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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 1H 6M

Scaling 1-800-GOT-JUNK from $10M to $100M

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In this episode of The Exit Plan, we sit down with Alex Read, a veteran entrepreneur and operator who has seen the business world from every possible angle as a corporate leader, a high-growth operator, and an investor. Alex shares the remarkable story of his transition from a "golden handcuff" corporate role at American Express in the UK to moving to Vancouver with nothing but a two-week hotel reservation and a hunger for entrepreneurial adventure. We dive deep into his journey of scaling 1-800-GOT-JUNK to over 300 locations and reaching $100 million in revenue. Alex describes the unique experience of "assembling The Avengers" a powerhouse team of visionaries and integrators who turned "crazy growth" into a "do or die" reality. Download the free guide to see real costs, what owners are actually making, and which brands are the right fit for you:👉 https://go.franzy.com/top-5-franchises-under-150k

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In this episode of The Exit Plan, we sit down with Alex Read, a veteran entrepreneur and operator who has seen the business world from every possible angle as a corporate leader, a high-growth operator, and an investor. Alex shares the remarkable story of his transition from a "golden handcuff" corporate role at American Express in the UK to moving to Vancouver with nothing but a two-week hotel reservation and a hunger for entrepreneurial adventure. We dive deep into his journey of scal...

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