EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 32 MIN
He Turned a Beat-Up Cargo Van Into a $300M Business (Part 1/2)
from Millionaire University · host Millionaire University
#961 What if you could turn a beat-up cargo van into a $300 million business? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with entrepreneur Nick Friedman, co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, to unpack the early days of building one of the most recognizable brands in the home service industry. Nick shares how he and his college friend launched the business with almost no money, landed their first customers through grassroots marketing, overcame early hiring and operational challenges, and scaled to seven figures in revenue within just a few years. Along the way, he reveals valuable lessons about sales, networking, leadership, company culture, and why resourcefulness is one of the most important skills any entrepreneur can develop! What we discuss with Nick: + Starting with a beat-up cargo van + Guerrilla marketing on a budget + Overcoming sales fears + Early hiring mistakes + Building systems and SOPs + Growing to $1M in revenue + Creating a strong company culture + Employee retention and leadership development Thank you, Nick! Check out Nick Friedman at NickFriedman.com. Check out College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving at CollegeHunksHaulingJunk.com. Follow Nick on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#961 What if you could turn a beat-up cargo van into a $300 million business? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with entrepreneur Nick Friedman, co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, to unpack the early days of building one of the most recognizable brands in the home service industry. Nick shares how he and his college friend launched the business with almost no money, landed their first customers through grassroots marketing, overcame early hiring and operational challenges, and scaled to seven figures in revenue within just a few years. Along the way, he reveals valuable lessons about sales, networking, leadership, company culture, and why resourcefulness is one of the most important skills any entrepreneur can develop! What we discuss with Nick: + Starting with a beat-up cargo van + Guerrilla marketing on a budget + Overcoming sales fears + Early hiring mistakes + Building systems and SOPs + Growing to $1M in revenue + Creating a strong company culture + Employee retention and leadership development Thank you, Nick! Check out Nick Friedman at NickFriedman.com. Check out College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving at CollegeHunksHaulingJunk.com. Follow Nick on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to MillionaireUniversity.com/training. To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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