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Pete talks with Damon Powell from FMC Advisors.

Damon specialises in helping sanitation company owners to sell their businesses. When he first appeared on Get Flushed in Episode 81 in June 202, Damon spoke about the process that sanitation business owners can expect to go through when they decide to sell their company.

In this episode, Damon and Pete discuss:

• the popularity of the sanitation industry in the United Sates over the past few years
• the type of buyers in the sanitation market and the financial structures seen in recent business sales
• the features of sanitation companies that achieve the best sales
• why some sanitation businesses don't sell

Learn more about Damon by visiting www.fmcadvisors.com

Listen to Damon's previous appearance on Get Flushed at https://www.getflushed.online/episode/fmcadvisors

The Exit Strategy Playbook by Adam Coffey

Takeaways:

• The sanitation industry has seen a surge in interest from investors, particularly post-COVID, highlighting the crucial role it plays in public health and safety.
• Damon emphasizes the importance of understanding buyer motivations and market trends to maximize the sale value of sanitation businesses.
• Building a strong management team and maintaining high-quality assets are critical factors that can significantly increase a sanitation company's market value during a sale.
• Business owners should prepare at least 12 months in advance for a sale, ensuring their financials are in order and their operations are streamlined for potential buyers.

Pete talks with Erin and Grant Stahla, owners of Stahla Services, a luxury restroom rental enterprise based in Omaha, Nebraska.

This conversation covers the growth of their business, which Grant launched by Grant 11 years ago, before exploring the contributions made by Erin since her full-time involvement. The couple describe their shared vision, the intertwining of their personal and professional lives, and the strategic direction they envision for the company's future.

They discuss their recent ventures, Stahla Leads and Stahla Logistics, which aim to enhance their operational capacity and foster collaboration within the sanitation industry.

The couple also discuss their aspirations and the approaches they are using to navigate the complexities of their business landscape.

Takeaways:

• This podcast episode provides insight into the evolution of Stahla Services, a sanitation business founded by Grant Stahla, highlighting its growth trajectory over eleven years.
• Erin and Grant Stahla discuss the importance of aligning personal values with business operations, emphasizing faith and marriage as core components of their enterprise.
• The couple illustrates the challenges and successes of managing a business together, particularly the necessity of clear communication and complementary skill sets.
• Listeners learn about the innovative approaches Stahla Services is taking, including the launch of Stahla Leads and Staler Logistics to enhance efficiency and collaboration within the sanitation industry.
• The conversation sheds light on the significance of hiring the right personnel and developing a robust team culture, crucial for sustaining long-term business success.
• Erin and Grant express their aspirations for the future, focusing on intentional planning and the importance of understanding their purpose as business owners.

Links referenced in this episode:

• stahla.com

Death Without debt is a new podcast from the Get Flushed studio.

In 2023, the average cost of a basic funeral or cremation in New Zealand was between $8,000 and $15,000. That same year, 64% of funerals and cremations in New Zealand were not pre-planned. 

Those high costs and lack of planning often leaves bereaved families with a huge bill that compounds the grief of those left behind.

Death Without Debt is a social movement dedicated to: exposing the reasons why funeral costs are so high; and changing the law to make funerals and cremations more affordable for all New Zealanders.

In this episode, host Pete is joined by Fergus Wheeler from the Death Without Debt campaign. Fergus describes the New Zealand funeral industry, shares how organising funerals for his parents led him to believe that something is seriously wrong with the funeral system in New Zealand and explains the issues that prevent families managing the funeral or cremation process themselves.

To learn more about the Death Without Debt campaign, please visit www.deathwithoutdebt.org.nz or look for Death Without Debt on FaceBook.

If you would like to appear on this podcast, please email deathwithoutdebt@proton.me

Alternatively, email pete@getflushed.online

Pete's back with a new season and starts by taking a deep look at the steps PROs should be taking to get their toilets as clean as can be.

Click HERE to email Pete about toilet audits and his inspection tool.

Pete wraps up the year with a few reflections on 2020 and sends his thanks to all the listeners, sponsors, patrons and guests that made the show possible.

Thank you everybody.  I hope you have enjoyed listening to the show as much as I enjoyed making it.

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Pete

Pete joins John Gadeken, CEO at ServiceCore to discuss the Top Ten Trends facing the Portable Restroom Industry in 2021.

Visit https://servicecore.com/ to learn about ServiceCore

Pete gives an update on the rest of the year, shares an insight into the production process behind the show and explains what Get Flushed can offer potential sponsors and advertisers.

Pete talks with Dave Andres, the then Business Development Manager for Sanitrax in North America. Dave talks about his experience with Sanitrax and the benefits that operators see when they adopt the system.

Pete unpacks last week's conversation with Jack Sim from the World Toilet Organisation and learns about practical sanitation initiatives from Fred Nuwagaba, a civil engineer and the country coordinator the Sanitation For Millions programme in Uganda.

If you enjoy Get Flushed and would like to support the show, please consider making a donation to help cover our costs.  All donations are welcome - however large or small - and every cent will help us continue recording more great content. Use the SUPPORT OUR SHOW button on our homepage to donate now.

In readiness for World Toilet Day on Thursday 19 November 2020, Pete talks with Jack Sim, founder of the World Toilet Organisation.  Jack describes his vision and explains how the campaign for clean sanitation is driving global change

Please visit www.worldtoilet.org to learn more

Saykoji's song Talk Sh*t was shared with the permission of Jack Sim. Watch the video HERE

If you enjoy Get Flushed and would like to support the show, please consider making a donation to help cover our costs.  All donations are welcome - however large or small - and every cent will help us continue recording more great content. Use the SUPPORT OUR SHOW button on our homepage to donate now.