Pete answers a question from listener Kyle who asked "I’d like to start inspecting my restrooms to check that my drivers are meeting the right standards when they clean them. When is the best time to carry out those checks?" Listen to Episode 35 with Angelique from AirVote at https://getflushed.online/episode/air-vote
In today's short, Pete looks at the steps Portable restroom Operators could and should take to protect their equipment from being stolen.
In today's short, Pete asks what portable restroom operators can do to keep working through very cold weather. This episode is based on two articles about Winterisation that Pete wrote for the Portable Sanitation Association International in November and December 2021. Read those articles at http://psai.uberflip.com/i/1426970-association-insight-nov-10-2021/0? http://psai.uberflip.com/i/1433567-association-insight-dec-01-2021/0? Listen to Paul Gervais discuss the Prostitch Insulated Restroom jac...
In today's short, Pete asks what a pre-trip inspection or pre-start check should include before a sanitation driver leaves the yard
Today's question came from restroom operator Anna, who asked "Should we Off-Hire our restrooms during the holiday season over Christmas and the New Year?"
In today's short, Pete delves into the art of conducting effective pre-start meetings by sharing insights from a pivotal moment in his early career. He introduces the IIMARC model, a comprehensive tool for planning and delivering effective briefings. The episode includes a detailed breakdown of each element of the model: Information, Intention, Method, Administration, Risk Management, and Communication. Pete shows how these elements work together to ensure that team members are properly briefed ...
Pete explains why he thinks Service Stickers cause more problems than they solve in portable restrooms
In today's short, Pete looks at alternative strategies for growth in a portable restroom business
Pete answers a question from listener Grant, who asked "Why haven’t there been any guests on Get Flushed this year?”
In today's short, Pete asks whether portable sanitation providers should fit padlocks to their restroom cabin doors
In today's episode, Pete asks whether restroom cabins should be staked down to prevent them tipping over
In today's short, Pete asks whether portable sanitation trucks should carry spare restrooms
In today's short, Pete asks what restroom operators can do with part-used rolls of toilet paper
Pete asks how many cabins can a portable restroom operator realistically clean in one day
In today's short, Pete asks how Portable Restroom Operators make sure the sachets of blue chemicals dissolve properly when they service their restrooms.
In today's short, Pete asks whether portable restroom operators should dry their restroom cabins as part of their service routine.
To close out this year, I’m going to release a series of short soundbite episodes where I tackle one particular issue or question. Hopefully, there’ll be a new episode every day for the month of December. These episodes will be short - no more than four or five minutes. There won’t be any adverts, there won’t be any guests and I’ve even shortened the theme tune to keep everything on point.
Continuing the mini-series on Driving Safely, Pete talks through his daily vehicle check and discusses how and why restroom operators should have a clear and thorough process for inspecting vehicles and collating inspection records. Please visit https://www.getflushed.online/support to support the show. Everyone who contributes $25 or more will receive a bespoke Get Flushed neck tube.
Pete discusses how business owners and managers can make sure their staff drive safely when behind the wheel of company vehicles.
In the first part of a special series about vehicle safety, Pete looks at the factors that Restroom Providers should consider when choosing a truck or trailer for their restroom operation.
Pete takes listeners on a deep dive into the world of sanitation, addressing an unusual yet critical question posed by a listener regarding the procedures to follow after a spillage of septic waste. The episode is structured around an entertaining yet cautionary tale of a disaster that unfolded when a driver mistakenly released a significant amount of waste in a yard, resulting in a mess that covered not only the driver but also a nearby colleague. This incident serves as a launchpad for a broad...
Pete responds to listeners questions about New Zealand's Three Water Reforms, uric scale and how to manage foul odours in portable toilets during hot weather. Read the Department of Internal Affairs report on Three Waters at https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/Files/Three-waters-reform-programme-2022/$file/Three-waters-reform-case-for-change-and-summary-of-proposals-15-June-2022.pdf Listen to the previous episode of Get Flushed about uric scale at https://getflushed.online/episode/taking-the-...
Pete talks with Damon Powell from FMC Advisors about the steps that owners could and should take when they decide to sell their portable restroom business. Damon Powell and Ed Medic at FMC Advisors have over 55 years combined experience in the solid waste and portable sanitation industries. Together, they have completed 131 acquisitions with a combined transaction value of $600 million. Their approach allows them to work directly with business owners to create exit strategies designed to realise...
Pete discusses the finance options available to restroom operators with Justen Lee from Alliance Funding Group. This episode is sponsored by ServiceCore. Visit https://afg.com to learn more about AFG Email Justen at jlee@afg.com Visit https://servicecore.com to learn more about ServiceCore
Pete discusses digital marketing with Joe Zeman from Valor Marketing and learns how to grow the online profile of your business Visit https://valormarketingllc.com to learn more about Valor Marketing Visit https://air-vote.com to learn more about this week's sponsor, Air-Vote Contact Pete at pete@getflushed.online Book a no-obligation chat with Pete at getflushed.online/booking...
Growing a sanitation business requires more than just taking on additional work; it demands strategic planning and efficient resource management to maximize profit margins. Host Pete shares insights on how restroom operators can successfully scale their operations. He discusses two primary strategies for growth: increasing volume by expanding service areas and adding new services or products. Pete emphasizes the importance of aligning company values with strategic goals and maintaining operation...
Kam Mistry is the inventor and driving force behind SHIFFTER, the world's first non-contact alternative to the traditional toilet brush. In this episode, Pete talks with Kam about his journey as a sanitation entrepreneur, the potential of his invention to reduce the environmental impact of using the bathroom and how he hopes to use the SHIFFTER to bring better sanitation to all. Visit www.shiffter.com to learn more about the SHIFFTER Contact Kam at hello@shiffter.com Visit http://www.servicecore...
Pete chats with Venuguptal Gupta and Sheeba Feroz from New Delhi, India about their work with the Toilet Board Coalition helping sanitation entrepreneurs expand their reach. This episode contains information about the Accelerator Programme that provides training, support and mentorship to sanitation businesses world-wide. Visit https://www.toiletboard.org to learn more about the Toilet Board and https://www.toiletboard.org/how-we-work/accelerator/ to apply for their Accelerator Programme...
With petrol and diesel prices at an all-time high, many analysts are claiming that the world has entered a global depression. In this episode, Pete looks at the steps that sanitation owners, managers and staff can take to help their businesses navigate through the unsettled economic times ahead.
Pete talks with author Lina Zeldovitch about her new book, The Other Dark Matter and learns how human excrement can be a life-saving, money-making resource. Visit h ttps://linazeldovich.com to learn more about Lina Click HERE to order The Other Dark Matter
