ToiletTalk is ServiceCore’s conversation series where we sit down and talk with leaders from our industry about topics that help Portable Restroom Operators increase productivity in their businesses. These conversations will help you get more done, and stress less.
🚛 In this episode of ToiletTalk, Chad Howard from Halftime Rentals shares how better routing helped his team grow smarter, train drivers faster, and cut fuel and labor costs without burning out. From using maps to eyeball routes to a system that now shows everything clearly, Chad reveals how routing became the backbone of their business in busy season and beyond.
📌 What you’ll learn in this episode:
If you own a portable restroom business, insurance can be one of your biggest expenses—but also one of your biggest risks if you’re not covered correctly.
In this episode of ToiletTalk, Toby Stubbs from Wisdom Insurance shares insider tips to help PROs:
Thinking about starting a grease pumping business or adding this service to your septic or portable toilet business?
In this episode of ToiletTalk, we sit down with Vasishta Monavarty, owner of Grease Busters in Denver, CO to break down exactly what it takes to run a grease pumping business. From the equipment you need to the types of customers you’ll serve — and even what you can charge per job — we cover everything you need to kn...
How does your portable restroom business compare to others in the industry?
In this episode of ToiletTalk, we sit down with Blue Loo Portable Restrooms to break down the key findings from the 2024 Portable Sanitation Benchmark Report. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your existing operation, you’ll walk away with:
📊 Industry benchmarks on pricing, inventory, and productivity
🎯 Real-world targets from succe...
In this episode of ToiletTalk, we explore the essential gear for building and growing your portable restroom rental business—from choosing the right porta potty pump truck to optimizing your mix of construction and event toilets.
Our guests from FlowMark and Caribou Services offer insights on avoiding common equipment pitfalls, understanding how tariffs might affect costs, and making smart financing or leasing decisions. You’ll le...
This episode of ToiletTalk is all about differentiating your portable restroom business by building a unique brand.
Matt Vetter is the owner of Tushee's Portable Toilets and our guest speaker. He’s clearly created a very unique brand with his branding and Marty persona, so let’s jump...
According to the 2023 Portable Sanitation Benchmark Report revenue from events in 2023 grew 300% over 2022. That growth makes sense c...
In this episode of ToiletTalk, we sit down with John Saenz from Southpoint Rentals and Damon Powell from FMC Advisors. John shares his experience of adding product lines to their business, and Damon shares how diversifying your business can make it more valuable to potential buyers.
In this episode, we discuss a topic no PRO wants to deal with—unexpectedly losing a key player at your company. Our guest hosts are Tim and Becky Peltzer, Owners of Waste Solutions of Iowa.
We cover strategies for hiring and retaining critical roles. We also discuss the importance of documenting processes, succession planning, and developing internal t...
Wouldn’t it be nice if every customer promptly paid their invoice? Of course it would, but we know that’s not always the case. In fact, sometimes you have to chase down customers to get paid. In this episode we explore actionable strategies to help your customers pay their invoices on time, and tackle outstanding invoices head-on when they don’t.
Our guest is Scott Fisher from A.R.M. Solutions. Scott shares tips on encouraging time...
PROs have mixed feelings when it comes to working with a broker. Some love it and others don’t. In this episode, we explore the misconceptions and benefits of working with a broker. Our guest is Chad Farley, President of ZTERS. They are one of the largest brokers in the sanitation industry. Learn more about how to join ZTERS’ network here.
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In this episode of ToiletTalk, we sit down with the owner of Shep Boys, Russell Shepard. Russel left the NFL to start a portable toilet business at the height of the pandemic. And today, it’s the fastest-growing porta potty business in Houston, TX. Russell shares important tips on starting a portable restroom business like:
For far too long, portable sanitation operators have been lacking access to objective benchmarking data. So, ServiceCore decided to do something about that. We’ve collected feedback from hundreds of operators across America, and in this episode we sit down with an operator like you to discuss the findings from our inaugural report.
Our guest is Curtis Ingalls. He is the CEO of NexGen P-Pod of Denver, and P-Pod Manufacturing. If you...
This episode of ToiletTalk is all about turning your sales team into a well-oiled machine. Our guest is Kelly Luf, Senior Vice President at A Royal Flush. She’s built a winning sales team at ARF, and in this video, she shares tips that you can use to take your sales team to the next level.
In this episode of ToiletTalk we sit down with Jonathan Langley, a CPA that helps portable sanitation businesses with their taxes. Our conversation focuses on the Section 179 tax deduction. It allows business owners to deduct over $1mm per year for things like trucks, office equipment, and software (like ServiceCore). If you’re not taking advantage of ...
In this episode of ToiletTalk, we sit down with Damon Powell, from FMC Advisors. They help sanitation companies maximize the value of their business when it’s time to sell.
In this conversation, Damon shares what you need to know if you’re thinking about buying or selling a portable sanitation business.
In this episode, we met with J Bar's co-owner, Tanis Jamar, to talk about how to improve your digital presence.
We'll cover things like:
In this episode of ToiletTalk, we sit down with Tim, a digital marketing expert. He has spent the past 20 years helping service businesses improve their online reputation and digital marketing. Key topics covered are:
ServiceCore sat down with Veronica, the Executive Director of the PSAI to chat about the many ways they help Portable Restroom Operators grow their businesses and network with other PROs from around the world.
We also discuss how ServiceCore is sponsoring the first year of PSAI membership for up to 10 customers per quarter.
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
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