With so many companies to compete with, the secret sauce is the value of the junk and what you can do with it. With confidence.

Helps with Seasonal Slowdowns Introduction In this section of our Junk Removal Mastery course, we’re diving into a tried-and-true marketing method: bandit signs. After a few years of disruptions wildy busy times we are experienceing a more normal business cycle. (Extra business caused by hurricanes), We are not accepting the slow down, we’re getting back to basics to keep the phone ringing. Bandit signs are one of those classic methods that still work, especially when you do them right. You have to take a minute and decide whether or not you want to take the risk of possible fines and tickets, etc. The Basics of Bandit Signs: We use 18 x 24 inch coroplast signs, 24 inch tall metal stakes. They’re printed on one side to keep costs down—around $4 each with stakes. We focus on visibility and credibility, so each sign includes our company name, a trackable phone number, and enough color to stand out without being too flashy. Placement Strategies and Timing: We’re strategic about where we put these signs. We avoid super fancy areas where they’ll get removed immediately, however, we might “sacrifice” a sign or two on a busy weekend corner if we know it’ll get lots of traffic before being taken down. For example, putting signs out on a Friday means they might last through the weekend rush before any cleanup happens on Monday. We place them at high-traffic spots like Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Publix—places where people are likely to be in the mindset to pay for services. We skip Walmart because it doesn’t match our target customer profile. We also use construction sites, placing signs on fences where they’re less likely to be removed quickly. Tracking and Results We’re using trackable phone numbers to see exactly how many calls come from each area. For instance, we use different numbers for different area codes like 941 versus 239, so we know which region is driving the most interest. We’ve put out about 700 signs over six to eight weeks and plan to do about 1,000 total to really measure the impact and see if the cost was worth it.

We were intentional about everything we did. The junk removal business was a business; however, the resale of the items began to overshadow the amount of money we were making from a traditional junk removal business. Finding an inexpensive place to work from that is not too remote. People buying off of Marketplace and Craigslist will travel to save money. Multiple profit centers can spin off from a junk removal business. The most obvious one is scrap metal, followed by demolition, and one type of demolition in particular. And it does not require an additional license in most areas. Selling scrap metal to a recycling center is an easy way to earn money from discarded items. While the value depends on the type of metal and current market conditions, non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass, and aluminum are particularly valuable. Removing flooring is very profitable (if it also sucks if you don't know how to do it correctly), and learning how to do fast (by using the right tools) helps you make great money, create tons of extra business, and make you very popular.

Been at this game a long time. Here is the sad truth as I see it. Success comes from a clear plan and consistent action, and one of those actions would be to learn how to advertise yourself. Digital marketers prey on new businesses. If you listen to Alex Hormozi and Gary Vee; the majority of digital marketers have a way of just burning your money. I have used several over the years, and the results are not good. Always wasted money. Over $100,000 in wasted money. Alex talks about this, you get "the guy," and this guy (or girl) knows the digital marketing landscape pretty well, understands the marketing, and has some track record that he uses it to get you rolling. Then he/ she will pass you off to unqualified, undertrained people who don't know any more about advertising than a McDonald's worker. So negative, right? No, just facts. So learn to do it yourself; there is not much to it. Yes, It's always changing, and what works continues to change. Spending a little time each day doing tweaks to your advertising will make you an expert on your business advertising in no time.

Most people see junk removal as a simple pickup-and-dump job, but the industry goes much deeper than that. Behind every cleared space is a need for reliability, safety, and proper disposal qualities that matter just as much to cities, housing authorities, schools, and public agencies as they do to homeowners. When your junk removal business is licensed, insured, and consistent, you unlock opportunities beyond one-time cleanouts: government debris removal, property clear-outs, community clean-up projects, and facility waste management. Start with quality service, document your processes, build your compliance and position yourself where long-term, high-value projects begin.