145. How a Teen Started a $910K Junk Removal Business

Kirk McKinney jump-started his career in high school when he started the junk removal business, Junk Teens. Fast forward to now and he manages a team of 15 employees while generating nearly $1M in revenue each year. Plus, he did it all while keeping up with his education. In this episode, Kirk shares how he built a business and successful crew without the fear of getting their hands dirty.
Kirk discusses the importance of starting small by utilizing what you have, the high influence of word-of-mouth marketing, and how vital it is to provide excellent customer service. He also explains the power of the mentorship he received from those met at the dump, his parents, and the entrepreneurial community.
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[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

The point is he had a home with help. Hard to start such a business without a home and without help.

[@sparks8905]

I’ve seen your other comments before complaining that people have jobs so it’s not fair etc. it is impossible to succeed without some kind of help even if you aren’t homeless or lacking in skills. Every rags to riches story the person was helped by someone at some point. Whether that’s a friend who’s letting you sleep on their couch or a stranger offering you a job. Go watch undercover billionaire and you can see that is in literally every single episode