I am tired of seeing the junk removal industry fight for the lowest price. It's time to shift the conversation to one of service and community. As business owners, we have the opportunity to give back and make a positive impact in our communities. By doing the right thing and…
Since starting our Trash Talk Business Podcast we’ve heard from more individuals in the junk removal industry struggling to find jobs. One thing you can do when you’re looking for more business is check in with your past customers and ask how they are doing. While most may not respond,…
Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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…
Success in business often involves delegation and the ability to manage and train employees effectively. It's important for business owners to have a hands-off approach and allow their team to take on leadership roles and responsibilities, while still providing ongoing support and guidance. This allows for the business to grow…
Success in business often involves delegation and the ability to manage and train employees effectively. It's important for business owners to have a hands-off approach and allow their team to take on leadership roles and responsibilities, while still providing ongoing support and guidance. This allows for the business to grow…
Who you are as a business owner is more important than what your business is when it comes to branding. I, Andy Weins, make it my mission to show face in the local community as much as possible. I am in multiple networking groups, chambers, attend charity events, take part…
Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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…
Who needs a fancy push broom to clean up?. Obviously some one but 100% not me When you’re buying something for your business, you’re buying it for other people to use. Some business owners like to go all out and buy the best tools. Me on the other hand… Take…
The individual entrepreneur is more important than the services they provide Hands down.. They represent the good leader, the right leader, the righteous person, and the individual that gives a s%#$ about the entrepreneurial journey. Expect a higher service from yourself because you know you're better than “x” What is…
Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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 future. Listen…
“If you do not believe that you are worthy of what you can create, you will never create it” -Brandon Fong Remind yourself that you are worthy of doing the thing you do! Leave a comment below, of the thing you do, if you already believe you’re worthy of it.…
Show up where your customers are. In one of the most recent episodes of Trash Talk Business Podcast, Casey talked about why he doesn’t make the effort to drive his vehicles downtown for advertising. “I didn't care about people going into downtown areas because I'm not going to be there.”…
Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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…
When numbers are not being hit, what do you do? Most business owners jump straight to “we need to step up our marketing” That’s not always the case. Casey made a great point on one of our Trash Talk Business Podcast episodes a few weeks back. Ask yourself these questions…
Know your competition People who know me know I am at every networking event. As a business owner, I make it a priority to get to know the businesses around me. There's a reason for that. Knowing your competition and knowing about the businesses in your area gives you an…
Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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? Apologies in advance for the video/audio quality at the beginning, it clears up at the 12:30…
Get out there and jump in. There are three types of people in this world. Creators, Collaborators and Consumers. I'm challenging everybody right now. 1% of the world are creators… that's a fact. Like this podcast, we created something from scratch. 9% of the world are contributors, they're the ones…
The minute you offer a free service, you are now a free company- Casey Avoid giving away your services for free when building your business. There are other ways to gain exposure for your business. Instead of giving away your service or product, find ways to donate your time. How…
Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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…
Cash is fuel to your business. So be willing to invest in the big things. Back in the day my team used to haul junk from jobs in a E350 ford van. It was a 12 passenger and purple. I took the seats out of the back and built a…
People hire people People hire people they know, like and trust. It’s your job to get people to know you, to like you and to trust you. The best way to do that… well Casey says it best on episode 21 of Trash Talk Business Podcast Click the link in…
Like & Subscribe for new episodes every Monday! 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 yourself, this…
If you’re the discount person… You will always be known as the discount person. In my industry there are a lot of Junk Removal guys looking to win jobs by pricing themselves lower than the competition. I see it everyday on Junk Removal forums. Casey talks about this all the…
Taking in content online and reading books are amazing ways to learn how to run a business. But just because you did your research, doesn’t mean you have the experience. It’s all about the experience. How can you expect to run a business without going through the ups and downs…