Episodes

Running a business is one thing. Getting your mind and body under control while being an entrepreneur is enough to drive anybody up a wall, speaking from experience. Joining us today is life and fitness coach Derick Johnson to talk about how he used fitness as a catalyst to better himself at a young age. He'll share some important stories from his past but also cover why sharpening your mind is your greatest business asset. We'll discuss boundaries, work/life balance and more so buckle up. Let u...

Joining us today is a guest we've been wanting to have on for a while now. Russ Burry, Owner of A Plus Junk Removal, will be talking to us today about how he does things on the east coast, Florida and combating dishonest actors watering down the industry for a quick buck or two. If you hear nothing else, hear this: please do your due diligence when you're asking for advice from a coach or consultant in this space. Make sure they are in the trenches with you, have gone through it and are striving...

It's time for another quarterly update of the junk removal industry and who better to join us than Andrew Barten of Barten Bros. Junk & Clean Up. Today we will be talking about what we see happening in this quarter and what might be on the horizon in the next quarter. We also filmed this LIVE in our VIP Facebook group and took questions from other junk removal owners so if you want to join us for the next live event be sure to join us there. Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...

Today we are in our VIP Facebook group answering questions that you sent in. If you don't want to miss out on the next live recording and a chance at getting answers to your questions, make sure to join us over at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trashtalkbusinessowners Experience Jobber for yourself, tell them Andy sent ya: https://go.getjobber.com/CamoCrewJunkRemoval Watch This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlmABT14Y8U Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trashtalkbusiness...

Logan and Kyle, Owners of Junkless Junk Removal, are back to ask Andy more questions and get a better understanding of how to play the game in the early stages to really set their company up for success! Learn more: https://junklessjunkremoval.com/ Connect with Logan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-carnes-60b760261/ Connect with Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-marchun-770922262/ Experience Jobber for yourself, tell them Andy sent ya: https://go.getjobber.com/CamoCrewJunkRemoval Watc...

Entrepreneurship isn't an easy road. It's a choice, one that we all make on this journey in business. Joining us today, with plenty of questions, is Logan and Kyle of Junkless Junk Removal to unpack some of those questions you were just too scared to ask. One of which is why you don't smash a tube television, so let's hop in! Learn more: https://junklessjunkremoval.com/ Connect with Logan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-carnes-60b760261/ Connect with Kyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-...

Half of the problems you're dealing with right now is because you didn't build the SOPs in the first place. That's one of many value bombs you're going to get on this episode. Joining us is Uzair Ahmed to talk about how he started as a mobile mechanic and is now an Automations Specialist, helping companies document and implement their whole operation so that people can run the systems that run the company. Learn more: https://www.cottonwoodautomation.com/ Connect with Uzair: https://www.linke...

Today we're taking a deep dive into Right On Junk Removal and Hauling with Owner Jozies Florvilus to see what he's doing right in Florida. We're going to discuss pricing, his website, industry lingo and more so tune in to see what lessons you can take away and apply in your company. If you want to be on the show, just let us know! Learn more: https://www.rightonjunkremoval.com/ Connect with Jozies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jozies-florvilus-bb9aa4232/ Experience Jobber for yourself, tell th...

Alright, time to cover some pricing and hiring ideas that both of us have used in our companies over the years. What are some strategies you've tried or are wondering about? Let us know in the VIP group! Experience Jobber for yourself, tell them Andy sent ya: https://go.getjobber.com/CamoCrewJunkRemoval Watch This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGuX0hF9TLY Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trashtalkbusinesspodcast ------- Listen in as industry experts Andy Weins, of ...

Andy is on vacation. Casey is in the office. Yet here we are for another weekly episode, this time we are chatting about having processes in your business. We'll chat about what we've done to help scale our companies and get out of the truck, but as always send your questions in so we can answer them on the show! Experience Jobber for yourself, tell them Andy sent ya: https://go.getjobber.com/CamoCrewJunkRemoval Watch This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnhsM4v23Ec Subscribe on YouT...

We decided that since some listeners are asking questions about employees that we'd bring on a lawyer well versed in employment law and David McClurg is just that guy to answer those queries. He's a member of Petrie + Pettit, a prestigious law firm in Wisconsin, and some of the topics we'll be discussing are 1099 workers, job descriptions, discrimination and more! Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemcclurg/ Learn more what he does here: https://petriepettit.com/people/david-a...

Joining us to finally get the lowdown on bonds and surety services is Adam Milliren, Owner of Parrot Surety Services. If you've heard of bonding but not sure what it is, how it works and when you might need it, this episode will answer all those questions. For us it was a refresher but even we learned a couple new things so if you have questions for Adam please reach out! We enjoyed having him on! Connect with Adam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-milliren/ Learn more what he does here: http...

More freestyling on this episode with Andy and Casey answering questions from our VIP group on Facebook about downsizing, marketing, operations, networking, shoutouts, doing the thing and more. The thing is, our group on Facebook is free to join and all it needs are more awesome listeners like you so hop on in and join the conversation as we grow our junk removal dreams and do better by the community! Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trashtalkbusinessowners Experience Jobber for yourse...

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 busines right, this will be a refreshing conversation full of value you will want to grab some notes on. Connect with Donnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin/ Learn More Here: https://donnieboivin.com/ Success Champions: https://successchampionnetworking.com/ Champion...

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 first Quarterly Check-in is Andrew Barten of Barten Bros. Junk & Clean Up, so gather around and listen up! We're gonna be dropping some value bombs this episode! Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewbarten/ Check Out The Masters of Home Service Podcast by ...

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 hopes of raising the bar for other junk removal companies across the country. You'll get some value from this episode, so enjoy! Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaskrygier/ Check Out The Masters of Home Service Podcast by Jobber: https://bit.ly/3NhG1up Exp...

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! Looking for practical insights on scaling and improving your home service business from people who have been through it themselves? Or maybe you want advice for leveling up your management and leadership skills. Check out Jobberʼs new podcast series—Masters of Home Service. Ma...

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/jack-tonnessen-6042321a5/ Watch This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb2gNY1QYR0 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trashtalkbusinesspodcast Listen to Andy on the Masters of Home Service - A Jobber Podcast! https://bit.ly/3NhG1up ------- Listen in ...

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/watch?v=aJz65v6_1T8 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trashtalkbusinesspodcast ------- Listen in as industry experts Andy Weins of Green Up Solutions and Casey 'Bubba' Lawrence of Demo Worx break it down for you. Join our VIP Listeners Group: https://www...

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 Helpsy, to show how a need in the community resulted in a company who's mission is to radically change the way people think about clothing recycling! Learn more what they do here: https://www.helpsy.co/ Connect with Jessica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicarennard/ Co...

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 Sustainability & Communications, Brynn Mosello, about that and see if we can learn a thing or two! Connect with Brynn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brynn-mosello/ Learn more about Mazza Recycling: https://www.mazzarecycling.com/ Watch This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

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 airport today but joining us is Patrick Kagan, President of PK Solutions Group, to go over this stuff with us along with some burning questions we have about coaching/consulting for businesses and why it's helpful. Here's the link to the episode we mentioned on the show: https://s...

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 and teach men the tools and steps to move forward in fitness, business, and relationships; and challenge you to become the best version of yourself! Let's get to it! Connect with Nick: https://www.nickkoumalatsos.com/ Watch This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-4n...

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 currently own TWO demo companies, he also runs an HVAC business so he must be doing something right! Learn more what Michael does here: https://yourlocaldemo.com/ Watch This Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdPXr8yQ5_0 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tr...