What does "semi-absentee" actually mean — and what does it cost to get there?
Erik Van Horn shares the hard-earned lessons from owning multiple franchise brands, including the moment his manager got arrested right before tax season. Instead of panicking, his systems held — revealing the true power of leverage and layers.
You'll learn:
✅ The difference between managing and truly leading
✅ How to build redundancies that protect your income
✅ The real ROI of buying back your time
✅ How to move from owner-operator → district manager → semi-absentee
✅ Why freedom in franchising isn't free — but it's worth it
Timestamps:
00:00 The Call That Changed Everything
02:00 Why Most Franchise Owners Never Go Semi-Absentee
04:30 What Semi-Absentee Ownership Really Means
07:30 From One Location to Many
10:00 The Multi-Unit Manager Mindset
13:30 The Moment Systems Saved My Business
16:30 The Real Cost of Freedom ($150K Lesson)
20:00 Buying Back Time: The Practical Playbook
24:00 The District Manager Trap
28:00 Freedom Through Structure
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/
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