"From a mall kiosk to 250+ locations worldwide—Timothy Phelps is redefining tech, entrepreneurship, and sustainability."
In this episode of Coffee with Cagnetta, Andy Cagnetta sits down with Timothy Phelps, founder & CEO of Techy, a rapidly growing electronics repair, retail, and franchise brand. Tim shares how he turned a family-run shop into a global business by blending AI automation, recycling, and a relentless hustle mindset.
He talks growth, acquisitions, the power of follow-up, and why the right mindset can turn old tech—and tough times—into pure opportunity.
🔥 Topics Covered:
✅ How Tim scaled Techy to 250+ locations
✅ The key role AI plays in retail, customer service & franchise support
✅ Why recycling electronics is the future of tech
✅ His biggest entrepreneurial lessons from struggling to scaling
✅ How follow-up automation doubled sales across stores
✅ The power of relationship-building, mindset, and not waiting in the chair
🎯 Who Should Watch This Episode:
🔹 Aspiring & seasoned entrepreneurs
🔹 Franchise owners & operators
🔹 Tech & sustainability enthusiasts
🔹 Anyone building a business with grit, innovation, and purpose
🔔 Subscribe for more powerful convos with business leaders driving change and innovation.
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