Ep 25: The Power of Accelerating Growth in Your Business with Omar Soliman

Today we are looking into the secrets behind building a successful franchise empire with Omar Soliman, Co-Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk and CEO of Trash Butler. Whether you’re eyeing national expansion or aiming to scale your local business, Omar shares invaluable economic and strategic insights, serving up a playbook for franchise success. We explore the essential accelerators for business growth, from securing third-party capital to mastering PR strategies for maximum visibility. Omar’s candid discussion reveals the power of a strong partnership, debunking the myth that friends can’t make successful business partners.

Listen in to learn about the importance of crafting a visionary roadmap, the art of working on your business rather than in it and the critical role of assembling the right team to execute your vision. From navigating the thin line between luck and skill in entrepreneurship to embracing failure as a stepping stone to success, this episode offers practical wisdom and inspiration for aspiring franchise owners and business leaders alike.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Omar fell into entrepreneurship. 
• The power of creating a 5-year vision. 
• The importance of working on the business, not in the business. 
• What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. 
• The benefit of having a persistent mindset. 
• Why failure should be expected in business. 
• The benefit of having professional financial advisors in your business. 

Ideas Worth Sharing:

• “We had to get the right people on the bus who could take our vision and actually integrate it, hold the team accountable and build the brand.” – Omar Soliman
• “When we look back at our entrepreneurial journey, there are a lot of lucky moments, but it is our persistence that got us through.” – Omar Soliman
• “Failure is a part of business. It is an everyday occurrence.” – Omar Soliman

Resources:

• Omar Soliman: LinkedIn | Instagram
• Cannon Carr: LinkedIn
• CornerCap