The Fastest Path to Wealth? Inside Brian Beers' $45M Franchise Journey | The Scaling Podcast EP 3

What if the fastest path to building wealth isn't starting a business from scratch — but buying the right one?

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Beers, who scaled from 2 Midas locations to a $45 million multi-unit franchise empire. He reveals how franchising gave him the structure, scale, and freedom that most entrepreneurs chase for years — and how you can follow a similar path.

Whether you're in corporate and ready to escape, or you're an entrepreneur looking to scale smarter, this episode delivers real talk on building wealth through franchising.

⏱️ Timestamps: 00:01:00 — How Brian and Aaron connected through Rolling Suds

00:03:40 — Brian's background: starting with 2 Midas locations

00:10:15 — Letting go of control and becoming a better business owner

00:16:45 — Why sales roles are often the hardest to delegate

00:28:00 — 💥 "Franchising changed your life..." (The host tees up the trailer moment)

00:28:36 — Why Brian doubled down on franchising and never looked back

00:36:00 — Content, credibility, and the hidden upside of personal branding

00:41:00 — How Brian allocates time as his most valuable resource

00:59:00 — Structuring partnerships with operating partners

01:05:00 — Brian's big, long-term vision for wealth and legacy

01:07:50 — Final advice for anyone considering buying a franchise