What if you built up your skills in franchise development and leadership, and then were offered the position that capitalized on both, but you turned it down to start your own? Then you would be Aaron Harper, who started Rolling Suds Franchise Systems using a unique pressure washing process and system. Aaron has grown to 145 units in just 14 months and projects to have 300 units in the next 12 months, and WE BELIEVE IT. Shout out to @anniepreece on Instagram whose art is proudly displayed in Aaron's home office. Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond just the microphone? Yes, we have video! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here!

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GOLD NUGGETS:

(00:00) - Franchising and Entrepreneurship Journey

(09:35) - Building a Successful Franchise Business

(12:43) - From Employee to Entrepreneur

(17:46) - Building a Successful Franchise Business

(29:55) - Growing a Successful Franchise System

(41:37) - Favorite Books, Customer Service, DIY Nightmares

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Aaron’s Links:

Website | https://www.rollingsudspowerwashing.com/

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-harper-998140125/

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Previous guests on The Small Business Safari include Dale Cardwell, Amy Lyle, Ben Alexander, Joseph Sission, Jonathan Ellis, Brad Dell, Chris Hanks, C.T. Emerson, Chad Brown, Tracy Moore, Wayne Sherger, David Raymond, Paul Redman, Gabby Meteor, Ryan Dement, Barbara Heil Sonneck, Bryan John, Tom Defore, Rusty Clifton, Duane Johns, Jason Sleeman, Andy Suggs, Chris Michel, Jon Ostenson, Tommy Breedlove, Rocky Lalvani, Amanda Griffey, Spencer Powell, Joe Perrone, David Lupberger, Duane C. Barney, Dave Moerman, Jim Ryerson, Al Mishkoff, Scott Specker, Mike Claudio and more!

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Mickie joins the guys to talk about using public relations in your advertising strategy. The trick is to write something that is compelling; then it can be picked up by the wire, gets distributed to a wide audience, and can be used as content for other writers to cite as an industry expert. It's not as easy as it might sound, but Mickie has figured out how to navigate the distribution methods. Listen now to see how you can implement some of these PR strategies in your own business! Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond just the microphone? Yes, we have video! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here!

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GOLD NUGGETS:

(00:00) - The Small Business Safari

(04:28) - Importance of PR in Modern Journalism

(11:25) - Best Times to Release PR Materials

(14:27) - Press Release and Publicity Strategies

(28:26) - Utilizing PR for Small Businesses

(33:12) - The Power of Press Releases

(45:10) - Public Relations With eReleases.com

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Mickie’s Links:

Website | https://www.ereleases.com/
Twitter | https://twitter.com/ereleases

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ereleases.press.release.distribution

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ereleasespr/

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/

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Previous guests on The Small Business Safari include Dale Cardwell, Amy Lyle, Ben Alexander, Joseph Sission, Jonathan Ellis, Brad Dell, Chris Hanks, C.T. Emerson, Chad Brown, Tracy Moore, Wayne Sherger, David Raymond, Paul Redman, Gabby Meteor, Ryan Dement, Barbara Heil Sonneck, Bryan John, Tom Defore, Rusty Clifton, Duane Johns, Jason Sleeman, Andy Suggs, Chris Michel, Jon Ostenson, Tommy Breedlove, Rocky Lalvani, Amanda Griffey, Spencer Powell, Joe Perrone, David Lupberger, Duane C. Barney, Dave Moerman, Jim Ryerson, Al Mishkoff, Scott Specker, Mike Claudio and more!

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Chris and Alan welcome Phil Wilkins. Chris met him when he was running a gourmet burger multi-unit franchise, and we finally got him on the show to talk about Phil’s journey and learnings along the way. Phil impacts everyone in his life, as proven by the numerous requests for his time and wisdom around leadership, purpose, and the grit it takes to make it in the world, especially in the entrepreneurial jungle. Listen to his story. Did you know our amazing voices can go beyond just the microphone? Yes, we have video! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here!

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GOLD NUGGETS:

(00:00) - Small business Safari With Phil Wilkins

(04:53) - Journey to Owning a McDonald’s Franchise

(17:40) - Scaling and Transitioning to Small Businesses

(23:54) - Lessons in Restaurant Business Expansion

(37:13) - Customer Service and DIY Nightmare Stories

(44:00) - Basement Flooding and Home Repair

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Phil’s Links:

Website | https://byaeveryday.com/

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-wilkins-4290b66/

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Books Mentioned: Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy (from Chris’s Hometown of Jackson, MI)

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Previous guests on The Small Business Safari include Dale Cardwell, Amy Lyle, Ben Alexander, Joseph Sission, Jonathan Ellis, Brad Dell, Chris Hanks, C.T. Emerson, Chad Brown, Tracy Moore, Wayne Sherger, David Raymond, Paul Redman, Gabby Meteor, Ryan Dement, Barbara Heil Sonneck, Bryan John, Tom Defore, Rusty Clifton, Duane Johns, Jason Sleeman, Andy Suggs, Chris Michel, Jon Ostenson, Tommy Breedlove, Rocky Lalvani, Amanda Griffey, Spencer Powell, Joe Perrone, David Lupberger, Duane C. Barney, Dave Moerman, Jim Ryerson, Al Mishkoff, Scott Specker, Mike Claudio and more!

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