The Scaling Podcast With Aaron Harper

Forget flashy startups. Nik Hulesky is building power washing companies, tree stump businesses, and perfume dealerships—and they're printing serious cash. In this episode, we break down how "boring" businesses scale fast, the systems behind successful franchising, and why content is the unfair advantage most operators ignore. If you're building a business, growing a franchise, or just trying to figure out where the real money is—you're going to want this one. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Nik's background 02:00 - How Nik built and sold multiple businesses 06:30 - Going all-in on content and Twitter 08:00 - The first signs of traction 11:25 - Why "unsexy" businesses actually win 13:00 - CoFounders.com and structuring partnerships 17:30 - What went wrong with their first operator funding model 20:00 - The perfume & tree stump businesses explained 23:30 - Kids, tech issues, and real-life interruptions 26:00 - How Rolling Suds scaled truck production 30:00 - Health care, preventative business opportunities 35:30 - Building a life around values, not just income 43:00 - Government spending and efficiency rants 48:00 - Nik's home podcast setup and AV workflow 49:30 - Why entrepreneurs need to be a little crazy 53:00 - Nik's "why" and building for his family 57:00 - The grind of early franchise sales 60:00 - "You just get rewarded for doing the boring stuff really well." 63:00 - Growth, discipline, and not chasing shiny objects 66:00 - Twitter's ETA & franchise community 68:00 - Nik's investment in Tribe & the power of community 71:00 - Masterminds, founder loneliness, and building with others 73:00 - Where to find Nik & closing thoughts

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

In this episode of The Scaling Podcast, Courtney Joyce shares his journey from 13 years in toxic coal mines to building and selling a 7-figure cleaning business — and how he's now scaling multiple ventures with virtual assistants and smart systems. We dive into entrepreneurship, leadership, time freedom, and what it really takes to escape the golden handcuffs of a steady paycheck. If you're looking to scale your business, build systems, or get inspired by a true operator's story — this episode is for you. 👇 Timestamps 00:00 - Intro: From Coal Mines to Entrepreneurship 02:12 - Why Courtney Left a $170K Job for Freedom 04:00 - Starting a Cleaning Business from Scratch 06:23 - Scaling with Culture and Smart Hiring 09:00 - Selling His First Business for $500K 11:00 - The Power of Virtual Assistants in Growth 13:35 - Niching Down: Serving Health & Wellness Franchises 18:50 - Lessons from Managing 50+ Staff 22:30 - Balancing Family, Business, and Focus 30:00 - Biggest Constraints When Scaling Multiple Companies 34:40 - Building a Sales Team & Stepping Out of Founder-Led Sales 37:00 - Routines, Mindset, and Staying Energized as an Entrepreneur 40:00 - How Courtney Leads a 100+ Person Team Remotely 44:15 - Final Lessons on Leadership, Systems, and Long-Term Growth 👍 Like this episode? Subscribe for more insights on scaling businesses, leadership, and entrepreneurship. 🔗 Follow The Scaling Podcast for weekly interviews with founders, operators, and industry leaders. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #VirtualAssistants #Franchising #TheScalingPodcast

Welcome to the Scaling Podcast With Aaron Harper Jack Carr is not your typical entrepreneur. Follow me on x for more: https://x.com/AaronHarperCEO Instead of starting businesses from scratch, he has mastered the art of entrepreneurship through acquisition—buying and scaling businesses across multiple industries. From managing wineries in Napa Valley to diving into Bitcoin mining and now leading a booming HVAC and plumbing empire, Jack's journey is a masterclass in spotting opportunities where others see barriers. In this episode of the Scaling Podcast, host Aaron Harper sits down with Jack to uncover: Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Meet Jack Carr 02:21 - From Napa Valley Wineries to Business Ownership 06:28 - Why Jack Left a Stable Career for Entrepreneurship 10:10 - Buying vs. Building: Why Acquisition Beats Starting from Scratch 15:37 - The Challenges of First-Time Business Acquisitions 22:11 - How Jack Scaled His HVAC Business to $4M+30:29 - When Everything Goes Wrong: Losing His Entire Team Overnight 38:52 - The Role of Community & Twitter in Business Growth44:13 - Raising Capital for Business Growth: What Jack Learned 51:22 - The Future: Scaling to $20M and Beyond Subscribe for more business insights!

Aaron Harper, a CEO and franchise entrepreneur, is launching his own podcast designed to guide curious newcomers and seasoned business veterans alike through the intricacies of business ownership.