The Trailer Hustle Podcast

In the trailer rental business world there are times to charge customers and times to let things go. In this episode we discuss the fun topic of cleaning fees. When to charge, when not to and the decisions behind both options.

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This is The Trailer Owner's Network
Song: Avatar
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com

Justin shares the story of a trailer giveaway winner, community support, and exciting upcoming features for the Trailer Hustle app, including trivia challenges and a free trial. Discover how community engagement drives growth and innovation.

Community support and engagement in trailer industry
Details of the trailer giveaway and winner celebration
Upcoming features in the Trailer Hustle app including trivia challenges and free trial
Justin's insights on building a community around trailer rentals
The role of sponsors and community contributions in growth
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👉 Join the Community:
 Be part of the movement at https://trailerhustle.com/ — your hub for tools, resources, and the official Trailer Hustle App.
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 Connect with thousands of other trailer owners, renters, dealers, and builders inside the Trailer Hustle Facebook Group — the biggest online community in the industry. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BTu5MRv7a/
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 for updates, giveaways, and stories from real people in the trailer world. 
This is The Trailer Owner's Network
Song: Avatar
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com


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Support the show

Download the Trailer Hustle App! https://trailer-hustle-get.web.app/

See what Big Rentals has to offer https://calendly.com/ryan-keen/trailer-hustle-big-rentals

Get Ride Dog GPS https://ridedog.com/purchase/ride-dog-anti-theft-device?via=trailer-hustle

Get a GEN-Y Hitch! https://genyhitch.com/

Buy Precision Harness Products! https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/1222642C-0835-4644-BA03-BAC03CE68730?maas=maas_adg_8AB99A851E6901E3F567CA544F33F4C2_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&language=en_US

Need Insurance for your Trailer Rental Business? 
Get it HERE: https://trailerguardinsurance.com/

👉 Join the Community:
 Be part of the movement at https://trailerhustle.com/ — your hub for tools, resources, and the official Trailer Hustle App.
💬 Join the Conversation:
 Connect with thousands of other trailer owners, renters, dealers, and builders inside the Trailer Hustle Facebook Group — the biggest online community in the industry. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BTu5MRv7a/
📱 Follow @TrailerHustle on
 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
 for updates, giveaways, and stories from real people in the trailer world. 
This is The Trailer Owner's Network
Song: Avatar
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com

Justin interviews Jake DeMala about starting and running a successful trailer dealership, including insights on location, inventory, marketing, and community involvement. Discover practical tips and industry secrets to grow your trailer business.

The Trailer Spot
10875 Wards Road
Rustburg VA, 24588
(540) 529-4916 (Option 4 to Reach Jake Directly)

https://premierbuildings.us/ for Sheds and portable buildings!



Trailer dealership, trailer rentals, business tips, trailer industry, dealership management, trailer marketing, trailer community, trailer giveaway
Key Topics
Starting a trailer dealership from scratch
Importance of location and marketing
Inventory management and sourcing trailers
Profit margins and revenue streams in trailer sales
Community engagement and brand building in the trailer industry

Support the show

Download the Trailer Hustle App! https://trailer-hustle-get.web.app/

See what Big Rentals has to offer https://calendly.com/ryan-keen/trailer-hustle-big-rentals

Get Ride Dog GPS https://ridedog.com/purchase/ride-dog-anti-theft-device?via=trailer-hustle

Get a GEN-Y Hitch! https://genyhitch.com/

Buy Precision Harness Products! https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/1222642C-0835-4644-BA03-BAC03CE68730?maas=maas_adg_8AB99A851E6901E3F567CA544F33F4C2_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&language=en_US

Need Insurance for your Trailer Rental Business? 
Get it HERE: https://trailerguardinsurance.com/

👉 Join the Community:
 Be part of the movement at https://trailerhustle.com/ — your hub for tools, resources, and the official Trailer Hustle App.
💬 Join the Conversation:
 Connect with thousands of other trailer owners, renters, dealers, and builders inside the Trailer Hustle Facebook Group — the biggest online community in the industry. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BTu5MRv7a/
📱 Follow @TrailerHustle on
 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
 for updates, giveaways, and stories from real people in the trailer world. 
This is The Trailer Owner's Network
Song: Avatar
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com

Justin shares practical strategies for trailer rental business promotion, including effective outreach techniques, community building, and leveraging social media. He emphasizes the importance of authenticity, quick interactions, and community engagement to grow your trailer business.

Trailer promotion techniques
Community building and networking
Effective outreach with freebies
Using social media and content creation
Scaling a trailer rental business
takeaways
Handing out Slim Jims with flyers increases receptivity.
Approach people casually and quickly to avoid awkwardness.
Prepare your marketing materials and tools before going out.
Build community through social media groups and giveaways.
Keep interactions brief and friendly to maximize engagement.

Support the show

Download the Trailer Hustle App! https://trailer-hustle-get.web.app/

See what Big Rentals has to offer https://calendly.com/ryan-keen/trailer-hustle-big-rentals

Get Ride Dog GPS https://ridedog.com/purchase/ride-dog-anti-theft-device?via=trailer-hustle

Get a GEN-Y Hitch! https://genyhitch.com/

Buy Precision Harness Products! https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/1222642C-0835-4644-BA03-BAC03CE68730?maas=maas_adg_8AB99A851E6901E3F567CA544F33F4C2_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&language=en_US

Need Insurance for your Trailer Rental Business? 
Get it HERE: https://trailerguardinsurance.com/

👉 Join the Community:
 Be part of the movement at https://trailerhustle.com/ — your hub for tools, resources, and the official Trailer Hustle App.
💬 Join the Conversation:
 Connect with thousands of other trailer owners, renters, dealers, and builders inside the Trailer Hustle Facebook Group — the biggest online community in the industry. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BTu5MRv7a/
📱 Follow @TrailerHustle on
 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
 for updates, giveaways, and stories from real people in the trailer world. 
This is The Trailer Owner's Network
Song: Avatar
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com

Justin shares practical strategies for increasing Google reviews for trailer rental businesses, emphasizing consistency, personal touch, and creative approaches to customer engagement.

key topics
Strategies for increasing Google reviews
The importance of consistency in review collection
Contactless review requesting methods
Community building through reviews
Using friendly competition to motivate review gathering
takeaways
Consistency is key to accumulating reviews.
Personalized, sincere requests outperform automated emails.
Make review requests easy and quick for customers.
Use friendly competition to motivate review collection.
Build community through social engagement and meetups.

Support the show

Download the Trailer Hustle App! https://trailer-hustle-get.web.app/

See what Big Rentals has to offer https://calendly.com/ryan-keen/trailer-hustle-big-rentals

Get Ride Dog GPS https://ridedog.com/purchase/ride-dog-anti-theft-device?via=trailer-hustle

Get a GEN-Y Hitch! https://genyhitch.com/

Buy Precision Harness Products! https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/1222642C-0835-4644-BA03-BAC03CE68730?maas=maas_adg_8AB99A851E6901E3F567CA544F33F4C2_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&language=en_US

Need Insurance for your Trailer Rental Business? 
Get it HERE: https://trailerguardinsurance.com/

👉 Join the Community:
 Be part of the movement at https://trailerhustle.com/ — your hub for tools, resources, and the official Trailer Hustle App.
💬 Join the Conversation:
 Connect with thousands of other trailer owners, renters, dealers, and builders inside the Trailer Hustle Facebook Group — the biggest online community in the industry. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BTu5MRv7a/
📱 Follow @TrailerHustle on
 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
 for updates, giveaways, and stories from real people in the trailer world. 
This is The Trailer Owner's Network
Song: Avatar
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com

Justin shares a personal story about a friend's near-death experience and reflects on the importance of living life to the fullest. He emphasizes the value of enjoying the journey, not just the hustle, and encourages listeners to prioritize their happiness and meaningful moments.



Key Topics
The importance of living life to the fullest
Personal story of a friend's near-death experience
Reflection on work-life balance and happiness
Encouragement to enjoy the journey, not just the hustle
The impact of life-threatening events on perspective
Takeaways
Live your life because you could die tomorrow.
Reflect on your goals and whether you're enjoying your life.
Prioritize meaningful moments with family and friends.
Don't wait for retirement to enjoy your life.
Celebrate small wins and build a life you love.

Support the show

Download the Trailer Hustle App! https://trailer-hustle-get.web.app/

See what Big Rentals has to offer https://calendly.com/ryan-keen/trailer-hustle-big-rentals

Get Ride Dog GPS https://ridedog.com/purchase/ride-dog-anti-theft-device?via=trailer-hustle

Get a GEN-Y Hitch! https://genyhitch.com/

Buy Precision Harness Products! https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/1222642C-0835-4644-BA03-BAC03CE68730?maas=maas_adg_8AB99A851E6901E3F567CA544F33F4C2_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&language=en_US

Need Insurance for your Trailer Rental Business? 
Get it HERE: https://trailerguardinsurance.com/

👉 Join the Community:
 Be part of the movement at https://trailerhustle.com/ — your hub for tools, resources, and the official Trailer Hustle App.
💬 Join the Conversation:
 Connect with thousands of other trailer owners, renters, dealers, and builders inside the Trailer Hustle Facebook Group — the biggest online community in the industry. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BTu5MRv7a/
📱 Follow @TrailerHustle on
 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
 for updates, giveaways, and stories from real people in the trailer world. 
This is The Trailer Owner's Network
Song: Avatar
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com

Justin Martin shares his two-year journey of quitting his job to become his own boss, highlighting the incredible freedoms and control it offers. He discusses the benefits of flexible scheduling, environment control, and the importance of starting early to achieve independence.

Support the show

Download the Trailer Hustle App! https://trailer-hustle-get.web.app/

See what Big Rentals has to offer https://calendly.com/ryan-keen/trailer-hustle-big-rentals

Get Ride Dog GPS https://ridedog.com/purchase/ride-dog-anti-theft-device?via=trailer-hustle

Get a GEN-Y Hitch! https://genyhitch.com/

Buy Precision Harness Products! https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/1222642C-0835-4644-BA03-BAC03CE68730?maas=maas_adg_8AB99A851E6901E3F567CA544F33F4C2_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&language=en_US

Need Insurance for your Trailer Rental Business? 
Get it HERE: https://trailerguardinsurance.com/

👉 Join the Community:
 Be part of the movement at https://trailerhustle.com/ — your hub for tools, resources, and the official Trailer Hustle App.
💬 Join the Conversation:
 Connect with thousands of other trailer owners, renters, dealers, and builders inside the Trailer Hustle Facebook Group — the biggest online community in the industry. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BTu5MRv7a/
📱 Follow @TrailerHustle on
 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
 for updates, giveaways, and stories from real people in the trailer world. 
This is The Trailer Owner's Network
Song: Avatar
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com

Justin shares his first experience with a lease-to-own trailer agreement, lessons learned, and tips for other trailer business owners. He discusses structuring deals, managing late payments, and opportunities to upgrade fleets through creative financing.


Lease-to-own trailer agreements
Managing late payments and fees
Strategies for upgrading trailer fleets
Lessons from real-world trailer deals

Support the show

Download the Trailer Hustle App! https://trailer-hustle-get.web.app/

See what Big Rentals has to offer https://calendly.com/ryan-keen/trailer-hustle-big-rentals

Get Ride Dog GPS https://ridedog.com/purchase/ride-dog-anti-theft-device?via=trailer-hustle

Get a GEN-Y Hitch! https://genyhitch.com/

Buy Precision Harness Products! https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/1222642C-0835-4644-BA03-BAC03CE68730?maas=maas_adg_8AB99A851E6901E3F567CA544F33F4C2_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&language=en_US

Need Insurance for your Trailer Rental Business? 
Get it HERE: https://trailerguardinsurance.com/

👉 Join the Community:
 Be part of the movement at https://trailerhustle.com/ — your hub for tools, resources, and the official Trailer Hustle App.
💬 Join the Conversation:
 Connect with thousands of other trailer owners, renters, dealers, and builders inside the Trailer Hustle Facebook Group — the biggest online community in the industry. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BTu5MRv7a/
📱 Follow @TrailerHustle on
 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
 for updates, giveaways, and stories from real people in the trailer world. 
This is The Trailer Owner's Network
Song: Avatar
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com

Justin discusses the importance of budgeting for maintenance, understanding true costs, and maintaining healthy profit margins in the trailer rental business. He shares real-life expenses from a recent month, offers tips on financial planning, and emphasizes community support and continuous learning.

Budgeting for maintenance and repairs
Real-life expenses in trailer business
Importance of margins and profit preservation
Community support and industry education

Support the show

Download the Trailer Hustle App! https://trailer-hustle-get.web.app/

See what Big Rentals has to offer https://calendly.com/ryan-keen/trailer-hustle-big-rentals

Get Ride Dog GPS https://ridedog.com/purchase/ride-dog-anti-theft-device?via=trailer-hustle

Get a GEN-Y Hitch! https://genyhitch.com/

Buy Precision Harness Products! https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/1222642C-0835-4644-BA03-BAC03CE68730?maas=maas_adg_8AB99A851E6901E3F567CA544F33F4C2_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&language=en_US

Need Insurance for your Trailer Rental Business? 
Get it HERE: https://trailerguardinsurance.com/

👉 Join the Community:
 Be part of the movement at https://trailerhustle.com/ — your hub for tools, resources, and the official Trailer Hustle App.
💬 Join the Conversation:
 Connect with thousands of other trailer owners, renters, dealers, and builders inside the Trailer Hustle Facebook Group — the biggest online community in the industry. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BTu5MRv7a/
📱 Follow @TrailerHustle on
 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
 for updates, giveaways, and stories from real people in the trailer world. 
This is The Trailer Owner's Network
Song: Avatar
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com

Justin discusses the impact of AI on trailer business marketing, focusing on logo design, advertising quality, and the importance of authenticity. He emphasizes the need for realistic content and proper use of AI tools like Canva to stand out in a crowded market.

• AI's impact on trailer business marketing
• The pitfalls of generic logos created with AI
• How to create authentic and effective ads
• Using Canva and other tools for DIY marketing
• The importance of realism and quality in advertising

AI marketing, trailer business, logo design, advertising tips, Canva, real content, business branding, AI tools, trailer industry, marketing strategy, Trailer Rental

Support the show

Download the Trailer Hustle App! https://trailer-hustle-get.web.app/

See what Big Rentals has to offer https://calendly.com/ryan-keen/trailer-hustle-big-rentals

Get Ride Dog GPS https://ridedog.com/purchase/ride-dog-anti-theft-device?via=trailer-hustle

Get a GEN-Y Hitch! https://genyhitch.com/

Buy Precision Harness Products! https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/1222642C-0835-4644-BA03-BAC03CE68730?maas=maas_adg_8AB99A851E6901E3F567CA544F33F4C2_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&language=en_US

Need Insurance for your Trailer Rental Business? 
Get it HERE: https://trailerguardinsurance.com/

👉 Join the Community:
 Be part of the movement at https://trailerhustle.com/ — your hub for tools, resources, and the official Trailer Hustle App.
💬 Join the Conversation:
 Connect with thousands of other trailer owners, renters, dealers, and builders inside the Trailer Hustle Facebook Group — the biggest online community in the industry. https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BTu5MRv7a/
📱 Follow @TrailerHustle on
 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
 for updates, giveaways, and stories from real people in the trailer world. 
This is The Trailer Owner's Network
Song: Avatar
Artist: Kia
Music by: CreatorMix.com