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October 2, 2025 51 mins

Ever think the “sexiest” franchise would be… drains? In this Franchise Unfiltered episode, Wes sits down with Jim Foley, Brand President of Zoom Drain, to unpack a focused service model that’s creating massive opportunities in franchising.

You’ll learn why Zoom Drain is thriving with B2B and B2C demand, how “truck math” makes scaling predictable, and why plumbers actually refer business to Zoom Drain instead of competing with them.

Topics we cover:

-Why specializing in drains beats being a generalist

-The referral flywheel with plumbers

-How apprentices become six-figure technicians

-Predictable growth using “truck math”

-The power of consult-don’t-sell in home services

-Flat-rate pricing and a systemized playbook Whether you’re exploring franchise ownership or just curious how an “unsexy” industry turns into big business, this episode breaks it all down.

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