How This Dad Makes $200/Hour with Junk Removal

Six Kids. One Layoff. Zero Backup Plan.

When John’s wife lost her six-figure job in 2020—five months pregnant with their sixth child—panic set in. Sleepless and stressed, John stumbled across a YouTube video: “How to Start a Junk Removal Business.” Within weeks, armed with an old truck, a $750 beater, a $1,400 trailer, and about $1,000, they launched.

$200 an Hour—or He Stays Home

John has one rule: don’t leave the house for less than $200/hour. Today, four years later, they generate $20,000–$25,000 per month part-time, with profit margins hovering around 60–70% thanks to low overhead and zero debt.

The $17,000 Job (Plus Hidden Cash)

Their biggest payday? An estate cleanout that brought in $15,000, plus $2,000 in recycled metal, and another $1,000 flipping salvaged items. Yes—customers pay them to haul junk… then they get paid again to recycle it.

The $0 Marketing Secret

Forget expensive ads—they burned $60,000 with no return. Instead, one networking group now fuels 70% of their jobs.

Why They Haven’t Quit

Despite the success, they’re building this as a family legacy, not just income.

From trash to treasure—sometimes opportunity is hiding in plain sight.

Watch the full video here from the Upflip Youtube Channel