Built Local Podcast (Speedy Scoops)

⭐️ Get More Google Reviews On Autopilot — Start Free Today: https://link.reviewharvest.com/yt 🧲 Join our free community for 1-on-1 help getting more customers on Google: https://www.skool.com/localAbout Speedy ScoopsSpeedy Scoops is a family-owned pet waste removal company in Indianapolis, Indiana. From humble beginnings to a fleet of trucks, Cathy and her husband have built one of the fastest-growing scoop services in the Midwest.👉 Learn more: https://www.speedyscoops.com/From 7-Year-Old Side Hustle to 300+ Customers | Built Local Podcast with Speedy ScoopsWhat would you do if your 7-year-old started a business in your neighborhood? That’s exactly how Speedy Scoops, a pet waste removal company in Indianapolis, got its start.In this episode of the Built Local Podcast, Clay Lawrence sits down with Cathy from Speedy Scoops to uncover how her son’s idea for some extra Lego money turned into a thriving family business with trucks, staff, and 300+ loyal customers.But it hasn’t been easy. Cathy shares how Indiana laws forced her son out of the business, how they battled losing all their Google reviews overnight, and how partnering with Review Harvest helped them bounce back stronger than ever.If you’re in the pet waste removal industry, home services, or just love inspiring business stories, this episode is packed with lessons on resilience, marketing, route density, and scaling.⏱️ Timestamps0:00 Intro – Meet Cathy from Speedy Scoops1:00 How a 7-year-old started a poop scooping business4:20 When the state shut them down7:00 Turning a side hustle into a legit business10:00 Balancing family life and growth13:00 First CRM, automation, and scaling lessons18:00 The day they lost ALL Google reviews21:30 How Review Harvest helped rebuild credibility25:00 Funny poop scooping stories (yep, naked neighbor alert!)27:00 Goals for growth – 500+ customers in 202530:00 Marketing, Facebook ads, and route density34:00 Free first scoop offer & lessons learned37:00 Why Cathy almost quit… and why she didn’t40:00 Her favorite part about Review Harvest