In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Alex Shapiro, creator of CanMonkey - a service revolutionizing the short-term rental property business by automating trash removal. Alex shares the journey of starting and scaling CanMonkey from dealing with improperly handled trash complaints to growing his service across 18 states in the U.S, motivated by a commitment to uninterrupted service, customer satisfaction, and keen attention to detail. We delve into the potential evolution of CanMonkey as a one-stop-shop for rental property services, leveraging its consistent presence at properties, and its vast data collected from properties which could benefit other business ventures, such as insurance firms. Alex's journey is an inspirational message about seizing opportunities emerging from challenges.

01:32 Understanding the CanMonkey Service

04:44 The Importance of Trash Management in Short Term Rentals

06:44 The Benefits of Using CanMonkey Service

07:17 The Expansion and Future of CanMonkey

07:39 The Challenges and Solutions in Trash Management

09:26 The Importance of Compliance with Trash Regulations

10:08 The Role of CanMonkey in the Gig Economy

16:42 The Growth and Expansion of CanMonkey

29:02 The Challenges and Successes in Starting CanMonkey

32:36 The Future Prospects of CanMonkey

41:51 Exploring the Potential Market for Trash Collection Services

42:33 The Challenges and Opportunities of Bootstrapping a Business

42:44 The Shift Towards a Renter's Nation and Its Implications

43:40 Exploring New Business Opportunities in the Rental Market

45:06 The Journey of Bootstrapping and Scaling a Business

45:58 Understanding Customer Churn and Retention in the Rental Market

55:53 The Potential of Expanding Services Beyond Trash Collection

01:08:14 The Importance of Staying Focused and Adapting in Business

01:12:29 The Future of Can Monkey: Scaling and Diversifying Services

01:17:09 The Power of Persistence and Staying True to Your Business Vision