Trash Chatter

Welcome, to episode four of Trash Chatter. In today’s episode, Victoria Conway is joined by Alan Crosby and Steve Willis from American Bin Washers. Join us as we delve into their inspiring journey of transitioning from corporate America to becoming successful entrepreneurs in the waste management industry. The conversation then shifts to the challenges faced by Alan and Steve when starting their business. You won’t want to miss this interesting discussion!

To learn more about the Trash Cleaning business, Check out our website - https://www.sparklingbinsbusiness.com/ 

305-382-BINS 

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Host:  Victoria Conway

Guests: 

Alan Crosby, American Bin Washers

Steve Willis, American Bin Washers

Time Stamps & Show Notes: 

(00:00 - 01:04) Introduction

(01:05 - 02:20) From Corporate America to Entrepreneurship 

(02:21 - 04:09) Challenges of a New Business 

(04:10 - 05:58) Exciting Initial Response 

(05:59 - 06:58) Residential and Commercial Clients

(06:59 - 09:30) Trash Cleaning being a New Business

(09:31 - 11:24) Marketing Techniques for New Clients

(11:25 - 13:35) SEO and Google Search Benefits

(13:36 - 15:20) Future Growth 

(15:21 - 17:11) Advice to Entrepreneurs

(17:12 - 17:47) Outro

Welcome to this episode of Trash Chatter! Today, host Victoria Conway sits down with Josh Bogart, the owner of Lehigh Valley Bin Cleaning. Discover the valuable insights and experiences that led Josh to take a leap of faith in starting his own venture. Josh shares how his initial ideas transformed after spending time at a shop in Miami, describing it as a great learning experience. Explore the power of approaching other businesses and the diverse customer base that can benefit from bin cleaning services. Learn about the exponential growth experienced by Josh through exceptional customer service, environmentally friendly cleaning solutions, and building a waitlist of clients. Josh emphasizes the importance of community support and the impact of positive customer reviews. Tune in for an episode brimming with entrepreneurial wisdom and practical advice for success.

Check out our website - https://www.sparklingbinsbusiness.com/ 

305-382-BINS 

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Timestamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:40) Highlight Clip

(00:40 - 01:21) Introduction

(01:22 - 03:21) Taking a Leap of Faith

(03:22 - 05:30) Exponential Growth with Clientele

(05:31 - 07:00) Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Solutions

(07:01 - 08:43) Above and Beyond Customer Service

(08:44 - 10:13) Seamless Process 

(10:14 - 13:50) Creating a Wait List of Clients

(13:51 - 14:55) Caring for Your Community 

(14:56 - 17:54) Learning Curves of the Business

(17: 55 - 19:10) Importance of Customer Reviews

(19:11 - 19:49) Goodbyes

Welcome to this episode of Trash Chatter! Today, host Victoria Conway sits down with Steve Buchan, the owner of AaquaTools Inc., to discuss the innovative world of truck washing and the impact of their partnership with Sparkling Bins. The episode dives into Steve's journey in the industry, highlighting the growth and success his father achieved in revolutionizing truck washing.Victoria and Steve reminisce about the early days of truck washing, where John Conways’s approach stood out and paved the way for their remarkable success. Stay tuned to learn more about AaquaTools, and pressure washing.

Check out our website - https://www.sparklingbinsbusiness.com/

305-382-BINS

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Timestamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:22) Highlight Clip

(00:23 - 00:53) Introduction

(00:54 - 01:46) Founding Pressure Washing Business

(01:47 - 02:51) Focused in Scope of Industries

(02:52 - 05:10) Small Container Cleaning

(05:11 - 06:25) Start of Partnership with Sparkling Bins

(06:26 - 07:49) Growth from Changing Heads

(07:50 - 10:26) Staying Environmentally Friendly

(10:27 - 12:59) Indulging in New Industries

(13:00 - 14:53) Importance of Sanitation

(14:54 - 16:47) Repairing Products

(16:48 - 17:11) Loyalty in Relationships

(17:12 - 18:43) The Grind Never Stops

(18:44 - 19:29) Goodbyes

Welcome to the Season 4 premiere of trash chatter! In this episode, we dive into the history and evolution of a successful business. Our host, Victoria Conway, is joined by John Conway, the CEO of Sparkling Bins. We begin by recapping the early days of the company's establishment and the challenges they faced. John takes us back to the beginnings of Sparkling Bins, sharing how they started in 2009 without a hot water system. Throughout the episode, John emphasizes the importance of continuous innovation, as they strive to improve their efficiency, productivity, and service standards. He shares insights into their adoption of PTO trucks, the development of new spinning heads, and the implementation of faster cleaning systems. Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes of Season 4!

Check out our website - https://www.sparklingbinsbusiness.com/ 

305-382-BINS 

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Timestamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:41) Highlight Clip

(00:42 - 01:25) Introduction

(01:26 - 02:51) Starting with Simple Systems 

(02:52 - 05:05) Automated Lifting Mechanism

(05:06 - 07:23) Increasing Efficiency

(07:24 - 08:53) Importance of Innovation

(08:54 - 10:19) New Standards 

(10:20 - 12:50) PTO Trucks

(12:51 - 15:02) New Spinning Heads

(15:03 - 17:04) Faster Cleaning Systems

(17:05 - 19:35) Safety and Efficiency of Lifters

(19:36 - 21:16) New Side Loader Functions

(21:17 - 22:40) Goodbyes

Welcome back to Trash Chatter! In this episode, we take a look back at some of the best moments we've had on the show, get great advice, and hear these great stories. Listen in as Frank Gutierrez, Ryan Diem, John Conway, Jimmy Leach, and Mike Homsy as their episodes are highlighted around some of the stories we felt fit for our first Best Of episode! 

Check out our website - https://www.sparklingbinsbusiness.com/ 

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Timestamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:04) Opening 

(00:05 - 04:33) Making connections 

(04:34 - 07:04) Customer service 

(07:05 - 10:20) Putting in the extra work

(10:21 - 13:31) Advice to newcomers 

(13:32 - 16:35) The importance of your image 

(16:36 - 16:45) Closing

Welcome back to Trash Chatter, Episode 9 of Season 3. In this episode, our guest Tyler LeBlanc, owner of Delaware Trash Can Cleaning LLC, talks about the power of social media marketing and how it has helped him become more successful at clinic outreach, branding, and general growth. Tyler also talks about his future, new employees, and how to handle a rough start, watch all that, and more, now in this episode!

Check out our website - https://www.sparklingbinsbusiness.com/ 

305-382-BINS 

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Timestamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:37) Intro

(00:38 - 03:48) Dealing with a rough start

(03:49 - 05:51) The benefit of working with family

(05:52 - 10:46) Social media marketing 

(10:47 - 15:40) Customer Relation Management 

(15:41 - 17:39) Giving back to the community

(17:40 - 19:42) Advice for beginners

(19:43 - 21:22) Future goals

(21:23 - 22:18) Outro

Welcome back to Trash Chatter, this is Episode 8 of Season 3. Victoria is joined by special guest, Mike Walker. We talk about how to advertise, target demographics, tips on starting, and great overall business advice. If you're unsure about starting your own trash bin cleaning business, stick around until the end of the episode for Mike’s three tips to success!

Check out our website - https://www.sparklingbinsbusiness.com/ 

305-382-BINS 

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Timestamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:17) Opening

(00:17 - 06:38) Getting started cleaning bins

(06:39 - 11:08) How to get the word out

(11:09 - 18:24) Target demographic 

(18:25 - 25:40) Challenges and difficulties 

(25:41 - 29:34) Add-on business 

(29:35 - 35:20) Getting started in the industry 

(35:36 - 37:36) Looking to the future 

(37:37 - 39:15) Closing

Welcome to episode seven of season three of Trash Chatter! Today, host Victoria Conway sits down with Josh Levy of MD Clean. MD Clean is a trash cleaning business in Maryland. They strive to create the best value for their customers; Josh highlights the importance of making the best customer service in all interactions. Josh discusses how MD Clean is involved in the community and establishing his business to become a household name. Tune in to listen to the Full Episode!

Check out our website - https://www.sparklingbinsbusiness.com/ 

305-382-BINS 

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Timestamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:30) Introduction

(00:31 - 01:44) Getting Into the Trash Cleaning Business 

(01:45 - 03:03) Room for Growth

(03:04 - 05:01) Developing Your System

(05:02 - 06:22) Working with Your Community

(06:23 - 09:20) Sharing Experiences with Customers

(09:21 - 10:48) Different ways of Marketing

(10:49 - 12:09) Creating Value in the Service

(12:10 - 14:00) Future Plans of the Company

(14:01 - 15:14) Knowing Your Business

(15:15 - 16:54) Thank You’s & Goodbyes

Welcome to episode six of season three of Trash Chatter! Today, host Victoria Conway sits down with Chris Gentry, of My Service Area to discuss how mapping your customers works. Gentry explains that this can be used as a customer service tool, and why it is so valuable. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Check out our website - https://www.sparklingbinsbusiness.com/ 

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Want to learn more about My Service Area? Check out the link below to head over to their website! https://myservicearea.com/

Timestamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 00:56) Introduction

(00:57 - 03:21) Getting Into Trash Can Cleaning

(03:22 - 05:10) The Process of Targeting an Area

(05:11 - 07:39) Ending Refund Issues

(07:40 - 11:03) Customizing My Service Area

(11:04 - 14:18) Capturing Contact Information

(14:19 - 18:35) Customizing Your Website With My Service Area

(18:36 - 20:25) Using My Service Area as an Existing Company

(20:26 - 21:18) Why you Should Use My Service Area

(21:19 - 22:00) Closing

Welcome to episode five of season three of Trash Chatter! Today, host Victoria Conway sits down with Douglas Mchomie, of Shield National to talk about insuring your business. Shield National specializes in insurance for trash can cleaning companies, and other niche businesses. Tune in to learn about how valuable the right insurance coverage can be for you! 

Check out our website - https://www.sparklingbinsbusiness.com/ 

305-382-BINS 

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Free quote from Shield National!

https://www.shieldnational.com/crud-busters-insurance-program

Timestamps & Show Notes:

(00:00 - 01:02) Introduction

(01:03 - 01:47) Growing The Company

(01:48 - 03:03) Getting Into the Trash Can Cleaning Industry

(03:04 - 05:20) Getting Proof of Coverage

(05:21 - 06:45) Getting the Best Coverage for Cost

(06:46 - 11:00) Figuring Out What You Need

(11:01 - 12:44) The Process of Getting Insurance

(12:45 - 14:30) Specializing in Niche Business

(14:31 - 16:30) Advantages of Shield National

(16:31 - 17:07) Closing