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Want to break through the million-dollar barrier and scale your portable restroom business? James (Aspen Site Rentals) and Derek (JOTS Rentals) share how they built companies approaching $20M — hiring, pricing, cash flow, route density, diversification, software, and more.

💡 What You'll Learn:

• Hiring drivers, dispatchers, and salespeople who stay
• Pricing for profit (not racing to the bottom)
• Managing cash flow during rapid growth
• Building route density that actually makes money
• Diversifying into residential, commercial, and events
• When to invest in software and systems
• Organic growth vs. acquisitions
• Marketing, websites, and sales culture
• Capital investment and tax strategies
• Referral programs that fuel expansion

🕐 Chapters:

• 00:00 — Introduction: Breaking the Million-Dollar Barrier
• 02:15 — James & Derek's Business Backgrounds
• 05:30 — The $1M to $5M Transition: What Changes Everything
• 09:45 — Hiring Your First Key Employees
• 14:20 — Pricing Strategy: Why Service Beats "Cheapest in Town"
• 18:50 — Cash Flow Management During Rapid Growth
• 23:10 — Route Density: The Secret to Profitability
• 27:40 — Diversifying Your Market
• 32:00 — Software & Systems: When to Invest
• 36:15 — Organic Growth vs. Acquisitions
• 40:30 — Marketing, Websites & Building Your Sales Presence
• 45:00 — Capital Investment & Tax Strategies
• 49:20 — Referral Programs & Customer Retention
• 53:00 — Final Advice for Operators Hitting Growth Barriers

💬 Drop your biggest growth barrier in the comments!

📩 Get More Resources: Visit ServiceCore.com for software built specifically for portable restroom, roll-off dumpster, grease trap, and septic companies.

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🔔 🚽 Kyle Klein of John Klein Septic Services built a 20-truck operation from scratch, starting with just his dad, his brother, and one pump truck in 2012.

In this episode of Toilet Talk, Kyle breaks down exactly how they got there: the systems they put in place, when paper-based operations broke down, how they added grease trap and sewer/drain services, and what finally unlocked growth past the early plateaus. Whether you're at 3 trucks trying to hit 10, or at 10 trying to hit 20 — this one's for you. 🚛

Chapters:

• 0:49 About John Klein Septic Services
• 2:25 Systems & Software Evolution
• 7:43 Life Before & After Software
• 11:06 Pricing Strategy as You Scale
• 14:39 Regulatory Reporting
• 16:57 Running Septic + Grease Together
• 19:13 Marketing & Sales Strategy
• 26:22 Growth Milestones
• 28:40 Hiring & Building a Team
• 37:36 Parting Advice

John Klein Septic runs ServiceCore to manage dispatch, service history, recurring routes, and compliance reporting. Learn more at servicecore.com.

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🚛 In this ToiletTalk episode, we sit down with Kristin at ClearBrook, and this video is packed with real-world insight for anyone running or growing a grease business. From grease trap pricing and route density to compliance, collections, and knowing which grease customers to walk away from.

📌 What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to build a grease trap pricing structure based on your actual costs
• Why route density is where the real profit lives in grease
• How compliance and manifesting become your best sales tool
• When to hire your first salesperson
• Which grease customers to say no to — and why
• How to track business metrics so your grease business growth doesn't sneak up on you

👉 Want to run a more efficient grease operation? https://servicecore.com/grease-trap-pumping-software/

👉 Want a demo? https://servicecore.com/schedule-a-demo

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🚛 In this episode of ToiletTalk, Chad Howard from Halftime Rentals shares how better routing helped his team grow smarter, train drivers faster, and cut fuel and labor costs without burning out. From using maps to eyeball routes to a system that now shows everything clearly, Chad reveals how routing became the backbone of their business in busy season and beyond.

📌 What you'll learn in this episode:

• The most common routing mistakes PROs make
• How to handle last-minute changes, blocked units, and customer chaos
• Tips to train drivers faster and build their confidence
• Why routing isn't just logistics—it's the foundation for growth

👉 Download the new PRO Routing Playbook 2.0 here: https://go.servicecore.com/pro-routing-playbook-2/

If you own a portable restroom business, insurance can be one of your biggest expenses—but also one of your biggest risks if you're not covered correctly.

In this episode of ToiletTalk, Toby Stubbs from Wisdom Insurance shares insider tips to help PROs:

• Avoid costly mistakes like being misclassified by your insurance agent
• Understand the must-have insurance coverages for portable sanitation businesses
• Prepare the right information to get faster, more competitive quotes
• Lower rates with driver safety programs, telematics, dash cams, and fleet software
• Find solutions even if you've been dropped by your carrier or have past claims

Whether you're running one truck or a large fleet, this conversation can help you save thousands and protect your business the right way.

Thinking about starting a grease pumping business or adding this service to your septic or portable toilet business?

In this episode of ToiletTalk, we sit down with Vasishta Monavarty, owner of Grease Busters in Denver, CO to break down exactly what it takes to run a grease pumping business. From the equipment you need to the types of customers you'll serve — and even what you can charge per job — we cover everything you need to know to decide if grease pumping is the right add-on service for your business.

How does your portable restroom business compare to others in the industry? In this episode of ToiletTalk, we sit down with Blue Loo Portable Restrooms to break down the key findings from the 2024 Portable Sanitation Benchmark Report. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow your existing operation, you'll walk away with: 📊 Industry benchmarks on pricing, inventory, and productivity 🎯 Real-world targets from successful operators 🧠 Practical tips to help your business run more efficiently If you want to stay competitive in 2025, this episode is a must-watch.

In this episode of ToiletTalk, we explore the essential gear for building and growing your portable restroom rental business—from choosing the right porta potty pump truck to optimizing your mix of construction and event toilets. Our guests from FlowMark and Caribou Services offer insights on avoiding common equipment pitfalls, understanding how tariffs might affect costs, and making smart financing or leasing decisions. You'll learn valuable maintenance strategies and discover how to keep your fleet profitable for the long haul. Chapters: 00:00 intro 00:30 equipment 101 04:30 equip Toilets 06:30 starting out 11:08 financing 14:12 common mistakes 20:20 growing 24:22 maintenance 40:33 tariffs #servicecore #flowmark #portabletoilet #portabletoilets #portapotty #portabletoiletsoftware

This episode of ToiletTalk is all about differentiating your portable restroom business by building a unique brand.

Matt Vetter is the owner of Tushee's Portable Toilets and our guest speaker. He's clearly created a very unique brand with his branding and Marty persona, so let's jump in and learn about Tushee's Portable Toilets and has one of the best phone numbers we've seen, 855-Pee-Poop.

Tushee's approach to branding and marketing their portable sanitation business is quite unique and in this episode, Matt introduces us to Marty, the mascot of Tushee's, and shares how they built a unique brand.

Be sure to check out Tushee's Portable Toilet's Instagram page if you're ready to 😂 😂 😂!

According to the 2023 Portable Sanitation Benchmark Report revenue from events in 2023 grew 300% over 2022. That growth makes sense considering covid restrictions in 2022, but PROs predict that events in 2024 will create the same, if not more revenue for their business. This episode is all about helping you get your slice of this lucrative pie.