In today's episode of Commercial Real Estate Secrets, I sit down with Greg Mohr, founder of Franchise Maven and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Real Freedom: Why Franchises Are Worth Considering and How They Can Be Used for Building Wealth. Greg shares his expertise on how franchising can be the ultimate shortcut to business success—while still offering flexibility and creativity.

Greg also breaks down the intersection of commercial real estate and franchising, explaining how lease agreements work, the benefits of owning vs. renting your location, and how some franchises open doors to valuable real estate investments.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
✅ The real advantages of franchising vs. starting your own business from scratch
✅ How to know if you have what it takes to be a successful franchise owner
✅ What franchisees need to know when leasing or purchasing commercial real estate

Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction to Franchising and Guest Introduction
01:19 Understanding Franchising: A Beginner's Guide
03:20 The Flexibility Within Franchise Models
05:50 Unexpected Franchise Opportunities
07:25 Qualities Needed to Start a Franchise
09:51 How to Franchise Your Own Business
11:31 Franchising and Commercial Real Estate
13:15 Navigating Commercial Leases as a Franchisee
15:14 Future Trends in Franchising
17:00 The Value of Franchising: Success Stories
20:04 The Mindset for Success in Franchising

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