Elevate your role from operator to owner by mastering the systems, culture, and strategic vision necessary to build a scalable, self-sustaining enterprise.
Unlock the secrets to transforming a small startup into a national powerhouse in this engaging course featuring Nick Friedman, co-founder of the nearly $300 million franchise, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving. Hosted by leadership expert Adam Mendler, this session dives deep into the critical transition every successful entrepreneur must make: the shift from working in the business to working on the business. Through the lens of Nick’s journey—from a beat-up cargo van to over 200 franchise locations—you will discover the blueprint for sustainable growth, operational freedom, and long-term success.
The course addresses the common trap where business owners become slaves to their own operations, unable to see the forest for the trees. Nick shares candid insights on how to escape the daily grind of tactical work by implementing robust systems and cultivating a high-performance culture. He explains that while early stages require grit and manual effort, true scaling is achieved only when leaders elevate themselves to focus on big-picture strategy, mentorship, and brand development.
Throughout this masterclass in scaling, you will learn how to:
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a current business owner feeling stuck in daily operations, or a corporate leader looking to foster an entrepreneurial spirit within your team, this course provides actionable advice on leadership and systemization. Join us to learn how to build a company that runs efficiently without your constant intervention, allowing you to focus on the creativity, strategy, and vision that drive lasting impact.
Motivational & Leadership Speaker
Adam Mendler is a nationally recognized authority on leadership, renowned for his unique ability to deliver perspective-shifting insights shaped by interviewing more than 500 of America’s most successful leaders. The creator and host of the top-rated business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, Adam regularly elicits insights from America's top CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. A keynote speaker to businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations, Adam has written extensively on business and leadership, having authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. A Los Angeles native and lifelong Angels fan, Adam teaches graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA, serves on the board of UCLA’s Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science program, is an emeritus member of USC’s Board of Governors, and is an advisor to numerous companies and leaders.
Co-Founder College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving
Purpose-driven, values-based, socially-conscious, tech-enabled, and results-focused entrepreneur. Co-Founder of COLLEGE HUNKS HAULING JUNK (CollegeHunksFranchise.com), the largest and fastest-growing U.S.-based hauling and moving company, providing collegiate teams to move your home and business, as well as remove unwanted items from commercial and residential properties. Franchise opportunities available throughout the US and Canada. Currently over 200 franchises and over 3,000 employees nationwide. Also Co-Founder of TRASH BUTLER (TrashButler.com), a national amenity solution for multi-family communities with over 1,000 employees nationwide. In addition, Nick has been featured in numerous business books and textbooks, as well as Forbes, Fortune and many other national publications. He was also featured in a Newsweek story entitled 'College Kid to Millionaire,' along with the founders of FedEx, Dell Computers, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. Nick’s company has been profiled numerous times on CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, FOX News, Oprah Winfrey Show, ABC’s Shark Tank, Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker, CNBC’s Blue Collar Millionaires, and CBS’s Undercover Boss. He also participated with MTV on a panel at the White House about entrepreneurship. Nick is an active Board Member of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), which is a global peer network with more than 22,000 members in more than 125 countries, all dedicated to becoming Better Leaders Through Education and Idea Exchange. The YPO companies employ more than 15 million people around the world and generate US$6 trillion in annual revenues. Nick is a founding member of the Young Entrepreneurship Council (YEC). Specialties: bestselling author (EffortlessEntrepreneur.com), speaker and entrepreneur, specializing in franchising, branding, PR, sales, marketing and finance.
