Every recurring revenue business starts with a story, and in this first episode of The Route to Revenue, we're pulling back the curtain on our lives before curbside cash flow. From casino management and ultralight flight schools to subzero newspaper routes and restaurant chaos, we definitely didn't take a traditional path into home services. The work ethic we learned early on, the tough seasons we pushed through, and the unexpected turning points along the way shaped the businesses we run today.

We share the real experiences that led us into the bin-cleaning industry, including the health scare that forced Ben to rethink what "clean" really means and the failed grill-cleaning experiment that pushed Mike to search for a better model. If you're building a recurring revenue business — or still searching for the right idea, our story shows how unlikely beginnings can lead to scalable, profitable operations built on truth, clarity, and real work.

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🔗 Website: spiffybin.com
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🔗 Website: greencancleaner.com
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00:00 Welcome to Route to Revenue
01:12 Why Our Recurring Revenue Journey Started in Unusual Places
02:18 Ben's Backstory: Casino Industry, Side Gigs, and a Major Life Shift
05:43 The Health Crisis That Sparked a Business Idea
08:10 The Trip to Florida That Changed Everything
10:55 The Trailer Disaster in New Mexico
12:40 Mike's Story: Newspaper Routes, Lawn Care, and Early Work Ethic
15:18 Leaving the Restaurant Industry and Starting Over
17:42 The Grill Cleaning Fail That Led to Something Better
20:55 Research, Calls, and the First Steps into Bin Cleaning
24:15 How Both Founders Landed in Recurring Revenue

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