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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
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🧲 Join our free community for 1-on-1 help getting more customers on Google: https://www.skool.com/local
🐾 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