In this episode, we sit down with Toby  Toby Stubbs from Wisdom Insurance to break down how waste haulers can reduce insurance premiums while still maintaining the right level of protection.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, this episode will help you better understand how to control insurance costs, reduce risk, and position your business for long-term success. 

Tune in to learn how to turn your waste hauling business into a lead-generating machine, avoid common startup traps, and build the systems that transform hustle into long-term growth and profitability. 

Tune in to learn how to transform your waste hauling business from bootstrapping survival mode into a strategically funded, wealth-building machine—and why applying the 10X Rule could revolutionize every area of your business and life.

Tune in to learn valuable tips for transforming your waste hauling business into a cash-flowing machine.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:28] Real estate agent partnerships.

[00:06:06] Real estate investment strategies.

[00:06:39] BRRRR method in real estate.

[00:12:00] Picking your business focus.

[00:13:15] Marketing channel focus.

[00:19:25] Shiny object syndrome in entrepreneurship.

[00:20:16] The importance of saying no.

[00:24:39] Perfectionism in business decisions.

[00:27:20] Importance of hiring a mentor.

[00:29:42] Building relationships through curiosity.

QUOTES

• "Pick one marketing channel and master it before moving on to the next." - Jaben Makings.
• "To be successful, you have to be able to say no to a lot of different things." -Jaben Makings
• "The biggest shortcut that a lot of people overlook is hiring a mentor." -Jaben Makings

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

Jaben Makings

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaben-makings

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaben_makings/

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Onnix Investments: https://onnixinvestments.com/ 

Tune in to discover how to turn a waste hauling business into a profitable venture while making a positive impact on the community.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:06] Community involvement and growth.

[00:05:49] Cash purchases over debt.

[00:09:03] Pricing strategies for dumpster rentals.

[00:13:34] Convenience of junk removal services.

[00:15:04] Business growth and branding strategy.

[00:20:53] Community engagement and branding.

[00:23:24] Customer acquisition strategies.

[00:27:18] Compliance in junk hauling.

[00:30:26] Business regulations and compliance challenges.

[00:34:00] Enjoying hands-on work over paperwork.

[00:38:06] Financial statements in business.

[00:40:51] Levels of business growth.

[00:44:10] Growing your business incrementally.

[00:49:08] Waste management challenges and solutions.

[00:52:46] Raiders fan experiences and travels.

[00:54:00] Meeting fans across the country.

QUOTES

• "Part of growing, it's, it's becoming uncomfortable doing the things you're not used to doing." -Gabe Mendoza
• "Learn the rules, man, and play by the rules, man. You don't want to mess around and find out." -Gabe Mendoza
• "You meet a lot of people from all over the country, man. And a lot of people are great people." -Gabe Mendoza

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

Gabe Mendoza

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-mendoza

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a1junkxpress/ 

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in for valuable tips and inspiration that can transform your approach to waste management and enhance your business success!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:19] Collaboration for audience growth.

[00:05:09-00:05:21] Behavioral finance and empowerment.

[00:10:03] Behavioral finance and client success.

[00:12:34] Business owner fears and challenges.

[00:18:03] Volatility vs. Risk Explained.

[00:20:39] Volatility as a financial friend.

[00:24:31] Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset.

[00:29:10] Wealth and mindset transformation.

[00:33:12] Weightlifting philosophy and techniques.

[00:40:05] Exercise as part of identity.

[00:41:00] Balancing family and fitness.

[00:46:01] Winning mentality in sports.

[00:50:49] Ego in investment decisions.

[00:54:35] Picking stocks vs. football predictions.

[00:57:49] College overtime in sports.

QUOTES

• "Truth is, nobody's going to keep you on track if you don't behave appropriately." -Mike Tutcher
• "Volatility is not risk. It's just that those daily movements, those weekly movements, monthly movements, but on the long run, that's not super risky." -Mike Tutcher
• "That next step of letting go and not trying to outsmart everything, right, that's another level where entrepreneurs struggle sometimes, especially if you've done well, right. Is ego." -Mike Tutcher

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

Mike Tutcher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a-tutcher-ii/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miketutcher/?hl=en 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miketutcher/ 

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in to discover strategies that can enhance your sales approach and drive profitability in your waste hauling business.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:46] Education as a sales process.

[00:06:05] No-code interactive experiences.

[00:10:12] Sales strategies for contractors.

[00:12:04] Non-linear sales processes.

[00:15:35] Importance of storytelling in sales.

[00:20:15] The power of storytelling.

[00:24:01] Hope vs. Expectation in Business.

[00:25:41] Scalability in content creation.

[00:31:35] Sales technology adoption challenges.

[00:35:10] AI automation in business.

[00:36:56] Hyper-personalization in sales content.

[00:43:31] Coaching lacrosse as a hobby.

[00:44:20] Lacrosse is a unique sport.

QUOTES

• "No one wants to be sold to; they want to be informed and educated and make a great decision." -Michael McCall
• "Iteration is one of your best friends when building content for your sales teams." -Dean Curtis
• "The tool plus the human is greater than the human." -Dean Curtis
• "If you can have more confident reps selling and representing your company and educating customers, you're going to convert more." -Dean Curtis

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

Dean Curtis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanc23/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deancurtis23/ 

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Ingage: https://ingage.io/ 

Tune in to learn how to assess and improve the health of your small business for greater profitability and sustainability.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:34] Healthy companies and their practices.

[00:04:25] Financial health for businesses.

[00:07:28] Buffalo versus cow mentality.

QOUTES

• "I think health starts with knowing what your customer needs and solving and finding their problem."
•  "I want you to be strong enough and tough enough to run through it. Just like a buffalo is strong enough and tough enough to run through a storm."

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in for practical tips on fleet growth, financing, and maintaining your trucks' optimal performance.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:09] Mack vs Peterbilt

[00:06:18] Truck costs (new vs used)

[00:09:51] Roll-off vs garbage trucks

[00:12:01] Financing & timing

[00:18:01] Maintenance & repairs

[00:22:26] Scaling operations

[00:24:59] Waste Expo insights

[00:27:05] Profitability tips

QUOTES

• “The problem isn’t just buying a truck — it’s keeping that truck on the road.”
• “New trucks are nice, but used ones can make more sense if you know what you’re getting into.”
• “You can’t grow your fleet too fast — the timing has to match your business.”

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in to discover insights on fostering teamwork and human connection in your own business practices.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:19] Christmas truce during World War I.

[00:06:00] Building trust among enemies.

[00:09:50] Team building through shared struggle.

[00:12:11] Vulnerability in leadership.

QUOTES

• "That shared closeness and shared struggle create a bond that can't be created another way."
• "It's better to be, as the leader, say, hey, these are the things I suck at."

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in to discover how to transform your waste hauling business into a profitable, scalable cash flow machine!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:13] Ironman training and experiences.

[00:05:14] Discipline and business crossover.

[00:09:48] AI in route optimization.

[00:11:14] Voice AI in customer acquisition.

[00:14:11] Importance of answering calls.

[00:19:16] Solving real tangible problems.

[00:21:03] Venture capitalism journey and challenges.

[00:25:39] Growth through painful challenges.

[00:28:45] Competing with software giants.

[00:30:33] Business failure and identity crisis.

[00:34:36] Be present where your feet are.

[00:37:30] Think bigger, set higher goals.

[00:40:20] Winning mindset and goal setting.

[00:44:16] Jewelry business promotion.

[00:47:44] Coachability and feedback in business.

[00:52:03] Speed in problem-solving mistakes.

[00:55:27] Simplifying business for growth.

[00:58:54] Future vision and goals.

[01:00:26] AI in marathon training plans.

[01:03:09] AI revolution and its impact.

QUOTES

• "If you can't learn to enjoy the process, then the finish doesn't really matter at the end of the day anyway." -Cooper Simson
• "If you don't go through those big challenges, then you're really not ready for a lot of other challenges." -Michael McCall
• "A big lesson I've learned is from the people who I see that are succeeding the most with us are the ones that are open to receiving feedback and are requesting it." -Cooper Simson

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

Cooper Simson

Email: cooper@danmartell.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coop_doggydog/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooper-simson

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in to discover how these changes can boost profitability and improve cash flow for your waste hauling business.

Timestamps

[00:01:25] Bonus depreciation benefits for businesses.

[00:03:42] Small business tax deductions.

[00:07:36] Tax benefits for tips and overtime.

[00:11:28] Social Security double taxation.

[00:14:17] Taxable income from tips.

Quotes

• “You had limitations on how far forward and backward you could carry your losses, but now they've extended it so it's basically unlimited.”
• “If the business just takes care of the taxes, that's good.”

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in to learn how embracing responsibility can transform your approach to business and life.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:12] Extreme Ownership in Leadership.

[00:08:36] No bad teams, only leaders.

[00:12:06] Importance of building a team.

[00:16:25] Discipline equals freedom.

[00:18:10] Faithfulness with resources.

QUOTES

• "Everything in your business is your responsibility. We're talking about businesses mostly, but everything in your life is your responsibility."
• "So leaders create the culture. They're responsible for that. And I know that if the culture is bad, it's my responsibility. If the culture is a losing culture, it's my responsibility. And that's a lot to deal with as the leader. So there's no bad teams, only bad leaders."
• "So you need to be very careful with the things you have, because if you aren't good with what you have, you're gonna lose that, and that's not what we want."

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in to the importance of building relationships with clients and how that transforms the accounting experience.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:29] Cultural differences in farming.

[00:06:12] Beach relaxation with kids.

[00:09:30] Accounting career beginnings.

[00:12:30] Expanding expertise beyond local clients.

[00:15:28] Solving client problems as puzzles.

[00:19:04] Saving a taxpayer $19,000.

[00:21:39] IRS errors and penalties.

[00:25:10] Balancing family and career.

[00:30:13] Helping small businesses thrive.

[00:31:38] Client communication and support.

[00:36:19] IRS knowledge of tax returns.

[00:39:12] Accountants: More Than Number Crunchers.

[00:42:27] Embracing the unknown in leadership.

[00:45:28] Reading faster techniques.

[00:51:17] 100-day Peloton challenge.

[00:55:12] Mixed martial arts experience.

[00:58:32] Healthy habits for business success.

[00:59:32] Family members in small business.

QUOTES

• “We definitely want to do that because we believe in small business, and we will help any small business, but blue collar is like what we're most geared to help.” - Michael McCall
• “I feel like there's so much value to offer in having a relationship and explaining things and taking the time to sit with them and explain things to clients go some such a long way. And they trust you like they trust their account, and they put so much trust and value in us.” - Sandra Leyendecker
• "If you have a good business, then you need a good accounting team to take that burden away from you." - Sandra Leyendecker

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in for insights on building a profitable and scalable waste hauling business while embracing the challenges head-on.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:13] Work-life balance and productivity.

[00:04:27] Exercise and its benefits.

[00:08:12] Mountain biking and carnivore diet.

[00:12:08] Time investment in entrepreneurship.

[00:15:30] Virtual service marketing strategies.

[00:21:22] Managing distractions in nursing homes.

[00:25:06] Distracted driving and safety concerns.

[00:27:58] Camera privacy for truck drivers.

[00:32:23] Business owners' cash flow mistakes.

[00:35:44] Cash reserves for small businesses.

[00:39:40] Daily financial monitoring importance.

[00:44:01] Labor efficiency and profitability.

[00:47:15] EBITDA and business valuation.

[00:50:28] Waste collection business valuation.

[00:54:01] Balanced billing for outdoor care.

[00:57:02] Waste to Wealth podcast.

QUOTES

• "We may have policies and procedures, and there might be things that are very black and white, but sometimes there are lessons learned on a person's perspective." - Thomas DiJohn
• "If you don't have your finances figured out, then you don't know what your business is worth…You wanna have a business that actually has value. And I don't know if people know how to value their business." - Michael McCall
• “I think the nice correlation that discussion is when we go back to cashflow, the better you understand it and the better you manage it.” - Thomas DiJohn

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

Thomas DiJohn

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-dijohn/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_mustard/

WEBSITES

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Mission Driven Consult Services: https://missiondrivenconsultservices.com/

Tune in to discover valuable tips on thriving in the waste hauling industry and learn about the experiences that shape successful business ventures.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:03] Tile and carpet cleaning business.

[00:06:32] Boring businesses and entrepreneurial spirit.

[00:10:21] Trusting yourself as an entrepreneur.

[00:12:14] Heart-centered approach in business.

[00:16:50] Heart-centered workplace relationships.

[00:24:10] Business turnaround success story.

[00:27:36] Entrepreneurial loneliness and support.

[00:31:26] Client experience transformation.

[00:35:32] Scarcity mindset in entrepreneurship.

[00:38:25] Hiring for business growth.

[00:40:36] Business growth and selling strategy.

[00:47:43] High-end clientele in carpet cleaning.

[00:52:08] Adventure in business challenges.

[00:54:28] Turmeric and ginger health benefits.

[00:57:30] Plant-based eating benefits.

[01:02:18] Pilates as a foundation.

QUOTES

• "My approach in business is that we can both win. I don't need to win more than you. But we can both come out of this with a good deal and feel good about it." - Jennifer Horvath
• "I think that's where you can win and where you can have an edge is to really care about your people." - Jennifer Horvath
• "I think it helps to have a goal that you're working towards, because when you have a big goal you're working towards, then it makes those smaller investments, like hiring people, make more sense." - Michael McCall 

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

Jennifer Horvath

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zenjennifer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.horvath.39

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in to learn more about the unique opportunities in the waste management industry and the importance of adaptability and innovation in business.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:27] Residential cleaning business growth.

[00:06:42] Starting a niche cleaning business.

[00:11:49] Business pivot and strategy change.

[00:15:24] Success is rented, not owned.

[00:21:19] AI implementation challenges in business.

[00:23:40] AI's future impact on work.

[00:28:01] Business challenges and expectations.

[00:32:55] Speed reading techniques.

[00:37:20] Selling feelings, not services.

[00:41:43] Cleaning services and customer experience.

[00:48:44] Customer and vendor relationship.

[00:50:24] Business owners' common mistakes.

[00:56:08] Free estimates for cleaning services.

QUOTES

• "I recommend that anybody who owns a business, don't sell your service. Sell the feeling and build your selling strategy on that." - Alex Gorelik
• “We're all humans. We make mistakes. We just go through it. We pride ourselves on the customer service of world-class level customer service where you actually, you know, you make sure it's done right.” - Alex Gorelik
• “And I think that there are two currencies that get exchanged. One, you exchange money, right? We get paid in money, but we also get paid in gratitude. Both parties should be thankful for the relationship because it should be helping both of them.” - Michael McCall

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

Alex Gorelik

Personal Instagram: @alex.gorelik.now

Business Instagram: @squeaklycleaning

WEBSITES

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Squeakly - Your Cleaning Company: https://squeakly.ca/

Tune in to discover how you can leverage this knowledge to turn your waste hauling business into a profitable and scalable venture.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:50] Waste Expo highlights and insights.

[00:04:53] Importance of safety in trucking.

[00:09:32] Emerging toxins: PFAS.

[00:13:56] Company valuation and growth strategies.

[00:15:56] Business valuation and multiples.

[00:19:41] F3 Fitness Fellowship and Faith.

[00:21:26] Dumpster crushing technology concerns.

QUOTES

• "How do you build a company that grows even if you're not pushing it forward every single day? You do that with systems, you do that with responsibilities."
• "Build your company in a way that's systematized, and it'll be worth more, and you can always exit if you need to, or you will enjoy running it and be less stressed about it. Don't build a company that you grow to hate. Why would you do that? Build a company you're going to grow to love."

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in for valuable tips and community-driven insights that can enhance your waste-hauling operations!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:53] Vinyl signage for dumpsters.

[00:04:27] Customer acquisition strategies for trailers.

[00:07:29] Reaching out to contractors.

[00:12:49] Modifying dumpster sizes.

[00:15:52] Charging for extended service areas.

[00:18:09] Risks of low hook cans.

QUOTES

• “I've never seen someone use a magnet on a dumpster. I think that's a bad idea because you're gonna leave that dumpster sitting and anyone has access to it, really be easy for someone to take that magnet and steal it.”
• “If you've got your equipment and you don't have a plan already for how you're gonna get customers, you've done it in the wrong order.”

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in to learn about the challenges and misconceptions of entrepreneurship that every small business owner faces.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:07] Business ownership vs. freedom.

[00:03:33] The reality of side hustles.

[00:09:39] Side hustles to full-time gig.

[00:12:32] Coaching for problem-solving skills.

[00:15:02] Focus on one main business.

[00:19:05] Service specialization in waste management.

[00:20:31] Small towns vs. big companies.

QUOTES

• "Owning a business doesn't mean that you own the business normally, it's more like the business owns you. It owns your time."
• "Don't make your side hustle a permanent hustle. Turn it into a full-time gig where you actually commit to it."

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in to discover how to build a well-structured business that works for you and allows you to fulfill your dreams.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:24] Business ownership vs. personal freedom.

[00:03:49] Pricing and cashflow mistakes.

[00:08:46] Raising prices to improve profit.

[00:12:11] Competing on value, not price.

[00:16:17] Volume-based pricing strategies.

[00:18:25] Growing at the right pace.

[00:22:32] Pricing strategies for profitability.

[00:25:12] Pricing strategies for business success.

[00:29:05] Buying equipment you don't need.

QUOTES

• "Stop competing on price, start competing on value. Because if they're happy with your service, they're going to understand you have to raise prices."
• "Don't be in a rush to go into debt or to future you up for financial heartbreak by committing cash to an asset till you're ready. And you know you're ready when you've got everything lined up and you make your first sale."

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/

WEBSITE

Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/

Tune in as Michael dives into the fascinating aspects of waste management and offers valuable tips for listeners looking to thrive in this dynamic industry.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:05] Thriving through business solutions.

[00:04:54] Problem solving at scale.

[00:07:33] Financial independence in business.

[00:10:45] Pricing strategies in waste management.

[00:14:38] New container rental policies.

[00:22:41] Pricing strategies for business growth.

[00:25:53] Software that eliminates headaches.

[00:28:22] Attracting talented employees through benefits.

[00:32:27] Industry growth opportunities.

QUOTES

• "Being financially independent should be our goal and it should be our mindset that we don't need anyone's dollar if it requires us to break a rule."
• "That's how you know you're actually running a business that's healthy, is you have a profitable bottom line."
• "Focus on the value you bring and not the price."

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Michael McCall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/

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I’m Michael McCall, and every week, we’re tackling the biggest challenges that waste haulers face—from cash flow struggles and pricing mistakes to scaling your fleet and landing high-paying customers.

For the past 5 years, I owned a dumpster rental company that I fell in love with. After a recent exit from the company I now running Buffalo, an accounting firm serving the dumpster rental industry.

Tired of working long hours but barely seeing the profits?

 Want to stop competing on price and start building a business that thrives?

Need better systems so your business runs without running you into the ground?

You’re in the right place. 

We’ll break down industry secrets, share expert insights, and give you real-world strategies you can use right now to turn your hard work into long-term wealth.

From pricing hacks to scaling strategies, and hiring the right team to automate operations—we’ll break it down with expert interviews, real-world case studies, and no-BS advice to help you build a business that runs like a well-oiled machine.

I’ll bring waste-hauling pros, financial experts, and business strategists who have done it and are ready to share what works.

So, if you’re ready to turn trash into cash and build a business that gives you the freedom and income you deserve, hit that ‘Follow’ or Subscribe button and join me on this journey from Waste to Wealth!