Scoop for Success
Welcome to The Scoop for Success Podcast, the go-to resource for service business entrepreneurs looking to grow, scale, and thrive. Hosted by Kohl Merling, this show dives into the world of service-based businesses, offering actionable insights and expert advice from industry leaders who’ve been in the trenches and achieved incredible success. Each week, Kohl interviews entrepreneurs and business owners who share their journeys, challenges, and strategies for overcoming obstacles, building systems, and creating sustainable growth. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming to take your business to the next level, The Scoop for Success equips you with the tools, tips, and inspiration to achieve your goals. Tune in on Mondays at 7 AM MST for real conversations, practical advice, and game-changing insights to help you scale your service business and design a life of success and impact.
Episodes
🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert 🚨
In this episode of The Scoop for Success, I chat with branding expert Adam Hinesley, and wow — he brought the heat.
We talk about why branding is way more than just a logo, how AI is shaking things up, and why professional design actually matters (even if you're a small service business). Adam also shares real-world tips on naming your business, vehicle wraps...
🎙️ New Episode: Turning Poop into Profits 💰 Off-Season Strategies with Mike Andes
What do you do when the scooping slows down? ❄️📉 In this episode, Kohl Merling teams up with business strategist Mike Andes to reveal exactly how to keep your poop scoop business thriving during the off-season.
This conversation is loaded with 🔥 actionable insights and real-world strategies you can use right now.
✨ What you'll get from this episod...
Welcome to the Scoop for Success Podcast! In Episode 10, we celebrate 25 years of Scoopy Doo with the King of Poop himself, Jim Coniglione. Hear how he built a thriving business and became a leader in the pet waste industry.
In this jam-packed episode of Scoop for Success, host Kohl Merling sits down with Anthony Salazar, the founder of Salazar Scoops and the YouTube channel Poop Scoops for Noobs. What started as a side hustle during COVID quickly grew into a thriving full-time business with 220 recurring clients—and Anthony isn’t stopping anytime soon.
From building a pooper scooping empire in Salt Lake City to leading a fast-growing online community ...
In this episode, host Kohl Merling sits down with entrepreneur Kurt Van Dale, founder of Red Rock Poop Scoop and co-founder of Scoop Hero, a fast-growing franchise with over 2,700 clients across seven locations. Kurt shares his journey from launching a solo scooping business during COVID to scaling into a national franchise model. They dive into the logistics of running remote locations, hiring and training challenges, burnout and ...
In this episode of the Scoop for Success Podcast, Kohl sits down with David Treadwell, owner of Scoop It Dude Pet Waste Removal in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Starting his business in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, David shares how a simple joke among friends turned into a thriving small business. They discuss the early challenges of finding clients, dealing with burnout, client retention strategies, and the power of answering your phon...
In this episode of The Scoop for Success, host Kohl Merling chats with Telly Rollinger, owner of Roxi & Co., about his journey from accounting to running a poop-scooping business, a pet store, and underground dog fences. Telly shares how he grew his business, navigated challenges, and found success in the pet industry.
He also opens up about his fitness journey, balancing work and life, and the lessons he’s learned along the wa...
In this bonus episode of Scoop for Success, host Kohl Merling dives deep into the art and science of branding with expert Adam Hinesley. From creating unforgettable logos to navigating the complexities of rebranding, Adam shares actionable insights tailored for service-based businesses. He explores the impact of AI on design, why a memorable brand can transform your business, and how even poop-scooping companies can stand out.
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In the second episode of The Scoop for Success Podcast, host Kohl Merling welcomes Mike Andes, the founder of Augusta Lawn Care, a franchise with over 170 locations worldwide. Mike dives into the principles of scaling service businesses, developing systems, overcoming bottlenecks, and setting actionable goals. He shares actionable advice for service business owners to transition from growth mode to profit mode while building a sust...
In this episode of The Scoop for Success Podcast, host Kohl Merling chats with Erica Krupin, a trailblazer in the pet waste removal industry and host of The Scoop Podcast. Erica shares her journey from starting a low-cost business to running a six-figure company while building a thriving content brand.
Learn Erica’s top tips for new entrepreneurs, insights on balancing growth with personal life, and how content creation fuels her b...
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