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 Podcast

01:35 Meet Christian Fowler: The Cornerstone of Our Journey

01:48 The Humble Beginnings: From Pickup Truck to 12 Trucks

03:28 Early Challenges and Unique Partnership

08:15 The First Jobs and Growing Pains

16:30 Scaling Up: From One Truck to Multiple Locations

18:15 Managing Multiple Locations and Ensuring Quality

21:38 Hiring the Right People and Retaining Talent

27:55 Dealing with Employee Issues and Theft

31:42 Memorable Jobs: Cool Finds and Gross Encounters

34:28 Building a Business with the Panthers

36:29 Real Estate Ventures: From Single Family to Multifamily

37:30 Navigating the Real Estate Market

41:28 The Importance of Discipline in Business

45:37 Starting a Junk Removal Business: Overcoming Doubts

51:12 Keys to Success in Junk Removal

56:37 Balancing Health and Business

59:58 Rapid Fire Business Insights

01:06:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement