Podcast appearances and mentions of Nick Friedman

On today's episode, Managing Editor James Kleimann talks with Nick Friedman, president of HomeLight about the rise of non-QM lending, growing demand for buy-downs, and how HomeLight's “Buy Before You Sell” program is helping buyers navigate a challenging market. Related to this episode: HomeLight 2025 Rising Star: Nick Friedman | HousingWire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More info about HousingWire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate stories. Hosted and produced by the HousingWire Content Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world. In today's episode, we review the latest chatter emanating from Fannie and Freddie. Plus, Robbie sits down with HomeLight's Nick Friedman to discuss how lenders are navigating a challenging market shaped by recession fears, rising tariffs, buyer hesitation, and the resurgence of creative tools like buydowns and seller concessions to keep deals moving. And the episode closes with a look at May issuance of MBS and it's impact on mortgage rates.Want to remove home sale contingencies in 48 hours or less? It's easy with Calque's newest ‘buy before you sell' product – the Contingency Buster. The Contingency Buster is your fastest and most affordable path to non-contingent financing. Calque provides a binding backup offer on your borrower's departing residence to clear the existing mortgage balance and closing costs in 48 business hours or less. You become a loan hero that saves deals and helps clients win bidding wars. Best yet? It costs less than other ‘buy before you sell' solutions. Visit www.calqueinc.com to learn more.

Before the lights and fame, Andre Berto was mowing lawns to chase his boxing dream. No social media. No big promoter. Just grit. In this episode of Money Mondays, Berto breaks down what it really takes to go from the streets to the spotlight — mentally, physically, and strategically.---Andre Berto is a Haitian-American former professional boxer and two-time welterweight world champion. Known for his explosive speed, power, and resilience in the ring, Berto held the WBC and IBF welterweight titles and fought some of the biggest names in boxing, including Floyd Mayweather Jr., Victor Ortiz, and Shawn Porter. Beyond the ring, he's respected for his work ethic, comeback stories, and raw honesty about the mental and physical grind of the fight game.---Like this episode? Watch more like it

Most people think buying luxury items is a waste of money – but what if you could actually make money from them? In this episode Money Mondays, we reveal how to park your money in luxury cars, watches, and more to enjoy the lifestyle without losing cash.---Pejman Ghadimi is a self-made entrepreneur, investor, and author known for teaching unconventional wealth-building strategies through assets like luxury cars, watches, and real estate. He is the founder of Exotic Car Hacks and Watch Trading Academy, where he shows people how to turn high-end purchases into profitable investments instead of financial liabilities.---Like this episode? Watch more like it

In this episode, Phil Treadwell interviews Nick Friedman, President of Homes at HomeLight, about how real estate professionals can elevate their conversations and stand out in a crowded market. Nick emphasizes the importance of going beyond surface scripts to build real connections and deeper conversations with clients. They explore how AI can boost speed and efficiency, helping agents do more in less time. Nick also shares strategies for reaching hard-to-contact clients and encourages constantly asking, “Is there a better way?”  Nick Friedman is the President of Homes at HomeLight, where he spearheads the development of new growth channels and strategies for the company's flagship financial product, Buy Before You Sell. Previously, Nick was the Co-Founder and COO/CRO at Accept.inc, a Denver-based proptech company that was acquired by HomeLight in June 2022. Under Nick's leadership, Accept.inc led the company to nearly 30x growth in 2 years and raised over $100MM in debt & equity capital. 01:30 Meet Nick 03:45 Don't Be a Broken Record 06:50 Have Deeper Conversations 09:55 AI = Speed and Efficiency 16:30 Reach Out to the Unreachable 20:55 Is There a Better Way? 25:45 Buy Before You Sell 31:10 Learn Everything You Can Connect with Nick: LinkedIn | Website BE IN THE ROOM WHERE GROWTH HAPPENS: M1A Mastermind Group If you are enjoying the MME podcast, please take a second and LEAVE US A REVIEW. And JOIN the M1A Text Community: 214-225-5696

In episode of The Money Mondays, Adam Sosnick and Justin Colby talk about the power of mastering one skill to break free from the cycle of struggle and achieve financial success. From Adam's journey in finance to Justin's real estate expertise, they share their insights on how focusing on a single area of mastery can lead to massive wealth. Learn why juggling too many ventures can hold you back and how dedication to one path could be your ticket to financial freedom...---Justin Colby is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur, known for his expertise in wholesaling, flipping, and rental properties. From overcoming early struggles to closing over 2,000 deals, Justin shares his journey and actionable strategies to help you achieve success in real estate.---Adam Sosnick is a former nightclub promoter turned self-made millionaire, financial educator, and content creator. After struggling with money in his 20s, he broke into the finance world, eventually leading national sales for a top insurance firm. Today, Adam is known for hosting money-focused podcasts, breaking down wealth-building strategies, and inspiring young entrepreneurs to master one skill, play the long game, and build real financial freedom. He's also a key figure at Valuetainment and co-host of the PBD Podcast.Like this episode? Watch more like it

Men are more isolated, anxious, and disconnected than ever. In this episode, Garrett White reveals why most men are losing in life—and how the Man in the Arena movement is helping them reclaim purpose, power, and brotherhood... https://maninthearenatour.com/---Garrett J. White is a dynamic entrepreneur, author, and speaker known for his transformative approach to personal and professional development. As the founder of the Wake Up Warrior movement, he empowers men to achieve success in their relationships, health, and finances. Through engaging coaching programs and compelling content, Garett inspires individuals to break through limitations and live with purpose. His no-nonsense attitude and actionable strategies make him a sought-after mentor in the personal growth space.---Like this episode? Watch more like it

Alayna Gardner interviews Nick Friedman, President of Homelight Homes, to talk about the relationship between profitability and growth in the mortgage industry, and how to help borrowers break barriers to homeownership.

Breaking from the usual RV setting, this episode features exclusive finance discussions with two successful guests who runs multi-million dollar companies specializing in hauling junk and the creative studio industries...---Nick Friedman is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk, a rapidly growing junk removal and moving service. With a passion for leadership and personal development, Nick has built a successful business by focusing on customer service, innovation, and a strong company culture.---Vince Ricci is the founder and CEO of Hubble Studios, a creative agency specializing in brand strategy, design, and digital marketing. With a passion for storytelling and innovation, Vince has built a reputation for helping businesses craft powerful and impactful visual identities. His expertise in design, strategy, and creative direction has led Hubble Studios to become a trusted partner for companies looking to elevate their brand presence and reach new audiences.---Like this episode? Watch more like it

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we look at the best ways to implement generative AI. Plus, Robbie sits down with HomeLight's Nick Friedman to discuss a loan originator survey. And he closes by discussing why we are seeing lower new home sales despite demand.Sagent powers banks and lenders to make loans and homeownership simpler and safer for millions of consumers. We bring the modern experience customers now expect from loan originations to loan servicing, where lifetime customer relationships are managed and grown. Sagent platforms let consumers manage their home-owning lives from anywhere while giving servicers lower costs, scale compliance, and higher servicing values through full market cycles.

You can't build an attraction based business WITHOUT having a brand. I don't think you can have any long lasting business without a brand The most important thing you can do is learn how to stand out in the marketplace.People don't remember what you do, they remember how you do it. The hardest part most service based businesses or individuals have is seeing themselves as a brand.   NOTE: Listen to the latest podcast with College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Founder Nick Friedman. Here's a sneak peak....   "I work for a broker and they are my brand..." NO, The you are the brand. The broker is not.  Helping build your broker's brand does you NO BUENO. As a matter of fact less than 4% of consumers actually chose their agent because of the brand they were affiliated with. What does this mean? It means that buyers and sellers don't give a shit what company you work for. People aren't hiring your broker, they hire you. Company brand used to matter as the public perception used to think they needed to work with an agent at a big brand name.  In today's brokerage world, that is no longer true for the most part because 96% of consumers reported they hired the agent vs the brokerage they affiliated with. How To Standout In The Marketplace Step 1- Determine Your Symbol Over 60% of all agent business is derived from referrals and repeat business because people seek out agents they know, like, trust, or are referred to. You don't get referrals and repeat business from strangers, you get them from the relationships you have in life, but only when you are remembered. You need a logo that tells a story. Which is more memorable? NIKE OR   I think we know the obvious answer here, but the question is why? Over time we've been trained to associated Nike with their logo.  When I see it, I don't just think of the company, but I think of what the company stands for. Instantly I get images in my head of: Michael Jordan Basketball Sports Just Do IT Adrenaline Competition and so on.... That logo has the power to trigger all those thoughts and emotions in my brain.  That's the power of branding. Over time I have been exposed to a consistent combination of marketing campaigns where Nike associated their branding with the stories of well known athletes.  You cannot learn how to stand out in the marketplace without first defining your own story. They didn't need to put their shoes or apparel in the ads, they just placed their logo next to the athletes stories. Therefore, over time, my brain was programmed to associate that swoosh with athleticism.  It was the consistency and branding of the Nike's logo that created that association in my brain. I understand Nike is a billion dollar company and we are talking about real estate branding here so let's go through my own branding from when I still practiced as an example. Mike Cuevas, Realtor OR   The logo is more memorable than saying Mike Cuevas, Realtor.  Images are more power than straight text and why I use my logo in everything I do because I know my logo resonates more than my name.   My Chicago Real Estate Dude eventually turned into Real Estate Marketing dude, the name of my podcast.  I'm fighting for attention, not leads. THe "dude" is my personality summed up while my logo is my symbol.  When you have the attention of your database you'll attract clients My only goal in real estate branding is to be the most known Realtor amongst my network.Once that is accomplished, it's just a numbers game because people move. The more people who know who I am, the more referrals and repeat business I get. It's that simple. I don't market Mike Cuevas the Realtor, I market the Dude who's name happens to be Mike Cuevas.   My brand also reflects my style. I'm not a luxury agent. I'm a dude. I have found that the more “real” that I am in my marketing, the more people I connect with.  Connecting with people , nurturing, and building relationships is the entire goal of my marketing strategy.

Derek Champagne interviews Nick Friedman. Nick has been featured on Oprah (2x), the hit tv show Shark Tank, Millionaire Matchmaker, and is the Co-Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk.World-class speaker, bestselling author, founder of a national franchise, and TV personality, Nick's story is as incredible as they come. But what sets him apart is just how much fun he has along the way.Nick talks with Derek about building a successful brand, working ON not IN your business, and intentionality in building your team and culture.Over a decade ago, Nick co-founded College Hunks Hauling Junk, now a multi-million dollar national franchise. This success set off a chain of dominos, as Nick became not only an entrepreneur – but a dominant speaker, author, and TV personality as well.Nick has been on Millionaire Matchmaker, The Pitch, House Hunters, Jobs That Don't Suck, and Below Deck. Each “performed incredibly well compared to other episodes of those shows that had aired at the time”, according to Alan Moore, a Casting Agent from APA Agency.Learn more at:www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.comwww.nickfriedman.com

Nick Friedman is the co-founder of one of the largest moving and junk hauling franchises in the world, College Hunks Hauling Junk with over 200 locations. Nick debuted on the very first episode of Shark Tank, and has since been featured on Millionaire Matchmaker, Undercover Boss, and co-starred in the feature length film Bezos. Nick is also a bestselling author of the book Effortless Entrepreneur.   Learn more and connect with Nick Friedman: Nick's website: https://www.nickfriedman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collegehunkshaulingjunk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.friedman1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickfriedman1/ X: https://x.com/nickfriedman1   College Hunks Hauling Junk's website: https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-hunks-hauling-junk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeHunksHaulingJunkandMoving/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegehunks X: https://x.com/CollegeHunks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-zo_ofBvBf5jTrjpvit_ow     Become a MOVING TITAN at the next Moving Titan Retreat https://www.movingtitanretreats.com/     Tighten up your moving company operations with TITAN UP TRAINING https://www.titanuptraining.com/     This episode is sponsored by: Move Up Consulting - We help moving and storage companies hire quality movers and drivers, then scale and expand their businesses. https://moveupconsulting.com/   Moversville - an online marketing company and resource for movers, consumers, and those involved in the moving process. https://moversville.com/   USA Home Listings - a moving leads company that helps your business grow with targeted marketing. https://www.usahomelistings.com/     About the Show Wade Swikle is the CEO of 2 College Brothers Moving, Storage and Franchising, currently with locations in Tampa, Gainesville, and Orlando, Florida. https://2collegebrothers.com/   Learn more and connect with Wade Swikle: Wade's website: https://2collegebrothers.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadeswikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@2CollegeBrothersMovingStorage Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wadeswikle/

In this episode of ADK Talks, we speak with Nick Friedman, Executive Director of Accessible Adirondack Tourism, who shares his insights and experience on making the Adirondacks more accessible to everyone.And we learn about the first annual Adirondack Nature Festival for People with Disabilities.Listen now, and subscribe to ADK Talks for more intel on the best places to visit, stay, eat, shop and things to do in the Adirondacks. Visit our website, ADKtaste.com, and sign up for our weekly newsletter.And, be sure to check out the Accessible Adirondack Tourism website and consider supporting their outstanding efforts.Mentioned in this podcast:Adirondack Nature Festival for People with DisabilitiesAccessible Adirondack TourismAdirondack Riverwalking and Forest BathingPaul Smith's Visitor Interpretive CenterTri-Lakes Center for Independent LivingAusable ChasmQuestions or comments? Email us at info@adktaste.com. We'd love to hear from you!Mixed & Edited by Next Day Podcastinfo@nextdaypodcast.com

How can you transform a simple idea into a thriving franchise empire? In this week's episode of Fordify LIVE! The Business Growth Show, Ford Saeks hosts Nick Friedman, co-founder of College H.U.N.K.S Hauling Junk & Moving. Nick shares his exceptional journey and invaluable insights into entrepreneurship and leadership, providing essential guidance for anyone looking to grow their business. In this episode, Ford and Nick delve into the core of successful entrepreneurship. Nick, who started with a beat-up cargo van and a catchy name, built College H.U.N.K.S. into a nationally recognized brand. He emphasizes the importance of persistence, innovation, and the ability to adapt to new challenges. His story is a evidence of how a simple idea, when executed with passion and strategy, can lead to astonishing success. Nick's approach to business growth is both practical and inspiring. He shares the significance of starting small, leveraging available resources, and gradually scaling up. This principle, he explains, is crucial for any entrepreneur aiming to build a sustainable business. Through relatable anecdotes and real-world examples, Nick illustrates how effective planning and execution turned his startup into a franchise powerhouse. From the early days of distributing flyers to establishing a strong national presence, Nick recounts his journey with College H.U.N.K.S. and offers a unique perspective on the entrepreneurial process, highlighting the importance of branding, customer service, and maintaining a consistent vision. His story underscores the value of hands-on experience and the importance of being adaptable and receptive to feedback. Ford and Nick address common challenges faced by entrepreneurs today, particularly in maintaining focus and discipline amidst rapid growth. Nick emphasizes that successful business leaders must be willing to make tough decisions and stay true to their core values. Nick shares his belief that leadership is not just about giving orders but about inspiring and empowering others. He explains that mentoring and developing strong relationships within the organization are key components of successful leadership. This approach fosters a collaborative and supportive environment that drives business growth and innovation. Ford complements Nick's insights with his own experiences, reinforcing the importance of personal accountability and continuous learning. Together, they explore the impact of strategic planning and the need for entrepreneurs to adapt their strategies to meet changing market conditions. This adaptability, they agree, is a critical factor in sustaining long-term business success. Nick's philosophy that “urgency of effort but patience for results” resonates throughout the episode. He emphasizes that the idea that while entrepreneurs must work diligently, they should also be patient with the outcomes. This concept is particularly relevant in the fast-paced world of business, where instant gratification often overshadows the value of long-term planning and perseverance. Nick and Ford discuss the future of entrepreneurship and the evolving role of technology and innovation. They touch on the challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation and the importance of staying ahead of industry trends. Nick's insights provide valuable guidance for entrepreneurs looking to navigate these changes while continuing to grow their businesses. Watch the full interview on YouTube. Join Fordify LIVE! every Wednesday at 11 AM Central on your favorite social platforms and catch The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for a weekly dose of business growth wisdom. Don't miss out on these engaging discussions that can transform your approach to leadership and business growth. About Nick Friedman Nick Friedman is Co-Founder & Visionary of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, the largest and fastest-growing junk removal and local moving franchise opportunity in North America. Nick started the business in college with his childhood best friend in a beat-up cargo van and has grown it to over 250 franchises and $300 million in annual sales. Named among the Top 30 Entrepreneurs in America Under 30 by INC Magazine, Nick was featured alongside Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Michael Dell in a Newsweek article titled “College Kid to Millionaire.” He is a three-time Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist, winning the prestigious award in 2018. Nick has been featured in numerous business books and textbooks, as well as in Forbes, Fortune, and many other notable publications. His company has consistently appeared on the INC 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies and has twice been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show. As a TV personality, Nick has appeared on the first episode of ABC's Shark Tank, Bravo's Millionaire Matchmaker, CNBC's Blue-Collar Millionaires, and CBS's Undercover Boss. He is also a Board Member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). As an author, Nick co-wrote the bestselling book Effortless Entrepreneur: Work Smart, Play Hard and recently executive produced and acted in a biopic movie about Jeff Bezos and the founding of Amazon. He was recently awarded "Entrepreneur of the Year" at the 2024 IFA Annual Convention. Learn more about the College H.U.N.K.S. franchise.  About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks, a Business Growth Accelerator with over 20 years of experience, has redefined the formula for success, generating over a billion dollars in sales worldwide for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500s. As the President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford specializes in helping businesses attract loyal and repeat customers, expand brand awareness, and ignite innovation. A tenacious and innovative powerhouse, Ford has founded over ten companies, authored five books, been awarded three U.S. patents, and received numerous industry awards. His expertise extends to AI prompt engineering, where he is renowned for training AI to craft compelling content that drives engagement and results. Ford recently showcased this expertise at the prestigious “Unleash AI for Business Summit,” discussing how ChatGPT is revolutionizing operations, marketing & sales, and the customer experience. Learn more about Ford Saeks at ProfitRichResults.com and watch his TV Show at Fordify.tv.

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Welcome back to another episode of Passive Income Pilots! In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Nick Friedman, co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk, who appeared on the pilot episode of Shark Tank. Nick shares his journey from starting a small moving and junk removal business in college to building a multi-million dollar franchise. Tune in to learn about the franchising process, the challenges and successes Nick faced, and valuable insights for aspiring franchise owners. Whether you're interested in franchising or simply looking for inspiring entrepreneurial stories, this episode is packed with valuable information.Timestamped Show Notes(00:00) - Welcome and introduction to guest Nick Friedman, co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk.(01:21) - Overview of Nick's achievements and his appearance on the pilot episode of Shark Tank.(02:35) - Nick discusses the origins of College Hunks Hauling Junk and the catchy company name.(03:49) - Nick's Shark Tank experience and the unique pitch of College Foxes Packing Boxes.(05:32) - Reflecting on turning down Robert Herjavec's offer and the long-term impact of Shark Tank.(06:19) - Importance of resilience, vision, and mentors in Nick's entrepreneurial journey.(08:15) - Transitioning from self-employed to owning a business and creating scalable systems.(11:51) - Hiring the right people and developing a strong company culture.(14:09) - Embracing failure as a learning opportunity and promoting resilience.(16:05) - Advice for parents fostering an entrepreneurial mindset in children.(18:36) - The challenges of entrepreneurship and the importance of persistence.(20:29) - How pilots can get involved in franchising and the semi-passive nature of franchise ownership.(22:53) - Basic explanation of how franchises work and the responsibilities involved.(24:57) - Success rates of franchising versus starting an independent business.(26:21) - Introduction to FranShares for passive investment in franchises.(28:34) - Recommended resources for learning about franchising, including the IFA.(29:09) - Fun anecdotes from Nick's junk hauling experiences.(31:53) - The importance of a catchy brand name and effective marketing.(33:39) - Unpopular opinions about entrepreneurship and the importance of purpose.(35:16) - Future industry trends and the potential impact of artificial intelligence.(36:52) - Qualities needed for successful franchise ownership and importance of human dynamics.(38:53) - Closing remarks and thanks to Nick Friedman.Referenced MaterialsFranShares.comCollege Hunks Hauling Junk FranchisePurple Cow by Seth Godin---You've found the number one resource for financial education for aviators! Please consider leaving a rating and sharing this podcast with your colleagues in the aviation community, as it can serve as a valuable resource for all those involved in the industry.Remember to subscribe for more insights at PassiveIncomePilots.com!Join our growing community on FacebookCheck us out on Instagram @PassiveIncomePilotsFollow us on X @IncomePilotsGet our updates on LinkedInHave questions or want to discuss this episode? Contact us at ask@passiveincomepilots.com See you on the next one!Legal DisclaimerThe content of this podcast is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson, and do not reflect those of any organization they are associated with, including Turbine Capital or Spartan Investment Group.The opinions of our guests are their own and should not be construed as financial advice. This podcast does not offer tax, legal, or investment advice. Listeners are advised to consult with their own legal or financial counsel and to conduct their own due diligence before making any financial decisions.

Nick Friedman, co-founder of the successful moving and hauling company, shares his journey of how a simple summer gig transformed into a thriving business empire. It all began during college when a spontaneous idea from a friend's mom sparked the birth of "College Hunks Hauling Junk." Embracing the unexpected, they ventured into uncharted territory, learning to navigate the moving and hauling industry. From their humble beginnings, they transitioned from working in the business to working on the business, realizing the importance of creating systems and processes. The pivotal shift towards franchising and expanding their services marked a new chapter in their entrepreneurial story. Nick's candid account of the challenges and triumphs in building a distinctive brand resonates with budding entrepreneurs, showcasing the power of adaptability and resilience. This episode provides a rich source of content for future discussions on leadership, company culture, and brand impact, making it a valuable listen for entrepreneurs and established businesses navigating changing market conditions. In this episode, we cover: How to uncover effective strategies for shifting from working in your business to working on it. The secrets to successfully franchising a moving company. How to explore innovative marketing tactics tailored for moving services. Connect with Paul here: Website: https://innovativewealth.com/Podcast Website: https://businesslegacypodcast.com/ Resources: Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit businesslegacypodcast.com. Nick Friedman's website: Nickfriedman.com - This is where you can find more about Nick Friedman and his work with College Hunks. College Hunks website: Collegehunks.com or collegehunksPaulingjunk.com - Visit these websites to learn more about College Hunks and their services. Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit businesslegacypodcast.com to access the shownotes and additional resources on the episode. The key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction and Unconventional Start 00:01:58 - Working On the Business 00:05:28 - Grassroots Marketing and Client Experience 00:08:29 - Franchise Onboarding and Vision 00:10:09 - Lessons from Market Cycles 00:11:47 - Thriving in Challenging Times 00:12:34 - Creating a Positive Culture 00:13:42 - Satisfying Impact 00:15:18 - Brand Recognition and Impact 00:16:53 - Legacy and Impact

TakeawaysPromoting and branding opportunities can arise from unexpected sources, such as appearing on TV shows or participating in unique marketing campaigns.Marketing and branding require a combination of creativity and data-driven strategies.Taking risks and stepping out of your comfort zone is crucial for promoting your business.Following your passion is important, but it should be balanced with what you are good at and what can lead to success.Reflecting on achievements and setting new goals is essential for continued growth and motivation.Expanding the business can involve bringing in additional brands and utilizing existing resources.Maintaining drive and passion requires urgency of effort and patience for results.Finding happiness and fun in simple things like spending time with loved ones and engaging in hobbies.Fun projects and ventures can provide a break from the daily grind and offer new experiences.Lead generation and brand awareness are both important for business success and should be integrated into marketing strategies.Having urgency of effort and patience for results is a mantra that can guide entrepreneurs throughout their journey.Sound BitesChapters00:00 The Risk and Pain Tolerance of Growing a Business02:53 Starting College Hunks Hauling Junk08:04 The Entrepreneurial Journey and Growth09:23 Risk Tolerance and Pain Tolerance14:33 The Power of Bold Branding20:42 The Story Behind the Name 'College Hunks'23:08 The Experience of Appearing on Shark Tank23:36 The Importance of Promotion and Publicity25:01 Marketing and Branding Strategies27:21 Taking Risks and Creative Promotion28:47 Following Passion vs. Success30:15 Reflecting on Achievements and Setting New Goals32:36 Expanding the Business and Exit Plans33:03 Maintaining Drive and Passion36:20 Finding Happiness and Fun38:10 Fun Projects and Upcoming Ventures40:03 Lead Generation and Brand Awareness43:24 Urgency of Effort and Patience for ResultsTo know more about Nick Friedman, follow him on Instagram @nickfriedman1 or his website https://www.nickfriedman.com/.    If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, join Ryan's newsletter https://ryanalford.com/newsletter/ to get Ferrari level advice daily for FREE. Learn how to build a 7 figure business from your personal brand by signing up for a FREE introduction to personal branding https://ryanalford.com/personalbranding. Learn more by visiting our website at www.ryanisright.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford.

Today we're wrapping up our series recorded live at IFA 2024 with the winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Nick Friedman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/collegehunkshaulingjunk/) and Omar Soliman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-soliman-8119791/) of College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving. Nick and Omar discuss their thoughts on the award, the evolution they've seen in 20 years in franchising, and what they want to share with the next generation of business leaders. We'll also check in with Jamie Izaks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamieizaks/) of All Points PR on AI and other takeaways from this convention! Special Guests: Jamie Izaks, Nick Friedman, and Omar Soliman.

Last week in Phoenix, I invited attendees from various facets of the franchising community to share the impact IFA has had on their careers. Collectively, I am calling this the Many Voices of IFA and presenting it as this week's episode of Franchise Today.  Seasoned industry professionals like Frank Fiume, Nick Friedman, Rocco Fiorentino, and others spoke to the value of the relationships, mentorship, community, and access that IFA facilitates within the industry. Key figures such as Omar Soliman, John Francis, Terry Braun, Dave McDougall, Scott Perry, and Ron Bender emphasized the organization's role in providing educational resources, protecting the franchise model, and supporting “smart growth,” including the encouragement of veteran participation through the IFA's Vet Fran program. The significance of the IFA was further underscored by contributions from Ralph Yarusso, who expressed his passion for giving back after 20 years of involvement, and Josh Wall, who noted the importance of learning from industry leaders' mistakes. Mike Kelly valued the networking opportunities and client connections made possible by the IFA, while newcomer Michael Friedman, son of yours truly, brings his decade of software sales experience with him, into the FRM business. Enthusiasm for the IFA was also echoed by Ron Feldman, Aslam Khan, David Kurkjian and Marty Welch, who collectively praised the association for its role in fostering knowledge exchange, support, and insight-sharing among franchising professionals. The IFA was celebrated as a platform that not only enables connections with seasoned experts but also welcomes voices from emerging franchise businesses.  

Savvy property management entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for new ways to expand their services and better serve their clients and residents. In this episode, property management growth experts Jason and Sarah Hull chat with Nick Friedman, founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Trash Butler. You'll Learn [02:08] Becoming an entrepreneur [09:14] Daily trash removal for multifamily communities [16:45] A butler service for trash? How does it work? [19:47] Vetting team members [27:50] Junk removal services for property managers Tweetables “Property managers are that front-line resource for all things community.” “We've got to have urgency of effort, patience for the results.” “Culture drives behavior. Behavior drives results.” “Execution is a differentiator if you can out-execute everybody else.” Resources DoorGrow and Scale Mastermind DoorGrow Academy DoorGrow on YouTube DoorGrowClub DoorGrowLive TalkRoute Referral Link Transcript [00:00:00] Nick: I have come to realize, because we're in a blue collar industry ourselves, moving furniture and picking up trash at residents' doorsteps. Execution is a differentiator if you can out execute everybody else.  [00:00:14] Jason: All right. Welcome DoorGrowers to the DoorGrow show. If you are a property management entrepreneur that wants to add doors, make a difference, increase revenue, help others, impact lives, and you are interested in growing a business and life, and you're open to doing things a bit differently then you are a DoorGrower. DoorGrower property managers, love the opportunities, daily variety, unique challenges and freedom that property management brings. [00:00:39] Many in real estate think you're crazy for doing it. You think they're crazy for not, because you realize that property management is the ultimate high trust gateway to real estate deals, relationships, and residual income. At DoorGrow, we are on a mission to transform property management business owners and their businesses. [00:00:56] We want to transform the industry, eliminate the BS, build awareness, change perception, expand the market, and help the best property management entrepreneurs win. We're your hosts, property management growth experts, Jason Hull, the founder and CEO of DoorGrow and Sarah Hull, the co owner and COO of DoorGrow. [00:01:12] Now let's get into the show. All right. And our guest today is Nick Friedman. Did I say your name right?  [00:01:20] You got it right.  [00:01:21] Cool. And Nick has two different businesses. And why don't you introduce the two businesses and then I'd love to get into your background of how you got into entrepreneurship. [00:01:30] Nick: Absolutely. So two businesses that are relevant to property management, one is a doorstep amenity for apartment complexes called Trash Butler. It helps increase revenue and net operating income for the communities while also providing an amenity for the residents and that kind of incubated out of our first company that we launched, which is a company called College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving. I'm a little more widely known for that business that I started back in college. It's a moving and bulk removal service that now has over 300 franchises across the U.S. So it's been a fun journey and a very entrepreneurial journey to say the least. [00:02:08] Jason: Awesome. So Nick, when did you first realize you were an entrepreneur that you were a little bit weird?  [00:02:13] Nick: I would have to say in retrospect, it was all the way into my early days of childhood. My sister had a lemonade stand in front of our house. She wanted to charge 25 cents for lemonade. I went out and started a competing lemonade next to hers and I wanted to charge a dollar for my lemonade because I thought my lemonade was better and I think we probably sold the same amount of cups, but I made four times the amount of money than she did because I was charging a dollar then she was charging 25 cents. So in hindsight, I think I would always do some out of the box things. My teachers would call me a little bit restless. But really our business innovation took place when we were in college. Because we had always been brought up and told to follow the more traditional career path, work hard in school, get good grades, get a job after you graduate, climb up that ladder. [00:02:56] And the summer before my senior year of college. My buddy's mom had a beat up cargo van from her furniture store and she said, "why don't you guys go do something with the van? You guys could move furniture, haul trash, you guys could be like college hunks who haul junk," and we just started laughing about it decided to put that on flyers and the phone started ringing so we were in business and realized that the name was catchy. [00:03:18] People appreciated quality service and and that was the light bulb moment for us to pursue a career of entrepreneurship and not the traditional path.  [00:03:26] Jason: There you go. So thank goodness for that truck, right? That's right. Changed your life.  [00:03:31] Nick: Totally changed our life. We credit her with the name. Yeah. [00:03:34] Jason: Competing with the sister. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, I think for me, it was my entrepreneurial mom who was a real estate agent. She just, she was always hustling, trying to figure out how to make money. And she would have us fold flyers for her and canvas neighborhoods.  [00:03:50] Nick: And that's really when we realized the niche for us is very much so within property management, right? [00:03:56] Because. A homeowner or business might move every couple of years, might have junk to be removed every so often, but property managers are that front line resource for all things community, whether that's residents who are moving in and out, whether that's bulk trash is being left behind and needs to get turned around for the next move in. And then that ultimately, as I mentioned, incubated our Trash Butler business, which is more of a recurring revenue model, but it produces income for the apartment complexes that we partner with. It was an evolution for us. I always tell the story when we 1st started, we were doing all the work ourselves. [00:04:29] So we went out and we bought an 800 number. And we slapped it on the back of our truck, trying to make ourselves look bigger, but it was still routed to our cell phone. And so people would call to complain about erratic driving and we'd be in the driver's seat answering the phone, pretending like we weren't, saying, "Oh yeah, we'll fire those guys when they get back on the road, yeah, they're the worst." Yeah. Yeah. "We don't condone that driving in our company." So we probably fired ourselves at least three or four times. And I'm sure, your property manager listeners can relate to that. When they first started their business, you're doing all the work yourself. [00:04:59] You're fixing the doorknobs, you're changing out the light bulbs and everything in between. And one of our mentors recommended to us that we read a book called the E Myth Revisited, it's by a guy named Michael Gerber. And in it really emphasizes the notion of working on your business, not just in your business, creating systems and processes for the business to scale, which is obviously what you're doing for folks. [00:05:20] And so I think that was the next light bulb moment for us is if we're ever going to have another truck. Let alone another location, let alone eventually a second business. We've got to start documenting how we do everything.  [00:05:31] Jason: Yeah. And is that what kind of helped it take off? [00:05:34] Nick: I describe ourselves as a 20 year overnight success because it feels like it took that long for us to get to where we are. [00:05:40] It really did. And I think a lot of entrepreneurs, a lot of business owners and leaders have a level of impatience, which is good. But I always preach to our team, we've got to have urgency of effort, patience for the results, because if we get up every day, grind it out, and then we look a year from now, two years from now, three years from now, based on that consistent grind, we're going to see long term results start to manifest. [00:06:03] And so none of it happened overnight but it was a process and it was putting systems in place, aligning ourselves with great people and just being committed to our purpose and our vision.  [00:06:14] Jason: Yeah, I love it. I think I love that. Urgency of effort, patience for the result. [00:06:18] I think as entrepreneurs, nothing's ever fast enough for us.  [00:06:22] Nick: No, and that's a good and a bad thing as a business leader and an entrepreneur is, if we weren't optimistic, we would never start the business in the first place because we believe that the business is going to be successful. [00:06:34] We may minimize how hard it's going to be. We may minimize some of the challenges that we're going to encounter along the way. And that sort of maybe, cognitive dissonance or whatever you want to call it, getting into business, I think is a good thing, but you then have to then have the grit and the resilience and the sophistication to muscle through the challenging times. [00:06:56] But I don't think I've ever met an entrepreneur that says, "I made more money faster than I expected to." It's usually longer. "I didn't make as much as I had hoped for when I first started out." And when reality sinks in, some people give up and go back to their corporate grind and other people just stick it out and keep pushing forward. [00:07:13] Jason: Yeah, I call that the fantasy stage of entrepreneurship. That's the beginning. We only see upside. It's all upside. It's going to be a success. I get property managers coming to me, potential property managers are like, I'm going to start a property management business. I'm like, "Oh yeah, how are you going to do this?" [00:07:28] And they're like, "it's going to be amazing because all the other companies in my market suck. And I'm like, "okay, what are you going to do different?" "We're going to charge less. And we're going to provide better service." I'm like, "okay, good luck with that."  [00:07:38] Nick: So yeah, that's a tough recipe. Look, I have come to realize, because we're in a blue collar industry ourselves, moving furniture and picking up trash at residents' doorsteps. And execution is a differentiator if you can out execute everybody else. It's not easy. It's not the flashy, shiny objects that entrepreneurs like to chase, but we, coming through this past year, obviously, the market has shifted its leads aren't falling from the sky like they used to, we've had to assess are we doing everything that we're supposed to with every client touch point? [00:08:09] Are we consistently delivering the service that we preach in all of our markets across all the apartment communities that we service? And that I think is something that that takes reinforcement and repetition. And sometimes it can be a little bit boring, but it matters because that does make a difference. [00:08:25] I wouldn't charge less than everybody. That's not a sustainable business strategy. But if you can consistently out execute everybody else, that is an advantage.  [00:08:34] Jason: Yeah, if you can out execute everybody else, then you can probably out price everybody else, too, the leader gets to dictate the price, I think. [00:08:41] Nick: That's right, and usually it's going to cost us more to be able to out execute everybody else, unless you've got just, these magic employees that are willing to take less money to provide a better experience for the customer so that you can charge less it becomes a difficult equation. [00:08:56] Jason: Yeah. It's not too difficult to close the deal when somebody comes to you and says, "I want the other company's price, but I want your level of service." [00:09:03] Nick: That's right. That's right. And that is hard to explain in the sales process. If they, having, don't have the relationship or don't have the trust built that, that takes time. [00:09:14] Jason: Cool. Explain how Trash Butler works for people that have multifamily communities.  [00:09:19] Nick: Yeah, so as I mentioned, it incubated out of our college hunks business. We recognize this opportunity in the apartment space, particularly in a multifamily communities where there's a long walk for the residents to take the trash out. [00:09:31] If you think about the garden style apartments, even mid rise or raps, where there's a long walk to the trash room or trash shoot. And so this industry has emerged doorstep trash service, where we've signed a contract with the apartment complex and then 5 nights a week, the resident can simply put the trash in front of their door and recyclables in some markets, and then our Butler will come by and take the trash and the recyclables to the onsite compactor, which is provided by the 3rd party hauler. So it saves the resident a trip to the dumpster or the compactor each night or every other night. There's a safety component for the residents, an amenity component for the communities and looking to try to enhance the their quality of life for the residents. [00:10:10] And then it actually becomes an income producer for the apartment complex. I know that there's some, skepticism about upcharging services in the industry right now. We're staying very close to that legislation, but let's say we charge $10 a month per door to the apartment community. [00:10:24] They have the ability to, charge anywhere from $20 to in some cases, $30, $40 a month per door to the residents. So it becomes an NOI. Producer, net operating income producer for the community, and it's an amenity for the resident, many times an expected amenity for the resident. So currently, we're the second largest provider in that industry. [00:10:41] We service about 300, 000 doors nightly. We're the national partner with Graystar, of course, the big 800 pound gorilla of property management. And we started out as a side venture has all of a sudden, blossomed into a meaningful business that we've actually brought in some private equity money to help sustain that growth. [00:10:58] Jason: Yeah, brilliant. So yeah, I've lived at a complex for a while, and I had to walk forever to go drop my trash off. I hated it. It was super annoying. So I had to have some sort of stupid cart or something just to carry all my trash and like...  [00:11:12] Nick: I used to live in an apartment complex that did not have this service, and I would put the trash either on the hood of my car or in my trunk at times to drive it to the compactor, and one day, I actually forgot that I put it in my trunk, and so I passed by the compactor and this was a hot day in Florida in the summertime. [00:11:30] So of course, when I came back to my car at the end of a long work day and realized that I had failed to take the trash bag out of the trunk, it was a direct trip to the trash compactor and then the the car dealership. Oh yeah.  [00:11:42] Sarah: And then this is a service that the tenants pay for. Yes?  [00:11:46] Nick: It is. [00:11:47] So we contract directly with the community, but the tenants pay for it through their lease. So what we do when we sign up a community is we have a what we call phase in pricing where it steps up over the 1st year of the service. And so the community is never out of pocket. It's never a cost to the community. [00:12:03] The residents are either just paying a pass through, or even an upcharge to the community so that it becomes a profit center for the community. Yes, it does become an ancillary income stream for the apartment complexes. The resident is paying for it. It's part of their lease. It's not something that's opt in, opt out, but if they haven't had it before, it'll wait till the lease renews for it to be added in. [00:12:24] And so we're not charging full rate during the first year. We're stepping it up during month one, month two, month three in order to ensure that the residents are all paying for it by the time we're fully phased.  [00:12:34] Sarah: Oh, very nice. And then is this nationwide? If someone were like, "Hey, I think that's a great idea. Can I?" [00:12:40] Nick: It is. Yeah. So we're in about 30 states right now. Usually when you have a national partnership with a company like Graystar, they point to that direction and we run in that direction. So we opened up in the Northeast, we opened up in California. Our biggest presence is in the Southeast, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Carolinas. We've got a pretty big presence in Arizona. I know that's where you guys are. We're all over. We got boots on the ground. That business is not franchised. Our college hunks business is a franchise model that we have independent operators, but our Trash Butler business is all corporately operated. [00:13:12] So we have managers and and sort of area supervisors in each market that we service.  [00:13:17] Sarah: Oh, very cool.  [00:13:18] Jason: Got it. Yeah. All right. And is there a lot of competition for Trash Butler?  [00:13:22] Nick: Trash Butler and College Hunts has a lot of competition. What I always like to say, there's low barriers to entry, but high barriers to scale. [00:13:29] So there's probably a lot of similarities with the property management business as well, right? Any mom and pop can go out, hang a sign out or get a truck and say, "I'm in business." and you can do that with one or two communities or maybe one market. But when it comes to scaling out that infrastructure and providing a consistent level of service nationwide there's only a small handful that have done it and that's because it costs a lot of money to get to that scale. You've got to have software. You've got to have great people in every market. You've got to have accountabilities in every market. And that's been good and bad. There's always the people that will come in and try to undercut what we're charging or what their competitors are charging, but they can do that on a one off community or two communities. [00:14:09] But at some point their systems are going to break because they're doing all the work themselves. Like we did when we first started.  [00:14:15] Jason: Yeah. And I'm sure occasionally you see the cheap, dumb property manager that wants to like, "Oh I'll just do this myself. And I'll just make my team members, I'll make my gal at the front office desk go haul garbage." [00:14:26] Nick: And, we all know that employee retention is one of the hardest things right now to keeping good people. And you want your good people doing high value activities. At the property management level, you don't want your good people picking up trash from, 100, 200, 300 units every single night. [00:14:42] That's a surefire way to lose your good people. We think of us as an outsourced arm of property management. We pride ourselves on being an extra set of eyes and ears because we're walking the communities in the night. Night walks and when we're doing our patrol, so we're able to report back if we see a safety hazard or we see anything, suspicious activity, we can report that back in our reporting tools. [00:15:03] And so it becomes an extension for property management, not a cost center. And that's, I think, the most important piece. And there's redundancy. We've got backup butlers if a butler misses because he's sick or, has a wedding or something, I don't know. And so we send people in their place and that redundancy is important because, the residents will let you hear it if the trash gets missed. [00:15:22] That's for sure. Yeah. And they're paying for it. So they expect it to get picked up every night that they put it out there.  [00:15:28] Jason: Yeah. If trash day gets missed, there's going to be some pretty unhappy people. It's just sitting on their porch for a week. "Do I bring this back inside? Where do I have to walk it over myself?" [00:15:37] So how small of a complex do you guys take on? Like what are your sort of limits here?  [00:15:42] Nick: To be honest with you, the sweet spot for a trash butler is really a hundred units and greater. So I know there's a lot of property managers that manage smaller facilities or single family properties. [00:15:52] Usually communities like that it's smaller communities, it's more difficult to create a scalable model for the nightly doorstep trash pickup service. But we do see a lot of partnerships with our College Hunks business and the single family rentals the smaller apartment complexes where there's tenant leave behinds, or they want to have a move in special, so they'll contract with our College Hunks location in their market to move the resident in or move the resident out because the move in and the move out are two very critical touch points of the overall living experience as it relates to a community. And so I think the property manager may, in some cases, undervalue the importance of that high touch experience, especially on the move in when they're moving out, unless they're moving to another 1 of your properties. "Have a great day. Sorry to see you go." But when they're moving in, you really want to make that a special, memorable, positive experience so that then it reinforces the positive experience they have while living there.  [00:16:45] Jason: Now, normally trash pickup by the garbage companies is weekly, but you get, you mentioned nightly that you're doing this. [00:16:52] Nick: So we're doing the butler service nightly. We're not taking the trash off property. We're taking it from the doorstep of each resident to the onsite compactor. So if you think about it, the compactor pickups are still going to be weekly but the trash can be picked up from the residents doorstep on a nightly basis, typically 5 nights a week. [00:17:09] This kind of industry standard is Sunday to Thursday night. And so that's where this is becomes a very attractive amenity because if your trash fills up, you got to take it out and you want to wait until the trash day or whatever. You can put it out five nights a week and the butler's gonna take it to the onsite compactor. [00:17:24] Jason: Nice. . Yeah, that makes it really convenient. Okay. Got it. Cool. What do property managers typically. Ask about this service that I haven't asked yet? [00:17:35] Nick: Ah, so what we like to do is we boil it down to three very simple things. What's most important in this service, the doorstep amenity is the trash going to be picked up on time? [00:17:45] Is it going to be consistent? And is it going to be clean? In other words, is the trash butler not going to leave a mess or loose trash and all those sorts of things. And so we actually have what we call A 3x guarantee of Trash Butler, where we guarantee that those 3 things are going to be 100 percent consistent. [00:18:02] If not, we're going to make it right financially by reimbursing for the night, or in some cases, the week. And so I think that's really important. Another question that we actually make sure we emphasize is that there are some companies that do this that will use independent contractors and we recommend steering away from that because there's a level of liability and also accountability that's missing if you've got independent contractors picking up the trash five nights a week on your community. And so having a W 2, uniform, background check butler that's walking the hallways, walking the breezeways, picking up the items is really critical as well. So those are usually the most consistent questions. [00:18:41] I think not a lot of not all property managers really know how to charge the residents back for the service. So we try to pride ourselves on being revenue consultants and sustainability consultants as well. Not just the doorstep vendor for picking up the trash. And so I think, creating that partnership with any of the vendors is really critical, for your listeners not just our category but anybody who they're working with is having that trust and go to relationship. [00:19:04] That they can, rely on. It's not just an invoice, it's not just a contract, but there's actually a relationship there to ensure that, stuff is getting done when it needs to get done. And again, that goes with maintenance, that goes with roofing, that goes with insurance which I know is a huge issue, with properties these days. [00:19:21] And I think that we want to be a piece of that overall equation.  [00:19:24] Jason: Yeah. One bad independent contractor story could probably destroy a property management company. It certainly could destroy a relationship with one particular multi family complex or with that particular owner, but it could destroy a business if it were serious enough. [00:19:41] So that's right. That's right. Yeah. So related to that, how do you vet your butlers?  [00:19:47] Nick: So we prided ourselves both in our college hunts hauling junk business and our trash butler business on really being a culture first team member driven organization. And what I mean by that is we want to get great people. [00:20:01] It's a blue collar industry, but we want to get people to have pride of ownership of the work that they're doing. So it starts with the recruiting, our job posting, our recruiting machine, our interview process, our background checks, our reference checks, and then our onboarding. Our onboarding and retention is all about, we say, enrolling our team members in either the Trash Butler way or the College Hunks way of doing business. [00:20:24] And so I think it's important anytime you're hiring employees that you've got a system and a process. For identifying who are the type of people you want to bring into the organization because that's going to help define the culture and we always say culture drives behavior. Behavior drives results. [00:20:38] And so if you're just picking up any body off the street to fill a hole, you might get somebody good, but chances are, they're not going to be. Aligned with the core values of the company, the purpose of the company. And so we've viewed ourselves as our secret sauce as being able to recruit a widespread labor team decentralized across the country, train them, onboard them and retain them to go out and provide a good service on a consistent basis. And so I think again, relevant to your listeners and their businesses as they think about who they're hiring or teams that they're developing having a set of core values that you would abide by having a long term vision of what you're trying to become as an organization, what you want to be recognized for as an organization. [00:21:21] And then and then work to the present, the action items that you're going to take to, to ensure that those values are upheld and that the vision is becoming a reality.  [00:21:30] Jason: Yeah, that's that's so in alignment with the stuff that we teach, you mentioned culture, behavior results. [00:21:35] And when we focus on helping clients figure out their hiring systems, we focus on what I call the three fits, which is culture first personality fit, which relates to behavior and then skill. And skill's the only one that you really can move the needle hugely on. Usually it's about finding people that match your culture, that share your values, and then finding somebody that is the right personality fit to succeed in the role, and then you can train them. [00:22:01] But most business owners do the opposite. They're like, let's just find somebody with the skill.  [00:22:05] Nick: Somebody who knows how to do it. Yeah you're 100 percent right. There's a mantra. I'm sure you've said it probably is, you hire for attitude, you train for skill. And if you can hold true to that now, look, obviously they have to be capable and competent of learning the skill. If you're providing them the tools to do the work and they still can't do it, then there's a competency gap there that's missing. And you, you have to have, we like to say results based, performance based objectives, but you also have to have good people who align with your values because, if you've got somebody who's not good at the job, but a really good person, ideally, you could train them or find a seat for them to fill. If they're a bad person, but good at their job, then you feel handcuffed and it becomes this poison seed and an apple pie that ends up making the whole thing rotten. [00:22:56] Yeah, I want a team that can perform on the field, but you've got to have a good dynamic locker room. You can't have somebody in there that's upsetting the team dynamics, and that's where leadership comes in. That's where the leader of the organization has to champion the values, has to champion the vision, has to champion the culture, has to hold people accountable, especially their fellow leaders about, what are the behaviors that we value in our organization that matter to us? [00:23:24] Jason: Yeah, love it. It's got to be pretty daunting task to run a large empire, especially in a blue collar industry of people to make sure you've got good leadership. Managing good people and a good hiring process.  [00:23:38] Nick: Yeah. It's like I said it was a 20 year overnight success for us and it never gets easier. [00:23:43] Maybe, new level kind of different devil, but it's it's a lot of fun growing a business and embracing those challenges along the way. But, you hit it on the head, having the right leadership team to help support the founder of the entrepreneur in the journey. [00:23:58] And another thing that I think your listeners probably can relate to is along the way as their business grows is sometimes you're going to outgrow your leadership team, which we've gone through, multiple layers of that. And it's not easy because somebody who helps you get from, 0 to 20 properties may not be able to take you from 20 to 100 properties or somebody who took, in our business that took us from, 0 to 50 franchises or or what have you. [00:24:22] And there's a lot of parallels between our trash Butler business and property management. And so I'm sure we're facing the same sort of things and, making sure that you've got folks that... that's probably the hardest part is when they fit the culture, but the business starts to outgrow them. [00:24:33] And so that's why leadership development is very critical and also identifying the skill sets to make sure they're built for the longterm.  [00:24:41] Jason: Yeah. It said that the number one indicator of success is actually intelligence. And if somebody has enough intelligence, they can rise to different levels of competency and improve. [00:24:53] For example, like somebody might have a good executive assistant and maybe someday they're CEO, but I've had some assistants in the past that were not capable of that. They just weren't right. And then I've had some that were able to rise to different levels of, management. [00:25:06] And I think being able to, I think it's a knack or a talent to be able to identify that light because you can't just give people intelligent tests.  [00:25:14] Nick: Although they, they do have some different tests out there. Now there's the wonder liquid, which I think is what the NFL uses. [00:25:18] We use predictive index, which has a cognitive test and then also a personality profile matching, it's not an exact science, but it definitely provides another data point. Because hiring is probably the toughest thing. Even the sports teams get it wrong half the time, they can actually see the person playing on the field and they know from the other coaches, what type of person that individual is. [00:25:40] And yet they still draft the wrong player or sign the wrong position. And we got to give us, give ourselves a little bit of a break too, because our managers and our franchise owners who view the leadership role as a blessing rather than a burden, I think are the ones that are going to see the most success because they embrace the challenges of turnover. [00:26:01] They embrace the challenge, teaching their team members or empowering their team members to tackle new obstacles. They embrace the fact that maybe certain individuals on their team might have to be layered underneath the next layer of leadership. And so I think that's I think that's something that we got to keep reminding ourselves also as entrepreneurs. [00:26:17] Jason: We've, we partnered here at DoorGrow for DoorGrow Hiring with an AI assessment company before AI was big. And it's pretty spot on and amazing at identifying people that are the right culture, personality, and intelligence level. I used to use Myers Briggs, human design, Wonderlic DISC, and I would get a pretty decent picture of a person incorporating all of these things, but I had to know all these different systems and and I can hire with pretty good accuracy. [00:26:46] And so we started testing against this AI tool and it got the right candidate every time. And it was pretty obvious in the tool. We now use it with clients and it does a really good job. So it's pretty awesome. Very cool. That's how I got my current assistant, Mar, who's awesome. And I think all of our last several team members. [00:27:03] Nick: So yeah, it's pretty cool. Are you able to share the AI tool or is that proprietary to you guys now?  [00:27:08] Jason: So we've partnered with a company called BRYQ, B R Y Q. And yeah, it's super cool. So it's usually not affordable for the small business owner.  [00:27:17] Nick: Got it. So you guys have like an enterprise platform for, because you do recruiting as well? [00:27:22] Jason: Yeah, we help property managers with the hiring and recruit recruiting piece. 'cause if you get that wrong, that's a $10,000 minimum mistake. Minimum. And plus the opportunity cost of the money that you're just not going to get because they didn't do as good of a job. And I've seen it at the multimillion dollar level, most business owners just doing Russian roulette in hiring until they finally get a good team after a decade,  [00:27:41] Nick: I've been guilty of that myself.  [00:27:42] Jason: So me too. Yeah we're the summation of our mistakes when it comes to success. Super cool to have you here on the show. What should property managers know about the College Hunks Hauling Junk? How could that benefit  [00:27:54] Nick: them? [00:27:54] Yeah. A lot of people don't realize that our college hunks business is nationwide. We have almost 300 franchise owners in that business. We're in about 40 States. And so that business is local moving as well as we call bulk trash removal. So it's not just homeowners that we're moving. [00:28:10] It's not college campuses that we're moving, but we're moving anybody that's moving from point A to point B, whether that's a business, an apartment, a resident, a homeowner. And everything in between and we also do junk removal or bulk trash removal. So we're really the only one stop solution that can do both the move and the bulk removal as one brand, one company. [00:28:30] And I think it's important for apartments and multifamily in general, because you want to know that the individuals and the companies that are coming onto your property are insured, have a reputable, accountable brand behind them. And so we've started to see a lot of traction with apartment partnerships where we've become this preferred mover for them to recommend to the residents in the moving leasing packets. So they know that, the trucks are going to be branded. The property is going to be protected. The elevators or stairways are going to be, wraps that are not damaged. The individuals are going to be properly insured, so there's no injury, no injuries, properly trained. [00:29:09] We're not going to be blocking resident cars with the moving van, which, makes everybody upset. We've got a whole national platform and local platform for partnering with property managers. To be their go to solution for moving the residents in and out as well as the tenant leave behind the bulk trash removal, clearing out, for the turns. [00:29:28] And whether that's, corporate removal or just furniture removal, we have a partnership with goodwill where we can donate anything it's reusable. So I think that's something that maybe a lot of property managers don't realize is our College Hunks Hauling Junk and moving business is a great resource for property management in general. [00:29:44] Sarah: That's awesome. That was one of the things that was so frustrating is just waiting on the junk removal. Like it's finally vacant. Go! And sometimes they're like, "yeah, I'm a week out."  [00:29:55] Nick: Yeah. And we can do same day, next day. And look, there's going to be a wide range of prices on junk removal. I know that, there's a budget consciousness and property management. [00:30:03] I get that. Anyone with the truck can come and claim to do junk removal, but he might not answer the phone the next time you call him, or he might be a week out or he might say he's coming and not come. We've got a national call center, a national booking platform, a national accounts program. [00:30:18] So we've got responsiveness and that's something else again for your listeners. Nine out of 10 service companies don't even answer the phone. And so it's something as simple as just making sure the phone gets answered when people call if you've got a property management company, making sure your phone, you have somebody, even if it's an outsourced third party, answers the phone when your residents call or answers the ticket when, the client calls. That goes a long way. It's simple and often overlooked, but it gets back to what we talked about earlier about just being able to out execute what other people aren't doing.  [00:30:48] Jason: Yeah. That's the foundation of decent customer service is accuracy and availability, according to the Gallup polls customer satisfaction pyramid that they had in one of their books. [00:30:59] And if you're perfectly accurate and perfectly available. They don't notice you like that's just default. They just assume that should be done. So it's a math that it's partnership and then advice. And so when you get to that level where you're giving advice, like you had mentioned, like helping them with their fees and helping them figure out how to make money off of this and get the NOI, that's where you're at an exceptional level is when you get to that peak of partnership and then advice. [00:31:25] Nick, this has been a really cool, appreciate you coming here on the show. How can people get connected to College Hunks Hauling Junk and a Trash Butler?  [00:31:36] Nick: So the best way for Trash Butler, really simple, TrashButler. com and for our College Hunks hauling junk and moving business, really simple, CollegeHunks. com. So TrashButler. com, CollegeHunks. com, that's for the doorstep trash and recycling amenity as well as the moving and junk removal partnership opportunity and and look, I appreciate you having me on. I think it's awesome what you're doing to help, empower and motivate and inspire and elevate the property management industry because it's a great industry. And it's one that is right for people to continue to elevate and improve upon.  [00:32:07] Jason: Awesome. Thanks, Nick. Appreciate you being here on the DoorGrow show.  [00:32:10] Nick: Thank you.  [00:32:12] Jason: Thanks for being here. All right. So if you're a property management business owner, you're wanting to grow and scale your business. [00:32:18] Reach out to us. You can check us out at DoorGrow. com or go to join our community and hang out with a bunch of property management entrepreneurs and find out if we're legit and see what everybody else is doing. Go to DoorGrow club. com, and hopefully we're talking and working together soon. Bye everyone. [00:32:36] you just listened to the #DoorGrowShow. We are building a community of the savviest property management entrepreneurs on the planet in the DoorGrowClub. Join your fellow DoorGrow Hackers at doorgrowclub.com. Listen, everyone is doing the same stuff. SEO, PPC, pay-per-lead content, social direct mail, and they still struggle to grow!  [00:33:03] At DoorGrow, we solve your biggest challenge: getting deals and growing your business. Find out more at doorgrow.com. Find any show notes or links from today's episode on our blog doorgrow.com, and to get notified of future events and news subscribe to our newsletter at doorgrow.com/subscribe. Until next time, take what you learn and start DoorGrow Hacking your business and your life.

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, stories of triumph, resilience, and innovation abound. One such narrative is that of Nick Friedman, the Co-Founder and President of College Hunks Hauling Junk. From the inception of a simple yet catchy idea to the flourishing franchise with over 200 locations, Nick's journey is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit. However, his ventures extend beyond the world of hauling junk, encompassing roles as a movie producer, TV personality, and best-selling author. In this exploration, we delve into Nick's experiences, insights, and the lessons he imparts from his remarkable journey through various entrepreneurial avenues. [00:35] - About Nick Friedman Nick is the Co-Founder and President of ‘College Hunks Hauling Junk.' He is a renowned entrepreneur. Nick is also a movie and TV producer, a best-selling author, a motivational speaker, an actor and a TV personality. He has appeared on numerous TV shows including the Oprah Winfrey Show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Today's Great Quote in Franchising comes from Nick Friedman, of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving franchise opportunity. College Hunks Hauling Junk is the fastest-growing junk hauling and moving franchise in America. Nick discusses the 5 Fs of franchising.

Derek Champagne interviews Nick Friedman. Nick has been featured on Oprah (2x), the hit tv show Shark Tank, Millionaire Matchmaker, and is the Co-Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk.World-class speaker, bestselling author, founder of a national franchise, and TV personality, Nick's story is as incredible as they come. But what sets him apart is just how much fun he has along the way.Nick talks with Derek about building a successful brand, working ON not IN your business, and intentionality in building your team and culture.Over a decade ago, Nick co-founded College Hunks Hauling Junk, now a multi-million dollar national franchise. This success set off a chain of dominos, as Nick became not only an entrepreneur – but a dominant speaker, author, and TV personality as well.Nick has been on Millionaire Matchmaker, The Pitch, House Hunters, Jobs That Don't Suck, and Below Deck. Each “performed incredibly well compared to other episodes of those shows that had aired at the time”, according to Alan Moore, a Casting Agent from APA Agency.Fall 2010In 2011, Nick co-authored the best-selling book, Effortless Entrepreneur, which chronicles College Hunks Hauling Junk's growth from van to franchise, and the ten business commandments that you can apply to do the same.The book has been endorsed by moguls like Fred Deluca, the founder of Subway, Wayne Huizenga, founder of Waste Management, and Ted Leonsis, vice chairman emeritus of AOL and owner of the Washington Capitols.Learn more at:www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.comwww.nickfriedman.com

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/ Buzz Franchise Brands is a multi-brand franchising company currently operating four service brands: Pool Scouts pool cleaning franchise, Home Clean Heroes residential cleaning franchise, British Swim School swim instruction franchise and Grand Illuminations outdoor lighting franchise. Our mission is to enable people to realize their dreams; we encourage you to learn more about us and our brands at BuzzFranchiseBrands.com. Are you a future franchise entrepreneur? Find all of the tools you need to launch, operate, and expand your franchise empire with the platform created by The Wolf himself, Krokit.com.   And if you've enjoyed listening to Franchise Empires, I'd be so grateful if you could drop me a 5-star review on Rate My Podcast.    Thank you so much!   Check out The Wolf's newsletter and YouTube channel.   Stay up-to-date on all things Franchise Empires by following The Wolf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchisewolf  

Download Gary's 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Nick Friedman (https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/) is the Co-Founder and Visionary of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, North America's largest and fastest-growing junk removal and local moving franchise business. In this episode, Gary and Nick discuss: 1. Beyond the Surface: Building Lasting Business Relationships 2. Balancing Warm And Fuzzy Values With Accountability 3. The Myth of Early Retirement 4. Achieving World Class Status in Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collegehunkshaulingjunk/  Website: https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/ Website: https://www.nickfriedman.com/ Website: https://www.trashbutler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.friedman1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickfriedman1/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nrf02000  Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickFriedman1 Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on:  Website:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/⁠⁠  Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast⁠⁠  Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO⁠⁠  YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Poonam Goyal and Bloomberg News Technology and E-Commerce Reporter Spencer Soper discuss Amazon seeing cloud growth cooling. Bloomberg News Senior US Oil Reporter Kevin Crowley and Bloomberg News Reporter Simone Foxman break down earnings from Exxon and Chevron. Nick Friedman, Co-Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk, talk about the business of moving people and their stuff. And We Drive to the Close with Katerina Simonetti, Senior VP at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth ManagementHosts: Carol Massar and Madison Mills. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst Poonam Goyal and Bloomberg News Technology and E-Commerce Reporter Spencer Soper discuss Amazon seeing cloud growth cooling. Bloomberg News Senior US Oil Reporter Kevin Crowley and Bloomberg News Reporter Simone Foxman break down earnings from Exxon and Chevron. Nick Friedman, Co-Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk, talk about the business of moving people and their stuff. And We Drive to the Close with Katerina Simonetti, Senior VP at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth ManagementHosts: Carol Massar and Madison Mills. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's Best of MJ Morning Show: Chloe went to a CEOs and Office Ho's Party Quviviq disclaimer Morons in the News Roxanne's neighborhood bounce house Roxanne's  daughter's new word Phone guest- Nick Friedman from the movie 'Bezos' 8-Bit-Hit - The Movies Employees don't know where s tuff is in stores Baby Name Swiping BJ Car Rental Story Women won't do this on Zoom calls What conspiracy theories do you believe Fester's Disney pool scam Nomophobia Roxanne's nail lady

John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus we continue our segment #AsSeenOnTV as John chats with Nick Friedman - Bezos The BeginningLearn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

On today's episode of The BS, we discuss how Internet jobs are the new sports star jobs, the number one dream job, and Branden wants to be a Youtuber! Next, we talk to the co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk and entrepreneur, Nick Friedman! He tells us how he started College Hunks Hauling Junk, how they were the first company to sign college athletes as an endorser, why he got involved in this Besos movie, and Amazon's original name & the problems with it! Check him out in the first film about Jeff Bezos' early years before he became Amazon, "Bezos: The Beginning” available now on VOD! Later we talk about the terrible situation with Tyre Nichols, Bailey sees a positive change, and we get another round of One Question with Branden! All that and more on today's episode of The BS! #BetterThanRadio For daily ad-free content, become a subscriber of The BS today: WWW.PODCASTTHEBS.COM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-bailey-show/message

Nick Friedman, Executive Producer of ‘Bezos: The Beginning,' joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier to talk about the new movie telling the story of Jeffrey Bezos, then a 31-year-old hedge fund manager who quits his job. With the support of his wife and borrowed money from his father, he moves across the country to launch his dream […]

On today's MJ Morning Show: Roxanne's lip gloss Tom Brady's podcast audio Roxanne's age... and MJ's birthday! Morons in the news A stolen lottery ticket MJ's birthday gift from Roxanne MJ calls his kids Roxanne reads MJ his astrological sign's info MJ received a bizarre e-mail... We called Fester The Tom Cruise cake Splash Mountain... the long lines... the strange thing people are selling B/D gifts from Wacky Jackie! 'Dead to Me' with Christina Applegate... MJ just started watching it Buffalo Bills... did they use a body double? Conspiracy theories... we took calls MJ spoke to Nick Friedman who produces and acts in "Bezos" Food prep... dangerous things to avoid Do not make fun of the school janitor! Freaky people in the neighborhood

January 23rd - Nick Friedman

born in 1981, is an American entrepreneur best known for co-founding College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving with his lifelong friend and business partner, Omar Soliman.[1] He co-authored "Effortless Entrepreneur, Work Smart, Play Hard, Make Millions" with Soliman.[2]Friedman is also a TV personality who has appeared on multiple TV shows, a public speaker, and a co-executive producer of the documentary, "Beware of Mr. Baker."[3]

Nick Friedman, Co-Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk, stops by the studio to discuss the creation of his Tampa-based company and his role in the upcoming biopic on Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos.

In the 8a hour, NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Chris Trenkman runs through today's top stories, including gas prices on the rise again. Former U.S. Marine Scout Sniper Logan Stark & Retired Canada JTF-2 operator Glenn Cowan both join us in the studio to discuss the record-setting Triple 7 Expedition, which included 7 Skydives on 7 Continents in 7 Days for the Folds of Honor Foundation. New allegations leveled against embattled Congressman George Santos. Nick Friedman, Co-Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk, stops by to discuss his role in a new Jeff Bezos biopic.

College Hunks promete un trabajo honesto, uniformado y capacitado a todos sus clientes. Sus servicios en la industria de las mudanzas van desde la extracción de trastos hasta las mudanzas locales y de larga distancia. College Hunks fue fundada por Omar Soliman y Nick Friedman. Omar se percató de la oportunidad laboral que significaba vender servicios de traslado de muebles viejos de las personas a sus nuevos hogares cuando compraban muebles nuevos en el establecimiento de su madre. Puede obtener más información aquí: https://www.visafranchise.com/es/blog/college-hunks-franquicia Programe una U.S. Business Consultation hoy mismo: https://api.whatsapp.com/send/phone=%2B13054576964&text&app_absent=0 00:00 Introducción 00:11 Sobre College Hunks 01:10 Costo de Inversión y Recuperación 01:50 Factores Que Influyen En El Negocio 02:07 ¿Vale la pena el costo de inversión? 02:46 Conclusión #CollegeHunks #FranquiciaAmericana Puedes seguirnos en: https://twitter.com/FranquiciaAmer https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY6IFpdAMOJIvlHhL3sUskg https://www.tiktok.com/@franquiciaamericana --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/visa-franchise/message

This week I present another inspiring tale of two young kids that went to high school together, remained friends through college and then began a junk business that took off, right from the start.  The story:  College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving is all about how Nick Friedman and his partner Omar Solimon, rode the wave of knowledge and information they took from reading Michael E. Gerber's E-Myth Revisited. During this interview, Nick will tell you that it was this book that transformed his point of view, from working in the business, to working on it and morphed it from the two of them doing everything from answering phones, driving the truck and collecting trash, to being an enterprise of 400+ franchised territories and growing.  Today, they are delivering nearly $300,000,000 in system-wide sales.   No doubt, one man's junk, is another man's treasure.  Nick Friedman is here, to tell us all about it.      

Are you looking to invest your money but don't want the hassle of doing it yourself? Or are you a business owner looking for a low-cost, low-risk way to expand your brand? Franchising might be the answer for you! Franchising is a great way to build passive investment. With a franchise, you get all the benefits of owning your own business without all the risk and hassle. In this episode, J and Ashley talk with Nick Friedman, cofounder of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk and Moving, about how investing in franchises helps you build passive wealth. Join them as they explore the passive income opportunities in franchising and what to expect. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: Find the right investment fit for you. Do your research on franchising. Be patient with results but urgent in the effort. Invest in what you know. Episode Highlights: [6:43] Franchising the Business Being a franchisor isn't very passive. Not only are they selling the franchise but they are also providing support, tools, marketing, logistics, and technology. [10:43] Building Passive Income Through Franchising They saw the opportunity to create an investor model or absentee owner where the owner may have the capital but not the time or bandwidth to run the daily operations. So the franchisor finds a manager to handle the daily operations who may not have had the capital to do so. Do your research. Look at the International Franchise Association's website. By filtering your options, you can find a passive franchise investment. [16:42] What to Expect in Franchising When investing in a franchise, there will be some involvement. But it's still passive since you're not spending every day working on that project. [22:12] Nick's Interests, Concerns, and Advice He's a passive investor in Franchise123, and so he's currently invested in that particular model. With interest rates rising, he's keeping a close eye on the housing market. Have patience for results but urgency of effort. Invest in what you know. You can also expand what you know. Always give a little bit more than people expect. Notable Quotes from the Episode: [4:15] “In order to grow a business, you've got to learn how to work on the business, not just in the business. You've got to create systems and processes for the business to scale.” [13:41] “It's a wide universe out there. And it's worth doing some research to explore what might be a good fit or good investment opportunity.” [26:47] “Have patience for results but urgency of effort.” Resources Mentioned: The E Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Traction by Gino Wickman International Franchise Association Kidokinetics Franchise123 College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk and Moving Nick Friedman's website The Passive Investing Show

 World-class speaker, bestselling author, founder of a national franchise, and TV personality, Nick's story is as incredible as they come. But what sets him apart is just how much fun he has along the way. Growing pains, setbacks, and failures are all a part of the journey. How you handle them, will define how you come out on the other side. Nick has been through these while on his personal entrepreneurial journey, and shares how he handles them to be successful. 

Building a company takes hard work, dedication, and delegation. But this strong foundation isn't enough if you want to grow: a successful company requires teamwork. You can't scale a business alone.  Today's guests have a unique setup within their business: two Visionaries and one Integrator™. Omar Soliman and Nick Friedman are the co-founders and Visionaries of College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® and Roman Cowan is the brand president and Integrator.  So how have they made this triad work? In this episode, they share how they have implemented the Visionary and Integrator roles to fit their specific business vision and goals.

Guest: Nick Friedman, Charlotte Hornets Assistant Coach   Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Nick Friedman joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on NBA role players and advanced offensive concepts.   Friedman also currently serves as the Associate Head Coach of the Haitian Senior Men's National Team. He received a promotion to assistant coach after spending the last two seasons with the Hornets as a Player Development Coach where he served in a hybrid role with both the Hornets and Greensboro Swarm's coaching staff. He previously worked for three years as a coach in the G League with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Maine Red Claws and Northern Arizona Suns.   Prior to his time in the NBA, he owned an NBA Pre Draft Training company titled “The Preparation” for 5 years before joining The Charlotte Hornets, working with 12 draft picks in those 5 years.   Breakdown 1:00 - Ego Adjustment 3:00 - Mindset of a Role Player 5:00 - Long-Term Career Success 8:30 - Developing Passing 10:37 - 11:16 - JUST PLAY AD 12:00 - Making Decisions 15:00 - Hitting The Pocket 17:00 - Zoom 19:30 - Player Directed 21:00 - Neutral 24:00 - Screening with Guards 28:00 - Evaluating Rim Runners 31:00 - Dunker Spot 31:41 - 32:24 - DR. DISH AD 34:00 - Cross Match Ups 37:00 - Better Spacing Structure 39:00 - Value of Role Player 41:00 - Mentors     Nick Friedman's Bio: Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-friedman-b09a31a2/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-friedman-b09a31a2/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bignickwilly (https://www.instagram.com/bignickwilly)   Basketball Immersion Website:http://basketballimmersion.com/ ( http://basketballimmersion.com/) Twitter:https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en ( https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en) YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion ( https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion) Facebook:https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion ( https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion) Immersion Videos: Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com/ (https://www.immersionvideos.com/)

What's your core company purpose, and values? These are the things that motivate you to wake up every morning, to go run your business. You have to be 100% bought into your mission in your company, so that your customers are can be bought into your company.

College Hunks promises Honest, Uniformed, Nice, and Knowledgeable Service to its customers. They provide services in the moving industry ranging from junk removal to local and long-distance moving. College Hunks was founded by Omar Soliman and Nick Friedman when Omar noticed an opportunity to sell services that moved people's old furniture to their new homes when they were buying new furniture at his mother's establishment. This podcast was based on an exclusive Vetted Biz analysis, click here for the full report: https://www.vettedbiz.com/college-hunks-franchise/ Want to have a franchise specialist support you day-to-day in your franchise search/ analysis? Click here for more information: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ 00:00 Introduction 00:36 About College Hunks 01:04 Moving Services Industry 01:20 Initial Investment Cost 02:12 Franchise Sales 02:45 Time to Recoup the Investment 03:06 Selling the Franchise 03:53 Conclusion #CollegeHunksFranchise #FranchiseFindings If you are looking for more information, you can connect with us through our networks: https://www.vettedbiz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vettedbiz/ https://www.facebook.com/vettedbiz

A BONUS episode of Mom's Spaghetti -- where Keith and friend / guest co-host Nick Friedman count down their Top 21 Alternative Rock Songs of 2021! All songs can be found on the Spotify or Apple Music playlist "Alt Rock Top 21 of '21" (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5rDQp3SxCbdTPD8TFQerE9?si=33647fe1c832427c ~or~ https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/alt-rock-top-21-of-21/pl.u-V9D7GbkCB1d8PAz)1:23 Crawling Kingsnake -- The Black Keys3:52 Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat -- Del Water Gap5:52 Dating My Dad -- K. Flay, Travis Barker7:34 Loverboy -- Sir Sly9:18 My Own Monster -- X Ambassadors11:15 U&ME -- alt-J13:22 All You Ever Wanted -- Rag'n'Bone Man15:38 BRIGHTSIDE -- The Lumineers17:35 Candy Wine -- Lostboycrow19:01 Sexy Villain -- Remi Wolf21:25 Las Vegas -- Houndmouth22:37 American Cliché -- FINNEAS24:33 Every Window Is A Mirror -- Joywave25:45 Missing Piece -- Vance Joy27:24 Can You Handle My Love?? -- WALK THE MOON29:29 We Are Between -- Modest Mouse31:03 Palm Reader -- DREAMERS, Big Boi, UPSAHL33:17 That's Life -- Still Woozy34:31 Heat Waves -- Glass Animals36:12 Break My Baby -- KALEO38:15 Colorado -- Milky Chance2021 Leftovers (all the songs featured in 2021): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/25fHYiRQvl6CYCu2MHFIs3?si=q_5SV4-ZQFeTv181pOu7MAThe Kitchen Sink (all songs ever featured on Mom's Spaghetti): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4QXGN0pFMSlUHaD1vfw6zk?si=yMTeoP8JTR-ZeT_Iyx23mQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk, a fast growing US brand with 150 franchises, was one of a few brands that capitalized on NIL  on Day 1 with 2 individual college players. They've since grabbed deals with the entire UCF women's basketball team and recently the San Diego State football team. Co-Founder Nick Friedman offers insights on the massive opportunity ahead for female student athletes, the surprising social media channels that most student athletes don't (but should) take advantage of to grow their brands, and how remarkably easy it can be to approach a brand for partnership. https://linktr.ee/gamefacepodcast  

This week the team talks with Co-founder and COO of accept.inc, Nick Friedman Zoodealio is now partnered with accept.inc to upgrade buyer offers to cash! We are very excited about this new and powerful partnership and it is our pleasure to have the opportunity to have Nick join us this week! The conversation begins with Nick explaining what accept.inc is. We are basically a mortgage company that upgrades any offer to a cash offer. We purchase homes for buyers who we predict will secure a mortgage, then we sell the home to them at the same price we purchased it for. We basically become the buyer's rich aunt or uncle who buy the home for them. We began the company by looking at what is real estate today and how can it be fixed, what would we do differently if WE could do it all over again. What is the simplest transaction and how can we give that to every buyer and seller? It didn't take long to figure out this is a cash offer. Now how do you give the cash offer to everybody? We had no real estate background or experience at the beginning. We failed for a couple of years and learned every way to NOT make someone a cash buyer, but the lack of experience played to our strength … We went in and said “Hey we're just going to go in there with the bat and see what we can hit!” By not being jaded by the industry going in we were ablate figure out that this is the model we want to have, this is a model that is appealing to buyers, sellers and agents today. Next he expanded on their value proposition and explained how they gained agent mind-share. Looking at the Denver market, it's a great place to live and we ended up picking a market the really grabbed on to this model quickly. Our value proposition is not you all can have a rich aunt or uncle … that appeals not only to buyers and sellers, but also to real estate agents. We market to agents and they are able to tell their sellers to not settle for anything other than a cash offer and they tell their buyers to not submit anything less than a cash offer. What's the catch?! There isn't one, we explain to them exactly where we are making our money. We are a mortgage company add we have an in-house title company, so we make money there as well. Those are standard across the industry. Today even mortgage company and every title company make money. People do get a little confused when we layer on that were are a cash offer company that allows you to upgrade your offer to cash, so the question becomes how can you do all of that and still keep rates competitive? We let them know that tour marketing costs are very low and we don't pay commission to our loan officers, they are on salary and the savings on commissions basically offset to costs of floating the home. Finally we are only holding the home for a week or two so there really isn't any carrying cost. In this crazy market it makes sense to want to be a cash buyer, but why would a buyer want or need to be a cash buyer in a slower market? Simply the negotiating power that comes with a cash offer is key in answering this. Say you come to the table with cash and a quick close, ask for a $30k to $40k price reduction, the house has been on the market for 45 days and not been busy - the seller doesn't want this deal to fall through. What happens when something goers sideways? Things don't come up often, but sometimes they do. We only own the home for a short time, so it's pretty rare that we experience things like a burst pipe or something while we own it. We haven't had any transactions fall out, meaning that the person we bought the home for ultimately purchased it from us. We have had some appraisals come in low, but that is the risk we taken ourselves and we take the loss. When an appraisal comes in low we actually lower the price and sell it to the buyer, we are willing to take that because we believe our offer needs to be a “true cash offer” and in order to do that we need to take on the risk of the home and the risk of the buyer. An obvious question in the current makers in AZ and CO is do you let buyers overpay for a home? We do an internal value check which is what we feel the home will appraise for. Our value check is also a guarantee that we will fund that loan for up to that amount, if the appraisal comes in low we take the loss. The buyer can agree ahead of time to pay more in cash if they want to offer over the value check number, but we would have to verify those funds before the offer. It does take a few days for the buyer to get the cash approval. It takes 3-4 business days to get it done. If a buyer finds a home immediately and they want to put in a cash offer in five minutes, that is just not going to happen. If they come to us a week or so ahead and let us know they are going be looking for a home, if they bring us everything on a Monday by the weekend they can be a cash buyer. How are agents prospecting with this product? Listing agents pitch in the listing appointment that they will make sure that any offers that come in will be upgraded to cash. On the buy side they are telling people they can use their negotiating skills as na agent with a cash offer and you the buyer can win your first or second offer usually. Buyer's agents use their use cases to help market themselves and this service, using testimonials from prior clients, the critical mass on that is about 3 transactions with us. If you are listening to this in Arizona or Colorado Zoodealio has this available for you! And if you are a current subscriber you already have it and we will have it available in your back end soon!

 World-class speaker, bestselling author, founder of a national franchise, and TV personality, Nick's story is as incredible as they come. But what sets him apart is just how much fun he has along the way. Growing pains, setbacks, and failures are all a part of the journey. How you handle them, will define how you come out on the other side. Nick has been through these while on his personal entrepreneurial journey, and shares how he handles them to be successful. 

You are walking through the woods when you stumble across a robot church group baptizing one of their own children in a stream. Two robot children are singing a song to mark the event. Includes a field recording by Nick Friedman.

Nick Friedman, owner and co-founder of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, urges entrepreneurs to pace themselves and personalize their leadership.

Slappin' Glass sits down with Player Development Coach for the Charlotte Hornets, Nick Friedman. The trio dive into helping players adjust their egos, bringing energy to a staff, best practices and pitfalls of player development systems, and have fun talking contested two and skill development accessories during "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"Listeners of the podcast can receive 10% off a subscription to Slappin' Glass Plus by entering the code "SG10" at signup. This gives complete access to the 300+ deep-dive video archive, the premium "Sunday Morning Newsletter", the "Coaches Corner" Community, monthly Q&A's with top coaches, and more. Interested coaches can get more information and sign up HERE.

World-class speaker, bestselling author, founder of a national franchise, and TV personality, Nick’s story is as incredible as they come. But what sets him apart is just how much fun he has along the way. Growing pains, setbacks, and failures are all a part of the journey. How you handle them, will define how you come out on the other side. Nick has been through these while on his personal entrepreneurial journey, and shares how he handles them to be successful.

The real estate market has exploded.  Today, we discuss franchising the moving industry.  We start the show with our latest podcast from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast from the hall of fame speaker Warren Greshes. In Part Two, you will hear our interview with Dustin Black, Founder, and CEO of Black Tie Moving.  Dustin is no stranger to the moving industry. From the time he was a child, Black worked for his father’s moving company, learning the ins and outs of the industry while also getting a behind the curtain view of exactly who homeowners were trusting their belongings.  With eight locations open and 24 new franchise territories under development, Black Tie Moving is rapidly expanding across the nation. In Part Three, you will hear our interview with Nick Friedman, the founder of the College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving franchise opportunity. College Hunks Hauling Junk and moving is the fastest-growing junk hauling and moving franchise in America. College Hunks Hauling Junk has been named one the fastest growing companies in America by "Inc." and has made "Entrepreneur" magazine's list of top franchise opportunities for five years in a row and counting.  The growth is driven by a smart business model that allows College Hunks owners to act as executives in their businesses. We finish the show with a clip from the legendary Michael Gerber.  

On today's show we started with some general NFL draft questions and predictions to prepare for next Thursday's draft. Then, we went over Nick Friedman's official mock draft and went in-depth on his groundbreaking picks. Thanks for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe to The Engine to help us grow --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our third Engine short interview, friend of the show and college basketball super fan, Mason Meyers, joins Nick Friedman to discuss NBA news, the impact of super teams, the best players in college basketball, the NBA draft, his Final Four picks and more! Also, Meyers and Friedman did an NBA mock draft where they acted as GMs and picked for each of the lottery teams (current draft order). More Engine short interviews coming soon! Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In our second weekly Engine mini interview New Trier star swimmer Matt Gibson joins the show to talk with Nick Friedman about his swimming season and recruitment, The Chicago Bears, March Madness, NFL Contenders, Fantasy Football, and more. In this jam-packed episode we went in-depth on what the Bears should do at QB and who the best teams in the NFL are. Also, Matt answered some rapid fire sports questions to end the show. More of these coming soon! Thanks for Listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nick Friedman started College H.U.N.K.S Hauling Junk and grew the business to a multi-million dollar national franchise. The junk removal and local moving company now has over 100 franchises and $150 million in annual sales. Friedman explains how there is an intricate balance between the ‘ready-fire-aim' approach and perfecting a business plan before actually getting started. As an entrepreneur, best-selling author, world-class speaker and TV personality, Friedman provides insight from his journey to success with Host Greg Muzzillo on Million Dollar Monday. Chapter Summaries01:07 - All About Nick03:02 - Why H.U.N.K.S04:16 - Entrepreneurial Energy08:06 - Getting Started in the Business13:15 - Shark Tank Experience16:03 - Franchising the Business19:55 - The High Highs and Low Lows23:15 - Expanding the Business26:00 - Big Dreams NowResource LinksCollege Hunks Hauling Junk & MovingThe E Myth Revisted book by Michael E. GerberEffortless Entrepreneur book by Nick Friedman and Omar SolimanInternational Franchise AssociationYoung President's OrganizationShark TankClick here to subscribe and receive updates when new episodes are available

On this week's AHA Business Podcast, Allan speaks with Nick Friedman from College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving. Nick talks about how he turned a small hauling company into a national company with hundreds of franchises. For more information on Nick Friedman and College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving please visit www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com For more information about Allan Hirsh Advisors please visit www.allanhirshadvisors.com

Jay and Sam have Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Nick Friedman to discuss his role with the Hornets, Kemba Walker, Terry Rozier, the return of the NBA, and more!

World-class speaker, bestselling author, founder of a national franchise, and TV personality, Nick’s story is as incredible as they come. But what sets him apart is just how much fun he has along the way. Growing pains, setbacks, and failures are all a part of the journey. How you handle them, will define how you come out on the other side. Nick has been through these while on his personal entrepreneurial journey, and shares how he handles them to be successful.

Nick Friedman co-founded Board, a disruptive mortgage company, and now serves as Chief Operating Officer. Board's founding idea is to level the playing field for home buyers by upgrading any offer into an all-cash offer. Board purchases homes in cash on behalf of approved buyers then sells the home back to the buyer once they've gotten their mortgage. You'll hear Nick and 1517 Fund's Zak Slayback discuss how Board narrowly avoided running out of money, how they landed in the Winter 2019 Y Combinator cohort after a last-minute application, and how they've hired talent. Connect with Nick & Board https://www.board.live/ Connect with 1517 Fund https://www.1517fund.com/take-action

Nick talks with Derek about building a successful brand, working ON not IN your business, and intentionality in building your team and culture.

Omar Soliman is a published author, entrepreneur and TV personality. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK, a national junk removal and moving franchise with over 120 franchises across the country. CHHJ was named one of the fastest growing franchises in the nation by Entrepreneur Magazine and currently employs over 2,000 people nationwide. Omar was named 'Top 30 Entrepreneurs in America Under 30' by INC magazine and is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner. Omar has appeared as a frequent guest on FOX Business News, MSNBC and ABC's hit TV show Shark Tank. Omar co-authored his first book along with his business partner Nick Friedman titled EFFORTLESS ENTREPRENEUR. The book has become a national best seller and is a must read for anyone looking to start a business. Omar is a guest speaker at universities, high schools and corporate events. “focus on a vision, focus on how that vision helps people, focus on how your company builds relationships and creates unique experiences for your clients and for your employees. And if you can do those things you've got something successful. You don't need to invent the next Facebook or come up with some high-tech thing that nobody's thought of. You can take simple businesses like moving like hauling like painting or plumbing and you can put a new-age spin on them and try to address and marketplace by solving the pain points that clients have. And you can do well at that so don't always look for the next Google. Sometimes the business is right in front of you”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-7l6

Nick Friedman, the president and co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk,  joins us to talk about his experience growing a multimillion dollar franchise from a college startup. With an old cargo van, borrowed from his business partner, Omar’s mom, the two managed to grow the company into what is now the largest and fastest growing U.S. based junk removal franchise in America. I hope you enjoy this episode.

The world is full of sound. With the help of Hildegard Westerkamp, Bernie Krause, and Nick Friedman, we untangle some of the amazing ways that we can learn about our planet by listening to it. Join us as we explore the nature of sound through the sounds of nature. Featuring sublime electroacoustic composition, stunning field recordings, and cutting-edge scientific research, it all begins by listening. For a full list of music & soundscape credits, citations, and more, head over to https://www.futureecologies.net/listen/fe-2-5-the-nature-of-sound (https://www.futureecologies.net/listen/fe-2-5-the-nature-of-sound.) To support the work that we do, and to get access to monthly bonus mini-episodes and more, pay what you can at https://www.patreon.com/futureecologies (https://www.patreon.com/futureecologies.) Cover illustration by Katie Lukes Support this podcast

Friends Omar Soliman and Nick Friedman turned a summer junk hauling business into an international franchise. Here's how two "college hunks" built a culture that grew their brand. It started out like many summer gigs: Childhood friends Omar Soliman and Nick Friedman were sitting around a table, figuring out how to make money while they were home from college. The duo and their friends had landed on the idea of hauling people's trash in a beat-up cargo van borrowed from Soliman's mother. "We were drinking beer and throwing out ridiculous, funny names, and my mom said, 'You're like college hunks who haul junk,'" Soliman recalled. "We thought, 'Hey, that's a cool name.'" Little did they know that this was the beginning of an international franchise, now known as College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving. With a brand name and a solid concept, the rag-tag group of college students posted flyers around the suburbs of Washington, D.C. It didn't take long for the calls to start coming in, and the friends spent the next few months waking up at sunrise and driving the van around to haul garbage for local residents. They had earned more than $8,000. For the first time in their young lives, Soliman and Friedman had found their passion — not moving garbage, but being entrepreneurs. Noteworthy: Exponential Organizations Book Millionaire Matchmaker Episode with Omar and Nick Sapiens Book & Sequel   Where To Find Nick & Omar: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CollegeHunks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegehunks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeHunksHaulingJunk/ Website: https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/

Tonight, we discuss franchising the moving industry.  We start the show with our latest podcast from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast from hall of fame speaker Warren Greshes. In Part Two, you will hear our interview with Dustin Black, Founder and CEO of Black Tie Moving.  Dustin is no stranger to the moving industry. From the time he was a child, Black worked for his father’s moving company, learning the ins and outs of the industry while also getting a behind the curtain view of exactly who homeowners were trusting their belongings.  With eight locations open and 24 new franchise territories under development, Black Tie Moving is rapidly expanding across the nation. In Part Three, you will hear our interview with Nick Friedman, the founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving franchise opportunity. College Hunks Hauling Junk and moving is the fastest-growing junk hauling and moving franchise in America. College Hunks Hauling Junk has been named one the fastest growing companies in America by "Inc." and has made "Entrepreneur" magazine's list of top franchise opportunities for five years in a row and counting.  The growth is driven by a smart business model that allows College Hunks owners to act as executives in their businesses. 

Guest: Nick Friedman Age: 37 years  Location: Tampa, FL Bio: Nick Friedman is President and Co-Founder of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, the largest and fastest-growing moving and junk removal franchise opportunity in North America. Nick started the business in college with his childhood best friend in a beat-up cargo van and has grown to over 100 franchises and $100 Million sales nationwide. He has since been named among the Top 30 Entrepreneurs in America Under 30 by INC Magazine and was named on the same list as Mark Zuckerberg as one of the 30 Most Influential CEO’s Under 30. Nick is a three-time Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist, and he won the prestigious award in 2018. He has been featured in numerous business books and textbooks, as well as Forbes, Fortune, and many other national publications. Nick’s company has appeared every year on the INC 5000 list of Fastest-Growing US Companies and has appeared twice on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Nick is also a TV personality, having appeared as a guest on shows, including the first episode of ABC’s Shark Tank, Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker, and CNBC’s BlueCollar Millionaires. He is also a Board Member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). As an author, Nick co-wrote a bestselling book entitled Effortless Entrepreneur: Work Smart, Play Hard, Make Millions, which seeks to entertain and inspire budding entrepreneurs. The world needs more: 1. Purpose Driven Organizations 2. Trust 3. Positivity 4. Altruism WOW factor: I realized that I was never the most talented nor smartest person, but that I could make up for what I lacked in natural ability with hard work and persistence. A few moments that have helped shape this for me were when I pursued basketball in high school and college, I was always a benchwarmer, and I was able to work hard and eventually earn my way to a starting spot and eventually a college opportunity. Also when we launched our business in a highly competitive industry, and with persistence and hustle, we were able to overcome obstacles to win. My team members observe this work ethic and model it for themselves as well. I also realized that I enjoy coaching and inspiring others as a result of this. Favorite Color: Blue

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs who want to Make Your First Million, with your Host, JV Crum III… Nick Friedman: Franchise to Make Millions! Nick Friedman, is the Co-Founder and President of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, the largest moving and junk removal franchise opportunity in North America. He is also the best-selling author of Effortless Entrepreneur: Work Smart Play Hard. He appeared on the very first episode of Shark Tank, and was recently recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes And, download your free gift today... Get the High Performer Formula to Make Millions – Click Here! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other entrepreneurs and business owners find our podcast… and turn their big impact into their First Million. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Network has over 1,800 episodes and 12 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Our original Conscious Millionaire Podcast was named in Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Podcasts!    

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs who want to Make Your First Million, with your Host, JV Crum III… Nick Friedman: Franchise to Make Millions! Nick Friedman, is the Co-Founder and President of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, the largest moving and junk removal franchise opportunity in North America. He is also the best-selling author of Effortless Entrepreneur: Work Smart Play Hard. He appeared on the very first episode of Shark Tank, and was recently recognized as EY Entrepreneur of the Year. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes And, download your free gift today... Get the High Performer Formula to Make Millions – Click Here! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other entrepreneurs and business owners find our podcast… and turn their big impact into their First Million. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Network has over 1,800 episodes and 12 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Our original Conscious Millionaire Podcast was named in Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Podcasts!    

Dr Nick Friedman is a biologist interested in the origins of biodiversity. He is part of the OKinawa Environmental Observation Network, OKEON, a team that monitors the terrestrial environment of Okinawa. As part of their work they use sound to understand how biodiversity varies across the island. In this episode we talk about OKEON’s acoustic monitoring project, and how supercomputers, sound, and citizen science combine to answer questions on biodiversity. We also head into the forest to hear some "soundscapes" in action, before discussing the impact of noise pollution on humans and animals living in cities. To find out more about OKEON, including links to a selection of Okinawa soundscapes, visit okeon.unit.oist.jp.  Enjoy!

Learn more from Nick Friedman, Co-Founder of College Hunks about his journey in making this great company and leading a mega successful US Brand.

Nick Friedman started to franchise his company, College Hunks Hauling Junk in 2008, and then the economy collapsed. Nick and his partner struggled to move on. Then he found the confidence to keep going through a peer community of other leaders battling the same challenges.

Business Radio Special: Host Loren Feldman is live at the EY Strategic Growth Forum 2018, and discussing origin stories with various Founders and CEOs in attendance at this prestigious, invite-only event. This hour we speak with: Nick Friedman, Co-Founder and President of College Hunks Hauling Junk; Matt O'Hayer, Founder and CEO of Vital Farms; and Richard Graeter, President and CEO of Graeter's Ice Cream. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Enjoy this chat with Nick Friedman, President and Co Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk Be sure to follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModrnBusiness/ Thanks as always to Ben Kliever, Audio Engineer

Today's guest is Nick Friedman. He has spent the last few years coaching in the NBA G League and running a pre draft workout for NBA prospects. He is also on the coaching staff for the Haitian National team. Our connection is basketball and Boston.

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving is THE premier moving, junk hauling, and hourly labor service you’ve been looking for. Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service is what makes a true HUNK a HUNK. https://collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/ College Hunks is a national moving and junk removal company and an established, award-winning franchise business. https://collegehunksfranchise.com/ In this episode: Why should someone want a partner? The 3 reasons why a business could franchise The two types of advice: Opinion and Wisdom A morning ritual is a strong way to get your day rolling When should you hire your first employee? Quotes: “You are a mixture of the 5 people you surround yourself around” “It’s hard to soar like an eagle when you hang out with turkeys” “Don’t overexpand and run out of money” -- Fred DeLuca Subway “Hire people that are better at their role in the business than I am” “Balance is always tough” “Trying to document and systemize your business as effectively as possible so they (your team) can function without you as a founder physically there should be the end goal” “Do more due diligence and ask for more referrals” Favorite tools: Yammer: https://www.yammer.com/ Slack: https://slack.com/ Favorite book: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business-ebook/dp/B007QWLLV2/ International Franchise Association: https://www.franchise.org/ Entrepreneurs’ Organizations: https://www.eonetwork.org/ Young Entrepreneurship Council: https://yec.co/ Young Presidents Organization: https://www.ypo.org/ Tools, books, products, services, organizations, etc mentioned: E-Myth Revisited: https://www.amazon.com/E-Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280/ Purple Cow: http://www.sethgodin.com/purple/ The Tools of Titans: https://toolsoftitans.com/ Good to Great: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Tony Hsieh Zappos: https://www.zappos.com/c/about-zappos-monkeys Awards/Accomplishments: https://www.inc.com/30under30/2008/prolist.html http://under30ceo.com/30-most-influential-under30ceos-of-2010/ http://businessobserver4040.com/nick-friedman-omar-soliman/ Shark Tank: https://youtu.be/liRocCeV61U

We have a great show today.  We are meeting Nick Friedman, the founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving franchise opportunity.  College Hunks Hauling Junk is the fastest-growing junk hauling and moving franchise in America. College Hunks Hauling Junk has been named one the fastest growing companies in America by “Inc.” and has made “Entrepreneur” magazine’s list of top franchise opportunities for five years in a row and counting.  The growth is driven by a smart business model that allows College Hunks owners to act as executives in their businesses. In part 2, we discuss what every frantrepreneur needs to know before buying a franchise.  We will play a clip from our popular Great Quotes in Franchising podcast.  

How can you create a purpose-driven, values-based, socially-conscious company that can deliver both success and significance? Shep Hyken interviews Nick Friedman, co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving about how to develop a customer-focused, values-based company that can benefit you, your employees and your customers. First Up: Shep Hyken’s opening comments focus on how delivering great service is about being a little bit better consistently, with special opportunities to step up whenever there is a complaint, problem or a chance to create a Moment of Magic. To illustrate his point, Shep related a story of Cesar Larios, a student at The Art Institute of Florida and a part-time employee of College Hunks Moving, who was inside an elevator with a 79-year-old resident of an assisted living facility when the elevator got stuck. The resident didn’t think she could stand long enough until the two could be rescued. So, Cesar dropped to his hands and knees to turn himself into a human bench until they were saved. Shep then quoted Nick Friedman, president of College Hunks, as saying, “I thought this was a great example of old-fashioned service and helping your fellow neighbor. Our mission is to move the world, both literally and emotionally. This was a perfect example of a brand coming to life.” Featured Interview: Nick Friedman started the College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving in college with his childhood best friend, now business partner, Omar Soliman in a beat-up cargo van and has grown to over 100 franchises nationwide. So, Shep begins his interview by asking Nick Friedman how can a relationship survive with someone who is both a business partner and best friend? Nick answered by saying that the long-term reason for their success and partnership is because their vision and values have always been in alignment. The partners communicate regularly, openly and candidly. Any time that they do disagree on how they are going to accomplish something, they have a discussion then decide to commit to that decision, even if one of the partners doesn’t fully agree. Nick then explained how his company’s brand promise, which comprises the acronym H.U.N.K.S., standing for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, and Service has made a huge difference. Top Takeaways: • Emotions matter in any service industry, especially with a stranger coming in to the home (or office). • The two emotions that matter most to a homeowner are trust and care. (This applies to anyone in any business.) • You want to provide people a stress-free experience that will lead to the three R’s: repeat, referral and reputation. • In your employee training, don’t just show what has gone wrong and how to fix it, but also celebrate what has gone right, and ask how can we make more of THIS happen? About: Nick Friedman is the President and Co-Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk and College Hunks Moving, the largest and fastest growing junk removal and moving franchise opportunity in North America with over 100 franchisees. He has been named among the Top 30 Entrepreneurs in America Under 30 by Under30CEO.com. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, best-selling author and your host of Amazing Business Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a mind-opening conversation proving that anything is possible. If you've ever thought that's not going to work in my industry or, sure, maybe for someone else but not me, think again. Our guest today has achieved phenomenal success in an easily overlooked industry and proves anything is possible with determination, a system and a willingness to consider new ideas. In 2003, Nick Friedman co-founded College Hunks Hauling Junk with his best friend, Omar. They used an old cargo van, doing all the hard labor and everything else themselves and made $8000. In their second year in business, they did $1.2 million dollars in sales. College Hunks Hauling Junk now has over 60 locations and does over $30 million in revenue annually. In 2009, they appeared on INC's 500 fastest growing companies list and in 2013, won the Franchise Award. Nick, one of INC's top 30 under 30 has appeared on tv shows Shark Tank, Millionaire Matchmaker, The Pitch, House Hunters and more. He is also the co-author of the book, Effortless Entrepreneur. We dig into the big steps they made and how simple, consistent effort impact their lives. Highlights - Understand the deeper need of your customers Creating systems that support your objectives Building business loyalty Aligning customer needs with business objects Resources - Free Webinar: I'll be sharing how to leverage your creative side and use it as an advantage in business. Join me for my free webinar, How To Succeed In Business Marketing Yourself and Your Talent. Register here or text warrior to number 33444 to unleash your creative thinking to propel your business forward. Inspyr Socks What keeps you going as an entrepreneur? Inspiration. One of my favorite ways to stayed inspired is with Inspyr socks. A constant reminder to stay empowered with a belief that anything is possible— where the message is purposely knitted into the back of the sock for others to read and get inspires as well. They are awesome gifts! Check them out at inspyrsocks.com. Use code Warrior to receive 10% off every order.   Grammarly Getting your point across in business can be tricky. Grammarly uses a browser extension to check your text for spelling and grammatical errors anytime you write something online to help you avoid mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates. Get access to your own personal editor 24/7!  Guest Contact - Website Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Books: Effortless Entrepreneur: Work Smart, Play Hard, Make Millions  Mentions - The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It Michael Gerber  Purple Cow, New Edition: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable Seth Godin  Shark Tank pilot show Millionaire Matchmaker    

Over a decade ago, Nick Friedman used and old beat up cargo van and started hauling junk. Nick co-founded College Hunks Hauling Junk, now a multi-million dollar national franchise. This success set off a chain of dominos, as Nick became not only an entrepreneur – but a dominant speaker, author, and TV personality as well. Nick has been on Millionaire Matchmaker, The Pitch, House Hunters, Jobs That Don’t Suck, and Below Deck. Check out this gregarious entrepreneur and learn from his sound business advice! The post BBE 71 | Nick Friedman President & Owner College Hunks Hauling Junk & Author of The Effortless Entrepreneur | Business Buff Entrepreneurs appeared first on Business Buff Entrepreneurs.

September 30, 2014 Junk Entrepreneur Nick Friedman & Content Marketing w Barry Feldman

From the radio show archives, here’s Nick’s & Johnny’s interview with Nick Friedman from College Hunks Hauling Junk. From taking college not too serious, to being on a reality TV show, to building a multi-unit franchise, Nick and his partner Omar Soliman have proven themselves to be fabulous entrepreneurs.  We were able to do a...

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