Franklin business owner braces for TikTok ban [Video]

The clock is ticking on TikTok. A federal ban could take effect in less than a week. For millions of users, it’s more than just a video app with skits and recipes — it’s their job and a part of their livelihood. A Franklin man’s small business blew up on TikTok, giving his brand exposure he might not have seen otherwise. Nick Christiansen makes vinyl banners for a living at his company, Milweb1. “I ended up making a video for it just once, and it shot up to like a million in 24 hours, and that was it. I was, you know, addicted to it and wanted to keep on making more,” Christiansen said. He now has 2.6 million followers and 71.6 million likes on his account, which includes banner-making content from Girl Scouts to graduates. He documents the process from printing to packing and shipping. “Everyone thought I was …