176. Acquiring a Dumpster Rental Biz and Scaling it to $750K, with Bodhi Gallo aka Dumpster Rental Guy

The Freedom Formula Podcast: Achieving Financial, Location and Time Freedom

In this episode, Neel chats with Bodhi Gallo, an entrepreneur who started his journey in business ownership by purchasing a dumpster rental company while in college. Bodhi shares his experiences scaling the business through innovative marketing strategies, including local SEO and social media. He discusses the decision to sell the business and transition into running Striker Digital, a marketing agency focused on local service businesses. The conversation also covers practical local SEO strategies for beginners looking to grow their own businesses.

Takeaways

• Bodhi started his entrepreneurial journey at 16.
• He bought a dumpster rental business during college.
• Social media and SEO were key to scaling his business.
• Bodhi sold his business to focus on marketing.
• Striker Digital helps local service businesses grow.
• Facebook groups are a powerful marketing tool.
• Local SEO is essential for visibility.
• Collecting reviews boosts local SEO rankings.
• Bodhi emphasizes the importance of hustle in business.
• Understanding your market is crucial for success.

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