In this episode of the Kickstart My Franchise podcast, we sit down with Daniel McCarty, founder of JunkStart, a pioneering junk removal brand built on a pay-by-weight pricing model.Daniel shares his entrepreneurial journey, how his background in the waste industry led to a major business model breakthrough, and why transparency in pricing has become a competitive advantage. We dive into JunkStart’s innovative weighing system, the shift toward commercial-first clients, and how the brand has built defensible moats in a traditionally commoditized industry.The conversation also covers franchise startup costs, team structure, marketing strategies, and what it takes to scale a junk removal business with long-term enterprise value in mind.We dive into:• The pay-by-weight model eliminates arbitrary pricing and enhances customer trust.• Over half of Junk Start's revenue comes from commercial clients, focusing on B2B relationships.• The company uses a proprietary weighing system to provide transparent pricing to customers.• Daniel emphasizes the importance of building competitive moats in the junk removal industry.

In this episode of Kickstart My Franchise, we sit down with Tyler Strom, founder of Exclusively Cabinets, to break down a franchise model built on design, distribution, and profit—all without holding inventory or managing installs.

We explore how the brand scaled through compact showrooms, low overhead, and a tech-driven approach that’s changing how customers shop for cabinetry.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Exclusively Cabinets operates with lean showrooms and minimal overhead
• The true startup investment range and the drivers of profitability
• Their award-winning “Expedia for Cabinets” pricing technology
• Owner-operator vs. absentee-friendly options
• The staffing model, workflows, and daily operations
• Actual revenue numbers from existing locations
• Why cabinetry remains a high-margin, recession-resistant sector

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In this episode of the Kickstart My Franchise podcast, we interview Mike Bagley, VP of franchise development for Prestige Franchise Partners, focusing on Body Bar Pilates. Mike shares his journey into franchising, the unique aspects of Body Bar Pilates, and the growing demand for Pilates in the fitness industry. He discusses the brand's competitive edge, ownership models, investment requirements, and the support provided to franchisees. The conversation highlights the importance of community, customer retention, and the potential for recurring revenue in the franchise model.

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