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🏁 ROT #17: two things you should know
TL;DR: Every hauler learns the hard way: failure isn’t fatal — it’s feedback. Two lessons you can’t afford to skip: Underpricing kills profit. Stop bidding like a rookie. Walk every job, price for margin, and don’t flinch on your rate. If you’re not hitting 15–20% net, you’re working for free. Bad routing wrecks days. Poor planning bleeds fuel, time, and reputation. Plan routes, add buffer time, and keep customers updated. Communication saves chaos. Bonus tools: 📸 Use Hauler

Tony Nava
Sep 93 min read


📪 HH #101: AI = Actually Indians?
TL;DR AI isn’t a fad. While some point to examples like Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” stores (which were secretly powered by humans in India)...

Justin Hubbard
Sep 77 min read


🏁 ROT #16: Get up, get out, and get it
TL;DR: This isn’t a feel-good newsletter — it’s for haulers ready to turn sweat into a real business. No one’s coming to save you. No guru. No hack. No shortcut. The guys making $500K+ stopped making excuses and started building systems. If you’re stuck in the truck begging for jobs, you don’t own a business — you own a stressful job. Here’s the play: Control your lead flow. Stop waiting for calls. Start running ads and tracking results. Price like a pro. Cheap work keeps y

Tony Nava
Sep 13 min read


🏁 ROT #15: R&R the hidden gold in your junk biz
TL;DR: More junk doesn’t always mean more money — smarter marketing does. The easiest cash you’ll ever make? Your past customers. They already know you, trust you, and will hire you again if you just reach out. Text them. Offer a small “we love our customers” deal. Ask for referrals.Then reward anyone who sends you business — every single time. Referrals and retargeting cost less, convert faster, and build long-term profit.Stop chasing strangers when your goldmine’s right beh

Justin Hubbard
Aug 243 min read


🏁 ROT #14: 18 months to failure
TL;DR: Running a business will break the weak. It’s not about fancy titles or highlight reels — it’s about pain, pressure, and pushing through when everything’s falling apart. If you want to win in entrepreneurship, you need five things: Problem Solving – Every day is chaos. Solve fast or fold. Strategy – Don’t just react — plan your next move. Endurance – The ones who last, win. Competition – Be hungrier than everyone else. Relentless Work Ethic – Outwork every person i

Tony Nava
Aug 185 min read


📪 HH #100: Part 2/2 | The AI Revolution’s Impact on Jobs, Junk Removal, and the 18–24 Month Window to Build Your Moat
Alright — history lesson’s over from part 1. You’ve seen the pattern. You know how every revolution plays out. Now we’re bringing it...

Justin Hubbard
Aug 1517 min read


📪 HH #99: Part 1/2 | From Steam Engines to Silicon: Why AI Will Reshape Junk Removal and How to Get Ahead of the Flood
TL;DR: History shows every major tech shift follows the same pattern—early adopters win big, late movers scramble, and those who resist...

Justin Hubbard
Aug 1513 min read


📪 HH #98: A Junk Job That Opened the Floodgates
TL;DR – A $125 junk pickup Jeff Beasley almost skipped turned into a $4,200 hoarder cleanout — and a steady stream of work — because he...

Justin Hubbard
Aug 157 min read


🏁 ROT #13: Stop overthinking, just start
TL;DR: Don’t overthink your setup — just start. I began with a pickup truck tossing junk in the bed. Then a dump trailer. Eventually, an Isuzu. Each step made life easier, but none of them mattered as much as taking action. If you’re starting out: A pickup with walls works. Charge $250–$400 a load. A utility trailer works. Hand unload or use a pull-off. A dump trailer is ideal — go Big Tex or Lone Star. An Isuzu or F-350/450/550 is the dream — more cost, less pain. Buy ne

Tony Nava
Aug 113 min read


📪 HH #97: Why realistic goals are ruining your life
TL;DR – Most people set “ realistic ” long-term goals, which kill urgency and slow progress. Instead, pick one big, life-changing goal,...

Justin Hubbard
Aug 96 min read


📪 HH #96: Part 5/5 📈 Introducing SXO^AI | The Future of Visibility Is Here
TL;DR – Clicks are down. AI is deciding who gets seen. Old-school SEO isn’t enough anymore. That’s why I built SXO^AI — a system to make...

Justin Hubbard
Aug 14 min read


📪 HH #95: Part 4/5 📈 The New Scoreboard
TL;DR – Website traffic isn’t the whole game anymore. In 2025, clicks are down. AI gives answers before people even visit your site....

Justin Hubbard
Jul 306 min read


📪 HH #94: Part 3/5 📉 Create Content That People and AI Can’t Ignore
TL;DR – Most Content Gets Ignored — Here’s How to Stand Out Most online content is junk — surface-level, recycled, and forgettable. In a...

Justin Hubbard
Jul 306 min read


📪 HH #93: Part 2/5 📉 If They Don’t Click… How Do They Remember You?
TL;DR – The Power of Signals in a Zero-Click World Search is changing — and clicks are disappearing. AI tools like Google’s Search...

Justin Hubbard
Jul 305 min read


📪 HH #92: Part 1/5 📉 The Rise of Zero-Click Searches
TL;DR – Google changed—and they didn’t send out a memo. ✅ 60%+ of searches end without a click ✅ On mobile? Closer to 77% ✅ People get...

Justin Hubbard
Jul 294 min read


Zero-Click? No Problem. How to Get Chosen Before They Even Land on Your Site
TL;DR – Zero-click searches now dominate Google—over 60% of people get their answer without ever visiting your site. That means fewer...

Justin Hubbard
Jul 2829 min read


📪 HH #91: Zero-Click is eating your traffic. What Now?
TL;DR – Clicks are disappearing. AI is deciding who gets seen. Over 60% of Google searches end without anyone visiting your site. You...

Justin Hubbard
Jul 266 min read


📪 HH #90: Busy ≠ Progress
TL;DR – This isn’t anti-social media—it’s pro-data . 📊 If you’re not tracking your marketing, you’re just guessing. Run it all for 90...

Justin Hubbard
Jul 194 min read


🏁 ROT #11: Why most junk removal owners will stay broke
TL;DR: Texas Junkers is expanding to San Antonio after a spontaneous opportunity arose with a Marine Corps buddy ready to dive into entrepreneurship. The move wasn’t planned—but the systems built over four years in Houston make it possible to scale with confidence. The message: success isn’t luck—it’s preparation meeting opportunity. Systems and structure beat hustle. If your business can’t run without you, it’s not a business—it’s a job. Key Takeaways: Be ready when opportun

Tony Nava
Jul 144 min read


📪 HH #89: I wish I knew this sooner
TL;DR – Forget "work on your weaknesses. " Double down on your strengths. You grow faster by doing more of what you're great at—not...

Justin Hubbard
Jul 123 min read
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