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
The Freedom Myth: The Realities of Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership
In episode 3 of Waste To Wealth, Michael McCall addresses the common misconceptions about entrepreneurship, particularly the myth that owning a business equates to freedom and leisure.
Tune in to learn about the challenges and misconceptions of entrepreneurship that every small business owner faces.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:02:07] Business ownership vs. freedom.
[00:03:33] The reality of side hustles.
[00:09:39] Side hustles to full-time gig.
[00:12:32] Coaching for problem-solving skills.
[00:15:02] Focus on one main business.
[00:19:05] Service specialization in waste management.
[00:20:31] Small towns vs. big companies.
QUOTES
- "Owning a business doesn't mean that you own the business normally, it's more like the business owns you. It owns your time."
- "Don't make your side hustle a permanent hustle. Turn it into a full-time gig where you actually commit to it."
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/