The Side Hustle Show 635: $1000/mo Renting Out Plastic Bins: Starting a Box Rental Side Hustle
Oct 17, 2024
Gary Grewal, founder of Cal Box Rental, shares his journey from a college idea to a thriving business generating $1,000 monthly. He discusses the simplicity and sustainability of renting plastic moving boxes, along with initial marketing strategies and the power of partnerships in the moving industry. Listeners will enjoy his humorous anecdotes about sourcing bins and navigating logistics, along with valuable insights on pricing, customer engagement, and the importance of business liability insurance. This conversation is packed with tips for aspiring side hustlers!
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Business Inspiration
- Gary Grewal was inspired to start his box rental business after seeing piles of cardboard boxes on UCLA's move-in day.
- He noticed a similar business in Canada and realized a local opportunity in Sacramento.
Duplicate and Localize
- Replicate successful business models in your area if they don't exist locally.
- Focus on services, not commodities, to avoid competition with larger companies.
Initial Investment
- Initially, Gary bought large plastic bins from Lowe's but returned them after reconsidering the cost.
- He then found a supplier in Florida and Nevada and made a $2,000 investment in 50 boxes.