My partner and I are buying a F350 Dump Body left over this weekend and have Texas Pride dump trailer on order. We thank you for these videos and truly appreciate it.
Hey Steve! Thank you so much for all of the videos that you've made. I've been watching these videos all night and it certainly seems like you give a lot of value in your videos without asking a bunch in return. I'm in the process of thinking about / feeling out the industry in my area. One thing that does concern me in my area is that the city will pick up any and all trash that you leave on the streets except for appliances and large furniture. I'm sure they're still plenty of people who don't want to do the labor of cleaning out their garage or basement or attic and putting it out on the street but I just don't know how much of that will actually translate into work for me. The other obstacle I'm facing is that I work a job 11 hours a day and I work at night and sleep during the day so I would only have about 4 hours in the afternoon to do the jump removal business to get going. I'd also be available on Saturdays and Sundays. That isn't a terrible obstacle for me, as a matter of fact I see it more as a challenge! well again thank you for your videos and I have subscribed to your channel look forward to watching more of your content as you put it out! David.
I have that problem with a few cities around me. The towns/cities pick up anything for like $10 bucks which is why we do very little single item pick up in those areas. Nothing to worry about though, there is still business to be had. The short hours you have will make it. difficult to do larger jobs but not impossible!
@@SteveConroy1 yeah I figured the roughest part would be the hours that I have available. There's always some old folks that need a house cleaned out or a garage cleaned out or something along those lines. I just bought a trailer yesterday so I'm super stoked! One cool thing that we have going for us is you can all the way junk cars and take it to a recycling center and get 350 to 500 bucks a piece so that should help cushion the blow! Thanks for your response and again I'm loving all your videos. Have a great and profitable day! David.
Spot on, I can finish most of your sentences in English! My rule for stuff I resell is 2 parts. 1. I have to be able to pick it up and carry it myself. 2. Leaving it on the truck will not cost me money on any jobs the rest of the day. As I was watching this a woman sent me a message on fb to meet tomorrow at my house to buy a $400 sewing machine. :)
Thank you for all of the info and the inspiration bro!! I'm about to upload my 1st Haul Away Removal & Demolition video! I started my junk removal business a couple months ago! Much love Steve!!! -Daniel
I really liked this vid, brother. You actually answered the how much you make question that has been asked before. Good stuff. God bless you, your family, and business.
Great Content, Thanks Steve for Speaking the way you do & it's not a rant. It's educational & helps the next man in line, well,, Please have a Great Rest Your Evening Sir / Steve... FREESPACE JUNK REMOVAL,, Brian...
I'm coming at this from the direction opposite most junk haulers. Seems that most are from the blue collar/trades side with relatively little experience w/ direct customer service. I've spent most of my working life in customer service, so understanding that side of things comes easier. I have to watch vids on stuff like how to build up a utility trailer.
@@SteveConroy1 Not yet, but I do have the domain name registered and my largest investment, a 5x10 utility trailer, bought. Purchasing the wood to build sidewalls next week. November 1 is my target launch date.
I have a question, I just cleaned out a garage that took me 4 days and filled a 40 yard dumpster. How much should I charge or how much is to much to charge??
I have 2 questions in 1. Sorry I’m new to the channel and am a fan of your content! 😆 1. Have you made 6 figures in junk removal? And if so, how long did it take to make that. 2. Is there a video you can recommend to of How junk removal changed your life ? If you haven’t made one yet, that would be such a great video for motivational purposes!
I pulled 6 figures in sales the first year. It is very attainable if you set yourself up properly. I will answer this more in the next Q & A video. I will also make one on how junk removal has changed my life!
Thanks for the helpful tips bro. Question, what software or program are you using for invoices, accounts, and CC payments? God bless bro and keep up the great content.
Our transfer station accepts them in the scrap metal pile (we do not get paid to drop metal here). Anything with freon (refrigerators, A/C) can be placed in a specific location at. our transfer station and we get charged to put them there.
What I have done with resale is pull it out by the truck, post on FB and say “must be picked up by 4". There have been a few jobs where I made as much on selling as I did profit.
Im sure! Thats actually a pretty good idea but it always cuts into the work day. Having to drive stuff back to the shop to free up space on the truck is a PIA
Did you mean to say "write out contracts"? If so, no I don't. I speak with each and every customer that calls and if I feel as if I cannot trust them from that phone conversation I will ask them to be on site and require payment before we leave. Other than that, my business runs on integrity and trust.
Men what took you so long? Nah just kidding :) Great video ones again!!! Congratulations on your new house. I guess you're getting a bigger lot for your successful business too. I'm getting a NPR with a dumpr and liftgate in a couple months. But I was wondering, how many jobs % you do by yourself (1men operation) ? I'm just kind of nervous I will probably going to need to hire someone right out the bat. And how much $ you pay to you're helper or employee? Thanks for taking time to help us, you are a great mentor! Blessings
@@SteveConroy1 thinking about it , there's very little competition over here and a big market for it , Plus we offer tree service so a dump trailer would be handy , looking at a 14 ft , any brand you recommend
@@francoslawnlandscapingserv1543 I have a PJ and love it. This is the only one I've owned so not much to compare to but I did my research for a while before making the jump and feel very comfortable with my decision.
@@francoslawnlandscapingserv1543 Yessir. 14ft with 4ft high sides = 15yd. That's standard for junk removal. Its a lot of space and you benifit from not having to drag around some massive trailer.
We use the same one everyday. There is another one close to us but its a nightmare. Not only is the cost per ton higher but recycling "extra items" (mattresses, TVs, a/c, etc.) is very high as well. Not everyone is in a position where their transfer station or landfill is in the perfect location and I would assume people use multiple depending on what area they're in.
Hey your Spanish is really good 😅!!! Hey how much do your charge for a mattress couch/tv/refrigerator/ I’m in randolph Ma and the transfer station near me charge an extra fee for all of this items ( example mattress $50.00/TV $40.00 etc)
Thanks! lol. Whatever you get charged for an extra item, you need to pass that on to you customer. Maybe add $5 or $10 on top of it to make a little for yourself.
hi there thank you for video. I have a question. it it possible to writeoff from tax if you lease your truck. I heard it is possible if you lease. if you finance only you can write off the interest which you pay.
What about new startups in your neck of the woods? Do you feel there is enough work for more business's? I'm located on the South Shore in MA and have been putting things together to get going this Spring. Are you an open book to helping a new guy out? It seems like there's more than enough work out there for everybody and everyone can help each other out. I know MA has some weird junk removal laws and that's basically where a lot of my questions center around. Thanks!
@@SteveConroy1 - Whats best to contact you? I just mean weird as some dumps don't take construction material, others don't take fridges, others don't take mattress....just worried about running around everywhere to get rid of stuff. I hear rock and stone difficult as well.
- Will a lift gate help eliminate the need for a hired hand since I won't need help loading large items? - Do you have a hired hand because you can load faster and complete more jobs? - Whats been your experience hiring hired hands? - Where do you go to recruit hired hands?
Got to love Boston public schools , cinco is five lol
That's why I lug junk for a living!
Great vids to the points, in a relaxed style, no BS take care Thanks
Thank you Lenny!
My partner and I are buying a F350 Dump Body left over this weekend and have Texas Pride dump trailer on order. We thank you for these videos and truly appreciate it.
Hey Steve! Thank you so much for all of the videos that you've made. I've been watching these videos all night and it certainly seems like you give a lot of value in your videos without asking a bunch in return.
I'm in the process of thinking about / feeling out the industry in my area. One thing that does concern me in my area is that the city will pick up any and all trash that you leave on the streets except for appliances and large furniture. I'm sure they're still plenty of people who don't want to do the labor of cleaning out their garage or basement or attic and putting it out on the street but I just don't know how much of that will actually translate into work for me. The other obstacle I'm facing is that I work a job 11 hours a day and I work at night and sleep during the day so I would only have about 4 hours in the afternoon to do the jump removal business to get going. I'd also be available on Saturdays and Sundays. That isn't a terrible obstacle for me, as a matter of fact I see it more as a challenge!
well again thank you for your videos and I have subscribed to your channel look forward to watching more of your content as you put it out! David.
I have that problem with a few cities around me. The towns/cities pick up anything for like $10 bucks which is why we do very little single item pick up in those areas. Nothing to worry about though, there is still business to be had. The short hours you have will make it. difficult to do larger jobs but not impossible!
@@SteveConroy1 yeah I figured the roughest part would be the hours that I have available. There's always some old folks that need a house cleaned out or a garage cleaned out or something along those lines. I just bought a trailer yesterday so I'm super stoked! One cool thing that we have going for us is you can all the way junk cars and take it to a recycling center and get 350 to 500 bucks a piece so that should help cushion the blow! Thanks for your response and again I'm loving all your videos. Have a great and profitable day! David.
Same problem here I work for UPS tractortrailer driver nights as well but really am interested on this as a side hustle starting with dump trailer
Thanks for all your content. Really considering breaking free and jumping into this business adventure!
Check your market!
@@SteveConroy1 what do you mean by this?
Spot on, I can finish most of your sentences in English! My rule for stuff I resell is 2 parts. 1. I have to be able to pick it up and carry it myself. 2. Leaving it on the truck will not cost me money on any jobs the rest of the day. As I was watching this a woman sent me a message on fb to meet tomorrow at my house to buy a $400 sewing machine. :)
Thank you for all of the info and the inspiration bro!! I'm about to upload my 1st Haul Away Removal & Demolition video! I started my junk removal business a couple months ago!
Much love Steve!!!
-Daniel
I really liked this vid, brother. You actually answered the how much you make question that has been asked before. Good stuff. God bless you, your family, and business.
Thank you, very helpful. What about initial advertisement? Investment?
Get your feet wet on the side, test the waters
Great Content, Thanks Steve for Speaking the way you do & it's not a rant. It's educational & helps the next man in line, well,, Please have a Great Rest Your Evening Sir / Steve...
FREESPACE JUNK REMOVAL,,
Brian...
I'm coming at this from the direction opposite most junk haulers. Seems that most are from the blue collar/trades side with relatively little experience w/ direct customer service. I've spent most of my working life in customer service, so understanding that side of things comes easier. I have to watch vids on stuff like how to build up a utility trailer.
Have you started your business yet?
@@SteveConroy1 Not yet, but I do have the domain name registered and my largest investment, a 5x10 utility trailer, bought. Purchasing the wood to build sidewalls next week. November 1 is my target launch date.
Great information. Thank you
You're welcome brother!
Great video & info brother. Thank you!
I have a question, I just cleaned out a garage that took me 4 days and filled a 40 yard dumpster. How much should I charge or how much is to much to charge??
Charge by volume. That is the only way to run a junk removal business.
Love your vids, always straight up!
Easiest way to live your life!
I have 2 questions in 1. Sorry I’m new to the channel and am a fan of your content! 😆
1. Have you made 6 figures in junk removal? And if so, how long did it take to make that.
2. Is there a video you can recommend to of How junk removal changed your life ? If you haven’t made one yet, that would be such a great video for motivational purposes!
I pulled 6 figures in sales the first year. It is very attainable if you set yourself up properly. I will answer this more in the next Q & A video. I will also make one on how junk removal has changed my life!
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Just busting balls. Looking forward to these videos.
So sad...
Thanks for the helpful tips bro. Question, what software or program are you using for invoices, accounts, and CC payments? God bless bro and keep up the great content.
All in house brother!
Great video!! Good luck 🍀 on the new home.
where do you take appliances and do you need to get the refrigerant vacuumed ?
Our transfer station accepts them in the scrap metal pile (we do not get paid to drop metal here). Anything with freon (refrigerators, A/C) can be placed in a specific location at. our transfer station and we get charged to put them there.
Thanks for the videos and tips .love the vids very helpful
What I have done with resale is pull it out by the truck, post on FB and say “must be picked up by 4". There have been a few jobs where I made as much on selling as I did profit.
Im sure! Thats actually a pretty good idea but it always cuts into the work day. Having to drive stuff back to the shop to free up space on the truck is a PIA
@@SteveConroy1 oops, I sell it wile on the job site. If it is not sold/picked up by the time we leave it goes into the trailer to be dumped.
Do you write out contacts on every job you do?
Do you ask for a certain amount on the payment before you start the job?
Did you mean to say "write out contracts"? If so, no I don't. I speak with each and every customer that calls and if I feel as if I cannot trust them from that phone conversation I will ask them to be on site and require payment before we leave. Other than that, my business runs on integrity and trust.
What’s the difference between a transfer station and a recycling center?
Men what took you so long? Nah just kidding :)
Great video ones again!!!
Congratulations on your new house. I guess you're getting a bigger lot for your successful business too.
I'm getting a NPR with a dumpr and liftgate in a couple months. But I was wondering, how many jobs % you do by yourself (1men operation) ?
I'm just kind of nervous I will probably going to need to hire someone right out the bat.
And how much $ you pay to you're helper or employee?
Thanks for taking time to help us, you are a great mentor!
Blessings
Thanks brother! I used to do most jobs by myself when I first started. It was a pain but I made it work. Pay above minimum wage!
You counted stairs to the basement in another video. Do you charge by the stair? Up, down same rate?
No. I was counting so that I knew how many were there until I hit the top.
You’re awesome.
Agreed! lol
Awesome video bud , just subbed your channel
Thanks brother! Do you offer junk removal along side your lawn care business?
@@SteveConroy1 thinking about it , there's very little competition over here and a big market for it
, Plus we offer tree service so a dump trailer would be handy , looking at a 14 ft , any brand you recommend
@@francoslawnlandscapingserv1543 I have a PJ and love it. This is the only one I've owned so not much to compare to but I did my research for a while before making the jump and feel very comfortable with my decision.
@@SteveConroy1 you think a 14ft would be a good size
@@francoslawnlandscapingserv1543 Yessir. 14ft with 4ft high sides = 15yd. That's standard for junk removal. Its a lot of space and you benifit from not having to drag around some massive trailer.
Could you go in depth on how or where the transfer stations work do you go to the same one or are there many around your service area?
We use the same one everyday. There is another one close to us but its a nightmare. Not only is the cost per ton higher but recycling "extra items" (mattresses, TVs, a/c, etc.) is very high as well. Not everyone is in a position where their transfer station or landfill is in the perfect location and I would assume people use multiple depending on what area they're in.
@@SteveConroy1 thanks!
Hey your Spanish is really good 😅!!! Hey how much do your charge for a mattress couch/tv/refrigerator/ I’m in randolph Ma and the transfer station near me charge an extra fee for all of this items ( example mattress $50.00/TV $40.00 etc)
Thanks! lol. Whatever you get charged for an extra item, you need to pass that on to you customer. Maybe add $5 or $10 on top of it to make a little for yourself.
Do you think is worth to buy a used truck to pull a 6×10×4?
You gotta make it work if that's what you've got to work with. What used truck are you looking at?
@@SteveConroy1
Thinking a tundra or silverado
@@joseordonez2996 I'd get a 2500 or 3500 if you plan on buying a dump trailer
hi there thank you for video. I have a question. it it possible to writeoff from tax if you lease your truck. I heard it is possible if you lease. if you finance only you can write off the interest which you pay.
Not true.
What about new startups in your neck of the woods? Do you feel there is enough work for more business's? I'm located on the South Shore in MA and have been putting things together to get going this Spring. Are you an open book to helping a new guy out? It seems like there's more than enough work out there for everybody and everyone can help each other out. I know MA has some weird junk removal laws and that's basically where a lot of my questions center around. Thanks!
Would love to hear about the weird junk removal laws. Send them my way!
@@SteveConroy1 - Whats best to contact you? I just mean weird as some dumps don't take construction material, others don't take fridges, others don't take mattress....just worried about running around everywhere to get rid of stuff. I hear rock and stone difficult as well.
Five is Cinco. Six is siet I believe. Hablo espanol pero no mucho. une, dos tres, pallabras.
Can you pull the dump trailer with your dump truck?
Omg you got 2k for the gold omg it was probably worth 6k knowing the pawnshop
Could have been!
Do you write-off your dump fees as a business expense?
Absolutely!
@@SteveConroy1 Cool. I figured. 👍
- Will a lift gate help eliminate the need for a hired hand since I won't need help loading large items?
- Do you have a hired hand because you can load faster and complete more jobs? - Whats been your experience hiring hired hands?
- Where do you go to recruit hired hands?
Dump Trailer first then move up to dump truck.
And where you live. Meaning how big the city or county you live in population.
Cinco is 5 bro lol
It is? I guess so yea because Cinco De Mayo. WOW. It's funny cause I counted a few times before I said it lol 😆
Almost had it🤣
Great Video
Thank you brother!