Episode 86: When Hollywood Shut Down, He Bet on Himself - Pongo

In this episode of 45 on the Hour, Colt Curtis sits down with Pongo from Pongo’s Junk Removal to talk about his journey from working in the motion picture industry to pursuing his dream of owning a business.After COVID created uncertainty around the future of the film industry and when things would fully come back, Pongo made the decision to take a chance on himself. Instead of waiting for the industry to return to normal, he stepped into entrepreneurship and started building something of his own.Pongo shares the mindset it took to leave behind the uncertainty, start a junk removal business, and learn what it really takes to grow as a business owner. From taking risks to building a brand, serving customers, and staying consistent, this conversation gives a real look into the courage it takes to chase a dream.This episode is about reinvention, faith, work ethic, and choosing to create your own opportunity when life forces you to pivot.