Junk Refund Show

The Junk Refund Show is a weekly radio show where we teach you not only how to get the junk out of your garages and living rooms, but also how to get the junk out of your lives! Listen to our weekly shows here on our new podcast!

Junk Refund Show is a business podcast hosted by Junk Refund Show, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #41

  Season 2, Episode 41: Celebrate Your Birthday! 🎂

  May 14, 20261h 2mS2

  Send us Fan Mail Join me as I broadcast from the Wendy’s parking lot and tell you about my joyous birthday celebration last week in Europe! I turned 68 and this will be a birthday. I will always remember! Listen to my adventures in England, the Netherlands, and Germany! Hear me talk about my new friend Andre in the Netherlands and my new friend in the temple presidency of the Hague Netherlands Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! Kindness works around the world in any language! Also, be grateful for technology, recognize it’s a small world 🌎, and take advantage of the opportunities that come to you! I hope you enjoy this 68th birthday podcast as much as I did creating the stories behind it!

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  Episode #38

  Season 2, Episode 38: The Persian Rug Story

  Apr 30, 20261 hourS2

  Send us Fan Mail Lessons from the Field, Trust and Community In this episode, Alan J. Cook, founder of 1-800-JUNK REFUND, discusses the expansion of his "next generation" junk removal business, which focuses on returning value to customers. He shares remarkable stories from the field—including a "fake bed" discovery and a high-stakes fall—while reflecting on the importance of trust, community service, and his upcoming 68th birthday promotion. Business Expansion and Strategic Logistics The 1-800-JUNK REFUND network has grown to 63 affiliates nationwide, with the most recent addition being "All Out Junk Removal" in West Palm Beach, Florida. Alan highlights a unique operational model that keeps costs low: by utilizing the Frontier "Go Wild Pass" for $30 flights and leveraging Wyndham Diamond status for free hotel stays, the team can handle large-scale cleanouts across the country without charging customers for travel expenses. They typically rent Enterprise trucks locally to execute these jobs efficiently. Field Discoveries and Safety Lessons A recent job for realtor Karen Rawlings revealed the creative lengths of home stagers: a "full-sized bed" was discovered to be nothing more than a dozen Home Depot boxes covered in quilts. While the job was a success, it led to a dangerous incident where Alan fell 4-5 feet off the back of a stake body truck after grabbing a loose gate panel. Despite a scraped elbow and a strained ankle, he used the experience to emphasize the importance of using hydraulic lifts and ensuring equipment is properly secured. The Resale Success: The Persian Rug Story One of the show's core philosophies is that "not all junk is junk." Alan recounts selling an 11x14 handwoven Persian rug for an 80-year-old couple moving to San Diego. Originally priced at over 3,200, the rug was sold on Facebook Marketplace for 500 to a buyer named Lane in West Virginia. The transaction was a "triple win": the original owners received a 35% cut ($175), the buyer secured a beautiful birthday gift for his wife, and the item was saved from a landfill. Trust and Community Service Alan reflects on the friction of modern transactions, noting a decline in inherent trust during a furniture delivery to a skeptical buyer. He contrasts this with his personal commitment to community service, such as delivering large quantities of food to church members in need. He concludes that focusing on gratitude and helping others is the ultimate way to "get the junk out of your life." This episode serves as a testament to the "Junk Refund" philosophy: business is not just about moving objects, but about managing relationships, maintaining integrity, and finding value where others see waste. Despite physical setbacks and the complexities of the second-hand market, Alan J. Cook remains focused on growth and community impact as he approaches his 68th year.

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  Junk Refund Show

  Season 2, Episode 39: If You Fall Down, Get Back Up!

  Apr 30, 20261 hour

  Send us Fan Mail Lessons from the Field, Trust and Community In this episode, Alan J. Cook, founder of 1-800-JUNK REFUND, discusses the expansion of his "next generation" junk removal business, which focuses on returning value to customers. He shares remarkable stories from the field—including a "fake bed" discovery and a high-stakes fall—while reflecting on the importance of trust, community service, and his upcoming 68th birthday promotion. Business Expansion and Strategic Logistics The 1-800-JUNK REFUND network has grown to 63 affiliates nationwide, with the most recent addition being "All Out Junk Removal" in West Palm Beach, Florida. Alan highlights a unique operational model that keeps costs low: by utilizing the Frontier "Go Wild Pass" for $30 flights and leveraging Wyndham Diamond status for free hotel stays, the team can handle large-scale cleanouts across the country without charging customers for travel expenses. They typically rent Enterprise trucks locally to execute these jobs efficiently. Field Discoveries and Safety Lessons A recent job for realtor Karen Rawlings revealed the creative lengths of home stagers: a "full-sized bed" was discovered to be nothing more than a dozen Home Depot boxes covered in quilts. While the job was a success, it led to a dangerous incident where Alan fell 4-5 feet off the back of a stake body truck after grabbing a loose gate panel. Despite a scraped elbow and a strained ankle, he used the experience to emphasize the importance of using hydraulic lifts and ensuring equipment is properly secured. The Resale Success: The Persian Rug Story One of the show's core philosophies is that "not all junk is junk." Alan recounts selling an 11x14 handwoven Persian rug for an 80-year-old couple moving to San Diego. Originally priced at over 3,200, the rug was sold on Facebook Marketplace for 500 to a buyer named Lane in West Virginia. The transaction was a "triple win": the original owners received a 35% cut ($175), the buyer secured a beautiful birthday gift for his wife, and the item was saved from a landfill. Trust and Community Service Alan reflects on the friction of modern transactions, noting a decline in inherent trust during a furniture delivery to a skeptical buyer. He contrasts this with his personal commitment to community service, such as delivering large quantities of food to church members in need. He concludes that focusing on gratitude and helping others is the ultimate way to "get the junk out of your life." This episode serves as a testament to the "Junk Refund" philosophy: business is not just about moving objects, but about managing relationships, maintaining integrity, and finding value where others see waste. Despite physical setbacks and the complexities of the second-hand market, Alan J. Cook remains focused on growth and community impact as he approaches his 68th year.

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  Episode #40

  Season 2, Episode 40: “90% Junk Removal, 10% Psychologist”

  Apr 23, 202659 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail The Psychology of Decluttering Alan Cook describes his role as "90% junk removal and 10% psychologist." He highlights the "Might Trap," where homeowners hold onto items because they "might" need them someday. He argues that if an item has no immediate use, it likely never will, citing examples of people hoarding spare siding, tiles, or scrap wood that eventually goes forgotten or becomes obsolete. The recommendation is to only keep items if you know exactly what project they are for and when you will use them. Treasure Hunting and Scrap Metal The show recounts several "treasure hunt" successes, such as finding $1,800 in cash hidden in books and shoes and discovering gold coins in a Wisconsin storage unit that sold for $650. Beyond collectibles, the business leverages the scrap metal market. By running 5 Craigslist ads for free metal pick up the company generated significant revenue from materials like copper (valued at $4/lb.) and aluminum.

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  Episode #37

  Season 2, Episode 37: “Go for the Gold—He Found It!” Mike Parent, Weichert Realtors

  Feb 26, 202636 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Join me in this episode as I interview my good friend Mike Parent of Weichert Realtors. Among other things, you’ll learn the following: How Mike turned a 50-year hospitality career into a successful real estate career. How he takes a client’s wish list and then finds the perfect home for them. How he found some coins in a client’s house and converted them into a cash bonus of $16,000 for his client! Why Mike uses 1-800-Junk-Refund to clean out his properties! Three things anyone can do to get their house fixed up and ready to sell! Success stories about clients he’s recently helped, even from across the country! Thank you Mike for being my guest on today’s show!

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