Scotty Milas' All Things Considered Franchising Podcast w/ Aaron Harper CEO & Founder of Rolling Suds

In this episode of "All Things Considered Franchising," host Scotty Milas interviews Aaron Harper, the CEO, and owner of Rolling Suds, a power-washing franchise concept. Aaron has helped grow multiple brands in the franchising industry, including a carpet cleaning brand and a drywall repair brand. Aaron is dedicated to building a brand and providing exceptional experiences to franchisees and customers. Aaron speaks with Scotty, shares his journey in the franchising industry, and discusses the characteristics of successful franchisees. He emphasizes the importance of grit and execution in franchise ownership and advises against the misconception of running a franchise part-time. As he explains to Scotty, "I don't think any person should buy a franchise thinking that they're going to run it 5-10 hours a week or 2 hours a month." Aaron also provides insights into the process of franchising a business and highlights the need for a strong infrastructure and lead generation to support franchisees. He tells Scotty, "You're buying a system, you're paying a quarter million dollars or $100,000 or taking out an SBA loan for the system. It'd be crazy not to follow the rulebook instruction manual." He goes on to explain the unique opportunities and challenges in the power-washing industry and how Rolling Suds aims to become the largest power-washing company in the world. Aaron tells Scotty the power washing industry has seasonal and non-seasonal aspects, with commercial services offering more year-round opportunities. Key Takeaways: • Successful franchisees need to have grit and a strong execution mindset. • Franchisees should focus on imitating the established system before innovating. • The myth of running a franchise very part-time is not realistic, and franchisees should be prepared to invest significant time and effort into growing their business. • Rolling Suds is looking for franchisees with high liquidity, risk tolerance, and a desire to build a multimillion-dollar business. • The power washing industry has seasonal and non-seasonal aspects, with commercial services offering more year-round opportunities. Scotty Milas can be reached at [e-mail] and at [phone]. Aaron Harper can be reached on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aaron-harper-998140125 #allthingsconsideredfranchising #scottmilas #businessownership #franchiseopportunities #aaronharper