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This Dryer Vent Franchise Makes $130K a Year—Would You Buy It?

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Aug 8, 2025
The hosts explore a promising dryer vent cleaning franchise in Charlotte with impressive online reviews. They discuss its profitability, revealing a $130K profit in just one year. Topics include the importance of branding, online presence, and potential for expansion. The conversation dives into the franchise model, cash flow, and the sustainability of the business, while cautioning about the inherent risks of small business ownership. Listeners are encouraged to weigh the viability of investing in this niche market.
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INSIGHT

Unusual 1.5x Price-To-Cashflow

  • The listing asks $200,000 for $130,000 profit, implying roughly 1.5x cashflow.
  • Michael Girdley questions whether paying that premium makes sense versus other options.
ADVICE

Commercial Contracts Scale Predictably

  • Pursue commercial channels like apartment communities, universities, and property managers to scale.
  • Secure recurring contracts to turn one-off service calls into predictable revenue.
INSIGHT

You May Be Buying A Job

  • The owner, Ben Davey, works as the technician so ownership equals hands-on labor.
  • Michael Girdley warns buyers that this setup commonly means "buying yourself a job."
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