Episode 1319: College Hunks Hauling Junk: From Beat-Up Van to $300 Million Brand with Nick Friedman
2026-09-14 · 25 min · episode 1319 · 24 entities
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Episode 1319: College Hunks Hauling Junk: From Beat-Up Van to $300 Million Brand with Nick Friedman
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What does it really take to turn a borrowed cargo van and a catchy name into a $300 million franchise?
In this episode of Sharkpreneur , Kevin Harrington and Seth Greene interview Nick Friedman, Co-Founder and Chairman of College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, who shares how a college side hustle grew into a nationwide franchise system with roughly 200 franchisees and nearly $300 million in annual sales. He explains why the company expanded from junk removal into moving, what entrepreneurs often misunderstand about franchising, and how strong franchisee relationships helped the brand navigate challenges such as COVID and shifting housing conditions. Nick also discusses bringing in private equity, avoiding entrepreneurial distractions, building an investment thesis, and using books and podcasting to share what he has learned with the next generation of business owners.
Key Takeaways:
→ A simple business idea can become a major brand when entrepreneurs pair a memorable concept with consistent execution over time.
→ Franchising is not passive income because franchise owners rely heavily on ongoing support, coaching, training, systems, and leadership from the franchisor.
→ Businesses considering franchising should ideally demonstrate the economics of multiple locations before attempting to scale through franchisees.
→ Private equity has become increasingly interested in home-service businesses because many essential physical services remain difficult to disrupt with technology.
→ A clear investment thesis helps entrepreneurs evaluate opportunities based on their skills, values, experience, and capacity to contribute more than capital.
Nick Friedman is the co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, an award-winning franchise he launched with his high school friend, Omar Soliman, in a beat-up cargo van. Today, the company has more than 200 franchises worldwide and generates over $300 million in annual sales.
Nick is a two-time Emmy Award-winning producer for Hunks vs. The Hurricanes, which documented the company’s hurricane recovery efforts. He has appeared on Shark Tank and Undercover Boss, and the brand has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Hoarders, and Hoarding.
He is also an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year winner and the 2024 International Franchise Association Entrepreneur of the Year. Through the company, Nick supports domestic violence survivors with free moves and has helped donate more than six million meals through US Hunger.
Connect With Nick:
Website: https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CollegeHunksHaulingJunkandMoving/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegehunks/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/college-hunks-hauling-junk/
X: https://x.com/CollegeHunks
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-zo_ofBvBf5jTrjpvit_ow