Listen "From Beat-Up Truck to Multi-Million Dollar Business: A Journey with Christian Fowler"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Episode 2 of the Waste Warriors podcast, presented by JRA 360. Join us as host Lee Godbold sits down with Christian Fowler, a key partner in their 13-year journey from starting a humble junk removal business to managing three metro locations and achieving multi-million dollar success. In this episode, they discuss their unique beginnings, business challenges, partnership dynamics, people management, and Christian's disciplined approach to health and real estate investing. Tune in for insights, business tips, and some fun stories from their early days!00:00 Introduction to Waste Warriors Podcast01:35 Meet Christian Fowler: The Cornerstone of Our Journey01:48 The Humble Beginnings: From Pickup Truck to 12 Trucks03:28 Early Challenges and Unique Partnership08:15 The First Jobs and Growing Pains16:30 Scaling Up: From One Truck to Multiple Locations18:15 Managing Multiple Locations and Ensuring Quality21:38 Hiring the Right People and Retaining Talent27:55 Dealing with Employee Issues and Theft31:42 Memorable Jobs: Cool Finds and Gross Encounters34:28 Building a Business with the Panthers36:29 Real Estate Ventures: From Single Family to Multifamily37:30 Navigating the Real Estate Market41:28 The Importance of Discipline in Business45:37 Starting a Junk Removal Business: Overcoming Doubts51:12 Keys to Success in Junk Removal56:37 Balancing Health and Business59:58 Rapid Fire Business Insights01:06:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement