The Dangers of Building a Business Around Yourself

<p class="p1">Today, Erik is joined by a friend and successful entrepreneur, Scott Abbott.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Scott has grown and exited many businesses in and out of franchising so he knows a thing or two about how to scale correctly. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The guys get into the nitty-gritty of what it looks like to take a business from zero to hero while setting yourself up for a great exit.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Topics discussed in this episode:</p> <p class="p1">-How to know if you've been bought out by a good PE partner as a franchisee</p> <p class="p1">-What is the right partner vs. the wrong partner when it comes to private equity?</p> <p class="p1">-What's it like to have a franchisee-first mentality as a franchisor?</p> <p class="p1">-The most valuable companies don't actually need you</p> <p class="p1">-As a founder, don't let your identity get tied into the business</p> <p class="p1">-and Much More!</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Enjoy today's episode!</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Did you know you can listen to the Franchise Secrets Podcast on your favorite platforms?</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BpskQS...</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Learn more about my franchisee mastermind here:</p> <p class="p1">www.franchisetribe.com ⬅</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Learn more about my franchisor mastermind here:</p> <p class="p1">www.franchisortribe.com ⬅</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Learn more about my passive investing mastermind here:</p> <p class="p1">www.tribeofinvestors.com ⬅</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Want to buy a franchise? Connect with me here:</p> <p class="p1">https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 ⬅</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p cla