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Todd Leonard Accelerted Waste

S1 E28 • Jun 18, 2024 • 22 mins

Greg Mohr talks with Todd Leonard from Accelerated Waste Solutions about his journey into franchising, the company's innovative junk removal technology, and strategies for franchisees. They discuss the ideal traits for franchisees, daily operations, and the impact of the pandemic on the business.

Key Points

Accelerated Waste Solutions offers franchisees two distinct revenue streams through its JunkShot and Doorstep Details services, targeting the same customer base to maximize profitability.
The innovative JunkShot app allows customers to receive instant quotes and book junk removal services through photo submissions, leveraging technology to streamline operations and reduce costs for franchisees.
Franchisees benefit from a comprehensive support system, including training, a call center for inbound leads, and local market data, enabling both hands-on and semi-absentee ownership models.

Speakers

Greg Mohr

Host • 13%

Todd Leonard

Guest • 87%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction of guest Whitney Todd Leonard from accelerated waste solutions
0:23	Todd Leonard’s background and introduction to franchising
1:33	Transition to accelerated waste solutions
2:28	Overview of accelerated waste solutions business model
3:56	Innovative technology in junk removal
6:03	Origin of junkshot and doorstep details
9:46	Strategy for franchisees to engage with apartment complexes
11:59	Ideal traits for potential franchisees
13:40	Day in the life of a semi-absentee franchisee
17:35	Logistics and cost efficiency of operating out of self-storage units
19:22	Impact of the pandemic on business operations
21:01	Contact information and closing remarks

Transcript

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