How Alex Shapiro Built the 1st Vacation Rental Trash Solutions company

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Alex Shapiro, creator of CanMonkey - a service revolutionizing the short-term rental property business by automating trash removal. Alex shares the journey of starting and scaling CanMonkey from dealing with improperly handled trash complaints to growing his service across 18 states in the U.S, motivated by a commitment to uninterrupted service, customer satisfaction, and keen attention to detail. We delve into the potential evolution of CanMonkey as a one-stop-shop for rental property services, leveraging its consistent presence at properties, and its vast data collected from properties which could benefit other business ventures, such as insurance firms. Alex's journey is an inspirational message about seizing opportunities emerging from challenges. 01:32 Understanding the CanMonkey Service 04:44 The Importance of Trash Management in Short Term Rentals 06:44 The Benefits of Using CanMonkey Service 07:17 The Expansion and Future of CanMonkey 07:39 The Challenges and Solutions in Trash Management 09:26 The Importance of Compliance with Trash Regulations 10:08 The Role of CanMonkey in the Gig Economy 16:42 The Growth and Expansion of CanMonkey 29:02 The Challenges and Successes in Starting CanMonkey 32:36 The Future Prospects of CanMonkey 41:51 Exploring the Potential Market for Trash Collection Services 42:33 The Challenges and Opportunities of Bootstrapping a Business 42:44 The Shift Towards a Renter's Nation and Its Implications 43:40 Exploring New Business Opportunities in the Rental Market 45:06 The Journey of Bootstrapping and Scaling a Business 45:58 Understanding Customer Churn and Retention in the Rental Market 55:53 The Potential of Expanding Services Beyond Trash Collection 01:08:14 The Importance of Staying Focused and Adapting in Business 01:12:29 The Future of Can Monkey: Scaling and Diversifying Services 01:17:09 The Power of Persistence and Staying True to Your Business Vision