Trash Talk Business Podcast

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Ep. 66 - How Do You Get Better At Networking? with Donnie Boivin
July 24, 2023

Ep. 66 - How Do You Get Better At Networking? with Donnie Boivin

Joining us on the show today is fellow veteran, successful business owner and networking wizard Donnie Boivin of Success Champion Networking. If you've been having a rough year or really want to step up your game and do busin...

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Ep. 65 - Quarterly Check-in: Know Your Data and Practice The Basics with The Barten Bros
July 17, 2023

Ep. 65 - Quarterly Check-in: Know Your Data and Practice The Basics w…

We're starting a new series on the show where each quarter we'll check in with the market to see where we are at company and consumer-wise so that we can adjust as necessary during these changing times. Joining us for this fi...

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Ep. 64 - Managing You and Your Team To Do Better with Nicholas Krygier
July 10, 2023

Ep. 64 - Managing You and Your Team To Do Better with Nicholas Krygier

Long-time listener Nicholas Krygier, Owner of American River Hauling and Junk Removal Co., joins us today to cover some of the things he does in his business and how it impacts his team and the community he serves in the hope...

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Ep. 63 - Turning A Side Hustle Into Full-time Income
July 3, 2023

Ep. 63 - Turning A Side Hustle Into Full-time Income

Today's episode has been taken over by the launch of Jobber's newest podcast, Masters of Home Service, so we wanted to treat you to an exclusive listen of the first episode right here on the Trash Talk Business Podcast! Looki...

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Ep. 62 - For The Good Of The Community with Jack Tonnessen
June 26, 2023

Ep. 62 - For The Good Of The Community with Jack Tonnessen

Chatting today with Jack Tonnessen of College Hunks to see what they are up to, what they are doing different, and how together we are improving the community one day at a time. Connect with Jack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...

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Ep. 61 - Surviving the Service Market Shake-Up: Strategies for Success
June 19, 2023

Ep. 61 - Surviving the Service Market Shake-Up: Strategies for Success

Freestyling this episode and discussing some topics we have in mind for June of 2023 as we look into what the rest of the year has in store based on how this year has been so far. Watch This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/w...

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Ep. 60 - What Should I Do With The Clothing I Collect On Jobs? with Jessica Rennard and Lisa Sciannella
June 13, 2023

Ep. 60 - What Should I Do With The Clothing I Collect On Jobs? with J…

How often are you gathering clothes as part of your removal job? Well, you may finally have a good resource to put those clothes to better use instead of tossing them in the landfill! Joining us today are Jessica and Lisa, of...

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Ep. 59 - Rebranding Your Company within your Community with Brynn Mosello
June 5, 2023

Ep. 59 - Rebranding Your Company within your Community with Brynn Mos…

How did a recycling company outside of the New York Metro area manage to rebrand itself to create a more sustainable future and protect the environment in the communities they serve? Well, let's ask their Director of Sustaina...

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Ep. 58 - You're In The People Business with Patrick Kagan
May 29, 2023

Ep. 58 - You're In The People Business with Patrick Kagan

Not everyone is your customer, but for those who are: what is your differentiation factor? What sets you apart? How do you transcend a transactional relationship to a transformational relationship? Andy is stuck in the airpor...

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Ep. 57 - Fabricate Hardship with Nick Koumalatsos
May 22, 2023

Ep. 57 - Fabricate Hardship with Nick Koumalatsos

Joining us today is Nick Koumalatsos to talk to us about business and having a business coach. He is a serial business builder, owning 7+ companies with a military background in the marines. His goal is to inspire, educate an...

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Ep. 56 - Making Data Driven Decisions with Michael Boston
May 15, 2023

Ep. 56 - Making Data Driven Decisions with Michael Boston

What can truly set you apart as a business owner and thought leader in your industry? We've covered it often on the show but there's nobody better to have on as a guest to explain it than Michael Boston! Not only does he curr...

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Ep. 55 - How To Do Networking Right with Travis Johnson
May 8, 2023

Ep. 55 - How To Do Networking Right with Travis Johnson

When it comes to networking as a business owner, what do we all tend to do? Stand around awkwardly and sweat all over our business cards, right? When we do get a connection, are we quick to go right for the sale or do we take...

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Ep. 54 - Controlling Your Freedom Factor with Jahmarqoe Metcalf
May 1, 2023

Ep. 54 - Controlling Your Freedom Factor with Jahmarqoe Metcalf

Do what you hate but make tons of money or do what you love and be happy with less or the potential of making even more? Joining us today is Jahmarqoe, owner of T&J Commercial Cleaning, on his upbringing and drive to make an ...

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Ep. 53 - Setting The Record Straight On AI with Lewis Vandervalk
April 24, 2023

Ep. 53 - Setting The Record Straight On AI with Lewis Vandervalk

Amidst the buzz surrounding AI and the cutting-edge tool known as ChatGPT, we've enlisted the expertise of a true professional to unravel the mystery. Gracing our presence is the renowned Lewis Vandervalk from Blue Crocus Solutions, who'll shed light...

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Ep. 52 - One Year Recap, Lessons Learned
April 17, 2023

Ep. 52 - One Year Recap, Lessons Learned

We're 52 episodes in and a year around the sun, time to celebrate! Join us as we recap what we've learned over the past year, what we have in mind for this year and more!

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Ep. 51 - What To Do When You Get A Big Job?
April 10, 2023

Ep. 51 - What To Do When You Get A Big Job?

We've been hearing this question often enough during our one-on-one calls so we figured you'd want to hear our answer and the thought process behind what we would suggest when a big opp comes your way. +++ If you’re in the junk removal industry,...

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Ep. 50 - How To Sell More By Providing Solutions Through Your Services
April 3, 2023

Ep. 50 - How To Sell More By Providing Solutions Through Your Services

Is it actually possible to sell more? What service are you actually providing to your customers when you show up, and we ain't just talking about the hucking and chucking. Let's dig into that...

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Ep. 49 - Refining Your Operations & Processes
March 27, 2023

Ep. 49 - Refining Your Operations & Processes

How do you get better at junk removal? If you're asking that, it's time to take a look at your daily operations and processes and see what you need to fix! Today we're hopping into our VIP Facebook Group to answer some questions, so if you haven't...

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Ep. 48 - The Numbers Don't Lie with Taylor Chastain
March 20, 2023

Ep. 48 - The Numbers Don't Lie with Taylor Chastain

So we were at JUNKCON last year and bumped into this young buck who wouldn't leave us alone but we were impressed by the conversations we had that we decided to have him on! Taylor Chastain, owner of Up Up and Away Junk Remov...

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Ep. 47 - How To Partner Up With Realtors with Jake Ascher
March 13, 2023

Ep. 47 - How To Partner Up With Realtors with Jake Ascher

If you're in junk removal, one of the best people you can team up with are realtors! But the question is, how do you meet them? What should you be looking for? What are they expecting from you? Joining us today is Jake Ascher, from Team Freedom Real...

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Ep. 46 - Doing E-Waste Effectively and Profitably with Dylan Pruitt
March 6, 2023

Ep. 46 - Doing E-Waste Effectively and Profitably with Dylan Pruitt

Joining us today is an e-waste upcycling specialist, Dylan Pruitt. He's the owner of Capital Gains Recycling and will be talking to us about how we can be more environmentally conscious, educate the general public and make more money doing so! Learn...

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Ep. 45 - Demolition / Deconstruction - What Do Ya Know?! with Tracy Selfridge
Feb. 27, 2023

Ep. 45 - Demolition / Deconstruction - What Do Ya Know?! with Tracy S…

Tracy is joining us again for a back-to-back guest appearance on the show, this time to talk more about demolition and deconstruction. Being that he's still somewhat new to the industry, we wanted to hear how he solved these problems on his own and...

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Ep. 44 - 6 Month Check-in with Tracy Selfridge
Feb. 20, 2023

Ep. 44 - 6 Month Check-in with Tracy Selfridge

Remember Tracy from Episode 9? Well he's back for a 6 month check-in! Time to see where he's at, what he's up to and what questions he has for us. If you are into your first year with your own junk removal company, this episode is for you! Listen to...

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BONUS! Interview with Andy on NothingWasted! Podcast
Feb. 16, 2023

BONUS! Interview with Andy on NothingWasted! Podcast

Andy was recently on the NothingWasted! Podcast, hosted by Liz Bothwell and Waste360, to share his journey into the waste industry and what the community can do to be more environmentally conscious. We're re-sharing it here on Trash Talk (with their...

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