Do You Rent Dumpsters? Or... Are You Running A Dumpster Rental Business? There's a BIG Difference!

Don't be like Kevin!
There's a huge difference between just renting out dumpsters and running a professional dumpster rental business. And in this video I discuss 10 questions everyone should ask themselves if you're running a successful dumpster rental business or just renting out dumpsters like my guy Kevin.

[@MAXCODumpsters]

Made it through to the end... great content as always. If I'm being 100% honest with myself I have a few Kevin qualities to correct in 2024. I've put a lot of energy this past month into getting better organized and implementing processes that will stop me from any corner cutting. Thanks for the constant reminder to be better. My kids deserve it. God bless!

[@HighSpeedChase762]

Dude, right! This whole time I’m like, “WHY ARE YOU ATTACKING ME, JOHN!” But he is 100% right about all of these. We deserve better, our families, deserve better, and our customers deserve better. We gotta do better. If we can’t admit and acknowledge that, we’re delusional. LFG BOIZ! 💪

[@samedaydumpster]

Truth is Joe, I too have Kevin type qualities at times. That's where I come up with these topics, more times than not, it's based on my own habits and experiences. I appreciate you always stopping by and sharing your feedback. Keep hustling my man!

[@samedaydumpster]

Yes.... It's go time for everyone. Let's all step it up.

[@MAXCODumpsters]

I love the content, so you could film inside a hole at the landfill and I’ll still tune in. 🤘 With that said though, I think your office backdrop was a nice personal touch. Either is good. Happy New Year!

[@samedaydumpster]

Thank You Joe. I wouldn't look for any "landfill hole" type episodes anytime soon, but you never know. I appreciate the continued support brother.

[@dclandscapemaintenancellc9922]

Nothing is a bussines if the owner cant leave for a long period of time with no change in bussines operations. If the bussines owner cant leave your just a have a job that is your bussines.

[@samedaydumpster]

That's the whole point of this game, create something that can make money for your family even if you are on vacation or spending time with family and friends. Thanks for the comment and taking the time to watch my videos.

[@dclandscapemaintenancellc9922]

Thank you for the great content.

[@DavidGeppertRecycling]

John-- here's my nickels worth of input, there's so much of this that has been, and will be, around forever imo. There's always new (clueless, sorry if a reader thinks they're one themselves) guys that think they're making money but have no idea at all. We (here) aren't competing with them, and for the most part their customers are only concerned with the bottom line. If it's two cents cheaper they're going to deal with that dumpster order taker. Let them. As far as order taker or consultative sales... Customer A, our 12 month a year customer, all we need is an order taker. Those customers know what they want. Customer B, the non professional? That's the person you need to deep dive with so you don't end up with 40 yards of concrete in a can. The best companies can deal with both, and know how to. Ah, if you're spending 100k, 200k,300k on a truck and your guys (or you) aren't in uniform, and there's trash blowing out of the cab? 🤣Come on, man! Good video, but I do like the dog barking, vacuum sucking, table view

[@samedaydumpster]

There’s no question that you guys handle business like true professionals! I think everyone with a young, smaller dumpster rental business should watch you guys for inspiration for sure. Thank You for always supporting the channel. I appreciate you tremendously. 🙏🏽

[@BlueCollarHaulers]

Tons of great info in here. I not only want to 2x my revenue, but increase profit margins by 10%. I definitely feel like Kevin when it comes to insurance and how strong my company is if it were to be challenged. Just barely calculated this week what my CPM is. Honestly it was higher than I thought. Always so much to learn 👏👏👏👏

[@samedaydumpster]

But here's the thing Cody... You are looking at the right numbers and you understand that the future success of your business depends on you knowing your numbers. It's impressive for sure watching your growth and professionalism. Nice work brother.

[@BentIronBins]

Poor Kevin in his skinny jeans 🤣 keep the knowledge flowing my friend 👊

[@samedaydumpster]

Kevin might be the new Karen... Either way, Kevin needs to step his game up this year.

[@BentIronBins]

@@samedaydumpsterAbsolutely i like to look professional and act that way but there’s always room to improve I’m far from where i want to get to. Have a great year 👍

[@scrap2cash712]

I’m Kevin in almost every way.. lol but trying to build something and one day have an actual business 👍 Good podcast ! Thanks for sharing !

[@samedaydumpster]

Thanks brother for watching and commenting. It’s the first of the year… make those changes and you can rewrite how you do business. Best of luck to you my friend. Excited to see your growth and changes.

[@funkyjunkdumpsters]

Solid info, great content. Business vs hobby mentality. Keep it up John

[@samedaydumpster]

Thanks brother. I appreciate your continued support.

[@chriskyger2459]

No, go back to the old studio.. it’s much more approachable

[@samedaydumpster]

Noted, it’s change for sure, that’s why we are asking you guys what you think. Thanks for the feedback 💯👊🏾

[@jesusfelix2605]

I’d agree

[@marcusgriffin279]

I like the new studio, but the setup doesn’t align with your style. Also, I feel this setup wouldn’t work well with guests. On the plus side, the studio and production quality deliver a professionalism lacking in your old space. I was rewatching a podcast the other day, and there was a distracting level of background activity. Now, we’re watching a broadcast versus a KZbin sketch. Great content, and keep elevating the game. I look forward to growing with you in 2024!!

[@jesusfelix2605]

Great content per usual. Thank you

[@samedaydumpster]

Thank You Jesus, I appreciate the trust and support my friend.

[@HighSpeedChase762]

The subtle touch of the brand colors in the lights, splashing on the backdrop 🤌! Don’t think I didn’t notice the orange shadow behind the blue text either! 🔥

[@samedaydumpster]

That was all Casey. He's the one that came up with that look. I'm with you Chase, it sets the studio off just right. Thanks for watching brother.

[@PatriotDumpsterSRQ]

John, thanks for the videos! I strongly subscribe to your take on keeping yourself and your equipment professional looking and clean. I have an old truck, but it looks as good as it can at all times, doesn’t leak and doesn’t smoke! I may not have the newest stuff yet, but I treat it like it is and I believe that shows to my customers. I am inquisitive with my customers and do my best to add value to the homeowner and the contractors that choose me to represent their name on a job. I bootstrapped myself into this business and I have big goals and wanted to say thanks for all of the guidance you have provided!

[@samedaydumpster]

These are my favorite types of comments for sure! Hearing that someone watched my channel, took what worked for them and went out and made positive, meaningful impact on their business. I love it! Thank You for sharing this with me today. Being professional doesn't mean you have to have a brand new truck, it means you should respect your truck, its cleanliness, its mechanical condition, its tires, interior, how you drive it, etc... and it sounds like you do it like a true professional. I have deep respect for anyone who takes care of their tools regardless of what the tool is. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on the channel, it's great to have your support. Drive safely out there today my friend.

[@johnchristian3248]

Cheers from Australia - software engineer turned pickup rental - building my own business - yellow utes - and there is a lot of overlaps - great to find someone with a similar mindset and learning heaps. love your work.

[@johnchristian3248]

(utes are aussie for pickup :)

[@samedaydumpster]

Thanks for stopping by and checking out the channel. I appreciate the support.

[@scottmoffatt611]

Great content as usual. I dont care what your studio looks like, as long as I can hear you clearly. We have a couple of "Kevin " areas such as really getting to know ALL our numbers and improving our website from a mom and pop page to a really kick ass page making our customers experience outstanding. Thanks for keeping it real and raw. Happy New Year! Misty/ Haulin Assets Rentals

[@samedaydumpster]

Thanks guys! I appreciate the continued support of the channel for sure. You might have a few things you want to work on, but we all do, myself included... No ones business is perfect, we all need to continually improve. But I know this, you guys get education, you guys are always learning new things for your self and your business, you guys stay engaged and are reading the market correctly. Hats off to you both and your hard ass blue collar work you both do! Mad respect Misty.

[@EarlyBird_Dumpster]

The new studio looks dope. Cutting edge. Great quality content. TY

[@samedaydumpster]

Thank You. I appreciate the feedback and will share this with Casey. Thanks for watching.

[@EarlyBird_Dumpster]

Man 3 referrals per week that’s a nice place to be. Working harder in 2024 for sure.

[@samedaydumpster]

It's what we all need to set our goals to, myself included. It's so important to be referable to our clients. It just goes to show that there's more work to do by all of us. Thanks for taking the time to watch the channel.

[@itskahin]

I’m a camera guy so I enjoy seeing the behind the scenes 👍 looks like a great setup. This hobby gets expensive very fast!

[@samedaydumpster]

You are not kidding!!! I hate to even guess how much money Casey has invested in all his equipment. I know this tho… Casey nor I try do anything the “cheap way.” We both want to deliver the absolute highest quality product, and as you know being a camera guy… that costs money!

[@itskahin]

@@samedaydumpster I understand and that’s why I invested into the very best equipment myself - gotta stand out from the crowd especially on social media. What gear are you guys using for camera and lenses?

[@mountainlife8666]

I might need to do some rebranding though. Kevin stumpsters

[@samedaydumpster]

Whatever you gotta do brother. Even Kevin knows how important branding is!

[@BlueCollarHaulers]

When you’re out of dumpsters, and “size up” for the customer, do you ask them, and make sure that will work, or do you just show up? Something I’ve struggled on in the past.

[@samedaydumpster]

Great question Cody. But if I'm doing my job correctly when I speak to the customer, I already know this answer. I've asked all the right questions. I know if they have space for a larger size, I know if their project will allow for sizing up. And then I tell the customer I'm bringing them a larger dumpster so they know and are prepared for it.

[@FrankKriticos]

I’d like to add one lol. I get annoyed when any business charges me 3% to cover credit card processing. I get it but that’s just the cost of doing business in my opinion.

[@samedaydumpster]

I've noticed ever since COVID-19 that's become the most popular way + asking for tips to loose loyal clients, it doesn't matter what the business is. I call it "client fatigue" and it's a very real thing. I notice the businesses that do it to me, I find myself replacing their goods or services with other businesses.

[@FrankKriticos]

@@samedaydumpsteri feel the same way. I don’t like to feel penny pinched so when a customer needs a dumpster for an extra day i have no problem waiving the fee. Of course we throw in there we’d appreciate a positive review. I suppose what I’m really doing is paying for a review in a round about way haha.

[@bat22man1]

Hey mann learn allot from you appreciate it! ....I have a stupid question but I have a 14ft roll off trailer can I fit a 16-18,20ftyd bin? on it ? I think its 2ft clearance off the bumper but not sure

[@samedaydumpster]

A lot of variables here. What brand of trailer, what style of rails on your dumpster, what state do you live in, because the rear overhang laws vary state to state, how are the locks on the trailer setup? Would love to help you out but there's a dozen variables to know before answering this question.

[@bat22man1]

@samedaydumpster absolutely man there's allot that goes into it ... up have to do more research

[@ontariodrone379]

Doing a behind the scenes short video of showing how you put it all together would be great. But the wide shots that show off the studio and the lighting are a distraction from the content for me personally. But I spent 30+ years working in Film and Television as a Rigging Gaffer (Head Lighting Technician) so I'm tainted!

[@samedaydumpster]

Tainted or experienced, either way is the type of feedback Casey and I were both looking for. I appreciate you watching the channel and sharing your thoughts with us about this latest studio shoot. Thank You brother, very much appreciated.

[@ontariodrone379]

@@samedaydumpster Always love your content and always make sure to like and comment to help your algorithm along

[@skyywolfwood2604]

Great timing on the content.. I had to finish my day to watch this episode and give it my full attention Took several hours to get through this episode. As you made a point that struck a thought, I had to stop and educate myself. We are a dumpster business in the making and learning everyday. With that I'm glad there were several points you made that we already exemplify. Others points made me stop, reevaluate, and make plans to correct. Thank you for this candid discussion...🤠👍 Comments on the set... Different... Wasn't to sure at the beginning but it grew on me .. You're making serious points and offering serious advice for ligimit business .. For that reason, the set was interesting...this was a business lecture and the set gave it a feeling as such I enjoyed the donut episode set for the fun and entertaining chats.. Thanks again... 🤠

[@samedaydumpster]

Thanks for your honest feedback. This channel has been dedicated from Day 1 to education, truthful advice, and sharing real life experiences.... some of those work, and a few that didn't workout so well. I'm here to share and watch the growth within our evolving industry. The set was different, but you are dead on that we were trying to do something a little different based on the information being delivered. Casey and I are going to continue to try new things and share new looks with everyone as we push the limits on this channel. Thanks for the continued support. Blessing to you and your family and business in 2024.

[@skyywolfwood2604]

@@samedaydumpster Had to share this bit of information.. You really hit home with this episode due to the fact that the alarm went off a 430 am to get ready for the day.. Been a long week and late nights, so my half awake though was to smack the snooze... And just like that, my brain screamed at me... "Go for it Kevin!". I shot right up and got with it... Smacking the snooze is not a common occurrence but it will never happen again! Thank you to you and the team more and more each day. 🤠👍

[@phillipoliver2106]

Great Video as always. Your studio looks good. I would just add a couch, coffee table and color in the background or something that adds color like a picture. In the future you will have many guests and that will help accommodate them. The depth of knowledge that you share should be commensurate with your comfort level. On another note I am in my 40’s. I juggle with the thought of going all in with funds to rapidly build/grow the roll-off business or operate organically and stuff part of the money in a 401k. What investment strategy do you follow to build the business yet balance monetarily for retirement when you are up in age. Thanks in advance for your insight.

[@samedaydumpster]

Thanks for the feedback on the studio. It will change I'm sure as we try different things to see what works best. As far as investing and capital and my thoughts.... I always BET BIG on myself regardless of what it is. I can make myself more money building my own business that a bunch of corporate suits managing my money. Don't get me wrong, I'm very well diversified, but I always do whatever it takes to make my business profitable and scalable to the level I'm wanting. Great questions, Thanks for the support.

[@CashCowCellular]

Thank you! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@samedaydumpster]

Most welcome

[@wiredequipment]

The BIG view is new but it kind of distracts from your message. SOME wide shots are cool to show how you are stepping up. I am here for content and to provide feedback for the community. As far as being an order taker, I have learned through my mastermind group that conducting that exact consultative conversation with a new prospect for my equipment rental business has turned a "no I don't have that equipment to rent" to "how are you using machines to multiply your efforts on the project?". Owning the problem with the prospect during the very short amount of time that I have on the phone leads to a sale and let's the prospect know that I care and I want to be involved.

[@samedaydumpster]

I 100% agree with your example here. I appreciate the feedback on the studio. We are def going to play around with the different looks while trying to find something that looks good but also sets the professional look we want to create. Thanks for supporting the channel.

[@mountainlife8666]

I think it would be fitting to make a studio fitted out like a Peterbilt truck With your colors around it to me that kind of fits the brand and the professionalism

[@samedaydumpster]

Having a studio made out of a Peterbilt truck would be the ultimate flex for sure. Not even sure how I would go about that... but it's def a cool idea for sure.

[@mountainlife8666]

@@samedaydumpster I'll send some info on insta how this one business did it with a jet...looks amazing

[@charliegee5095]

What do you think about getting into the business by buying a pre established business? It’s currently doing 600k in revenue. Considering a career change.

[@samedaydumpster]

I think you can build a business better than buying one. Its just my opinion, but I will always built over buy.

[@charliegee5095]

@@samedaydumpster Thanks! I appreciate the feedback.

[@Imanifestmoney_]

🐐

[@samedaydumpster]

👊🏾👊🏾

[@andrewkolarek4551]

Great job, I agree with all your points, and I do believe you have be available 7 days a week and no matter what answer your phone, that said , there’s a KZbinr I watch, I am not going say who he is , you might know, he runs a trailer with dumpsters, I like his videos but when it’s on Friday he always try to deliver Saturday orders on Friday because he says he doesn’t want to work on weekends, I don’t get it, J/S, P/S I do like the new studio, and props to Casey , good job John, thanks again.

[@samedaydumpster]

Thanks for taking the time to watch Andrew, I appreciate the support. It's true... these other guys can run their show anyway they like, but the weekends, after hours, asking the right questions type of market is beyond big. Those guys that don't do those things are letting new guys into their markets everyday.

[@rollingops]

Aw man, I hope that's not me (but maybe this is a big head moment thinking you're referring to me). Hope I'm not giving anyone the idea I don't drop on the weekend (lol ask my wife). I personally drop nearly every weekend. BUT if I already have one reserved for the weekend, I call Friday to drop a day early to free up the weekend for more freedom, whether that's work or pleasure. I'm too money hungry to pass up a dumpster drop just because it's Saturday! Just looked and dropped 4 dumpsters between Saturday and this Monday (holiday weekend) 😅 Great content John, keep it up.

[@andrewkolarek4551]

@@rollingops lol, it’s definitely not you, I can see your hard worker. Your good 👍

[@rollingops]

Like I said, my big ass head. 😄🤣

[@andrewkolarek4551]

@@rollingops sorry you thought it was you , I probably should’ve said anything but in my opinion when trucks and equipment and insurance fuel is so high, I think we need work as much as we can. I could be totally wrong about this guy he might being sitting on a pile of money, who’s knows.