How I Use AI to See Opportunities Others Miss (Franchise Edition)
Description
AI isn't here to replace entrepreneurs—it's here to amplify how we think. In this episode, Erik Van Horn breaks down exactly how he uses AI as a "thinking partner" to analyze FDDs, research industries, and uncover opportunities that 99% of franchise buyers overlook. Learn how to build your own custom GPTs for research, due diligence, and marketing—and why the right inputs always lead to the right output.
Timestamps:
00:00 – The GPT Should Know Everything About You
02:33 – Using AI as a Thinking Partner
04:04 – Treat AI Like a $10,000/hour Advisor
06:21 – How I Built a Website in a Day With AI
07:40 – Building Custom GPTs for Your Brand
10:11 – How I Use AI to Analyze FDDs
12:24 – Spotting Private Equity Opportunities With AI
17:00 – Create Better Prompts, Get Better Results
20:20 – AI as Your Copywriter, Not Your Voice
26:37 – Analyzing Item 7 and Item 19 With AI
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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