In 2004, Soliman participated in the Leigh Rothschild Entrepreneurship Competition, a competition to showcase the best of the best business plans. His pitch got him first place in the competition and $10,000 to spend. After graduation, CHHJ went on a hiatus when Soliman took on a job in Washington DC. Sometime later though, Soliman and Friedman revived CHHJ and moved on to have more than 35 franchise locations. For franchises specializing in hauling junk, they operate under College Hunks Hauling Junk, while those focusing on moving furniture operate under College Hunks Moving. Today, CHHJ employs 500 people.
Soliman had another business idea to compliment CHHJ: getting college girls to take care of organizing, packing, and unpacking stuff for people who are moving. He pitched his idea in an episode of Shark Tank and was successful in getting their approval. Soliman had to turn down their offer though because part of the terms required a portion of the business would have to be turned over.
At 27, Soliman became part of the Inc. Magazine’s 30 Under 30 List. He also shares the distinction of being one of the 30 Most Influential Under 30 CEOs in 2010 with Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook. In 2011, he was nominated for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Ernst & Young and was co-author in a book called Effortless Entrepreneur which promoted a common-sense approach to getting a business started.