New Podcast: How This Entrepreneur Turned A Local Power Washing Company Into One Of The Fastest Growing Franchises Nationwide

Hello SMB Deal Hunters!

I’m excited to share a new interview with Aaron Harper.

Aaron is an entrepreneur who acquired the franchise rights to a local power washing company, Rolling Suds, and subsequently turned the company into one of the fastest-growing franchises nationwide.

Today’s issue is sponsored by Thera, a global payroll and contractor management platform.

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INTERVIEW

In the interview with Aaron, we discuss:

• What Aaron looks for in a business to determine if it's franchise-able

• How acquiring the franchise rights to a business works

• How to approach business owners to pitch them on buying their franchise rights (and how to structure the deal)

• How Aaron has grown a 200-unit franchise system in 14 months

• The economics behind franchises

• What questions to ask if you’re considering becoming a franchisee

And more!

👉 Watch the full 46 minute interview with Aaron

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