Can't Stop the Growth To the Point: The Systems that Took a Restoration & Cleaning Business From 0 to 82 Locations
Sep 17, 2025
Dan Claps, CEO and co-founder of Voda Cleaning & Restoration, revolutionized the franchise world by expanding to 82 locations in under two years. He shares his journey from a bourbon side hustle to a cleaning powerhouse. The conversation highlights the importance of scalable systems and a strong company culture that prioritizes buy-in over compliance. Dan emphasizes effective communication, reverse-engineered goals for growth, and creative incentives for leadership, offering invaluable insights for any aspiring business leader.
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Early Hustle Turned Lesson
- Dan sold his dad's bourbon collection as a teenager and later had to repay the profits when discovered.
- He uses the story as a formative lesson about early entrepreneurship and supply-demand lessons.
Reverse-Engineer Growth Targets
- Dan reverse-engineered long-term goals and hit growth targets exactly as planned.
- He recommends setting 10–20 year outcomes and working backward into daily goals to pace growth.
Cleaning + Restoration Creates Predictability
- Combining cleaning with restoration creates predictable, repeatable revenue and easier door-opening with property managers.
- This hybrid model turns a reactive need service into recurring, predictable work for franchisees.
