Episode 86: When Hollywood Shut Down, He Bet on Himself - Pongo

Episode 86: When Hollywood Shut Down, He Bet on Himself - Pongo

From 45 on the Hour by Colt .45

May 11, 2026 · 58 min · Season 1 · Episode 86

About this episode

Pongo shares his journey from the film industry to entrepreneurship during the uncertainty of COVID.

In this episode of 45 on the Hour , Colt Curtis sits down with Pongo from Pongo’s Junk Removal to talk about his journey from working in the motion picture industry to pursuing his dream of owning a business. After COVID created uncertainty around the future of the film industry and when things would fully come back, Pongo made the decision to take a chance on himself. Instead of waiting for the industry to return to normal, he stepped into entrepreneurship and started building something of his own. Pongo shares the mindset it took to leave behind the uncertainty, start a junk removal business, and learn what it really takes to grow as a business owner. From taking risks to building a brand, serving customers, and staying consistent, this conversation gives a real look into the courage it takes to chase a dream. This episode is about reinvention, faith, work ethic, and choosing to create your own opportunity when life forces you to pivot.

People in this episode

Host: Colt Curtis

Guest: Pongo

Topics covered

  • entrepreneurship
  • reinvention
  • business growth
  • risk-taking
  • mindset
  • film industry
  • junk removal

Keywords

  • entrepreneurship
  • junk removal
  • COVID
  • business owner
  • reinvention
  • risk-taking
  • mindset

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pongo’s Junk Removal, Hollywood

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