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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The Spruce / Michelle Becker Tidy closets, organized drawers, and a perfectly styled pantry—everyone aspires for their homes to be clean, comfortable, and always looking their best. Every household requires regular cleaning, maintenance, and organization to achieve this, though. So, we scouted out the best household tidiness tips from experts of all sorts, like organizers and professional cleaners. Here are 47 expert-approved tips to help you work smarter, stay one step ahead of household chores ...

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While summer is in full swing right now, it will be over before you know it. We’re just weeks away from going back to school, work, and responsibilities. Want to start off on the right foot? It’s a good idea to start decluttering now. It’s the perfect rainy-day activity for the summer. Decluttering will also give you a better idea of what you may need to buy for the upcoming season. Here ...

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4 Steps to Creating Your Company's Strategic Business Statement Josh Cohen, founder and CEO of The Junkluggers and Remix Market, talks about goal setting that focuses on growth. That, while not all goals may not be reached, if you're company still grows along the way, then you're always moving up. While companies take small steps to make sure they're always moving up, it's a cautious approach — but if you want ...

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Junkluggers of Berks, Chester and Lancaster Counties featured in Business Advisor Partnering with 24K Cleaning to provide eco-friendly junk removal solutions during the pandemic Due to the pandemic, people are spending more time at home than ever. And with more time indoors comes more scrutiny over clutter. But while many homeowners want to get rid of junk, they never seem to lug it out and toss it. That is why The Junkluggers of Berks, Chester ...

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Josh Cohen featured on Franchising.com's CEO Profile One Person's Junk... Sustainable junk removal is a growing business for The Junkluggers Josh Cohen was a 21-year-old college student hanging out with a group of friends in 2004 when one of them mentioned how he'd made $100 hauling away a neighbor's refrigerator. It was a lightbulb moment for Cohen who thought, "I can do that!" View Full Article

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