Growing My Junk Removal Business I Day In The Life Episode 19
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2021
- Today we talk about trucks, employees what life is like when you're trying to grow your junk removal business. The "Day In The Life" series brings you along for a literal day in the life doing junk removal. From small pick ups and couch removals to big cleanouts and shed demos, you'll get a true glimpse into what we do everyday.
A big part of starting your junk removal business is setting goals and tracking your progress as you reach them. What are some goals you've reached or hope to reach with your business?
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Get off the couch and start making #money! If there were ever a perfect time to start a #junkremoval #business it would be NOW. Follow us on our #dayinthelife journey removing unwanted furniture, trash and general #JUNK. We put smiles on peoples faces and make a little #money while we do it!
If you are interested in starting your own junk/debris removal business, take a look through my channel and other videos. I'm an open book and guarantee these videos will provide you with answers to your questions.
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Woo hoo. Can’t wait. Just ordered my 14ft dump. Made the decision last week that if I put forth the the same effort for myself as I do 3 nursing jobs I’m going to make working for myself full time a reality. Steve you’ve been an inspiration buddy. We are going out for steaks one night. Cheers.
Congrats i am here trying to get some money up and ready so I can get into the business too
@@boldbosstv5602 been doing it on the side for a couple of years. I’ve lost/let go some good clients because I wasn’t legit. If you want real results you gotta put real effort in. That’s all I have to say. The work is out there
@@meatballnevaeh I’m in NH this weekend and next. Let’s make it happen!
Growing the crew and growing the fleet at the same time. You are doing something right, man! Great video.
Thank you brother!
I started my business about 5 months ago and recently have partnered with someone that has more experience than I do in the business. I have basically become his mentee and I’m really excited to see this company grow.
Are you sharing the business? Is this guy part owner?
@@SteveConroy1 we will be.
@@oscarparada3583 Document what is expected of each of you.
Delegating is a key skill to growing and scaling your business, love the quality of information you go over in this video.
Lol that customer that wanted a bigger truck 😂
Husband straightened her out real quick. That's why you need to have guys that can problem solve on the spot! Adapt and overcome!
Great job lug a away
Thank you brother!
Man, I'm glad for your success. Of course you'll start renting your new dumpsters. I do junk removal and dumpsters. Extra income. Keep up the good work. Maybe you should hire someone to do your TH-cam videos. You have to keep your viewers interested and coming back.
It was in the works about 6 months ago but didn't work out. It's tough to recreate the mastery that is me 🤣
I'm going to keep watching. I'm hoping I can start something like this soon. Thanks for the great advice. You make it sound easy but i'm sure its harder than you let on.
Its a learning curve for sure but as long as you apply yourself, don't get let down, and continue to grow, you will be well on your way to having a successful business!
Great job on the shed, I found this flat shovel at one of the big box stores I think its called the "super shovel" 4' handle and it works great on taking that trim off. Wont wear you out like a crow bar or digging bar
I use the same thing. I gave him a few options and he chose the crow bar. Safe to say he’ll be leaving that on the ground next time!
Milwaukee gang 💪
Lol
Who do you use for Google ads?
Another great video
JRA! Check the link in the description of the video. You can use that link to get $$$ off their services. You wont regret it
good one
Thank you brother!
You’re local accent makes a call center hard. But it’s a good idea you have with answering the phone so it keeps the local feel.
You need to get out of the truck and be in the office.
I'm all over the place all at once. It works out somehow.
Awesome video! I wanna get into this
Great Video Boss man! Excited to see the new truck💪🏽 Not sure what platform you’re using for the invoices but with mine, we’re able to send it to our clients phone number as well.
That’s seems to be easier for our elder clients to access since they just open the message and see it.
Keep on keepin G
Sky - Fly By Junk Haulers out of Cleveland, OH
My elderly customers are still rockin land lines! And I respect it!
@@SteveConroy1 lmao right
What a great video. Stay positive, you are killing it and eventually you'll get the systems dialed in.
Everything comes in time. As long as the motivation and dedication is there.
@@SteveConroy1 I am about to launch my service, waiting on a trailer, and your videos are incredibly helpful. From the outside, it looks like you have a few guys that you may be able to build a team around. Onward and upward!
@@Maurice510 Best of luck with starting up! What kind of trailer did you got with?
@@SteveConroy1 Thank you. I went with a custom 12x6x6 with the the exterior driver and passenger side smooth for paint/decals. I got a quote for a NRP truck but it was $78k (Covid/SF Bay Area prices) and too rich for my blood....out of the gates. I am pretty excited with the trailer because I can take 16 yards and it will look legit. I'll get the truck once I get a better feel for revenue. My plan is to start doing jobs in Oct...and grind until next March/April. This will give me time to make all my rookie mistakes when its slower, get everything dialed in for the busy season in March/April , when I start Adwords. That's the plan on paper, looking forward to making it a reality.
Your videos have been an incredible help, thank you for sharing what you have learned. I can't wait to see that truck when you get....I am curious how you 'll compare it to the one you have now.
@@Maurice510 Truck prices are unbelievable right now. I'll be sure to make an in-depth video comparing the 2!
Yo steve! I’m 23 and about to start my own junk removal company in Las Vegas! I was wondering if you could talk about how you pay your employees and the guys you have working with you? Do you pay them by hour and does it come out of your daily profits? Love the channel and appreciate you for teaching me so much!
Pay them by the hour or day. Don't skimp on paying your help!
Thats wild my dry weight with truck and dump trailer is 8700
You may have said this a thousand times already, but what are your dump fees. I live in Pa, the one transfer station in my area is $93 a ton and I was wondering what you would charge for a full 10 yard trailer? Love the videos. I am working on watching all of them!
I started a junk Removal company 6 months ago and I’m low key scared at having a second crew of people doing jobs without me on site. I just know they wouldn’t think like me and do jobs differently. Also I wouldn’t know if they were s lacking or not on the job to get that extra hour. Another reason would be they are the face of your business so having great communication skills with customers is hard to come by in workers at my age. I’m 20 years old and I’m pretty good with people because I’ve worked dealing with customers for the past 6 years. How did u get over this maybe fear or have you not thought about it much?
There came a point where I didn’t have a choice. I was turning down business and needed more help. Like I said in the video, I got a second job now which is hiring new employees. It sucks because nobody cares about anything besides the pay check at the end of the month. I’ve found a crew that works hard, respects my business and understands customer service. Do I have to reprimand them and show them what they did wrong and how to fix it? Every day. But they want to learn and grow and that’s why all of the effort is worth it.
I was just telling my dad (my driver) that we need a F600 with a stellar hook. Have you done a video on it yet or do you not have it yet?
I think you're doing great and even though I do the same, I like watching your vids. Just a quick comment about the hook and lift. I had an idiot drive down my neighborhood with his hook up. Caught the lowest cable (internet) on the power pole, snapped the power pole in two right next to my house (must have been a bad pole anyway). Just saying, don't leave the hook up.
Wow! That what happens when your not dialed in with your brain turned on. I drove hook lifts for a few years before and yes, there is a routine of steps to follow but leaving the hoist up is idiotic.
I started my business last month in nashua NH (I referred a few customers in mass to you, since they were a little out of my service srea) anyways i have made 10k in profit (very fortunate) However, I have a dump truck and I kind of wish I got a dump trailer instead. Dump truck is great but having to deal with shops that can actually bring it in the shop kind of sucks.
That is a terrible way to look at your situation! You want something that can be fixed more easily? You should be working towards something that doesn't need to be fixed at all! If there is a repair shop that does not fix your truck, then you went to the wrong shop. I have never heard of this before. Find a place that services commercial trucks and you'll be fine. Don't let this get in the way of growing your business!
@@SteveConroy1 I found a place and used them in Tyngsboro, but they never answered my calls or called me back when they said they would. All it was getting was a battery, ABS sensor and a fuse and it was like 600 dollars and they had the truck for over a week. I had to reschedule jobs and turn a couple down because they wanted then done on the weekend and I didn't have my truck. I eventually called them and told them I'm picking my truck up that day. So I found a new place the other day and they're awesome. They found out what was actually wrong with my teuck and fixed it
@@ttv_dumpster_dann7647 Yea, some places flat out suck
Hiring sucks it always takes 5 times longer and for every 10 people you hire maybe 1 will work out. That has been my experience..
Correct. Worth it in the long run but a full time job to say the least.
@@SteveConroy1 One thing that I do for hiring Employees is ask my current employees if they know anybody that is looking for a job that they think would work good with the crew and and I offer them a $100 finders fee to help find good employees.
@@danahasson2892 Same here accept its $200! Hasn't worked out though hahaha
@@SteveConroy1 Christ! $200!?
If you don't mind sharing, How do you pay your guys? Are they W2 employees or 1099? Do you pay them hourly, per job, or per day? Any info on this would be very much appreciated!
Furniture was my easiest stuff to sell
You are about to the point you need an office manager that can handle invoices, pre screening new hires, scheduling, payroll, and taking calls for jobs ect. And it’s a hard role to fill you are basically turning the business over to them. And they are an expense not an asset. But the organization they bring is well worth it. And will become an asset in the long run.
It’s a great place to be, but scary. It’s hard to give up that control. But in order to grow your going to have to.
As a director that manages 2 teams in 2 different hospitals it’s hard to trust people to do what’s needed and it was my biggest flaw I wanted the control.
I do envy you I want to work for myself. I hate the politics at work now. Granted I know it will never go away completely. Our environment is really toxic and I need to do something different.
I appreciate you taking the time to write all of this! I agree with you. It’s very difficult to give up control when you are unsure of those you’re handing the business to. It’s a pain in the ass stage to be at but I am grateful that I’m here.
How do you go through selling the job if you don’t trust the customer?? Do you start with a contract? Do you get Payment BEFORE you begin anything? Also have you had to put Liens on anyone’s house ???
I can see where finding the right people could be a challenge. You need someone who can think on their feet and make on the spot decisions. Basically a clone of yourself.
I have a question? how do you get rid of tires? I mean My dump does not take them.
You’re going to have to find a dump that does, they typically charge $25 p/ tire
Hi Steven I recently did a job that weighed in at 1.18 tons. I loaded everything by myself into a uhaul truck and had to unload myself with no dump I charged the customer 475 😢
How much for the shed demo
💪💪💪
And I agree. Indeed blows
I have a huge drywall job to bid. How would you price drywall wall thats already torn down?
Same as volume. Maybe tack more on if you think it will be heavy
Awesome video thanks,, do I need to apply for a business permit to start a junk removal
Yes, you need insurance and atleast a DBA
Are you required by the government to carry a DOT certified roadside safety kit? Or does it apply to commercial vehicles that focus on moving rather than junk removal? Thank you.
You need it
@@SteveConroy1 thank you again
Go to Donovan they did all my hook lifts, don’t go to beam, international has hook lifts ready to go from Donovan on the lot as well in Manchester Nh
Appreciate the knowledge! The NRR switch n g is coming in a week or two so I’ll be holding out on the hook lift move for a little while. I want to hammer the junk removal market before expansion.
Awesome man I’m in the business as well, keep killing it bro 💪
@@BostonBanshee I just drove back from NH, was the there with the fam, I say a lost that had F600s on it....
F600 is a good truck, are the new ones on juice of air for brakes? I have 550s now I love them just hate the diesel in the winter with plugging them in and what not…did you already order the switch and go? Is it cable or hook?
@@BostonBanshee Yea, I'm picking the truck up this week or next. The SNG system is cable. It will do what I need it to do for now. In reality I just needed a truck that can drop bins and this was the one that I could get my hands on the fastest.
Do you always give quotes in person? If yes, what do you say to them when they insist you give it over the phone?
I don't always give quotes in person unless its a huge job. If I quote over the phone, I give them a high and a low. You can quote over the phone without know what you are doing though. You need some sort of real life experience or training.
Safety glasses
great video. for a one truck operation what do you think a good service area is?
25 miles
@@SteveConroy1 ok great, is that in total or in every direction from where I am located?
@@militarysniper6625 Every direction from where you're located or where your transfer station/landfill is located.
What's the name of that song?
Do you let your customers know what cubic yard set up you have? A lot of people know what a 20 yard dumpster looks like, and about what they can fit in it. So I am curious to know if you talk about this when quoting for a "truck full" or "half Truck"
When you're in business people generally understand that you are competing with the bigger franchises (which is why your prices should be relatively similar to theirs) and assume you are going to be offering the same size. If you do not look professional, you're going to get kick back from customers pretty often, asking, what kind of truck you have, how much space you hold etc. I always tell them off the bat what size trucks we have and all of our parameters before even talking about their quote or job. This makes them comfortable with me, they know I'm not hiding anything. The LAST thing you want to do is rope in a customer and then show up with a truck that's half the size they thought it was. Waste of your time and theirs.
@@SteveConroy1 that makes sense! Thank you so much!
@@lukeschuler3861 All day!
@@SteveConroy1 you mentioned that you use vemno. Do you use the business feature or just the personal one? I am trying to decide if I want to use it or just go with a card reader.
But the question is did you beat John back to the shop?
Do you have to pay the people that work at the dump ?
This is a good question haha
Hello good video ,
Can you automate your business ? Just manage your business and hire people for your business ?
How many little girls does it take to get a shed
Thanks for watching! 😂
Bro upload more content plz this is some grade A shit
You guys work like little girls
That was a fun job that required no time management. Take it easy Mr. WRX