Great video! Always interesting hearing other owners with junk removal and how they run it. I'm a little over 3 years in, in South Florida. Always something to learn.
hmm very helpful and inspiring. So its a level beyond Rank & Rent whereby you actually run the website/business as an employer of contractors. I have an EDM for electricians in a major city. The keyword is pretty competitive but SemRush volume is around 4000 pm. Feels like a no brainer. I was planning on selling the leads to electrician companies for a very passive line, but the thought of taking more money off the table is rather appealing. Now its a matter of finding the contractors...
Hey Tim! Love your videos mate, they’re so valuable!! I’m based in Perth, Australia and would love to get started here. Are you open to coaching sessions, I’d love one-on-one. Let me know and we can take this offline? 😄
Brilliant idea!! How do you setup your website Do you make a separate website for all the areas you cover? Or do you make a general website and just have subpages on it for each area you serve with the services on it?
One website. Each area and each service has its own page, all linking to the other relevant areas and services. I will be making a video covering this soon.
Good video...im very familiar with this model..i have done this in the realestate space and lawn care.... My question to you is what phone system or set up are you using to eun this operation? Im always looking at how other business people set up there call centers or how they handle the calling and dispatching😊
@@timrichardbusinessdo you use an 800# for all locations to call into and the call center ask what area they are in or different local #s for each area?
thanks for the content. Do you have the title and name of that podcast interview in regards to that home cleaning business that used this method of expanding cleaning services?
What if a customer isn't happy with a service that they booked on your website? Whether it is you who provided the service or the contractor who accepted the job, who response to the complain? I'm guessing it can be either.. but who is held as the main person to take the blame? Nowadays, I think people can get sue for anything.
Hey Tim, glad i came across your videos, I have a current Home servicing Idea that i would like your opinion on, It is a very niched item, wanted your insight if you have ever thought about doing this, is there a way i can reach out to you
would be more worried about something like handyman jobs but with something as simple as junk removal not too much worries. as long as the contractor picks it up youre good
How do i find out more about your system? I definitely want to run my junk removal company like this. Are there trainings I have to pay for? Anything you have I'd like to take a look and implement.
Thanks for reaching out. I don't do any 1-on-1 right now or sell any courses but please let me know if there is anything specific you would like to see a video on!
In the beginning ads are going to help with visibility. Now that we have an established site, the vast majority of clients come in through organic SEO and Google Business
We offer upfront prices and online booking which people are willing to pay more for in terms of convenience. We also build out a brand and a trusted reputation. 1800-GOT-JUNK charges even more than we do.
I like the idea of making money by contracting someone with the app But how can you actually find the work Where to look for it I live in Chicago and I need to see where I can find local work to make the money
Hey Richard, i got some questions if you got some time for me ... Did you and your junk removal contractor agree to a set price on items? ... Like did yall negotiate that or did you end up getting an estimate from him regarding his services to build your listings and pricing to reflect that while netting you a profit? Thanks in advance for any time you have to grant me.
I always give the drivers a set price that we can pay for each item but in the beginning sometimes we would negotiate on that price. Now we have set prices for every item (that price can vary from state to state slightly). Important to note: I always give the benefit of the doubt to the driver if there are any issues. The contractors are the business and keeping them on board and paying them well is what makes the business run. Proud to say we have had several drivers on board for 5+ years.
@@timrichardbusiness I see thank you Richard, you've really peaked my interest with this information of yours ... I'm trying to find a way to live in south east asia as a digital nomad while training Muay Thai full time in Thailand, i'm willing to give this a serious go at it ... If you don't mind i do have several more questions for you if you got the time of course, any input is greatly appreciated i've subscribed to your channel as a thank you ... When it comes to picking contractors online i assume you are transparent with them about your business model and the collaboration between you two? ... I'm seeing people that work in my area on craigslist as junk removal experts offering their service would i be proposing a partnership here? ... Or should i be looking to put out craigslist adds for junk removal drivers and getting them under some contract as employee's? Also i work the overnight shift as a IT admin from 6pm to 5am from Tuesday - Saturday morning, since i'm sleeping during the day time, do you think setting up the nearest appointments for the following day only to help me manage requests overnight would work? ... Or are same day requests your bread and butter? ... I want to know the best way to approach this, if there's any information you found that you struggled with in the beginning you feel would be essential for me to wrap my head around i'd be super grateful, if anything you've already provided me with a great idea and some answers so again i greatly appreciate it ...
Yes we are always up front with contractors about how the partnership works and we mainly find people who are already established on craigslist or thumbtack platform and reach out to them. We don’t offer same day service, some areas we even only offer services a few days a week. I believe the most important part is allowing them to fully book and pay online, it reduced friction and is a MUCH easier customer experience. Hope that helps.
I'm sure it is possible but could be hard. Depends on the niche you go into and how familiar you are with the US market. The most important thing for anyone who starts this is that they are familiar with the ins and outs of how their industry works (pricing, operations, etc...) otherwise there will be a lot of unforeseen issues.
@@ubiquitousingenuity5833 I've had a very successful business since 2013 and it doesn't really have a name. It has brought in a few million dollars and I would say maybe 2-3 people a year ask about the name of the business. It does technically have a name but I do not advertise the name.
I appreciate your this video and thinking to start same business, are you able to connect on a zoom or google for a meeting if you can answer some doubts i have ?? Thinking to start a business because i am in a great downfall of my career where i bacome a engineer and not abel to make decent money, I would love to learn from you and if you are interested i could be also be your partner, thanks again.
Please keep making content. What your doing is so much better than what I can see on other RUclips channels.
I appreciate that! Thank you.
AGREE!!
Great video! Always interesting hearing other owners with junk removal and how they run it. I'm a little over 3 years in, in South Florida. Always something to learn.
I'm in Denver too! Shout out to you man, and great video! I've been wanting to start junk removal as well
Great video! I would love it if you had another video on a deeper dive into this business model
This is amazing! Earned my subscription fr bro 💪🏾
Subscribed immediately, you give gold 🥇
hmm very helpful and inspiring. So its a level beyond Rank & Rent whereby you actually run the website/business as an employer of contractors. I have an EDM for electricians in a major city. The keyword is pretty competitive but SemRush volume is around 4000 pm. Feels like a no brainer. I was planning on selling the leads to electrician companies for a very passive line, but the thought of taking more money off the table is rather appealing. Now its a matter of finding the contractors...
yea, also since there is no white hat way to do lead gen for gmb listings
Hey Tim! Love your videos mate, they’re so valuable!! I’m based in Perth, Australia and would love to get started here. Are you open to coaching sessions, I’d love one-on-one. Let me know and we can take this offline? 😄
I don’t do any coaching or one-on-one at the moment but please let me know or if there is anything specific you want to see a video on!
We have something in common and I have a lot to learn from you!
Hey Tim, I love the content!! I was wondering how did you go about hiring the contractor? Is it through indeed or other platform?
I will do a video covering this more. But I have personally used a bunch of different methods for this.
Brilliant idea!!
How do you setup your website Do you make a separate website for all the areas you cover? Or do you make a general website and just have subpages on it for each area you serve with the services on it?
One website. Each area and each service has its own page, all linking to the other relevant areas and services. I will be making a video covering this soon.
Good video...im very familiar with this model..i have done this in the realestate space and lawn care....
My question to you is what phone system or set up are you using to eun this operation?
Im always looking at how other business people set up there call centers or how they handle the calling and dispatching😊
I use a local virtual assistant/call center but I have heard people in the remote cleaning space using a company called INOVAlocal for this.
@@timrichardbusinessdo you use an 800# for all locations to call into and the call center ask what area they are in or different local #s for each area?
High Level includes IVR
Do you remember the name/episode of that cleaning podcast Tim? I’d love to check it out and listen to it
Sorry I don’t remember the exact one, it was a long time ago. If you search “remote cleaning business” I bet it would pop up.
@@timrichardbusiness thanks Tim I will do that 👍🏻
thanks for the content. Do you have the title and name of that podcast interview in regards to that home cleaning business that used this method of expanding cleaning services?
Sorry I don’t remember the exact one. But if you search remote home cleaning business I bet it would pop up or something similar
How can I become one of your contractor for junk removal?
I live in New Jersey.
Thanks in advance!!!!
Great video!!!
So do the customers know your a companies that connects them with contractors in their area?
❗ AMAZING IDEA ❗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
what do you use to keep track of you pay splits, to know how much to pay the sub, say weekly, bi weekly, etc.?
You have one website for all cities? Or many websites for each city?
What's the customer service company you use? Great video btw
I now use a local company in my area but one company that I know a lot of remote service businesses use is inovalocal.com/
What if a customer isn't happy with a service that they booked on your website? Whether it is you who provided the service or the contractor who accepted the job, who response to the complain? I'm guessing it can be either.. but who is held as the main person to take the blame? Nowadays, I think people can get sue for anything.
Hey Tim, glad i came across your videos, I have a current Home servicing Idea that i would like your opinion on, It is a very niched item, wanted your insight if you have ever thought about doing this, is there a way i can reach out to you
Thanks for reaching out. I don't do any 1-on-1 right now but please let me know if there is anything specific you would like to see a video on!
@@timrichardbusiness do a video on implementing zenbooker into your website
Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't putting large items permitted outside of homes and residential areas in designated spaces and days ??
Man with an SUV here in Raleigh looking for small pickup jobs. How to become a contractor for you?
This will work but you still have to rely on the contractor to do a good job.
would be more worried about something like handyman jobs but with something as simple as junk removal not too much worries. as long as the contractor picks it up youre good
How’s that different than any other business where people have to do a good job?
How do i find out more about your system? I definitely want to run my junk removal company like this. Are there trainings I have to pay for? Anything you have I'd like to take a look and implement.
Thanks for reaching out. I don't do any 1-on-1 right now or sell any courses but please let me know if there is anything specific you would like to see a video on!
Do you utilize Google Business Profiles or ads for this? Or strictly organic seo?
In the beginning ads are going to help with visibility. Now that we have an established site, the vast majority of clients come in through organic SEO and Google Business
Like, subscribed and thankfully
Any legal issues in subbing work out and not actually doing the work yourself?
I am insured and I make sure my contractors have an established LLC and insurance of their own.
@@timrichardbusinessdo you verify their insurance before sending them out?
i love this can you show us how to create a website like yours ? (on wordpress ;)
Great idea. I’ll try to do a video on that.
Do you have a course or coaching?
I'm located in the Tampa Bay area. Do you need a driver?
do your contractors have work uniform?
Right over your head....
Yo, can you hire me I'm in Orlando fl Apopka I will do it
How do you get leads from other markets?
We get 99% of our leads from local SEO practices and organic search.
just wonder why someone will take your services if you charge double than the contractor?
We offer upfront prices and online booking which people are willing to pay more for in terms of convenience. We also build out a brand and a trusted reputation. 1800-GOT-JUNK charges even more than we do.
thanks - well done ! love your channel @@timrichardbusiness
do you speak with the contractors first and tell them what you do? or do you just book them for the job once you get one?
I generally speak with them first and explain how our company works and how I can send them jobs.
can you list booking platforms like zenbooker?i need an alternative cause i cant get paid via Stripe in my country (Israel)
Did you have to start a new website for every city?
No, you just add location pages for each city.
@@timrichardbusiness Whoa! I’m looking into this now, it’s awesome! Thank you!
@@timrichardbusinessthen your customers can see all of these pages through your website?
I like the idea of making money by contracting someone with the app
But how can you actually find the work
Where to look for it
I live in Chicago and I need to see where I can find local work to make the money
Right over your head....
He literally explained this in the video
Hey Richard, i got some questions if you got some time for me ... Did you and your junk removal contractor agree to a set price on items? ... Like did yall negotiate that or did you end up getting an estimate from him regarding his services to build your listings and pricing to reflect that while netting you a profit?
Thanks in advance for any time you have to grant me.
I always give the drivers a set price that we can pay for each item but in the beginning sometimes we would negotiate on that price. Now we have set prices for every item (that price can vary from state to state slightly). Important to note: I always give the benefit of the doubt to the driver if there are any issues. The contractors are the business and keeping them on board and paying them well is what makes the business run. Proud to say we have had several drivers on board for 5+ years.
@@timrichardbusiness I see thank you Richard, you've really peaked my interest with this information of yours ... I'm trying to find a way to live in south east asia as a digital nomad while training Muay Thai full time in Thailand, i'm willing to give this a serious go at it ... If you don't mind i do have several more questions for you if you got the time of course, any input is greatly appreciated i've subscribed to your channel as a thank you ...
When it comes to picking contractors online i assume you are transparent with them about your business model and the collaboration between you two? ... I'm seeing people that work in my area on craigslist as junk removal experts offering their service would i be proposing a partnership here? ... Or should i be looking to put out craigslist adds for junk removal drivers and getting them under some contract as employee's?
Also i work the overnight shift as a IT admin from 6pm to 5am from Tuesday - Saturday morning, since i'm sleeping during the day time, do you think setting up the nearest appointments for the following day only to help me manage requests overnight would work? ... Or are same day requests your bread and butter? ...
I want to know the best way to approach this, if there's any information you found that you struggled with in the beginning you feel would be essential for me to wrap my head around i'd be super grateful, if anything you've already provided me with a great idea and some answers so again i greatly appreciate it ...
Yes we are always up front with contractors about how the partnership works and we mainly find people who are already established on craigslist or thumbtack platform and reach out to them.
We don’t offer same day service, some areas we even only offer services a few days a week. I believe the most important part is allowing them to fully book and pay online, it reduced friction and is a MUCH easier customer experience. Hope that helps.
@@timrichardbusiness Yes it does thank you again, do you mind posting your junk business website so i can have a look.
Can i do this from India to USA?
I'm sure it is possible but could be hard. Depends on the niche you go into and how familiar you are with the US market. The most important thing for anyone who starts this is that they are familiar with the ins and outs of how their industry works (pricing, operations, etc...) otherwise there will be a lot of unforeseen issues.
what the name of your buisiness?
What you mean is different than what you ask. His parent company is named ________. Your question means this video went right over your head.
Do you have a business email id pay you to help me set all of this up in my area
Thanks for reaching out. I don't do any 1-on-1 right now but please let me know if there is anything specific you would like to see a video on!
@@timrichardbusinessI Guess a step by step guide I know that’s a long video but I will watch it.
Do you have anyway i can contact you ? I would like to ask you a few more questions about this.
Thanks for reaching out. I don't do any 1-on-1 right now but please let me know if there is anything specific you would like to see a video on!
Should you create a name for the business as you advertise? And then out source it to local haulers?
@@ubiquitousingenuity5833 I've had a very successful business since 2013 and it doesn't really have a name. It has brought in a few million dollars and I would say maybe 2-3 people a year ask about the name of the business. It does technically have a name but I do not advertise the name.
I appreciate your this video and thinking to start same business, are you able to connect on a zoom or google for a meeting if you can answer some doubts i have ?? Thinking to start a business because i am in a great downfall of my career where i bacome a engineer and not abel to make decent money,
I would love to learn from you and if you are interested i could be also be your partner, thanks again.
Hi Tim , do you have Instagram?