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S6 Ep3: The Secret Reason Why College H.U.N.K.S. Became the Largest Moving Company in the US

S6 Ep3: The Secret Reason Why College H.U.N.K.S. Became the Largest Moving Company in the US

FromFranchise Empires


S6 Ep3: The Secret Reason Why College H.U.N.K.S. Became the Largest Moving Company in the US

FromFranchise Empires

ratings:
Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Jul 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It may have started as a joke, but after scaling to over 200+ locations with nearly 3000 employees nationwide, College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving is no laughing matter now. 
 
From its early beginnings as a college startup to owner and co-founder Nick Friedman’s hard lessons in franchising, the Wolf’s gathering all the details on exactly how the business became one of the largest moving and hauling companies in the United States. 
 
Then, Nick gets frank about the eye-opening reality that nothing about franchising is easy and explains exactly how College H.U.N.K.S.’s initial efforts to scale gave them the momentum it needed to hit the $300 million revenue mark. 
 
0:00 Intro/Background
4:25 Scaling and Franchising
13:00 Thing I Wish I Knew
17:15 Long-Term Goals
22:29 Franchising Outlook
27:16 Multi-Location Management
33:00 Growth & Momentum
 
Learn More About College Hunks Hauling Junk: 
https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com
 
Follow Nick: 
Website: https://www.nickfriedman.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collegehunkshaulingjunk/

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Released:
Jul 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

There’s more than one way to find financial freedom. Most startups are doomed to fail, but there’s an alternative route for hungry entrepreneurs. One that involves far less risk, far more work-life balance and just as much profit. Franchises. This is the podcast that gives aspiring franchise owners the playbook to build a multi-unit franchise empire of their own. Every episode we hear from guests who are building their franchise empire: Franchisees who started with one unit and aren’t stopping until they get to dozens, hundreds, or even thousands more locations. Hosted by The Wolf, you’ll hear exactly how to turn your ambition into tangible actions and take your first steps up the franchise ladder. You’ll get a breakdown on the steps you need to take open your first franchise, your second location, and beyond, along with the pitfalls to avoid. We answer all your questions about owning and running your franchise with relatable guests, sharing their first hand experience. To get started on your franchise owning journey, tune in on March 3rd for our season premiere, with new episodes every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.