a CPA Who’s a Tax Strategist
21:05 – Rookie Investor Mistakes to Avoid
24:01 – What Real Downside Protection Looks Like
27:10 – Define Your Investor Identity
Connect with Erik Van Horn:
🌐 Website - https://franchisesecrets.com/
📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/
👍 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/
💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/
Best Franchise Starter Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEithd54kMlgRgsBAo4LWNCMSOthnK0r&si=TD1z25-ie2d23rGm
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEithd54kMle5_OUXiuLbc_UPBtz1vTE&si=uCOgDya1VnnCarDf
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEithd54kMk2Kw07KwZGWgF8UTx9N5_T&si=ZldjBOqFanGE-JUL
#FranchiseExit #FranchiseGrowth #PassiveIncome
108 episodes
Manage episode 486582142 series 3263525
What separates the average franchisee from the elite? In this solo episode, Erik Van Horn shares the exit playbook used by top-performing franchisees to scale, systemize, and cash out for millions. Discover how to go from franchise operator to investor, build a sellable franchise business, and protect your wealth with smart tax strategies and capital allocation.
Learn the secrets behind:
-Structuring a business for exit
-Buying tired franchises and turning them around
-Tax strategies every entrepreneur should know
-Investor identity and risk mitigation
-Avoiding the biggest mistakes after a big payday
Whether you're just getting started or preparing to exit, this episode gives you the tools, mindset, and playbook to build serious wealth through franchising.
Timestamps:
00:00 – From Operator to Investor: The Big Shift
02:18 – Replacing Your Income vs. Building Wealth
03:09 – Multi-Million Dollar Exit Strategy
06:38 – Learning the Investing Game
07:50 – How to Build a Sellable Franchise
08:57 – Buying Out Tired Franchisees
10:44 – Real Estate Risks When Acquiring Locations
13:35 – Resources: Franchise Secrets Facebook & Mastermind
14:48 – Buying Performing Assets and Doubling ROI
16:27 – Cash Flow vs. EBITDA: What Really Matters
17:43 – How to Exit Without Fully Exiting
18:45 – Find a CPA Who’s a Tax Strategist
21:05 – Rookie Investor Mistakes to Avoid
24:01 – What Real Downside Protection Looks Like
27:10 – Define Your Investor Identity
Connect with Erik Van Horn:
🌐 Website - https://franchisesecrets.com/
📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikvanhorn/
👍 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erik.v.horn/
💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanhorn/
Best Franchise Starter Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEithd54kMlgRgsBAo4LWNCMSOthnK0r&si=TD1z25-ie2d23rGm
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEithd54kMle5_OUXiuLbc_UPBtz1vTE&si=uCOgDya1VnnCarDf
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEEithd54kMk2Kw07KwZGWgF8UTx9N5_T&si=ZldjBOqFanGE-JUL
#FranchiseExit #FranchiseGrowth #PassiveIncome
108 episodes
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