Moving and Junk Removal Blueprint

Nick Friedman started with a beat-up van and a hundred bucks, but today, he runs one of the biggest moving and junk removal brands in America. In this course, he shows you how to start profitably and build a local business that lasts.



What you’ll learn

  • Start with what you’ve got: How to get your first few jobs using simple marketing that works.
  • Profitable pricing: Learn how to charge for the value you offer, without scaring off customers or joining a losing race to the bottom.
  • Customers on repeat: Create systems that keep customers coming back and referring you to their friends and neighbors.
  • Hire the right people: Find and train crew members you can depend on, who take pride in their work.
  • Stay organized: Set up basic scheduling and job-tracking systems that make you look professional, while reducing your headaches.
  • Know the right numbers: Track the key metrics that tell you if your business is healthy or heading for trouble.
  • Market locally: Use digital ads, partnerships, and grassroots tactics to keep your trucks booked all-year-round.
  • Lead with purpose: Build a company culture that motivates your team and keeps turnover low.
  • Grow at your own pace: Understand when to scale, when to hold steady, and how to plan for a future exit or franchise opportunity.

Nick Friedman never set out to build a $300-million company.

He just wanted out of a cubicle.

He and his college buddy borrowed a van, printed a few flyers, and started hauling junk around town. They called themselves College Hunks Hauling Junk… half as a joke, half because people remembered it.

Turns out, that little idea had huge potential.

What began as a weekend side hustle became a full-time business. They quit their jobs and learned everything the hard way. Over time, they built one of the most recognizable moving and junk removal brands in the country—now with over 200 franchises nationwide.

In this course, Nick shares exactly how they did it.

You’ll learn how to find your first customers, build a strong reputation, and create systems that let your business run smoothly, even when you’re not there. He’ll also show you how to think like a real entrepreneur, not just an operator in the truck.

Nick talks through:

  • What to focus on in your first 6 months
  • How to turn small wins into lasting momentum
  • The mistakes that crush most local businesses (and how to avoid them)
  • The leadership mindset that keeps you steady when things get tough

This is the real strategy behind how two friends with no money or experience built a national brand through smart systems and a lot of grit.


Meet your teacher

Nick Friedman

Co-Founder, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Nick Friedman is the co-founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving, one of the fastest-growing service brands in America.

What started with a borrowed van and a few flyers has turned into a franchise network with 200+ locations and over $300 million in annual sales. Nick’s been featured on Shark Tank, Undercover Boss, Forbes, and CNN but he still sees himself as a small business guy at heart.

He’s passionate about helping others build businesses that give them freedom and the ability to impact their communities in a positive way.




Welcome & my story

9 min


Why junk removal

4 min


Mindset required to succeed

7 min


Defining your vision & purpose

8 min


Identify your core values

7 min


Core services

10 min


Pricing Psychology

13 min


KPIs to monitor

8 min


Hiring your first few employees

1 min


Interview process

11 min


Hiring FAQ’s

12 min


Marketing foundations

8 min


Marketing FAQs

9 min


How to deliver a 5-star service

9 min


Operations FAQ

8 min


Scaling the smart way

6 min


Taking action

4 min

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