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Episode 117: How to Scale a Pavement Maintenance Service Business to $15M Nationally
Description
Host Mike Halpern sits down with Bryan and Michael Appell to discuss the rapid expansion of Appell Line Striping. Learn how this family-grown business turned a local service into a national brand serving household names like Starbucks and Best Buy, and how they provide immediate "day-one" revenue to their franchise partners.
Key Takeaways:
Built-In Revenue: How Appell uses its 50+ national accounts to feed work directly to new franchisees.
Low Barrier to Entry: A deep dive into the $250k investment that covers two territories and multiple service lines.
The "New Lobby": Why the post-pandemic shift to drive-thrus has made parking lot maintenance a recession-resistant necessity.
Avoid the Pitfalls: Benefit from 25 years of "painful learning curves" regarding materials, temperature, and equipment.
Guest Website: Appell Line Striping
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Mike Halpern, CAFC
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