From Hand-Delivered Flyers to 60 Different Markets Josh Cohen, founder and CEO of The Junkluggers and Remix Market, talks about how he started his first "real" business. What started as a side hustle in 2004 has grown to an Inc. 5000 company serving 60 markets in 13 states. What they discuss: Why you shouldn't do too many things by yourself How business coaches are integral for success Why you should utilize an integrated marketing ...

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How to avoid the worst advice and to find the best mentors Josh Cohen, founder and CEO of The Junkluggers and Remix Market, graduated from UConn with a masters degree in Business Administration. Seeing a need in the junk removal market for an eco-friendly disposal solution for unwanted junk, 21-year-old Josh started The Junkluggers in 2004. Armed with a stack of homemade flyers and his mom's SUV, Josh embarked on a quest to responsibly ...

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How to Start a Franchise and Be Successful In a podcast interview with Josh Cohen, founder and CEO of The Junkluggers and Remix Market, he talks about what it takes to get your business started off on the right foot. "If someone wants to franchise their business and do it right, you really should have a million dollars in the bank. Not just for getting started, but for getting to royalty self-sufficiency..." View Full Article

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Buying an eco-friendly franchise while helping the community After spending 20 years in the corporate world, Andrew Siegel was unable to find an opportunity to establish himself. He had contracts with seven multi-national corporations, hoping to find his niche. But for one reason or another, the position would end, forcing him to find a new job. Andrew decided that it was time to take his next venture into his own hands. After meticulously searching for ...

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Set backpacks and lunchboxes in their spaces to prep for the next day’s morning routine.(GETTY IMAGES) The summer is winding down, which means it’s time to prepare for a new school year. This means a new morning routine, school pickup and drop-off, homework, meal planning, after-school activities and more. Before school even starts, parents also need to pick up school supplies, backpacks and new clothes. To help ease your stress, we put ...

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