How Two Teenage Brothers Built a $900k Junk Removal Business with No Money. Ep #054

The Koerner Office - Business Ideas, Advice & Deep Dives

I sat down with Kirk McKinney, a young and determined entrepreneur who found a business opportunity completely by accident. Kirk shares the story of how a casual bike ride led him to a local dump, where he stumbled upon valuable items that others had discarded. What began as a simple hobby quickly turned into a thriving junk removal business, pulling in over $900K in revenue. In our conversation, Kirk talks about how he balanced school while building his business, the challenges he faced trying to grow with limited resources, and the important lessons he picked up along the way.
Timestamps below. Enjoy!

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02:43 Discovering the Junkyard Treasure

03:29 Family Influence and Early Lessons

07:20 First Sales and Realizing Potential

08:54 Transition to Junk Removal

11:23 Balancing School and Business

12:18 Marketing Strategies and Early Growth

18:13 Deciding to Focus Solely on Junk Removal

20:21 Rebranding to Junk Teens

21:02 Investing in a Dump Truck

23:01 Marketing Challenges and Strategies

26:02 Hiring and Managing Employees

29:54 Financial Management and Profit Margins

30:44 Scaling and Future Plans

35:50 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

40:20 Conclusion and Contact Information