From Side Hustle to Junk Business

How Waste Haulers Lower Insurance Costs

If you’re running a junk removal, dumpster rental, or waste hauling business, your insurance costs are one of the biggest factors impacting your bottom line. In this episode, we sit down with Toby  Toby Stubbs from Wisdom Insurance to break down how waste haulers can reduce insurance premiums while still maintaining the right level of protection. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, this episode will help you better understand how to control insurance costs, reduce risk, and position your business for long-term success.

From Junk Removal to Marketing Success

In Season 2, Episode 1 of Waste To Wealth, Michael McCall sits down with Ronnie Knuckles, founder of Spearcrest Digital, a marketing agency that helps dumpster rental and junk removal companies generate consistent leads through SEO and Google advertising.  Tune in to learn how to turn your waste hauling business into a lead-generating machine, avoid common startup traps, and build the systems that transform hustle into long-term growth and profitability.

Building Business Credit: The Ultimate Growth Strategy

In episode 20 of Waste To Wealth, Michael McCall interviews Jimmy Rios, a business advisor with 25 years of entrepreneurial experience. Jimmy shares his journey through building, selling, and losing businesses, and how those experiences shaped his mission to help entrepreneurs avoid the same costly mistakes.  Tune in to learn how to transform your waste hauling business from bootstrapping survival mode into a strategically funded, wealth-building machine—and why applying the 10X Rule could revolutionize every area of your business and life.

Avoid Shiny Object Syndrome in Business Growth

In episode 19 of Waste To Wealth, Michael McCall interviews Jaben Makings, founder of Onnix Investments, as he shares his journey from being a pool boy to becoming a successful real estate investor, emphasizing the importance of focus and mastering one area before expanding. Tune in to learn valuable tips for transforming your waste hauling business into a cash-flowing machine. TIMESTAMPS [00:02:28] Real estate agent partnerships. [00:06:06] Real estate investment strategies. [00:06:39] BRRRR method in real estate. [00:12:00] Picking your business focus. [00:13:15] Marketing channel focus. [00:19:25] Shiny object syndrome in entrepreneurship. [00:20:16] The importance of saying no. [00:24:39] Perfectionism in business decisions. [00:27:20] Importance of hiring a mentor. [00:29:42] Building relationships through curiosity. QUOTES * "Pick one marketing channel and master it before moving on to the next." - Jaben Makings. * "To be successful, you have to be able to say no to a lot of different things." -Jaben Makings * "The biggest shortcut that a lot of people overlook is hiring a mentor." -Jaben Makings SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Michael McCall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/ [https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/ [https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/] Jaben Makings LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaben-makings [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaben-makings] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaben_makings/ [https://www.instagram.com/jaben_makings/?hl=en] WEBSITE Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/ [https://buffalofinances.com/] Onnix Investments: https://onnixinvestments.com/ [https://onnixinvestments.com/]

From Side Hustle to Junk Business

In episode 18 of Waste To Wealth, Michael McCall interviews Gabe Mendoza, owner of A1 Junk Xpress, as he discusses the importance of community involvement, effective marketing strategies, and lessons learned from attending industry conferences such as the Docket Conference and the Junk Expo. Tune in to discover how to turn a waste hauling business into a profitable venture while making a positive impact on the community. TIMESTAMPS [00:01:06] Community involvement and growth. [00:05:49] Cash purchases over debt. [00:09:03] Pricing strategies for dumpster rentals. [00:13:34] Convenience of junk removal services. [00:15:04] Business growth and branding strategy. [00:20:53] Community engagement and branding. [00:23:24] Customer acquisition strategies. [00:27:18] Compliance in junk hauling. [00:30:26] Business regulations and compliance challenges. [00:34:00] Enjoying hands-on work over paperwork. [00:38:06] Financial statements in business. [00:40:51] Levels of business growth. [00:44:10] Growing your business incrementally. [00:49:08] Waste management challenges and solutions. [00:52:46] Raiders fan experiences and travels. [00:54:00] Meeting fans across the country. QUOTES * "Part of growing, it's, it's becoming uncomfortable doing the things you're not used to doing." -Gabe Mendoza * "Learn the rules, man, and play by the rules, man. You don't want to mess around and find out." -Gabe Mendoza * "You meet a lot of people from all over the country, man. And a lot of people are great people." -Gabe Mendoza SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Michael McCall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/ [https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/ [https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/] Gabe Mendoza LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-mendoza [https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-mendoza-476aa4358/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a1junkxpress/ [https://www.instagram.com/a1junkxpress/]  WEBSITE Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/ [https://buffalofinances.com/]