Justin Waltz, Brand President of Junkluggers, joins Erin Martin to explore how local marketing, sustainability, and franchise fundamentals come together to drive real growth. With a career spanning junk removal, franchise development, and private equity-backed brands, Justin shares insights on the return to grassroots marketing, the value of branded search, and how data and storytelling build lasting brand trust. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of AI in operations and the strategic lessons he’s carried from the world of private equity.