Passive Franchise Ownership? The Reality Nobody Tells You

Описание: So many franchise buyers think “semi-absentee ownership” means passive income — but that couldn’t be further from the truth.

In this episode, Erik Van Horn (host of Franchise Secrets) breaks down what semi-absentee really looks like once the hype fades and reality hits. From bad hires to broken systems, Erik explains how he learned — the hard way — that you have to earn the right to step back.

You’ll learn:

-Why passive franchise ownership is mostly a myth
-The difference between semi-absentee and absentee models
-How to avoid checking out too early and ending up “back in the weeds”
-What systems, people, and culture you must build first
-How to design your business for real freedom
-If you’ve ever been sold the dream of mailbox money, this is your wake-up call.

Timestamps:

00:00 – The painful lesson I learned from checking out too early
01:00 – The fantasy of semi-absentee ownership
03:40 – The “London scenario” that exposes your weak spots
06:54 – Ask this emotional question before buying any franchise
07:54 – Why “absentee franchise” is a red flag
09:20 – What true semi-absentee success actually looks like
14:17 – How lazy delegation destroys your business
18:51 – The real currency of freedom: systems
22:32 – Using AI and playbooks to scale smarter
37:44 – Don’t chase lifestyle too early — earn it first

Connect with Erik Van Horn:
🌐 Website - https://franchisesecrets.com/
📷 Instagram -   / erikvanhorn  
👍 Facebook -   / erik.v.horn  
💼 LinkedIn -   / evanhorn  

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