Looking upstream and downstream for your current customers, what can you offer them in additional services that won't have a huge impact on our business. For example, this winter we're considering offering a courier service using our box trucks. We already have everything we need including straps, rails, lift gates,…

Junk removal is a tough business, with fluctuating demand and high average ticket prices. But with the industry growing, it's more important than ever to invest in marketing. Two key services to focus on are SEO and Google Ads. By optimizing your website and Google business profile, you can stay…

Running a franchise can be risky business, especially when other franchisees don't prioritize the brand. I had a similar experience in Milwaukee with a fellow franchisee who neglected his responsibilities, leaving me to deal with angry customers and frustrated realtors. Despite being a nice guy and a former Marine and…

Lack of value addition can be detrimental to any franchise. A franchise should be a mutually beneficial partnership. The more value a franchisor brings to the table, the better it is for both parties involved. If you want to hear this full episode and more, head over to https://www.trashtalkbusinesspodcast.com/ep-38-can-i-scale-by-franchising-my-junk-removal-company-with-zack-willey/ #ValueAddition…

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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…

Relationships with your vendors are crucial for your business. NEVER rip them off or take advantage of them. It’s about trust and respect. Remember, business is personal. Show some respect. #smallbusiness #junkremoval #businesspartners #trashtalkbusinesspodcast #short

The #1thing big businesses do really well… Systems and Processes. Yes they have more capital and can afford tools/software a small business owner might not be able to afford… Systems and Processes are free, nail those down in your business and THEN you WILL be able to afford the tools…

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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…

You want 2023 to be your year? Then you have to be ready to take action or be prepared to be left behind. Take action today! #podcast #trashtalkbusinesspodcast #business #short

“You never want to be the smartest person in the room” -Casey Bubba Lawrence If you agree, check out the full episode in the comments #trashtalkbusinessppodcast #growth #smallbusinessowner #short

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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…

Set expectations before you set yourself up for failure. #trashtalkbusinesspodcast #businessowner #short

Entrepreneurship is RISKY Make sure you are taking the right risk in the right places. What’s the biggest risk you’ve taken in your business? #risk #smallbusiness #trashtalkbusinesspodcast #short

Successful business owners have grit. There are a lot of junk removal companies out there that say they have “grit” Most of them are lying to themselves. Having grit in the junk removal industry means you are taking the time to sort your loads and keep the bad S#!+ out…

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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…

“It’s not about the dollars” Maslow’s hierarchy of needs breaks down what our needs are as human beings. Physiological needs: These are the basic biological needs that must be met for survival, such as food, water, and shelter. Safety needs: Once the physiological needs are met, individuals will seek safety…

The behind the scenes process of electric arc furnaces in the United States is just mind blowing to say the least. If that sentence made no sense to you, click the link in the comments and learn something new today! DTF!

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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…

You made money last year in your business but did you make profit? Most new business owners, especially in the junk removal world, end upside down after their first year. They only focus on the fact that they are “making money” and not paying attention to whether or not they…

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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…

Do the things that are necessary within your business before you think they’re necessary. 3 tips for your business in 2023: Higher before you need people Market before you get slow Train people before you have an accident Bonus tip: Learn from those around you. If you want to hear…

The 4 "magical" words that will change your life today Do the F#$%&@! Thing DTFT! #short

Numbers don’t F#$%*@% lie. If you’re not looking at your numbers and you’re going into a slow season… The last thing you should be thinking about is starting something completely different. 2023 is going to be a new year with new challenges, so stick to what you're good at and…

Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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…