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Would you offer junk removal services after listening to this?
I just listened to Hunter Patrick (Dumpire) share how he turned an $80 couch pickup into a thriving, $1M junk removal business. In this episode of Masters of Home Service, he digs into: What it really takes to start a junk removal company (no fancy degree needed) Why the margins are so strong compared to other trades His mindset, marketing, and pricing tips for scalable growth Would you ever start a junk removal business—or add it as an extra service to what you already do? Never miss an episode of Masters of Home Service. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
From weekend side hustle to full-time: what would you start with?
Hey everyone We’re in NJ and exploring starting a weekend home service business that could eventually replace full-time income. My husband comes from road service and gas station inventory work—very hands-on, problem-solving, and customer-facing. The plan is to start on weekends, replace overtime first, and grow from there. For those who’ve done it: - What service did you start with on weekends? - What would you do differently if you were starting again? - Any service you wish you hadn’t tried? Would love to hear real stories and lessons learned.Community Spotlight: Built by People Like You!
This community works because members show up, ask questions, share their experience and expertise, and take the time to help someone else move forward. This month, we want to recognize a few members who helped keep conversations thoughtful, practical, and grounded in real experience! Shoutout to: PestFreeCanada — for consistently showing up with thoughtful questions and generous replies. From pricing and hiring to AI tools and operations, their posts invite real discussion, and their replies are grounded in hands-on experience as a growing owner-operator. D_LHerbier — for jumping in headfirst and contributing practical, experience-based answers across integrations, invoicing, and workflows. Clear, actionable, and rooted in lessons learned from running a long-standing service business are invaluable. jonmaegaard — for actively encouraging others. A great example of how replying to threads can move conversations forward for everyone. ThatHandymanVan — for raising the bar on depth and detail. Whether breaking down job costing, scaling systems, or pricing strategy, their posts consistently add clarity and long-term thinking. The kind that helps other owners level up. Whether it’s starting a post or replying to a thread, these contributions matter more than you might realize. 🙌The Handyman Business Machine: Non-Negotiables for Scaling
Non-negotiables that turn a handyman business into a repeatable machine—systems that make the business operate whether you “feel like it” or not. Think standardized scope, flat-rate pricing, SOPs, quality control, scheduling discipline, job costing, and a comp plan that rewards speed + quality. If you had to boil scaling down to 5–10 tenets, what are yours—and which ones moved the needle the most? Make sure they are measurable actions and results. “What doesn’t get measured doesn’t get done.” - Peter Drucker
How can I start a junk removal business with little to no money?
Hello i'm trying to start my business and getting the word out there but i don't have the money to do so, i live in the houston area and would appreciate the tips and help in getting it out there, can someone help me understand how i can start with this dream i want to make true.Any advise on how to learn about Google Ads coming from knowing absolutely nothing??
I have been getting some very positive reviews on Google and want to start to leverage that by getting some Google Ads started up, but I know less than nothing about what that entails. I would like to try to manage it myself so I don't have to pay someone, but I have no idea where to start. Where to learn. I have tried YouTube but the videos I have found seem to be for someone with a little understanding, I have none! Has anyone had this problem and started from the ground to learn? Any advice on where to look to get that basic start?Selling to Smoke Shops
Hey everyone, I am new and thought this app is s just what I needed. I am a sole proprietorship that buys wholesale supplements that smoke shops sell. My question is, Does anyone know the best process for getting a meeting with the decision maker? I know quite a few, but there are around 50 stores in the 30 mile radius I planned to work. Yes, I have my business license, suppliers, packaging, and charisma. I know I bring samples, order forms, and suggested retail price ive been in communications my adult life, but wanted to be my own boss. Sincerely, Philip Stockton
