Waste to Wealth
Welcome to Waste to Wealth, the go-to podcast for waste haulers ready to turn their hard work into a profitable, scalable, and financially independent business.
This show tackles the real-world challenges haulers face daily, hosted by Michael McCall—former dumpster rental company owner and founder of Buffalo, an accounting firm serving the waste industry.
From cash flow struggles and underpricing jobs to scaling fleets and landing high-paying clients, Michael brings you battle-tested strategies, expert interviews, and practical insights that work.
Each week, you’ll discover how to:
- Price smarter and stop racing to the bottom
- Build systems that work (so you don’t have to work 24/7)
- Grow your business without sacrificing your life
- Become a financially tough, recession-proof operation
You’ll hear from industry pros, financial strategists, and successful haulers who’ve cracked the code—and are here to help you do the same.
If you're tired of working long hours with little to show for it and ready to build a business that gives you freedom and real wealth… this is your show.
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Waste to Wealth
Scaling Smarter: 3 Profit-Boosting Moves for Waste Business Owners
In episode 2 of Waste To Wealth, Michael McCall discusses three simple strategies designed to increase cash flow without the need for longer working hours.
Tune in to discover how to build a well-structured business that works for you and allows you to fulfill your dreams.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:02:24] Business ownership vs. personal freedom.
[00:03:49] Pricing and cashflow mistakes.
[00:08:46] Raising prices to improve profit.
[00:12:11] Competing on value, not price.
[00:16:17] Volume-based pricing strategies.
[00:18:25] Growing at the right pace.
[00:22:32] Pricing strategies for profitability.
[00:25:12] Pricing strategies for business success.
[00:29:05] Buying equipment you don't need.
QUOTES
- "Stop competing on price, start competing on value. Because if they're happy with your service, they're going to understand you have to raise prices."
- "Don't be in a rush to go into debt or to future you up for financial heartbreak by committing cash to an asset till you're ready. And you know you're ready when you've got everything lined up and you make your first sale."
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Michael McCall
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buffalo.finances.cpa/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BuffalofinanceNC/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-d-mccall-03667714/
WEBSITE
Buffalo Finances: https://buffalofinances.com/