MAKE $30K - $50K EVERY MONTH! JUNK REMOVAL DAY IN THE LIFE EPISODE 13

GOOD. MORNING. AMERICA! Welcome back to EPISODE 13 of our "Day In The Life" series. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Get off the couch and start making #money! If there were ever a perfect time to start a #junkremoval #business it would be NOW. Follow us on our #dayinthelife journey removing unwanted furniture, trash and general #JUNK. We put smiles on peoples faces and make a little #money while we do it!
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[@adventuremotoman]

One thing we stopped doing a few years ago was 1 item stops. Especially things like refrigerators and sofas. It requires 2 men and the liability for property damage was huge. We will only do that 1 item pick up now if its outside the home already. Then 1 guy can go get it. Problem was we were pricing the pick up with 2 guys and the customers though we were to expensive and I had many sleepless nights worrying if the crew was going to scratch the hard wood floors or scratch the walls. Now we go curb side only for 1 item pick ups. For a 2 man crew we have a $300 minimum.

[@robertparadis5845]

Good to know I’m not the only entrepreneur in the junk game that freaks out mentally every other day worrying about if there’s work even when I have work lol....great material....who the hell are the Donkeys giving you a thumbs down??...can’t worry about haters I guess....keep working hard and multitasking like crazy, I get it!

[@SteveConroy1]

Always room for a little freak out each day lol. Those donkeys are probably mad that they clicked on a video titled "30k-50k in a month" and it didnt put that money in their bank account 😂. I see you out there Rob! Keep killin it!

[@robertparadis5845]

@@SteveConroy1 we’re on the same wavelength brother, $30-50k definitely is possible and we both are living proof but there’s no secret sauce or get rich quick scheme, gotta earn it! Keep lugging, laters man

[@SteveConroy1]

@@robertparadis5845 Facts

[@heavehaul-itjunkremoval5495]

That’s awesome man huge month! first month in in the books and I would say I’ve done 50% card and 50% cash.

[@SteveConroy1]

Awesome! I mostly get paid in checks, it's just how people want to pay. Adapt to how they want to pay and you will (hopefully) never be chasing anyone for money.

[@heavehaul-itjunkremoval5495]

@@SteveConroy1 I use square for cards they also have an appointment app that integrates with the payment feature and it allows you to communicate with your customers. I’m pretty happy they so far no real issues and it only costs when I do a transaction

[@abayomithompson923]

There is a reason why I love your channel is because you are very explanatory

[@DonkeysYears16]

Good see you back at it!!

[@SteveConroy1]

Thank you Sir!

[@tekker8308]

I was worried you got hurt, but glad you're still producing vids!

[@SteveConroy1]

Just very very busy!

[@TheJuliousness]

Didn't know Bill Burr had a side hustle... ;)

[@Pogohontas.]

Wow lol

[@danahasson2892]

Finding drivers is definitely the hardest position to fill. I think I go through 10 good worker's before I can find one that can drive.

[@SteveConroy1]

I hear that. It all comes with the territory so I'll keep swinging!

[@truthoverall]

Free 99! Your funny man. Keep up the hard work and good content 💯

[@SteveConroy1]

Thank you brother!

[@Jay_Wood]

The biden/harris sign in the trash is nice to see. 9:37 LET'S GO BRANDON!

[@TheNinjaPicker]

Welcome back Steve! My youngest son is going to start working with me in the summer using a pickup in support so we will have 3 total guys. Should take some pressure off the old man and give me more time to answer the phone which is a struggle now. I guess one of your guys drives his personal vehicle?

[@SteveConroy1]

Sweet! I'm sure he'll be a valuable asset from the very beginning. We cram the three of us in the dump truck!

[@Rob-uk3vh]

Starting out it'll be just me for most things. Will try to have buddies for bigger jobs. Did you have help early on?

[@SteveConroy1]

Set up the help when you know you will need it. I started just myself and had friends and family on deck if I needed them.

[@SteveConroy1]

@@Redemption1984 Negative. Cost is all based on volume. How much space the junk will fill in your truck or trailer.

[@SteveConroy1]

@@Redemption1984 You estimate jobs based on how much volume the junk will fill in your truck or trailer. All of your expenses should be factored into the cost of your truckload

[@ArizonaIrish]

Love you channel, as I am learning a lot from you. Interesting point I would make is this…since you are going to peoples homes to pick up trash, you have a unique opportunity to find other streams of revenue. Would it be out of the realm of possibility that you open other companies and start doing lawn maintenance, home repairs etc? Or maybe partner with another company and refer business to each other. Just a thought.

[@2birddogsandawolfdog945]

Ever have problems keeping busy enough for employees? I been at it for 10 months, I can keep myself busy most the time. Rarely I will need help so far, but it'd be nice to be that busy.

[@SteveConroy1]

It's a problem for everyone in the industry. We have slow days where we finish at 12pm and we have days that we finish at 6pm. Cancelations rarely happen but they do, time of year, weather, school vacation, all of this stuff comes into play when you start talking about being busy enough. We are lucky that junk removal did not get affected by covid like many businesses did.

[@corykleiber3086]

Keep up the content. Can't wait to retire from the Army so I can get into this...

[@michellebruce4611]

I moved from lowell ma to California 3yrs ago and start a junk removal business myself

[@scrapper1988]

Greetings from Somerset in the United Kingdom:) Have u ever though about having a trash chute for them jobs u get with lots of stairs? Love ur videos :)

[@SteveConroy1]

Hey! We have used them before and they're awesome. If a job is on the 3rd or 4th floor it doesn't necessarily mean we can use trash chutes though. The last few attics that we've done had windows that were either too small for the debris or not close enough to where a truck could be parked. Thank you for watching Terry!

[@Fabian-fb3gn]

Really enjoy your videos. Appreciate you sharing them and knowledge!

[@SteveConroy1]

Happy to hear this Fabian!

[@steezyflips]

so how much did you charge for the hot tub removal?

[@TURNERG78]

Glad your back!

[@SteveConroy1]

Thank you brother! Been a WHILE

[@danielsullivan7381]

I live in Florida now but graduated from Needham school for the high in 1990, LOL when did you graduate? I have a successful painting business down here in Orlando but just bought a Mitsubishi fuso dump truck and started a junk removal business. I like your videos and it sounds like you're doing great! Awesome. On your video you said you invoice people in PDF form. Have you heard of invoice simple app? I've been using it for a long time and it is awesome. You can text the invoice to your client or email it to them. And they can even pay over the app if they want although it's like 3% or something which I hate. Anyways, good to see another person from Needham doing well. Wish you luck!

[@SteveConroy1]

I was born in 1990! Graduated from Weedham High in 2009. Funny you're in Flordia, I went to UT for a few years. I have heard of that app but oftentimes I'll still use the ol' hand written invoices and people love it. I'll be trying out a bunch of the apps in the next month as I am planning on switching everything from old school to. new school to save. on time after hours. Keep in touch, let me know how things go for you in the new biz!

[@Offsetter]

I'm looking for hook lift trucks or a switch and go. The problem is, they are not popular Down here in Texas. I can't find a single hook lift F550 Down here. That means finding the cans would be a problem as well.

[@SteveConroy1]

Get one shipped. People do that very often.

[@Offsetter]

@@SteveConroy1 right. Going to start figuring that out. Your business model is awesome. I think it blows dumpster Rentals out the water. No need for all the space for empty cans. Awesome channel. Glad I found it.

[@SteveConroy1]

@@Offsetter Happy to hear it!

[@TechTimeMass]

Awesome video I'm in Massachusetts thinking about starting a small junk removal business what dumps do you use?

[@DrewsPools]

Great content! Informative as always Also, heard from an interior designer friend that BNI is a fantastic resource. Going to look into it!

[@SteveConroy1]

Some groups work. Some don't. You need to try them out and if it's not a good fit, move to a different group.

[@srandlettamceachern5625]

Keep growing!!!

[@ScrapYardMan]

New sub! Seems like you are leaving money on the table. Take all the metal to recycle. To make some extra money #scrap

[@gord2358]

Awesome video!

[@Ridiculousandoutofcontrol]

Another great video.. thanks again..

[@evilways9173]

I’ve done that type of Work for about ten years driving for five hit me up down to move is the money is right

[@abayomithompson923]

I mean explicitly explanatory thank you bro

[@jasonjacobs1603]

Would love to know charge differences between treadmill and truckload

[@SteveConroy1]

I haven't watched the video in a while. Did we do a single item pick up and it was a treadmill?

[@jasonjacobs1603]

@@SteveConroy1 yes sir. Unloaded it first to have an empty truck for your truckload customer

[@imrevelardegaming2877]

You should really open a junkshop. Look at all that furniture. I bet most of the equipment you can repair. If its damaged at all..

[@jpp9756]

Holy shit that’s every month thats awesome bro👀 👀

[@SteveConroy1]

Anyone can do it brother!

[@brandonlifefamily8331]

Why are you striking out with drivers, maybe I would be a good fit ? I'm looking for 14 hour days...

[@SteveConroy1]

Everyone wants a paycheck but don't want to work. SMH. Shoot me an email [e-mail]

[@treasuretrovejunkremoval6067]

Love the videos Steve. I’m out of Holliston

[@SteveConroy1]

Love it! Looking forward to running into you guys this spring/summer. How long have you been in business?

[@treasuretrovejunkremoval6067]

This is our first year. Things are pretty steady so far. I have another business so I can spend the time to get this going. Thanks for the good information and content. I learn a lot from your videos.

[@SteveConroy1]

@@treasuretrovejunkremoval6067 Good to meet you today brother! How funny was that???

[@militarysniper6625]

great video as always, one quick question. when you give an estimate to you give a physical piece of paper with the price and everything on it or do you just verbally say what the price is?

[@adamgorham7801]

Dude! Crazy I’m in the Worcester area and I’m looking to start something. I what do you think about market saturation? I’ve heard many people say that it’s saturated.

[@patboatwright8085]

This is amazing to be able to get that kind of money man thats grinding do you think this kind of volume can be reached in lower populated areas

[@adventuremotoman]

I left you a message on your voice mail. I'm Ken from Parkhill Realty Group and Estate Services. We are in central mass. We have an auction business, real estate brokerage and junk removal business similar to yours. We should have coffee and talk shop sometime.

[@user-wg3bu5wh6d]

Do you slow down in the winter? Where do you get your leads? I do lawn care so wouldn't mind doing junk removal in the winter.

[@SteveConroy1]

Def slows down in the winter but it all really depends. We were SLAMMED last winter and I'm confident that has to do with covid but as long as you have strong relationships with your clients, realtors, organizers, etc. you'll be fine.

[@user-wg3bu5wh6d]

@@SteveConroy1 Thanks. What do you recommend for advertising if you just want to do junk removal seasonally? I would prefer to do this in the winter. I feel like if I did SEO/website then the phone would ring all summer which I wouldn't want. Too busy with lawn service. Also, is it possible to stay busy just doing one man jobs?

[@SteveConroy1]

@@user-wg3bu5wh6d It really all depends. I would just do it word of mouth if you don't want It bleeding into lawn care over the summer. Or put a team in place to take care of the regular day to day lawns and do junk removal yourself those days. When you get a big landscape install, don't schedule junk removal jobs.

[@vincentmarro1396]

What is you clean take home a month after taxes and expenses.. payroll and overhead

[@SteveConroy1]

It varies

[@thejunknerds3375]

First I heard about BNI. I just looked into it and it shows the member count in my area. Most chapter member around me is about 50. That doesn't seem too worth it to me. What's your market like?

[@SteveConroy1]

Definitely not worth it. We're at 26 or 27 right now. Small enough to get to know everyone quickly but big enough to make it worth while. 50 people sounds like a nightmare.

[@justinmorrison2430]

You’re awesome dude

[@oatisb.driftwood8513]

I'm thinking about getting a dump trailer. To do junk removal. What is the best advice when looking at dump trailers so I don't get ripped off? What is a good price to pay for a used dump trailer? 5,000 lbs. pull capacity.

[@Bosshog4541]

Love the vids quick question what minimum do you charge

[@giuliom8520]

Looks like business is going great. Watch out for the new armed IRS.

[@Junk-It-QuickSWFL]

With the hot tub removal, do you just charge them by the truck load or do you charge them labor/ demo?

[@SteveConroy1]

Depends how you're set up. How do you charge for your junk jobs?

[@stevecovert7158]

What is you full load price for that garage clean out and how big is your service area

[@groupersticker4269]

Do you not resell items? Fridges and pianos etc?

[@battleb6100]

Do you have the video of the concrete pad demo?

[@aisuru8013]

What jobs can you take if you don’t a have dump trailer?

[@SteveConroy1]

We use our dump truck on almost every job, so any job you'd like! Are wondering about specific jobs that involve heavy material? Or are you talking about not having a dump truck or trailer in general and your'e using a pick up truck?

[@aisuru8013]

@@SteveConroy1 just using a pickup truck

[@SteveConroy1]

@@aisuru8013 I started with my pick up truck. Take any and all jobs that come to you!

[@folandolove]

Please answer this how do you pay yourself in a month

[@SteveConroy1]

After working strenuous hours, money is deposited into an account. I then take a small portion of that money and put it into my personal account.

[@myhistoryfeed3967]

Keep up the videos

[@SteveConroy1]

Thanks for watching! Always more to come!

[@a1junkandhaulcom379]

Thanks 👍

[@calvinfairhead7379]

Im in high school and i want to start my own junk company in nashville. The city has multiple large companies, is it worth giving it a shot?

[@jacobingerson5081]

Absolutely don't focus on the others just focus on what you need to do.

[@SteveConroy1]

Dude, absolutely! If you start now while you're in highs school, you'll be KILLING it when you get out. Something I wish I did looking back on things now. Shoot me an email, let's get you up and running!

[@ES-fr3yz]

What dump do you go to,I'm up in Saugus and we got nothing good here?

[@angelofederico6768]

How R U establishing your pricing to your customers? how do U reach that magic number?

[@ericrios257]

How many trucks do you run?

[@SteveConroy1]

Right now 3

[@emdrake113]

I don’t know if it is as strict for you as it is in NJ but how did you get started? Did you have to deal with getting certain licenses to dump?

[@Junk-It-QuickSWFL]

What kind of truck do you use?

[@clarkt9925]

Awesome video! I’m about to start a business myself, I’m curious about your time input and money output. How many hours per month do you work? How much money do you take home per month? Thanks!

[@SteveConroy1]

Owning a business is a 24/7 job. If you're not physically working, you doing office stuff and if your not doing anything you're still thinking of ways to grow and improve your business.

[@corykleiber3086]

Dont know how I'm ecer gonna trust an employee though... Dont feel like anyone would do exactly what I ask them to....

[@johnnewman7339]

Do you pick up Tvs and tires also when you do junk removal?

[@daveclark8726]

PayPal is the safest payment system.

[@USAUTHENTIC24]

Steve brother, HELP! Been in business a few months and things are going well BUT... My 14' utility trailers are killing my turnaround at transfer stations (physical unload). I got cash should I bite the bullet and purchase a dump trailer out right?

[@USAUTHENTIC24]

Smaller rural area so dump is preferable

[@SteveConroy1]

It all depends on how serious you are about growing your business. Why not keep the utility trailer and save for a dump truck?

[@USAUTHENTIC24]

@@SteveConroy1 There is a relatively untapped market here man so i taking this bad boy to the moon and back! I like it, thanks man.

[@johnnewman7339]

Yours trucks are Ford F350 ?

[@SteveConroy1]

Yessir

[@garrettf4435]

What app are you using for invoicing and crm?

[@isaiahpadilla]

Who made your website ?

[@SteveConroy1]

Back Bay Local Marketing

[@aaronpetrossian9673]

Hey Steve, I really appreciate your videos and the content you provide! I’ve been watching your vids for about 2 months now and it’s really getting me interested in starting up a junk removal business. I know you’re crazy busy, but is there any chance I can call you and pick your brain about some of the logistics of running the business? It would be massively appreciated. Aaron

[@SteveConroy1]

Absolutely brother! Shoot me an email [e-mail] and we'll set something up

[@aaronpetrossian9203]

@@SteveConroy1 Thanks Steve! It's Aaron (just using a different login). Sent you an email just now. Much appreciated!

[@TheSkyWayy]

@@aaronpetrossian9203 did you start yet ? How’s it going bro ?

[@fridahbirungi6883]

@@SteveConroy1 great work bro am watching your Videos n learning a lot. Keep up the good work of motivating others. Am planning on doing it here in CT so will shoot you an email one of these days

[@josecl7]

How did you charge for the hottub? Hourly or flat fee upfront?

[@Filam111]

Specs and cost on your truck?

[@SteveConroy1]

Specs - Badass Cost - Not so badass but still pretty badass

[@angelofederico6768]

how much do U pay ur employees...2 START???

[@peter8488]

You know instead of going to the dump and throwing good stuff out, donate it to goodwill and get a tax deduction!

[@SteveConroy1]

That is true! Our transfer station had a Goodwill trailer at it forever until covid happened. Now the nearest location is 30 miles away and only open for a few hours every other day. A lot of the stuff that we take thats in good shape we offload at the shop and deal with it later.

[@ReliOnJunkRemoval]

How do you make sure checks clear? I've been charging before doing the job and haven't been giving invoices (they haven't been asking for them either). I would like to start doing invoices but I don't trust it yet. How do you make it work so you get your money for sure.

[@SteveConroy1]

Great question. You unfortunately need to trust that your customers are not trying to screw you. You're a legitimate business they are hiring so you would hope they treat the transaction as such. There are people that have rubbed me the wrong way from the start and I will ask those folks for half up front (for a larger cleanout) or I will make sure they are the owners of the property so that if a check does bounce, I know where to send papers.

[@clutterreductionjunkremoval]

I know this is an older post, hopefully you figured something out, but something I do is electronic deposit literally the minute I get in my truck at end of job. Try to get it in as soon as possible

[@erikastokes726]

Thanks for getting back with me. I currently use InvoiceSimple. I’m going to switch to workiz soon

[@erikastokes726]

@@clutterreductionjunkremoval thanks for replying. Are use InvoiceSimple now. I’m switching to workiz soon

[@clutterreductionjunkremoval]

@@erikastokes726 I'm not sure what that is,

[@coolguy24eric]

Do you pay your guys 8 hours even if you don't work a 8 hr days? Also how much do you usually charge per sq ft for concrete pad removal?

[@angelofederico6768]

New to your channel, don't C U saying how much you made on each deal.

[@Nick-xq7ry]

is your truck a 60ca or 84ca

[@darkbay7581]

What type of invoice paper do you use

[@daveclark8726]

3m white yellow and pink copies.

[@azremodeling8392]

Do you need any kind of license to do junk removal ? Or just LLC is good to start the business

[@SteveConroy1]

Some states require you to obtain a license. MA does not. It is smart to protect your business under and LLC, yes.

[@azremodeling8392]

Thanks

[@Borycuba-g5i]

You are in cáliz not in Florida

[@brian2100]

Is that gross or net

[@pchdemolitionhauling3951]

50 thousand a month and don’t have a aluminum loading ramp🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@SteveConroy1]

That's correct (Chris Farley's voice in Billy Madison) I don't have the slide under ramp and I'm not hauling around one I need to take on and off at every job. It would have been useless for a job like this anyways unless it was 50 feet long.

[@pchdemolitionhauling3951]

@@SteveConroy1 useless!!!! Buddy I’m in the demo business and I got a few hino dump trucks and loading ramps are a must and I also can’t slide it under the truck because the dump piston is in the middle but is a must it will make ur job a lot easier

[@SteveConroy1]

@@pchdemolitionhauling3951 I appreciate the response! Are you at one job site for a few days or do you do 5 different jobs a day? That's my only reason I don't have one. If I do a job in the morning that needs the ramp, then I have to either take it on and off all day at the other jobs and at the dump or I would need to schedule time to drive it back to our shop to drop it off. With me as the only driver currently, it limits what we can do during the day. Having recently used a friends ramp to remove a grand piano, I am definitely looking into them. My only issue is the constant loading and unloading of the ramp through out the day and the possibility of it simply not fitting back in the truck once we packed it full of furniture. What kind of demo do you guys do?

[@pchdemolitionhauling3951]

@@SteveConroy1 We demo from a bathroom to complete house but we also do hauling construction clean up grading and concrete cutting and my guys do from 2 to 3 loads a day our dump trucks hold 20 yardas of debris and ramps are a must once the truck is fill up we just put on top of the load tie it to the front of truck box that way when you unload the ramp will stay on the truck as my experience doing this is a lot easier but again everyone has their own method of performing their job

[@alexandredafonsecaoliveira9395]

Coll

[@alphonso5688]

Should I just get 18 foot box truck

[@Mm2lover-w1j]

Hey Steve I sent you a dm on Instagram if you have a chance to check it out. Thanks!