About Omar
Omar knows what it takes to grow companies from $0 to over $500 million, all while having a fantastic time in the process.
About Omar
Omar knows what it takes to grow companies from $0 to over $500 million, all while having a fantastic time in the process.
The Story Begins...
While in college, Omar Soliman and his best friend, Nick, started a moving and junk removal service called College Hunks Hauling Junk. They then grew it into a multi-million dollar franchise in a matter of years. But that was just the start of Omar’s amazing story of success….
Success Highlights
2003 – 2004
June 3, 2020
Started College Hunks Hauling Junk with friend Nick Friedman using an old Cargo Van. One year later, their business plan won the University of Miami’s Rothschild Entrepreneurship Competition.
2005
June 3, 2020
Began scaling the business and surpassed $1.2 million in sales in their 2nd year.
2008
June 3, 2020
Expanded College Hunks into a national franchise and named one of Inc.’s “Top 30 Entrepreneurs in America under 30.”
2009
June 3, 2020
College Hunks appears on Inc.’s 500 Fastest Growing Companies list.
2009
June 3, 2020
Omar and Nick debut on Shark Tank, where they didn’t just get an offer…they were the first contestants to ever reject an offer from the Sharks.
2011
June 3, 2020
Published the best-selling book, Effortless Entrepreneur: Work Smart, Play Hard, Make Millions.
2012
June 3, 2020
Began speaking nationwide with Leading Authorities (see profile here).
2013
June 3, 2020
College Hunks wins the “Franchise 500 Award,” and is now a multi-million dollar national franchise with over 100 locations.
2014
June 3, 2020
Co-executive produced Beware of Mr. Baker, a documentary about the famous drummer for Blind Faith and Cream.
2017
June 3, 2020
With over 100 franchises, 2000 team members, and 1000 trucks, College Hunks Hauling Junk passes $80 million in revenue system wide.
2018
June 4, 2020
Ernst & Young ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ winner.
2019
June 4, 2020
Announced a finalist for Tampa Bay CEO of the Year 2019.
2020
June 5, 2020
Omar’s companies surpassed $500 million in enterprise value and continue to grow.
If you’re ready to take your brand and organization to the next level of growth, contact Omar.