Two Brothers Built a Million-Dollar Junk Removal Business with Less Than $10,000
Kirk and Jacob McKinney, aged 22 and 21, started Junk Teens in 2021 with an $8,000 investment, primarily a $4,000 Ford F-150. The Massachusetts-based junk removal company is now on track to exceed $5 million in annual revenue, with 25 employees and operations across four regions. The brothers emphasize that the business has a low barrier to entry but requires speed, transparent pricing, and strong branding to stand out. They built their brand around being teenagers, initially called K&J Removal before rebranding to Junk Teens. The brothers saved money by being 'scrappy'—borrowing tools, using found items, and never buying basic supplies like trash barrels or shovels. They advise newcomers to focus on quick service, learn pricing by calling competitors, and build a trustworthy online presence.
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Two Brothers Built a Million-Dollar Junk Removal Business with Less Than $10,000
Kirk and Jacob McKinney, aged 22 and 21, started Junk Teens in 2021 with an $8,000 investment, primarily a $4,000 Ford F-150. The Massachusetts-based junk removal company is now on track to exceed $5 million in annual revenue, with 25 employees and operations across four regions. The brothers emphasize that the business has a low barrier to entry but requires speed, transparent pricing, and strong branding to stand out. They built their brand around being teenagers, initially called K&J Removal before rebranding to Junk Teens. The brothers saved money by being 'scrappy'—borrowing tools, using found items, and never buying basic supplies like trash barrels or shovels. They advise newcomers to focus on quick service, learn pricing by calling competitors, and build a trustworthy online presence.