The Waste Warriors

In this exciting episode of the Waste Warriors Podcast, host Lee Godbold sits down with Randy Shacka, CEO of Two Men and a Truck, and Jason Gailey, Senior Brand Director of Two Men and a Junk Truck. They discuss expanding their moving business into the junk removal industry. Randy shares his 24-year career path from intern to CEO, emphasizing the importance of values, leadership, and relationships within a franchise system. Jason dives into the challenges and opportunities of leading the new junk removal brand and the significant role of marketing and franchise support. The episode also explores the impact of their acquisition by ServiceMaster in 2021 and the future vision for Two Men and a Junk Truck. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or a budding franchisee, this episode offers valuable insights on business growth, leadership, and navigating industry challenges.00:00 Welcome to Episode 4 of Waste Warriors Podcast01:02 Introducing the Guests: Two Men and a Truck01:26 Randy Shaka's Journey with Two Men and a Truck09:19 Jason Galey's Path to Two Men and a Truck17:48 Maintaining Brand Standards and Franchisee Relations28:40 Launching Two Men and a Junk Truck42:53 Meeting Customers Where They Are43:14 Marketing Differences Between Junk Removal and Moving44:06 Capital Investment and Patience in Marketing45:18 Challenges and Cultural Adjustments in Junk Removal45:36 ServiceMaster Acquisition Journey50:14 Post-Acquisition Changes and Opportunities51:51 Cross-Selling Between ServiceMaster Brands57:26 Ideal Franchise Partner Profile01:00:48 Why Partner with Two Men and a Junk Truck?01:05:40 Vision for the Future01:12:16 Handling Pressure and Setting Goals01:16:51 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Waste Warriors podcast, presented by JRA 360. Join us as host Lee Godbold sits down with Christian Fowler, a key partner in their 13-year journey from starting a humble junk removal business to managing three metro locations and achieving multi-million dollar success. In this episode, they discuss their unique beginnings, business challenges, partnership dynamics, people management, and Christian's disciplined approach to health and real estate investing. Tune in for insights, business tips, and some fun stories from their early days!00:00 Introduction to Waste Warriors Podcast01:35 Meet Christian Fowler: The Cornerstone of Our Journey01:48 The Humble Beginnings: From Pickup Truck to 12 Trucks03:28 Early Challenges and Unique Partnership08:15 The First Jobs and Growing Pains16:30 Scaling Up: From One Truck to Multiple Locations18:15 Managing Multiple Locations and Ensuring Quality21:38 Hiring the Right People and Retaining Talent27:55 Dealing with Employee Issues and Theft31:42 Memorable Jobs: Cool Finds and Gross Encounters34:28 Building a Business with the Panthers36:29 Real Estate Ventures: From Single Family to Multifamily37:30 Navigating the Real Estate Market41:28 The Importance of Discipline in Business45:37 Starting a Junk Removal Business: Overcoming Doubts51:12 Keys to Success in Junk Removal56:37 Balancing Health and Business59:58 Rapid Fire Business Insights01:06:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement