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CATEGORIES: Franchising
Everyone wants time freedom, but few understand what it costs.
Franchisee Alex Read joins Erik Van Horn to share his journey from the early days of 1-800-GOT-JUNK to building with Modern PURAIR. After years of experience and a few expensive mistakes, Alex reveals why you can’t just throw money at the problem — and why real success requires being two feet in.
They unpack the difference between delegating and abdicating, the truth about semi-absentee ownership, and why emerging brands demand leaders, not investors.
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your time through franchising, this episode is a wake-up call.
Everyone wants time freedom, but few understand what it costs.
Franchisee Alex Read joins Erik Van Horn to share his journey from the early days of 1-800-GOT-JUNK to building with Modern PURAIR. After years of experience and a few expensive mistakes, Alex reveals why you can’t just throw money at the problem — and why real success requires being two feet in.
They unpack the difference between delegating and abdicating, the truth about semi-absentee ownership, and why emerging brands demand leaders, not investors.
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your time through franchising, this episode is a wake-up call.
Topics Covered:
-Why “semi-absentee” can become “fully absent”
-The reality of emerging franchise brands
-Building culture vs. hiring for convenience
-The value of failure and how it shapes real entrepreneurs
-What 1-800-GOT-JUNK taught Alex about leadership and growth
Timestamps:
00:00 – You Can’t Shortcut Time Freedom
02:55 – From the UK to Canada: Starting Over from Scratch
04:30 – Discovering 1-800-GOT-JUNK
07:28 – Hire for Spark, Not Just Skill
09:30 – The Power of Vision and Accountability
12:34 – Why I Bought a Second Brand
15:48 – The Brand I Said I’d Never Buy
21:50 – The Truth About Semi-Absentee Ownership
25:54 – You Can’t Outsource Grit
29:03 – When the GM Leaves, So Does Your Freedom
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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