Trash Talk Business Podcast

Episodes

Ep. 43 - I Don't Troubleshoot Sh*t with Lenny Bernstein
Feb. 13, 2023

Ep. 43 - I Don't Troubleshoot Sh*t with Lenny Bernstein

Joining us is Lenny Bernstein, another podcast listener and owner of Vegas Born Junk Removal, to chat with us today on how to run a junk removal company while working as a firefighter. How do you balance that? What should you learn at this stage...

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Ep. 42 - Effective Marketing Tactics To Deploy In 2023 with Demi Smith
Feb. 6, 2023

Ep. 42 - Effective Marketing Tactics To Deploy In 2023 with Demi Smith

If you're not marketing your company the right way in 2023, you're already behind the eight ball. Digital marketing has proven to be not only the most effective way to get your message out there but also to connect with your audience at a deeper...

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Emergency Broadcast #1 - Making Profit Common Sense In Your Business
Feb. 2, 2023

Emergency Broadcast #1 - Making Profit Common Sense In Your Business

We've got a problem that we need you to address immediately! Your business is burning cash and is headed for disaster unless you do something to fix it. Here for an exclusive interview in the studios today is Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First,...

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Ep 41 - Expand Services, Maintain Profitability with Andrew Barten
Jan. 30, 2023

Ep 41 - Expand Services, Maintain Profitability with Andrew Barten

So we all know how much we're against adding additional services to a junk removal company with a full-plate to do. Andrew Barten, of Barten Bros, stopped by the studio today to show us how he's doing his core service AND MORE in regulation-packed New...

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Ep. 40 - Don't Worry We'll Get To Accounting Eventually with Luke Beggins
Jan. 23, 2023

Ep. 40 - Don't Worry We'll Get To Accounting Eventually with Luke Beg…

On this episode Andy brought in his accountant, Luke Beggins, to unravel some of those confusing financial conversations you may run into. Luke has over 20 years of experience and talking with clients in many industries, but in particular with...

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Ep. 39 - Becoming Combat Effective In 2023
Jan. 16, 2023

Ep. 39 - Becoming Combat Effective In 2023

Today Casey and I are answering questions left on our social media pages and various Facebook groups. We're also going to discuss how we can gear up to have a successful (and profitable) year in 2023. Casey has some exciting news to share as well, so...

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Ep. 38 - Can I Scale By Franchising My Junk Removal Company with Zack Willey
Jan. 9, 2023

Ep. 38 - Can I Scale By Franchising My Junk Removal Company with Zack…

Coming out of the ashes of the 2020 pandemic, Zack Willey took on the challenge and built Veterans Easy Trash Service, a residential and commercial junk removal company, and is looking to scale into the franchising world. We've been chomping at the...

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Ep. 37 - What To Do When Business Gets Slow
Jan. 2, 2023

Ep. 37 - What To Do When Business Gets Slow

No guests in the studio means we get to jam about a couple topics we have in mind, mainly what should you be doing when business is slow? Each company and industry has its ups and downs, regardless of weather or market conditions, what should you know...

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Extra #1 - From Side Hustle Hobby To Big Time Business Owner
Dec. 31, 2022

Extra #1 - From Side Hustle Hobby To Big Time Business Owner

Welcome to Trash Talk Extra! This is the first episode where we're having sit down, one-on-one conversations with listeners to support their business needs and answer their questions. Today Andy chats with VIP Listener Eric Farris about what went on...

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Ep. 36 - Growing Up In The Scrap Yard with Brett Ekart
Dec. 26, 2022

Ep. 36 - Growing Up In The Scrap Yard with Brett Ekart

What value can you bring to your local scrap metal yard? Today we are chatting with Brett Ekart, owner of United Metals Recycling, host of A Scrap Life Podcast, and 3rd generation entrepreneur to learn more about what goes on in a scrap yard. We...

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Ep. 35 - Staying Out of Legal Trouble with Dino Antonopoulos
Dec. 19, 2022

Ep. 35 - Staying Out of Legal Trouble with Dino Antonopoulos

In this day and age you need smart people in the room with you, and that includes your lawyer when it comes to legal matters. Joining us today is Dino Antonopoulos to share how he and Andy met and things you can avoid before getting stuck in a legal...

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Ep. 34 - Redefining What The Metal Recycling Industry Really Is with John Sacco
Dec. 12, 2022

Ep. 34 - Redefining What The Metal Recycling Industry Really Is with …

Today we are talking to John Sacco, President/Owner of Sierra International Machinery, about junk removal, metal recycling, manufacturing, the industry at large and more! Let's really talk about what we know and the choices we should be making for our...

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Ep. 33 - Picking Up Trash On The Side with Trashmitter Founder Jason Centeno
Dec. 5, 2022

Ep. 33 - Picking Up Trash On The Side with Trashmitter Founder Jason …

Joining us with a brand new idea about how to make the world a cleaner place and make some extra green on the side is Trashmitter Founder Jason Centeno. Tune in to learn more and get your questions answered! Learn more and download Trashmitter: ...

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Ep. 32 - How To Protect Your Junk Removal Business with Eric Zauner
Nov. 28, 2022

Ep. 32 - How To Protect Your Junk Removal Business with Eric Zauner

We decided to have a chat with our insurance guy because lets be honest, do we really need coverage for the work we do or not? Eric Zauner, of Robertson Ryan & Associates, joins us today to cover some things we should be aware of as we start,...

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Ep. 30 - Getting Out Of Your Junk Removal Company with Brad Herda
Nov. 21, 2022

Ep. 30 - Getting Out Of Your Junk Removal Company with Brad Herda

Today we have Brad Herda joining us on the show! Brad is a Business and Executive Coach and host of the Blue-Collar BS Podcast. He has been supporting and improving the lives of those around him for over 4 decades and today we covered an important...

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Ep. 29 - Preparing To Go All In with Joseph Renfro
Nov. 14, 2022

Ep. 29 - Preparing To Go All In with Joseph Renfro

One of our podcast listeners, Joseph, joins us today to ask some important questions regarding going full-time with his junk removal company and what those next steps should look like. Along with other questions that you may be wondering about...

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Ep. 28 - Becoming Undeniable In Junk Removal with Robby D’Angelo
Nov. 7, 2022

Ep. 28 - Becoming Undeniable In Junk Removal with Robby D’Angelo

Ever get stuck in a mental roadblock? Need some Batman energy to break through? Joining us today is a great guest to cover that and more! Robby D’Angelo is a Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Coach teaching people how to upgrade their...

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Ep. 27 - Leaving The 9-to-5 & Spittin' Beer
Oct. 31, 2022

Ep. 27 - Leaving The 9-to-5 & Spittin' Beer

Logan Ward is looking to leave corporate America and join the ranks of local junk removal business owners but has some questions for us regarding competition, pricing, equipment and more! Watch This Episode: Subscribe on YouTube: Listen in as...

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Ep. 31 - Ain't No BBQ Sauce On That Biscuit - JCON '22 Review
Oct. 24, 2022

Ep. 31 - Ain't No BBQ Sauce On That Biscuit - JCON '22 Review

We're back from JUNKCON 2022 recapping the event and what we learned. Had a blast meeting and hanging out with everyone, we thought it was a great event and looking forward to more! Watch This Episode: Subscribe on YouTube: Listen in as industry...

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Ep. 26 - Taking The Leap with Brad Scott
Oct. 17, 2022

Ep. 26 - Taking The Leap with Brad Scott

Joining us today is Brad Scott from Junk Busters Mid-South. He just started his company earlier this year and shares his thoughts on how he started, why attitude and branding are important and what his next steps are. Learn more here: Watch This...

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Behind the Scenes #1 with Lee Godbold of JUNKCON 2022
Oct. 13, 2022

Behind the Scenes #1 with Lee Godbold of JUNKCON 2022

Spent some extra time chatting with Lee Godbold of JRA and JUNKCON 2022 and Brad Scott of JunkBusters Mid-South.

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Ep. 24 - You Can't Read The Label From Inside The Jar with Brandon Fong
Oct. 10, 2022

Ep. 24 - You Can't Read The Label From Inside The Jar with Brandon Fo…

Joining us today is Brandon Fong, Host of the Top 2% Globally Ranked 7-Figure Millenials Podcast, to continue the conversation on relationships and connecting with people in other industries and so much more. You'll want to take notes for this...

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Ep. 23 - Business Relationships 101
Oct. 3, 2022

Ep. 23 - Business Relationships 101

Why Are Relationships Important? Without it, you don't have a business. But how do you go about finding the right people? Who should you invest your time with? All that and more on today's episode! Watch This Episode: Subscribe on YouTube: Listen...

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Ep. 21 - Doing The Right Things with Pat Boatwright
Sept. 26, 2022

Ep. 21 - Doing The Right Things with Pat Boatwright

Pat is an avid listener of the show and joins us today to talk about doing the right things for his company and how that might apply to yours as well. Watch This Episode: Subscribe on YouTube: Listen in as industry experts Andy Weins of Green Up...

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