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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 43 MIN

They Turned a Cargo Van Into a $300M Brand

from HUNKS TALKING JUNK · host Nick Friedman

In the first episode of Hunks Talking Junk, host Nick Friedman sits down with his longtime friend and co-founder Omar Soliman to share the real story behind building College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving from a single cargo van into a $300M national brand. Along with lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, business partnerships, company culture, and branding. This episode is for leaders who want to gain an edge, as well as founders, franchises, operators, business owners , or team members who want an honest look at what it takes to build and lead a long-term brand through systems, trust, and consistent execution.00:00 - Preview 01:01 - Introduction01:57 - Omar Soliman03:52 - Partnerships05:09 - Frog Story06:04 - The Start of College H.U.N.K.S.11:59 - Parents Influence14:16 - Early Days of College H.U.N.K.S.22:37 - Company Culture29:31 - Partnerships31:42 - Successful Franchises35:01 - PR and Branding39:18 - Leadership and Resourcefulness42:41 - Outro

In the first episode of Hunks Talking Junk, host Nick Friedman sits down with his longtime friend and co-founder Omar Soliman to share the real story behind building College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving from a single cargo van into a $300M national brand. Along with lessons on entrepreneurship, leadership, business partnerships, company culture, and branding. This episode is for leaders who want to gain an edge, as well as founders, franchises, operators, business owners , or team members who want an honest look at what it takes to build and lead a long-term brand through systems, trust, and consistent execution.00:00 - Preview 01:01 - Introduction01:57 - Omar Soliman03:52 - Partnerships05:09 - Frog Story06:04 - The Start of College H.U.N.K.S.11:59 - Parents Influence14:16 - Early Days of College H.U.N.K.S.22:37 - Company Culture29:31 - Partnerships31:42 - Successful Franchises35:01 - PR and Branding39:18 - Leadership and Resourcefulness42:41 - Outro

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