Would you quit a stable six-figure job to clean toilets? Today's guest did! And he now runs multiple businesses, including a booming Jersey Mike’s franchise!

In this episode, Erik Van Horn sits down with Evgeni Kopelevich, a former finance professional who transitioned into small business ownership, franchising, and passive investments. He shares his journey from corporate burnout to multi-unit business success, discussing the challenges of buying mom-and-pop businesses, securing SBA loans, and scaling Jersey Mike’s in his local market.

Evgeni breaks down how to evaluate and acquire a business for cash flow, the truth about passive franchise ownership, why Jersey Mike’s is thriving, how he got approved, and how to structure a business partnership for success.

Tune in to learn how to build wealth through business ownership!

“It's impossible to be successful in business and not have failures." ~ Evgeni Kopelevich

In This Episode:

- How Evgeni got involved with Jersey Mike’s

- Decision to stop trading time for money

- The truth about franchising

- Buying a mom-and-pop business 

- Challenges of running a janitorial business

- Structuring a business partnership for success

- How Evgeni found Jersey Mike’s as the right franchise

- The franchise approval process and securing funding

- Lessons learned as a business owner

Resources: 

🌐 Consult with Erik - https://form.jotform.com/222685728939070

🌐 Want to buy a franchise? Connect with Erik here - https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617   

🌐 Want to franchise your business? Connect with Erik here - https://forms.gle/n4JedEuU5p7asE617 

🌐 Franchisees and franchisors find proven tactics and strategies to scale YOUR businesses - https://scalablefranchise.com/

Connect with Evgeni Kopelevich:

🌐 Website - https://www.jerseymikes.com/

💼 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/evgeni-kopelevich-b2412138/

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/