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💦 From Desk Job to Thriving Power Washing Business | HPWS Services of Flint, TX | Built Local Podcast

In this episode of the Built Local Podcast, Clay Lawrence sits down with Haley and Matt Mizzles, owners of HPWS Services out of Flint, Texas — a husband-and-wife team who turned a simple pressure washer into a full-scale commercial and residential property maintenance company.

Matt shares how he left his desk job designing blueprints to start a side hustle that grew into a thriving business. Together, he and Haley discuss building their company from scratch, balancing marriage and business, landing six-figure commercial contracts, and earning over 130 Google reviews with the help of Review Harvest.

Whether you’re a pressure washing business owner, home service entrepreneur, or just looking for inspiration to finally go all in on your dream, this episode will motivate and equip you to take the next step.

🌐 Visit HPWS Services: https://www.hpwsservices.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HPWSServices/

🔑 What You’ll Learn
✅ How HPWS grew from a one-man side hustle to a full-time family business
✅ The strategy Matt used to land $100K+ commercial contracts
✅ How to get past gatekeepers and win steady property maintenance clients
✅ Why building customer relationships beats sales tactics every time
✅ How slow, debt-free growth builds lasting success
✅ The power of patience, persistence, and faith in business

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & welcome
00:20 – Meet Haley & Matt from HPWS Services (Flint, TX)
01:00 – From desk job to pressure washing
02:10 – Going full-time after landing a resort contract
03:10 – Working together as a married couple
04:45 – How they balance admin and operations
05:40 – Breaking into commercial contracts
07:00 – How Matt landed $100K jobs through research & cold calls
08:45 – Writing short emails that win bids
10:00 – Why they stopped door-knocking & use digital marketing
11:20 – Transitioning from side hustle to full-time business
13:00 – Growing slowly and staying debt-free
14:40 – Lessons from early challenges & inefficiency
16:00 – Knowing your numbers and managing insurance
17:10 – Creating five-star customer experiences
18:40 – Building relationships that drive reviews
20:00 – Growing their Christmas light division
21:30 – Working with Review Harvest & doubling reviews
23:00 – The power of communication & personal service
24:15 – Advice for new home-service business owners
25:40 – Closing thoughts & where to find HPWS Services

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💦 From Small Garage to $10 Million Pool Company | Built Local Podcast w/ Josh Figueroa (Central Washington Pool & Spa)

In this episode of the Built Local Podcast, Clay Lawrence (Founder of Review Harvest) sits down with Josh Figueroa, owner of Central Washington Pool & Spa — a full-service pool and spa company that’s done over $10 million in revenue in just six years.

Josh shares how he went from working in a small local pool company to launching his own business out of a one-car garage — now with 19 employees, two storefronts, and hundreds of happy customers across Washington.

🔗 Connect with Central Washington Pool & Spa
Website: https://www.cwpoolspa.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cwpoolnspa/

We talk about entrepreneurship, growth, customer experience, and how Review Harvest helped Josh skyrocket from 60 to over 130 Google reviews in just a few months.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
•How Josh grew from a garage startup to a $10M pool company
•The marketing tactics that actually work for pool services
•Handling competition and staying focused on your lane
•Managing seasonality and growing during the off-season
•The power of Google reviews and automation with Review Harvest
•Why perseverance and fast decision-making fuel growth

⏱ Timestamps (21 min video)

00:00 – Welcome back to Built Local Podcast
00:30 – Meet Josh from Central Washington Pool & Spa
01:00 – How Josh got started in the pool industry
02:00 – Why the pool business can be tough in small towns
03:00 – Competition and culture in the pool industry
04:00 – Full-service overview: maintenance, automation, hot tubs, restorations
05:00 – Why maintenance is their “bread and butter”
06:00 – Early marketing — postcards, door knocking, and mistakes
08:00 – What didn’t work: postcard offers that flopped
08:40 – Dealing with seasonal slowdowns and staying profitable
10:00 – Growing from 2 founders to 19 employees
11:00 – Breaking $10 million in total revenue
12:30 – COVID’s surprising impact on the pool industry
13:30 – Opening a second location in a vacation rental market
15:00 – The next goals: e-commerce, software, and expansion
16:10 – How Review Harvest helped triple their reviews
17:30 – Josh’s favorite part about using Review Harvest
18:40 – Advice for business owners on the fence about Review Harvest
19:30 – Josh’s advice to entrepreneurs: “Be relentless and decisive”
20:30 – Closing thoughts and where to find Josh

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🔗 Connect with Old Glory Washing Solutions

Website: oldglorywashing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldgloryepoxy716/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldglorywashingsolutions

🎥 Built Local Podcast — Dean Jackson: How He Built a Million-Dollar Pressure Washing Business in Florida

In this episode of the Built Local Podcast, Clay Lawrence (Founder of Review Harvest) sits down with Dean Jackson, owner of Old Glory Washing Solutions in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Dean shares how he went from the car industry to launching a 7-figure power washing and coatings company serving the entire Gulf Coast. He opens up about faith, leadership, customer service, answering the phone, and building a brand that locals trust.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
👉How Dean grew from $0 to nearly $1 million in revenue in 2 years
👉Why answering your phone beats every marketing hack
👉Turning pressure washing into a people-first business
👉How customer reviews drive real growth through Review Harvest
👉Why leading from the front creates unstoppable company culture
👉Game Changers — his mission to help the next generation learn the trades

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome back to Built Local Podcast
00:30 – Meet Dean Jackson & Old Glory Washing Solutions
01:10 – From car business to pressure washing success
02:20 – Starting from scratch & serving Panama City Beach
03:40 – Adding paver sealing and garage coatings
05:00 – Answering the phone = biggest business hack
07:15 – From $0 to $189K first year → $1M goal
09:15 – Building a brand people trust
11:00 – Customer service and review growth
13:00 – Company culture & leading from the front
16:00 – Faith, family & competitive drive
18:30 – How Review Harvest boosted Old Glory to 260+ reviews
21:00 – Introducing Game Changers initiative
25:00 – Advice to new home-service business owners
29:30 – Final thoughts and closing

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💬 About Scoop and Go

Scoop and Go is Vancouver’s trusted pet waste removal service — offering reliable, affordable, and friendly weekly cleanups. Known for their bright wrapped trucks and five-star service, Kevin and his team help homeowners enjoy cleaner yards and happier pets.

🔗 Connect with Scoop and Go
Website: https://scoop-n-go.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScoopNGo.PDX
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scoopngo.pdx/

From Fired Realtor to Pooper Scooper Pro | Kevin Davis of Scoop and Go | Built Local Podcast

What happens when you get fired from your job… and start scooping dog poop instead?
Meet Kevin Davis, owner of Scoop and Go in Vancouver, Washington — who turned a setback into a six-figure service business in just one year.

In this episode, Kevin shares how getting fired from real estate led him to launch a pooper scooper business after watching a YouTube video — and how he grew from zero to over 200 customers and 100 Google reviews in 12 months.

We talk about Facebook ads that actually work, free-first-cleanup offers that convert, and how Review Harvest helped him dominate Google search in his area. If you run a home service business, this one’s packed with takeaways you can apply today.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:
👉How Kevin started a pooper scooper business from scratch
👉The Facebook ad strategy that got him a customer a day
👉How he uses free cleanups to win long-term clients
👉The exact follow-up system that turns leads into paying customers
👉Why reviews and branding make all the difference in local business

🕒 Timestamps

00:00 Intro – Meet Kevin Davis of Scoop and Go
00:40 From Real Estate to Pooper Scooping
01:15 Getting Fired & Finding a New Direction
02:10 Starting the Business – Getting a License & First Yard
03:10 First Customer – Free Cleanup Offer
04:15 Facebook Ads & Marketing Background
06:00 How Facebook Ads Have Changed Since 2013
07:15 Kevin’s Current Ad Setup – One Campaign, Multiple Ads
08:20 Geo-Targeting & Creative Testing
09:40 Why Video Ads Work Best for Local Businesses
11:00 What to Say in a Video Ad (Simple Script)
12:25 Growth – From 10 to 200 Customers in 8 Months
14:35 Lead Forms + Messenger = More Bookings
15:10 Follow-Up System That Converts Leads
16:20 Communicating on Every Channel (Text, Email, Messenger)
17:10 The Plan to Reach 500 Customers
18:00 Why Facebook Ads Still Win Over Mailers
18:45 Getting Started with Review Harvest
19:35 How Reviews Changed His Business
20:30 Building a Brand – Vehicle Wraps & Trust
21:45 Crazy Stories from the Field
22:55 Final Thoughts & How to Reach Kevin

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🚀 How He Turned $100 into $225K: Jay Burnham of Mr. Big Stuff Moving | Built Local Podcast

In this episode of the Built Local Podcast, we sit down with Jay Burnham, founder of Mr. Big Stuff Moving & Labor and creator of the Seven Figure Moving Academy, who turned just $100 into a $225,000 business in one year!

Jay shares exactly how he did it — from getting his first customers through Thumbtack, optimizing his Google Business Profile, and using AI & ChatGPT to scale his moving company. If you’re a moving business owner, home service entrepreneur, or anyone trying to grow your local business, this conversation is packed with actionable tactics.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
✅Why answering the phone can make or break your business
✅Jay’s system for getting 50+ five-star Google reviews fast
✅How AI & ChatGPT can automate marketing and branding
✅Why most service businesses fail (Scarcity Mindset vs Creativity & Action)
✅The simple flyer strategy that can generate $30,000 in 30 days

🔗 Connect with Jay Burnham:
Website: https://MrBigStuff.com
YouTube: Seven Figure Moving Academy
Facebook Group: Seven Figure Moving Group

#movingcompany #localbusiness #BuiltLocalPodcast #smallbusinessgrowth #movingbusiness #entrepreneurship #GoogleReviews #AItools #Thumbtack #SEO #marketing #MrBigStuffMoving #JayBurnham #SevenFigureMovingAcademy

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro – Scarcity Mindset vs Creativity
00:33 Welcome Jay Burnham from Mr. Big Stuff Moving
00:56 Jay’s Story & Starting a Moving Business from $100
02:24 How He Got Started in the Moving Industry
03:18 Learning SEO & Dominating Two Men and a Truck
05:35 How YouTube and Video Reviews Changed His Business
07:28 The Power of AI in Modern Marketing
08:12 Starting Mr. Big Stuff Moving in 2024
09:23 Getting First Customers on Thumbtack
11:45 Why Answering the Phone Matters
12:22 Hiring Help to Answer Calls & Look Professional
13:32 Getting Leads Organically Through Google Business Profile
17:01 Focusing on Google Reviews and Cards for Referrals
20:16 First Year Revenue Growth Journey
22:01 How to Build a Business Fast from Scratch
22:06 Scarcity Mindset vs Creativity (again)
25:15 The $30,000 in 30 Days Flyer Strategy
26:41 Overcoming Fear and Rejection in Sales
28:35 Building Relationships with Real Estate Agents
29:37 Final Advice & How to Find Jay Burnham Online

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🧠 About Miracle Pain Relief

Miracle Pain Relief in Cocoa Beach, Florida, specializes in myofascial therapy and holistic healing to help clients restore movement and relieve chronic pain. Led by Forrest Hoekstra, LMT and Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, the clinic helps patients from across the country find freedom from pain.

Website: https://www.miraclepainrelief.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Miracle-Pain-Relief-61556261122217/

From Pain to Purpose | How Miracle Pain Relief Built a Thriving Practice in Cocoa Beach | Built Local Podcast

What happens when pain becomes your calling?

In this episode of the Built Local Podcast, Clay Lawrence, founder of Review Harvest, sits down with Forrest Hoekstra, owner of Miracle Pain Relief in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Forrest shares how his own journey through injury led him to discover myofascial therapy, build a practice that changes lives, and grow his business through trust, listening, and a powerful online presence.

You’ll hear how he went from 69 Google reviews to 100 in a week with Review Harvest, the miracles happening in his clinic every day, and why genuine care still outperforms any AI or ad campaign.

If you’re a local business owner—or anyone chasing purpose through service—this story will inspire you.

⏱️ Timestamps (Video Length ≈ 22:00)

0:00 Intro – Live from the Space Coast
0:45 Forrest’s journey from pain to purpose
2:00 Discovering myofascial therapy & natural health
3:40 Leaving the family business to pursue healing
4:30 Moving to Florida & starting from scratch
5:40 Growing Miracle Pain Relief with Google Reviews
6:50 Building trust by truly listening to clients
8:00 What is myofascial release therapy?
9:10 How Forrest’s clients find lasting pain relief
10:30 Turning off ads after reviews took off
11:10 Getting 50 reviews in a week with Review Harvest
12:00 The impact of authentic messaging and follow-up
13:00 Client success stories & life-changing results
14:30 People traveling from across the country for help
16:00 How sales skills from the family business translated
17:30 Why human connection beats AI in business
18:50 Advice for entrepreneurs who feel stuck
20:00 Tenacity, faith & keeping the mission alive
21:15 Where to connect with Forrest & closing thoughts

💡 You’ll Learn

✅ How Forrest turned personal pain into purpose
✅ How listening and trust drive client retention
✅ How to grow your business with Google reviews
✅ Why authentic connection still beats automation
✅ How faith and consistency lead to lasting success

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💦 About Sky Rise Pressure Washing

Sky Rise Pressure Washing is a family-owned exterior cleaning company serving homes and businesses across North Carolina. Founded by Patrick and Cam, Sky Rise is built on integrity, faith, and a promise to deliver 5-star results — every time.

Website: skyrisepressurewashing.com
Instagram: @skyrisepressurewashing

Family, Faith & Five-Stars: How a Father-Son Pressure Washing Business Skyrocketed Reviews | Built Local Podcast

What happens when a father and son take a leap of faith to build a pressure washing business from scratch?

In this episode of the Built Local Podcast, Clay Lawrence sits down with Patrick and Cam, founders of Sky Rise Pressure Washing, recorded live at The Huge Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.

Patrick and Cam share how they built one of North Carolina’s most trusted pressure washing companies through consistency, communication, and faith. They reveal how they grew their Google reviews from 60 to nearly 80 in just 4 days using Review Harvest, and why family values and customer care are still the best marketing strategy there is.

If you’re a home service business owner looking for inspiration, practical growth tips, or just a reminder that integrity still wins — this episode’s for you.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 Intro – Live from The Huge Convention in Nashville
0:40 Meet Patrick & Cam from Sky Rise Pressure Washing
1:30 How Sky Rise got started as a father-son business
3:10 Early struggles and learning to communicate as partners
5:00 Building trust through faith and consistency
6:30 Lessons learned from mistakes and missed opportunities
8:00 Why relationships are the key to local business growth
9:15 The first big wins and what kept them going
10:45 Turning slow seasons into preparation seasons
12:10 The importance of staying grateful during the grind
13:45 How they discovered Review Harvest
14:30 Growing from 60 to 80 Google reviews in just 4 days
16:00 How reviews build credibility and drive sales
18:00 The truth about marketing in home services
19:40 Patrick’s “we won’t stop until we earn the 5-star” philosophy
21:00 Cam’s perspective – learning the business side early
23:00 Balancing family, business, and faith
25:15 Networking and connections from The Huge Convention
27:00 What makes Sky Rise different from competitors
29:00 Advice for new business owners starting out
31:00 Keeping your word and doing what you say you’ll do
33:00 Final thoughts – trust God, serve people, stay consistent
34:20 Outro & closing

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💩 From Fired to 100+ Clients in 7 Months | Scooper Troopers Success Story | Built Local Podcast

In this episode of the Built Local Podcast, Clay Lawrence (Review Harvest) talks with Chris Bangel, founder of Scooper Troopers out of Buffalo, New York — a pet waste removal business that went from zero to 100 recurring clients in less than a year.

After being let go from his sales job, Chris turned that setback into motivation — starting Scooper Troopers with less than $100 and a van. Within months, a viral Facebook post changed everything.

He shares how he handled rapid growth, built customer loyalty, automated his marketing, and scaled without losing his personal touch. From getting bitten by dogs to building a thriving local brand, this episode is packed with real lessons from the trenches of small business ownership.

🐾 About Scooper Troopers

Scooper Troopers provides professional pet waste removal for homes and businesses across Buffalo, New York. With 100+ recurring customers and growing, Chris has built a brand known for reliability, automation, and exceptional service.

👉 Visit Scooper Troopers: https://scooptroop365.com/
👉 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Scooper-Troopers-61571969578402/

💡 What You’ll Learn

•How Chris started Scooper Troopers with almost no money
•The Facebook post that made his business go viral
•Why consistency beats luck in home services
•How he uses automations & Review Harvest to grow fast
•The truth about working through tough customers (and tougher dogs 🐕)
•Chris’s secret to keeping clients loyal for life

⏱️ Timestamps (Approx. 21 Minutes)

00:00 – Welcome to Built Local Podcast with Clay Lawrence
00:30 – Meet Chris from Scooper Troopers NY
01:00 – Why start a pooper scooper business?
02:00 – Getting first customers: Facebook groups & door knocking
03:30 – Growing to 100+ clients in less than a year
05:00 – Leaving his sales job & going full-time
06:00 – The viral Facebook post that changed everything
07:30 – Scaling fast and hiring help
08:30 – Building trust with small gestures
10:00 – Using Podium to automate follow-ups
11:00 – Dog attack story and client safety
14:00 – Crazy customer stories and lessons
17:00 – Growing from 20 to 60+ Google reviews with Review Harvest
19:00 – Advice for new business owners: “Give it a year”
20:30 – Doubling growth and plans for next year

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🚀 From High School Hustle to $5M Junk Removal Empire | Built Local Podcast w/ Logan Sullivan (Junk Punks)

In this episode of the Built Local Podcast, host Clay Lawrence (founder of Review Harvest) sits down with Logan Sullivan, founder of Junk Punks Removal Service — a 21-year-old entrepreneur running a $5 million-a-year junk removal business across multiple cities.

Logan shares how he started Junk Punks while still in high school, scaled it to three locations, and became the #1-ranked junk removal company on Google — even surpassing 1-800-GOT-JUNK in reviews thanks to Review Harvest’s AI-powered review system.

Website: https://www.junkpunks.com/

You’ll learn about pricing strategies, employee culture, sales training, and the mindset that fuels Logan’s explosive growth.

💡 What You’ll Learn:
•How Logan built Junk Punks from a one-truck side hustle to a multi-million-dollar brand
•Why customer reviews are the ultimate growth multiplier
•How to price jobs profitably (and avoid being the “cheap guy”)
•Daily sales training routines that keep the team sharp
•Leadership lessons from building a culture of accountability and growth
•The power of social media and YouTube in scaling a local business

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome back to the Built Local Podcast
00:35 – Who is Logan Sullivan and how Junk Punks began
02:00 – From leasing agent to junk removal entrepreneur
04:15 – Passing 1-800-GOT-JUNK in Google reviews using Review Harvest
05:10 – Generating $5M in annual revenue before age 21
06:30 – Finding your business niche by solving real problems
08:00 – Cold emailing realtors to book early jobs
09:30 – The importance of volume and persistence in outreach
10:30 – Deciding not to go to college and going all-in on business
12:00 – Setting big goals and proving doubters wrong
14:00 – Building discipline and a high-performance team
17:00 – Breaking down the math to earn $100K/year in junk removal
19:00 – How to get consistent jobs through Google Ads
21:00 – Pricing correctly and scaling beyond one truck
23:00 – Raising your average job size through value and confidence
25:00 – The power of rapport and identifying customer pain points
27:00 – In-person quoting vs. phone quoting — why in-person wins
30:00 – Daily live sales training: Junk Punks’ 30-point scenario system
32:00 – Commission incentives and rewarding performance
34:00 – Misconceptions about the junk removal industry
38:00 – Managing employees, logistics, and leadership
41:00 – Using YouTube and TikTok to build the Junk Punks brand
44:30 – Competing with industry giants and building a franchise model
46:00 – How to build a workplace employees love
49:00 – Setting goals with your team and creating shared vision
51:00 – Why high-performing people crave big missions
52:00 – Review Harvest success story: 127 reviews to over 2,000+
53:45 – Closing thoughts and where to follow Junk Punks

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🐾 About Scoop It Dude

Scoop It Dude is a locally owned pet waste removal company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded by David Treadwell, the business serves hundreds of homes and is known for its reliable service and genuine local touch.

Website: https://www.scoop-it-dude.com/

From Pharmacy Tech to Pooper Scooper: How David Built Scoop It Dude in Tulsa, OK | Built Local Podcast

Meet David Treadwell, founder of Scoop It Dude, a growing poop scooping business in Tulsa, Oklahoma serving over 130 recurring customers — and counting.

In this episode, Clay Lawrence (Review Harvest) sits down with David to talk about what it’s really like building a local business from scratch, finding traction in Facebook groups, and going all-in on yourself when the safe route doesn’t work out.

David shares how he turned one lucky Facebook post into a full-time business, scaled with referrals, and used Review Harvest to grow from 50 to over 100 Google reviews — helping his brand stand out in a crowded market.

If you’re starting any home service business, this episode is packed with motivation, marketing tips, and real-world lessons from the grind.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 Leaving the 9-5 to go all-in
0:30 Meet David from Scoop It Dude (Tulsa, OK)
1:00 How he got started in the poop scooping industry
2:30 Going all-in after his first business failed
4:40 The Facebook post that changed everything
5:00 How hustle beats “perfect strategy” early on
6:30 Getting from 5 customers to 130
7:00 Biggest mistake: relying too much on organic growth
8:30 How he stands out from new competitors
9:30 Why people buy from people — not logos
10:15 Using family and personal connection in ads
10:48 Craziest poop scooping story (dog through a window!)
12:45 How Review Harvest helped grow from 50 → 100+ reviews
14:00 Favorite feature and biggest benefit of Review Harvest
15:00 How he preps for seasonal rushes (Fall & Spring)
16:30 Door-to-door marketing and route optimization
17:30 Retention and repeat customers
18:00 Growth goals for next year
19:20 “There’s money in poop” — mindset and motivation
20:30 Advice for new scoopers & home service owners
21:20 Closing thoughts