🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🚨

Ever wondered what it’s like to build a business... One poop at a time? 💩🐾

In this raw and inspiring episode, Kohl Merling sits down with Rick Couchman, who opens up about his journey from battling depression and anxiety to building a successful pet waste removal business in Canada.

👉 They dive into:

✅ The REAL challenges of entrepreneurship ✅ Mental health and finding purpose ✅ Branding that actually works ✅ Why community support matters more than you think

This isn’t just about cleaning up after pets. It’s about resilience, growth, and making a difference.

🎧 Tune in now and get inspired by a story that’s honest, relatable, and unexpectedly motivating.

#MentalHealthAwareness #PetBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #PodcastEpisode #SmallBusinessStories #ThePoopValet #CommunitySupport

🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert 🚨

In this episode of The Scoop for Success, I chat with branding expert Adam Hinesley, and wow — he brought the heat.

We talk about why branding is way more than just a logo, how AI is shaking things up, and why professional design actually matters (even if you're a small service business). Adam also shares real-world tips on naming your business, vehicle wraps that get noticed, and how to approach a full rebrand without losing your identity.

He even gives us a look at his new project, Poop Scoop Academy, which is all about helping service business owners grow smarter and faster.

If you're running a service business or thinking about starting one, this episode is a must-listen.

🎙️ New Episode: Turning Poop into Profits 💰 Off-Season Strategies with Mike Andes

What do you do when the scooping slows down? ❄️📉 In this episode, Kohl Merling teams up with business strategist Mike Andes to reveal exactly how to keep your poop scoop business thriving during the off-season.

This conversation is loaded with 🔥 actionable insights and real-world strategies you can use right now.

✨ What you'll get from this episode:

🚀 Creative offers that keep customers saying yes, even when it's cold out 📦 How to package services for maximum value 🤖 Using AI to save time, boost efficiency, and stay ahead 🎯 Branding that builds trust and drives retention 💸 Pricing tactics that increase profits without scaring off clients 🔁 Referral strategies that actually work 🚫 Common business mistakes and how to avoid them 📈 Long-term growth tips for serious entrepreneurs

Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this episode will help you turn seasonal slowdowns into serious opportunities.

👉 Don’t let the off-season stop your momentum. Press play and scoop up the success you’ve been working for! 💪🐾

Welcome to the Scoop for Success Podcast! In Episode 10, we celebrate 25 years of Scoopy Doo with the King of Poop himself, Jim Coniglione. Hear how he built a thriving business and became a leader in the pet waste industry.

In this jam-packed episode of Scoop for Success, host Kohl Merling sits down with Anthony Salazar, the founder of Salazar Scoops and the YouTube channel Poop Scoops for Noobs. What started as a side hustle during COVID quickly grew into a thriving full-time business with 220 recurring clients—and Anthony isn’t stopping anytime soon.

From building a pooper scooping empire in Salt Lake City to leading a fast-growing online community for fellow scoopers, Anthony shares the real scoop on scaling a dirty job into a clean business. He opens up about the grind of juggling a full-time job while scooping 7 days a week, hiring his first employees, building a company culture, and designing thoughtful customer experiences (hello, custom doggy newsletters and boomerang marketing!).

Whether you're thinking of starting a pooper scooping business or just want to hear how grit, systems, and smart marketing can turn a rake and bucket into six figures, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Anthony went from cybersecurity manager to full-time pooper scooper

• The realities of starting a scooping business (it’s simple—but not easy)

• What makes Salazar Scoops different and how they retain 200+ customers

• Building team culture in a lonely industry

• Creative ways to market—like physical newsletters and boomerang offers

• How to vet employees using DISC assessments and poop-hauling mindset checks

• Why "helping others win" is the best growth strategy

Featured Links:

• Poop Scoops for Noobs on YouTube

• Poop Scoop Academy

• What Every Property Manager Needs to Know About Pet Waste Management (book by Anthony Salazar)

Follow Anthony: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook → @poopscoopsfornoobs

In this episode, host Kohl Merling sits down with entrepreneur Kurt Van Dale, founder of Red Rock Poop Scoop and co-founder of Scoop Hero, a fast-growing franchise with over 2,700 clients across seven locations. Kurt shares his journey from launching a solo scooping business during COVID to scaling into a national franchise model. They dive into the logistics of running remote locations, hiring and training challenges, burnout and delegation, and the importance of putting effort into marketing. Whether you're an aspiring scooper or a seasoned service provider, this episode is packed with lessons on growth, grit, and building systems that scale.

Topics Covered:

• How Kurt turned rejection into motivation

• What it takes to run a franchise remotely

• Hiring and managing scoopers in new cities

• The power of mentorship and business partnerships

• Software tools that make multi-location operations possible

• How to grow a local service business past burnout

• The real secret to creating ads that actually convert

• Advice for new scoopers who feel stuck or discouraged

Tune in if you want to learn:

• How to start and scale a poop scoop business

• What goes into running a franchise

• How to build a local brand that stands out

• Why most scoopers fail—and how to avoid it

In this episode of the Scoop for Success Podcast, Kohl sits down with David Treadwell, owner of Scoop It Dude Pet Waste Removal in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Starting his business in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, David shares how a simple joke among friends turned into a thriving small business. They discuss the early challenges of finding clients, dealing with burnout, client retention strategies, and the power of answering your phone in home services. David also shares valuable insights on advertising mistakes new scoopers make, the importance of having systems like CRMs, and his vision for growing Scoop It Dude into a multi-location operation with branded vehicles. Whether you're new to pet waste removal or an aspiring entrepreneur, David’s journey is packed with real talk, relatable struggles, and powerful lessons on perseverance, service excellence, and growth mindset.

Key Topics:

• How David went from pharmacy tech to full-time business owner

• Early client acquisition strategies that worked

• Burnout: recognizing it and overcoming it

• Transitioning from postpay to prepay to improve cashflow

• Upselling deodorizing services

• Importance of answering calls to close deals

• Common mistakes new scoopers make with branding and ads

• The future vision for Scoop It Dude and exploring new business ideas

Connect with David:

Scoop It Dude

In this episode of The Scoop for Success, host Kohl Merling chats with Telly Rollinger, owner of Roxi & Co., about his journey from accounting to running a poop-scooping business, a pet store, and underground dog fences. Telly shares how he grew his business, navigated challenges, and found success in the pet industry.

He also opens up about his fitness journey, balancing work and life, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Connect with Telly:

• Website: roxiandco.com
• Facebook

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