Meet the 2025 Speakers
This year, we are bringing a brand-new lineup of junk removal experts, business strategists, and growth specialists.
OCTOBER 24th - OCTOBER 25th
(2-DAY EVENT)
Matt and Joni Vick
Experts in entrepreneurship and business management in the hauling industry.
Matt and Joni Vick are the dynamic duo behind Sonoma Strong Hauling, a thriving business dedicated to providing junk removal and hauling services, based in Sonoma County California. They are passionate about helping their community.
In addition to their business, Matt and Joni are also business coaches and popular YouTube creators, they share engaging content related to their hauling adventures, they provide tips for others interested in starting a business and insights into running a successful business.
Together, Matt and Joni embody the spirit of entrepreneurship, community involvement, and creativity, all while building a vibrant online presence that resonates with their audience.
Andrew Thompson
Expert in junk removal business growth, digital marketing, and automation software.
Andrew Thompson is a junk removal industry expert and entrepreneur who scaled his business to $1.1 million in revenue in its first year using Google Ads alone. He successfully launched and operated two locations simultaneously before selling the business for $225,000 after just two years. Andrew now focuses on building Autopilot, an advanced FSM and CRM software tailored for junk removal and home service businesses, helping owners streamline operations and drive growth efficiently.
Xavier Caldera
Expert in Google ADS and Conversion rate Optimization (CRO).
Xavier Caldera is the Managing Partner at JUNK-IFY.COM, specializing in junk removal, dumpster rental, and porta potty rentals through a performance-based marketing model. A Venezuelan immigrant with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, he transitioned into the junk removal industry, gaining experience at College Hunks Hauling Junk and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? before launching his own ventures. He is also an official marketing vendor for a major junk removal franchise.
Beyond marketing, Xavier is the author of Sales Frameworks and Commercial Leads from the Junk Removal Secrets series. His expertise in lead generation and business scaling has helped countless service providers grow in the junk removal and site service industry.
Lewis Vandervalk
Expert in Digital Marketing & Business Growth
Lewis Vandervalk is an entrepreneur, podcast host, and published author from New Brunswick, Canada. With a background in construction and a degree in mechanical engineering, Lewis ventured into marketing in 2019, founding Blue Crocus Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in web design and SEO. In 2021, he co-founded a local junk removal company, scaling it to $30k/month within 12 months. Over the past 6 years, Lewis has built 400+ websites and partnered with 150+ junk removal businesses. He’s passionate about sharing effective marketing tactics across various industries.
Dan Beals
Expert in sustainable junk removal and downsizing solutions.
Dan Beals is the owner of Dan’s Haul Away, a company specializing in furniture removal and downsizing services. Committed to sustainability, Dan focuses on keeping items out of landfills by partnering with donation centers, charities, auction houses, and fix-and-flip professionals. His mission is to reduce waste and promote eco-friendly disposal, ensuring that unwanted items find new life and purpose in the community. Through these efforts, Dan combines environmental responsibility with exceptional service to make a positive impact.
Abel Dominguez
Expert in community-driven junk removal and business growth through local engagement.
Abel Dominguez is the owner of Temecula Valley Junk Pick-Up and Victory Dumpster Rentals in Temecula, CA. With a strong commitment to community involvement, Abel has built a business that actively supports local nonprofits, schools, senior organizations, and those in need. He is passionate about helping fellow junk removal business owners grow through community engagement, believing that small businesses have a responsibility to give back to the communities that support them. Abel’s approach combines business success with making a positive local impact.
Toby Stubbs
Expert in junk removal and dumpster rental insurance solutions.
Toby Stubbs is the owner of Wisdom Insurance Agency and a trusted expert in the junk removal and dumpster rental insurance space for over a decade. Wisdom offers more carrier options than any other broker, ensuring comprehensive coverage at the best prices. With a deep understanding of the industry, Toby and his team specialize in correctly classifying vehicles and businesses, helping clients save thousands. Toby will share his top insurance tips, best practices, and actionable steps to lower premiums and maximize savings, both short-term and long-term.
David and Clemencia
They grew JunkMD into a top-rated company through branding and social media.
David and Clemencia are the driving force behind JunkMD, one of San Diego’s leading junk removal companies. With expertise in business growth, branding, and social media, they transformed JunkMD from a small operation into a top-rated company with over 1,200 five-star reviews. Recognized as a top San Diego business and a two-time Yelp award winner, JunkMD has also been featured on KUSI news. At the Junk Removal Expo, they’ll share how they leveraged social media and customer experience to scale their business. Beyond junk removal, David and Clemencia are passionate about holistic health, fitness, and dog rescue. Their journey proves that with vision and strategy, any service-based business can thrive.
Adam McChesney
Expert in personal branding, entrepreneurship, and business growth consulting.
Adam McChesney is a serial entrepreneur from St. Louis, MO. A former medical device sales rep, he transitioned to entrepreneurship full-time in July 2020. Adam is the Founder of Builders of Authority and Co-Owner of Auto Glass Repair of STL. Previously, he was the VP of Growth at Hite Digital, helping the agency become a 2x INC 5000 award winner. After building a multi 7-figure agency, Adam launched Builders of Authority, offering coaching and consulting on personal branding. He hosts the Builders of Authority Podcast and has been a guest on 200+ podcasts. Adam lives with his wife Delaney, their son Murphy, and their dog Georgie.
Jake Still
Business Growth, Systems & Team Development Expert
Jake Still is the Cofounder of Junk Rescue, a Junk Removal and Dumpster Rental company out of New Jersey. He began his career in medical devices selling aesthetic lasers to plastic surgeons to eventually doing what any rational entrepreneur would do, become a trash man .Under Jake’s leadership, Junk Rescue achieved fast growth, reaching $2 million in revenue within its first two years and currently generating $4 million annually. Jake believes in a strong focus on systems, investing back into the business, and the development and growth of his team members.
Robert G. Allen
Junk Removal Pioneer & Business Growth Expert
Robert G. Allen, the OG of Junk Removal in the Phoenix market, left a corporate management job in information technology to start Garbage Guy in Arizona way before it was ‘popular.’ Twenty years later, he has a lot of lessons learned on the path to $1,000,000 in annual revenue. He has grown from solo operator to managing multiple teams and trucks.
“From $1 to $1 Million – what I would do differently.’
Barry Hartman
Business Scaling, Leadership & Junk Removal Industry Expert
Barry Hartman is the Co-Founder and CEO of 505-Junk, a $5 million junk removal enterprise based in Vancouver, BC. Transitioning from professional snowboarder to industry innovator, Barry has created a business model that combines operational scale with community impact.
As the founder of Bolt Accelerator, Barry coaches junk removal entrepreneurs across North America and Australia to build systems that create freedom. His proven blueprint has helped owners scale sustainably while stepping away from day-to-day operations.
Barry will share his journey from hands-on operator to strategic leader, revealing how he transformed 505-Junk into a team-driven powerhouse. Learn his strategies for empowering staff, building accountable leadership, and creating a business that serves your lifestyle—not consumes it.
