Blue Collar StartUp EP88: Thinking Outside the Bin with Thomas Abbott

In this episode of Blue Collar Startup, hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Thomas Abbott of True Rinse. Tune in as they discuss creating a niche bin cleaning and pressure washing business, transitioning from municipal work, building a solo operation with a custom trailer rig, and more!

Learn more about True Rinse at truerinse.us.

0:15 Introduction
0:20 Host Introduction: Mike Nelson and Derek Foster
1:17 Guest Introduction: Thomas Abbott of True Rinse
1:43 Overview of True Rinse: Pressure Washing and Bin Cleaning
2:31 How True Rinse’s Bin Cleaning Process Works
3:24 Creating a Niche Market for Bin Cleaning
4:17 Starting with Bin Cleaning Before Expanding Services
5:53 Educating Customers About Bin Cleaning Services
7:33 Target Customers: HOAs, Elderly, and Garage Owners
10:08 Thomas’s Background: Municipal Work with City of Troy
12:53 Transition from Municipal Job to Full-Time Entrepreneurship
14:19 Operating Solo and Future Hiring Plans
15:00 Custom-Designed Trailer Rig for Bin Cleaning
17:03 Subscription-Based Pricing Model
24:02 Ramp-Up Period and Advertising Strategies
30:25 Using Jobber Software for Client Management
36:50 Future Growth and Overcoming Obstacles
45:00 Advice for New Entrepreneurs: Just Do It