When you buy a used home, RV, boat, or other expensive item, it may come with a few extra features or amenities left behind by the previous owner.
I don’t need it, I don’t know how to dispose of it depending on the size.
David Fetter and his wife found themselves in this situation until recently.
“My wife and I were out in Keema, Texas, near Galveston,” said Vetter. “We were buying a boat and needed someone to remove these mattresses from the boat.”
Unfamiliar with the area and unsure of what to do, I scoured Facebook for removal companies and landed on JDog Junk Removal & Hauling.
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“We had this fun looking truck that popped up on our Facebook page,” said Fetter. “It’s a very unique brand and I love the message that I am a Navy veteran, so I decided to use it.”
After a successful job, Fetter later learned that JDog Junk Removal & Hauling had a franchise opportunity.
“About 30 or 40 days after that, my wife and I were sitting on the beach. We were discussing getting involved in another business to add to the other businesses we had, and we were talking about this JDog franchise. I thought,’ he said.
Fetter immersed himself in training with all the business tools and marketing resources JDog Junk Removal & Hauling has to offer.
“For me, this was the perfect business opportunity,” says Fetter. “Certainly for vets, because most vets go out and don’t know anything but service. And I certainly don’t know myself.
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling at 9990 Pensacola Blvd. Pensacola operates under the military principle that smooth is slow and slow is fast. JDog Junk Removal puts sustainability first by focusing on making sure things are done the right way.
JDog Junk Removal sorts items into specific categories instead of taking them to your local landfill and simply throwing them away.
“We reuse as much as we can,” says Fetter. “We try to keep them out of landfills as much as possible. If it is furniture or is in good condition, we partner with 501(c)(3) charities to dispose of these items for legitimate purposes. We even donate to
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But JDog Junk Removal’s business values, commitment to veterans, and serving customers with respect, integrity and trust are what inspired Fetter to bring the franchise to Pensacola.
“I thought the business itself would really resonate with the community.” Because when we say we’re going to do something, we’re going to do it.”
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling is open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM. For more information, visit jdogjunkremoval.com or call 850-930-1101.
Kalyn Wolfe is a freelance columnist for The News Journal. Send her new business tips to pcolanewbiz@gmail.com.
