Trash Talk Business Podcast

Episodes

Ep. 114 - Achieving Work-Life-Health Balance with Jenna Jahnz
July 8, 2024

Ep. 114 - Achieving Work-Life-Health Balance with Jenna Jahnz

Finding balance in your work and life is one thing, but have you ever considered your health? It's not something to overlook. Why not live your best life feeling great about your health now so that you are there for those who...

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Ep. 113 - Who Should Answer My Phone? with Jackie Gonzalez
July 1, 2024

Ep. 113 - Who Should Answer My Phone? with Jackie Gonzalez

Studies show that phone calls that go unanswered cost companies millions of dollars in lost revenue. How do you fix that while you're out there slinging junk? Well, lucky for you that we have Jackie Gonzalez, CEO of PATLive, ...

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Ep. 112 - Casey’s Big Announcement
June 18, 2024

Ep. 112 - Casey’s Big Announcement

We got two big announcements from Casey to share, plus Taylor (our producer) hops in to chat about a couple things as well. Experience Jobber for yourself, tell them Andy sent ya: https://go.getjobber.com/CamoCrewJunkRemoval ...

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Ep. 111 - Waste Expo Highlights and Networking Wins
June 3, 2024

Ep. 111 - Waste Expo Highlights and Networking Wins

Back from Waste Expo with some highlights, plus we start talking about networking and how to work events. Experience Jobber for yourself, tell them Andy sent ya: https://go.getjobber.com/CamoCrewJunkRemoval Watch This Episode...

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Ep. 110 - My Marketing Sucks! But Why? with Xavier Caldera
May 27, 2024

Ep. 110 - My Marketing Sucks! But Why? with Xavier Caldera

Data matters in your business, especially when it comes to marketing. But what should you be looking at without getting too deep in the weeds? Back on the show is Xavier Caldera, Managing Partner with Junk-ify, to help us get...

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Ep. 109 - Why What We Do Matters For The Environment with Stephanie Krubsack
May 20, 2024

Ep. 109 - Why What We Do Matters For The Environment with Stephanie K…

Joining us today is clean water & waste reduction advocate Stephanie Krubsack, Founder of Purevant Living, to share with us some best practices on how junk removal is really a catalyst for change in the neighborhoods we serve...

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Ep. 108 - Every Man Needs a Spreadsheet with John Aguirre
May 13, 2024

Ep. 108 - Every Man Needs a Spreadsheet with John Aguirre

Joining us today is long time junk removal aficionado John Aguirre, owner of Happy Junk Removal, to talk to us about the passion he has for the industry and the importance of a spreadsheet in running a profitable yet efficien...

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Ep. 107 - Frontline Recyclers with Xavier Caldera
May 6, 2024

Ep. 107 - Frontline Recyclers with Xavier Caldera

Today we're talking about a variety of topics, including e-waste collection events, immigrant journeys, successful entrepreneurial ventures, and the importance of efficient recycling operations. Joining us is Xavier Caldera, ...

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Ep. 106 - Always Be Marketing with Andy Barten
April 29, 2024

Ep. 106 - Always Be Marketing with Andy Barten

Back for another Quarterly Update with Barten Bros! This time we're digging into the state of the industry going into the next quarter, what worked this past quarter and what the rest of 2024 might be looking like. We also di...

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Ep. 105 - Building a Business: Overcoming Data Collection Challenges
April 22, 2024

Ep. 105 - Building a Business: Overcoming Data Collection Challenges

In this episode we are delving into key strategies for achieving business success. We're gonna talk about the essentials of strategic hiring and the power of proactive decision-making to the significance of data analysis and ...

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Ep. 104 - Mop and Bucket Attitude (MBA) with Eason Maykus
April 15, 2024

Ep. 104 - Mop and Bucket Attitude (MBA) with Eason Maykus

Today, we dive deep into the essential role of trust, reliability, and a positive outlook in fostering business success. We're unwrapping the layers of sustainable practices in managing construction debris and how effective w...

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Ep. 103 - Trading Perspectives: How Markets Mold Opinions
April 8, 2024

Ep. 103 - Trading Perspectives: How Markets Mold Opinions

Today we're chatting more about the differences in opinions we have in the junk removal industry and how alot of it is based on location, among many other variations. However, we can't stress the importance enough of relying ...

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Ep. 102 - The Adventure Of Your Life
April 1, 2024

Ep. 102 - The Adventure Of Your Life

Answering questions from chat (resale, book keeping, etc.) opening packs of cards and recapping how the first quarter of 2024 went for the junk removal industry. Try NiceJob, use code 'ANDY60' for 60% off for 3 months: https:...

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Ep. 101 - Taylor Chastain Talks 2024 Plans and Pricing for Junk Hauling
March 25, 2024

Ep. 101 - Taylor Chastain Talks 2024 Plans and Pricing for Junk Hauli…

Back on the show is Taylor Chastain, Owner of Up Up and Away Junk Hauling, to provide an update on the company's performance, share his plans for 2024, and discuss his pricing structure. Connect with Taylor: https://www.linke...

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Ep. 100 - If You Wanna Stay Positive, It's Up To You with Dave Molenda
March 18, 2024

Ep. 100 - If You Wanna Stay Positive, It's Up To You with Dave Molenda

Realistically, how do you stay positive each day in a world that seems dead set against your goals and dreams? How do you switch your mindset to grow into the person you want to become, to live a fulfilling live and become a ...

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Ep. 99 - Why Did You Start In Junk Removal with Matt Lundy
March 11, 2024

Ep. 99 - Why Did You Start In Junk Removal with Matt Lundy

Joining us is Matt Lundy with Anchors Away Junk Removal & Hauling to talk about why each of us started in the industry and what we've learned in the first two years of owning a junk removal company. Connect with Matt: https:/...

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Ep. 98 - The Unseen Battles of Junk Removal Entrepreneurs
March 4, 2024

Ep. 98 - The Unseen Battles of Junk Removal Entrepreneurs

Recapping what we discussed over this past weekend: things we have in mind moving forward, and also bringing our producer, Taylor Marek, into the discussion to address challenges he's seen facing junk removal business owners....

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Ep. 97 - Getting Uncomfortable To Improve The Junk Removal Industry
Feb. 26, 2024

Ep. 97 - Getting Uncomfortable To Improve The Junk Removal Industry

We're going to finish up our whiteboard talks from last episode before we get into the rest of the conversation on where we're going with the podcast and the junk removal industry as a whole. Take Our Quick Survey: https://us...

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Ep. 96 - Where's My Target Market?
Feb. 19, 2024

Ep. 96 - Where's My Target Market?

The one and only Casey Bubba is IN the studio today! Today we're going to talk about the strategy meeting we had over the weekend, what we learned and what's next for the podcast. Plus, if you are wondering how to maximize yo...

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Ep. 95 - Improving Our People Skills with Dalton Wilson
Feb. 12, 2024

Ep. 95 - Improving Our People Skills with Dalton Wilson

How do you manage your team better? What should I do to get more commercial clients? Is there a way to track my residential customers better? All these questions and more are going to be answered today. Joining us is Dalton W...

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Ep. 94 - Improving The Software Game For Junk Removal with Andrew Thompson
Feb. 5, 2024

Ep. 94 - Improving The Software Game For Junk Removal with Andrew Tho…

Joining us is Andrew Thompson of JEDI Junk Removal to share his story, what he's been working on lately and how you as an owner/operator can up your game in 2024! Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrandrewthomp...

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Ep. 93 - Get Yourself An Emmy with Michelle Penczak
Jan. 29, 2024

Ep. 93 - Get Yourself An Emmy with Michelle Penczak

How can you start to buy your time back? Get out of the truck? Train people so that you can go to work ON the business instead of being stuck IN the business? Well, we are going to uncover Andy's secret weapon today so buckle...

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Ep. 92 - Now Is The Time To Thrive
Jan. 22, 2024

Ep. 92 - Now Is The Time To Thrive

Taking more questions from the VIP group, we cover how to keep your workers consistent at 80%, single item pickups, Billboards, delegating and thriving as the business owner instead of solely surviving. Also, could you answer...

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Ep. 90 - Using Weekly Pickups to Fuel Junk Removal and Demo Jobs with Christopher Mcquade
Jan. 15, 2024

Ep. 90 - Using Weekly Pickups to Fuel Junk Removal and Demo Jobs with…

Today we are talking with Christopher Mcquade, of Clean Earth Solutions, about how he does things in his neck of the woods. Specifically, how his weekly pickup route generates the bulk of their junk removal and demo jobs. Lis...

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