Planning for Growth with Cameron Carson | Blue Collar StartUp #96

In this episode of Blue Collar Startup, hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster talk with Cameron Carson, founder of Franbassador. Cameron shares how he built a window cleaning company from just $50 into a 13-unit franchise system, eventually selling it for a major multiple. They discuss the power of door knocking, the challenges of scaling, why franchising is exploding in home services, and how Franbassador helps businesses expand and thrive.

Learn more about Cameron and Franbassador at franbassador.io.

0:42 Host Introduction: Mike Nelson and Derek Foster
2:35 Guest Introduction: Cameron Carson
3:27 Starting a Window Cleaning Company with $50
5:15 Door Knocking and Early Growth Strategies
7:34 The “Five-Around” Sales Method
11:44 Why Franchising Beat Multiple Locations
13:52 Scaling Challenges and Competitor Insights
17:11 Selling a Franchise System and Multiples
20:29 Helping Businesses Franchise with Franbassador
23:21 Franchising as a Legacy Plan for Owners
28:36 Industry Trends and the “Silver Tsunami”
31:04 Private Equity in Home Services
33:41 Buying Power and Expansion Through Franchising
37:05 How Franbassador Supports Franchisors
40:19 Benefits of Buying a Franchise vs. Starting Alone
44:28 Financing Options for Franchise Buyers
48:30 Franchise Growth Stories (Crumbl, Rolling Suds, etc.)
50:23 The Cost and Process of Franchising
55:16 Operations Manuals and Franchise Support
59:15 Licensing vs. Franchising – Legal Pitfalls
1:01:32 Where to Learn More About Franbassador