From Franchisee To Franchisor, Investor, Mastermind Leader, Podcast Host, And Overall Franchise Industry Influencer And Thought Leader, The Super Talented Erik Van Horn Drops Knowledge Bombs On All Things Franchising.

Nick Lopez and Erik Van Horn of Franchise Secrets discuss everything about the franchise industry. This dynamic conversation covers Erik’s time operating as a franchise owner, multi-unit franchise owner, master franchise owner, and franchise development rep. Over his career, he has been a franchise owner with six brands and an area rep with two others. As of late, he lives on the outskirts of South Dakota where he runs his companies out of state.

Erik and Nick discuss the most valuable lessons in franchising, the power of getting the right mentor to help you level up, the importance of location, and prioritizing trust and credibility above anything else. Nick also shares some of his predictions on the franchise industry and the best ways to cope with these potential trend shifts.