Get Flushed - The SHIFFTER toilet bowl cleaner with Kam Mistry

The SHIFFTER toilet bowl cleaner with Kam Mistry

04/11/22 • 28 min

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Kam Mistry is the inventor and driving force behind SHIFFTER, the world's first non-contact alternative to the traditional toilet brush. In this episode, Pete talks with Kam about his journey as a sanitation entrepreneur, the potential of his invention to reduce the environmental impact of using the bathroom and how he hopes to use the SHIFFTER to bring better sanitation to all.

Visit www.shiffter.com to learn more about the SHIFFTER

Contact Kam at [email protected]

Visit http://www.servicecore.com to learn about this week's sponsor

Visit www.shiffter.com to learn more about the SHIFFTER

Contact Kam at [email protected]

Visit http://www.servicecore.com to learn about this week's sponsor

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The Toilet Board Coalition with Venuguptal Gupta

Pete chats with Venuguptal Gupta and Sheeba Feroz from New Delhi, India about their work with the Toilet Board Coalition helping sanitation entrepreneurs expand their reach.

This episode contains information about the Accelerator Programme that provides training, support and mentorship to sanitation businesses world-wide.

Visit https://www.toiletboard.org to learn more about the Toilet Board and https://www.toiletboard.org/how-we-work/accelerator/ to apply for their Accelerator Programme

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Beyond the Basics: Advanced Tips for Growing Your Sanitation Business

Growing a sanitation business requires more than just taking on additional work; it demands strategic planning and efficient resource management to maximize profit margins.

Host Pete shares insights on how restroom operators can successfully scale their operations. He discusses two primary strategies for growth: increasing volume by expanding service areas and adding new services or products. Pete emphasizes the importance of aligning company values with strategic goals and maintaining operational efficiency through optimized routing and effective team management. Additionally, he highlights the significance of investing in software solutions, like Service Core, to standardize processes and improve overall business performance.

Pete shares his thoughts about how restroom operators can prepare for growth and sustain performance as their businesses grow.

Pete dives into the intricacies of scaling a sanitation business, particularly focusing on portable restroom operations. Leveraging his own experiences and insights from the industry, Pete emphasizes the importance of smart growth strategies beyond just expanding fleets and taking on more jobs. He highlights the necessity of efficient operations, such as optimizing routes to reduce costs, and stresses the value of aligning business values with strategic goals to ensure cohesive team performance. The episode underscores that successful growth in the sanitation sector requires a balance of increasing service capacity and maintaining quality, as well as the strategic addition of staff and resources at the right time. Additionally, Pete discusses the potential role of technology and consultants in streamlining operations and supporting sustainable growth, concluding with a reflection on the importance of quality over price in customer relationships.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

Service Core
Acadian Sanitation
JBar

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Visit www.getflushed.online/episode/kpis to hear more about KPIs

Visit www.getflushed.online/episode/j-bar to hear more about J-BAR

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