16. Chet Durkin - Bubble Binz

Chet Durkin, a franchisee for Bubble Bins, shares his entrepreneurial journey in the door-to-door industry and how he convinced his friend to let him franchise the concept. He discusses the customer experience and the growth of his business. Chet also talks about the challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur. Takeaways: Chet Durkin started his entrepreneurial journey in the door-to-door industry and experimented with different sales opportunities before finding success in the solar industry. Chet and his brother convinced their friend to let them franchise the Bubble Bins concept, a residential subscription service that steam cleans and deodorizes trash and recycle cans. The customer experience involves the truck coming to the neighborhood after the bins have been emptied, cleaning the bins on the spot, and sending a completion text to the customer. Chet emphasizes the importance of volume and acquiring customers through door-to-door sales, with a focus on monthly subscriptions. Being an entrepreneur comes with challenges and a lot of responsibility, but Chet is happy with his decision and enjoys the adventure. Starting a business requires learning on the go and dealing with unexpected challenges, but the rewards make it worth it in the end.