Jake is the owner of Junk Rescue, shares his journey from working in medical sales to starting his own junk removal business. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of building a strong team, and the value of continuous learning and personal development.

His website: https://junk-rescue.com/

Summary:
In this episode of the Blue Crocus experience, host and guest delve into an engaging conversation highlighting Jake’s transition from college jobs to entrepreneurship, the growth of his junk removal enterprise, and the pivotal business lessons he’s learned. Jake shares his journey from marketing major to running a successful junk hauling company.

Key Takeaways:
-Entrepreneurial Spirit: Jake’s success story exemplifies how entrepreneurial drive can lead to -starting and growing a thriving business.
-Digital Marketing Focus: Prioritizing digital marketing strategies and investing in digital outreach were key contributors to company growth.
-Employee Growth: Jake stresses the need to offer career paths and growth opportunities to employees for long-term success.
-Education Through Literature: Implementing a culture of learning and personal development via leadership and habit-forming books has been pivotal.
-Systems and Simplicity: The development of simple, effective systems is crucial for scaling and delegating responsibilities.

Quotes:
“Luck is just a calculation. The more opportunities, more times you put yourself out there, the more luck you’re gonna have.”
“I like being a white-collar guy in a blue-collar space.”
“The longer you can be patient, the bigger you can build whatever it is you want to build.”
“Being able to build operations and scale it and build systems and keep things… you really think about how other people are going to be running the business is just, I think, another part of your development.”

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About the Show:
Welcome to our podcast for contractors and business owners, hosted by Lewis Vandervalk of Blue Crocus Solutions. Our #1 goal is to connect with and learn from business owners, thought leaders, and coaches. We talk about their stories, where they have come from, where they are going, and their wins and lessons.

If you want to be a guest on the podcast, email Lewis@bluecrocus.ca, and we can arrange a time if you are a good fit! We are especially interested in chatting with contractors and business owners who have fought through adversity and have the scars, experience, and insights to share from those times.

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