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Get Flushed
by Get Flushed
Focused on helping portable restroom operators improve their business performance, Get Flushed is the place for serious conversations about the sanitation industry. Guests include restroom operators, suppliers, manufacturers, engineers, researchers and restroom users world-wide. The show is taking a break in 2026, but please email [email protected] if you'd like to get in touch
Episodes
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From Frustration to Action: The Birth of MAGNZ
Welcome to Episode 1 of KEEP IT TWISTED, the official podcast of the Motorcycle Advocacy Group NZ. Host Pete is joined by MAGNZ Chief Executive, Richard Tohu and National Rider Coordinator, Antz Nathan. Richard and Antz discuss origins of MAGNZ, which now boasts 14,000 members. They recount key...
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How to support MAGNZ
Pete shares more about his new podcast, Keep It Twisted
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Welcome to MAGNZ
More from Pete about his new podcast, Keep It Twisted
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Introducing Keep it Twisted
Pete is back with news of his new podcast, Keep It Twisted
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Trends in Sanitation Industry Sales with Damon Powell, FMC Advisors
Pete talks with Damon Powell from FMC Advisors. Damon specialises in helping sanitation company owners to sell their businesses. When he first appeared on Get Flushed in Episode 81 in June 202, Damon spoke about the process that sanitation business owners can expect to go through when they decide...
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Building Up: Erin and Grant Stahla
Pete talks with Erin and Grant Stahla, owners of Stahla Services, a luxury restroom rental enterprise based in Omaha, Nebraska. This conversation covers the growth of their business, which Grant launched by Grant 11 years ago, before exploring the contributions made by Erin since her full-time...
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The Secrets of Septic Success: Insights from Caleb Ingram, founder and CEO of Iron-Vac
Pete talks with Caleb Ingran, CEO of Iron-Vac, a leading manufacturer and supplier of vacuum tanks and trucks. Enter the Iron-Vac truck giveaway at https://www.septictrucks.com/giveaway Caleb reflects on the struggles he faced during his early days in the septic business, including the purchase…
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Your Opinions Count!
Pete is back with two requests for help. The first is to register your vote for Get Flushed in the Listener's Choice category at the New Zealand Podcast Awards. Visit www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominate to vote today. The second is to complete the 2024 Portable Sanitation Industry Benchmark Survey...
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Improving Efficiencies with SanMan Software: Max Coon, Toico Industries
Pete talks with Max Coon, founder and CEO of Toico Industries about Sanitation Manager or SanMan, the new software solution for portable restroom operators. Max takes listeners on a compelling journey through his 32 years in the portable sanitation industry. Reflecting on his beginnings working…
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AI Assist: Transforming Restroom Feedback with Vladislav Ostremskii from Air-Vote
In this week's episode, Pete talks about Artificial Intelligence with Vladislav Ostremski, head of Research and Development at Air-Vote. Air-Vote's innovative solution allows restroom users to provide real-time feedback through a simple QR code system. This approach has fundamentally changed how...
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Unlocking the Secrets to Winning Bids: Your Complete Tender Checklist
Crafting a winning bid for a tender can be a daunting process, especially in the restroom service industry where competition is fierce. In this episode, Pete shares valuable insights, explains key terminology and describes a typical tendering process. Pete highlights the importance of clear,...
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Partnering for Success: The Power of Restroom Brokers with Joe Shelton
This episode features a detailed discussion with Joe Shelton, an expert in portable sanitation with decades of experience. Joe recounts his early start in the industry, working for his family's business, and how that foundation led him to launch his own company and later a successful brokerage.…
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Submission for New Zealand Podcast Awards 2024
Submissions are now open for the New Zealand Podcast Awards 2024. Get Flushed has been entered in the Best Business Podcast and Best Independent Podcast categories. Long term listeners may remember that the show won a Bronze Medal at the inaugural awards in November 2021. This episode is our...
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Meet PJ Blignault: The Visionary Behind Eco-Fab's Advanced Restroom Technology
Pete talks with PJ Blignault, founder and owner of Eco-Fab about his company's new range of vacuum flushing restrooms. EcoFab's entry into the U.S. market marks a significant shift in the availability of advanced sanitation solutions for events and construction sites. PJ discusses the company's...
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Death Without Debt - Fergus Wheeler
Death Without debt is a new podcast from the Get Flushed studio. In 2023, the average cost of a basic funeral or cremation in New Zealand was between $8,000 and $15,000. That same year, 64% of funerals and cremations in New Zealand were not pre-planned. Those high costs and lack of planning often...
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Introducing Death Without Debt
Host Pete introduces Death Without Debt, a new podcast from the Get Flushed studio. Death Without Debt is dedicated to making funerals and cremations more affordable for all New Zealanders. To find out more about the Death Without Debt campaign, please visit http://www.deathwithoutdebt.org.nz...
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Update from Pete
Would you like to appear on Get Flushed? In this short episode, Pete explains the recording process and tells us what Get Flushed could do for you and your business. If you run or own a portable restroom operation, supply goods or services to the sanitation industry, organise events or work with...
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The True Cost of Cheap Toilets: Why Quality Matters in Sanitation Services
Pete returns to address a pressing issue in the portable restroom industry: how to handle competition from operators offering restrooms at unsustainably low prices. Prompted by a message from an industry veteran facing this challenge, Pete delves into the economic pressures pushing some operators...
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From Tragedy to Triumph: Dave Andres and the 9/11 Sanitation Effort
I’m very sorry to tell you all that my good friend, sanitation expert, podcast collaborator, bon viveur and fellow raconteur David Andres passed away suddenly from natural causes at his home in Houston on 7th January 2024. He was 57 years old. This episode is an abridged version of Dave's account...
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Accident Response 101: Essential Steps for Drivers and Managers
Pete continues his series about road safety by looking at the steps that drivers, owners and managers should and could take if a company vehicle is involved in a road accident while at work. The latest installment of Get Flush delves into the critical topic of workplace vehicle accidents,...
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Will there be more episodes of Get Flushed in 2024?
In the last Get Flushed Short for the year, Pete discusses the future of Get Flushed in 2024.
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How often should restroom operators hold 'Toolbox' Health & Safety Meetings?
Today's question was posed by listener Steff, who asked "Hey Pete, how often should my company hold 'Toolbox' Health & Safety Meetings?"
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Unlocking Benefits: Why Restroom Operators Should Consider Industry Associations
Should Restroom Operators join an Industry Association? Host Pete weighs the pros and cons of this decision, emphasizing the importance of understanding the specific benefits that such associations can offer. He notes that while many organizations, such as the Portable Sanitation Association...
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Does your restroom business need a presence on social media?
In today's short, Pete asks "Does your portable restroom business need a presence on social media?"
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Can I test my employees for drink or drugs at work?
In today's short, Pete asks whether Portable Restroom Operators are allowed to test their employees for drink or drugs at work
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What tools should restroom operators carry in their truckS?
In today's short, Pete asks "What tools should restroom operators carry on their sanitation trucks?"
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What's the best way to arrange restrooms at large events?
Pete looks at the different formations that restroom operators can use to arrange restrooms at large scale events
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Should restroom operators hire a Sales Professional to grow their business?
In today's short, Pete answers listener Ryan who asked "Hey Pete, should I hire a sales professional to help grow my portable restroom business?"
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What type of gloves do you wear when pumping restrooms?
In today's short, Pete answers listener Jan, who asked "What type of gloves do you wear when pumping restrooms?"
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How can restroom operators reduce the foul odour associated with portable toilets?
Pete asks how can restroom operators reduce the foul odours associated with portable toilets, especially during hot weather
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Should cabin doors face in or out when transporting portable restrooms?
Pete asks whether cabin doors should face in or out when transporting portable restrooms on a trailer
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Let's talk about guests
Today's question came from listener Ray who asked "Why haven’t you had any of the big restroom manufacturers and operators on the show?" If you listen to this episode and would like to find out more about appearing on Get Flushed as a guest, please email [email protected] or get in touch...
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What’s the worst thing you've found in a portable toilet?
Today’s question came from listener Steve who asked "What’s the worst thing you've found in a portable toilet?"
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Does you restroom business need a Playbook?
Playbooks describe a company's policies, workflows and procedures. In today's short, Pete asks whether restroom operators need a playbook and if so, what form should it take?
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When is the best time to inspect portable restrooms?
Pete answers a question from listener Kyle who asked "I’d like to start inspecting my restrooms to check that my drivers are meeting the right standards when they clean them. When is the best time to carry out those checks?" Listen to Episode 35 with Angelique from AirVote at...
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How to protect portable restrooms against theft
In today's short, Pete looks at the steps Portable restroom Operators could and should take to protect their equipment from being stolen.
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How do portable restroom operators keep working through very cold weather
In today's short, Pete asks what portable restroom operators can do to keep working through very cold weather. This episode is based on two articles about Winterisation that Pete wrote for the Portable Sanitation Association International in November and December 2021. Read those articles at...
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What should a pre-trip inspection include?
In today's short, Pete asks what a pre-trip inspection or pre-start check should include before a sanitation driver leaves the yard
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Should restroom operators off-hire cabins over the holiday period?
Today's question came from restroom operator Anna, who asked "Should we Off-Hire our restrooms during the holiday season over Christmas and the New Year?"
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The Ultimate Guide to Effective Pre-Start Meetings
In today's short, Pete delves into the art of conducting effective pre-start meetings by sharing insights from a pivotal moment in his early career. He introduces the IIMARC model, a comprehensive tool for planning and delivering effective briefings. The episode includes a detailed breakdown of...
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Should restroom operators use Service Stickers?
Pete explains why he thinks Service Stickers cause more problems than they solve in portable restrooms
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How do you grow a portable restroom business?
In today's short, Pete looks at alternative strategies for growth in a portable restroom business
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Why haven’t there been any guests on Get Flushed this year?
Pete answers a question from listener Grant, who asked "Why haven’t there been any guests on Get Flushed this year?”
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Should restroom cabin doors have a padlock?
In today's short, Pete asks whether portable sanitation providers should fit padlocks to their restroom cabin doors
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Should restroom cabins be staked down?
In today's episode, Pete asks whether restroom cabins should be staked down to prevent them tipping over
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Should portable sanitation trucks carry spare restrooms?
In today's short, Pete asks whether portable sanitation trucks should carry spare restrooms
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How do PROs deal with part-used rolls of toilet paper?
In today's short, Pete asks what restroom operators can do with part-used rolls of toilet paper
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How many restrooms can a PRO clean in one day?
Pete asks how many cabins can a portable restroom operator realistically clean in one day
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How do PROs make sure blue sachets dissolve?
In today's short, Pete asks how Portable Restroom Operators make sure the sachets of blue chemicals dissolve properly when they service their restrooms.
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Should PROs dry their portable restroom cabins?
In today's short, Pete asks whether portable restroom operators should dry their restroom cabins as part of their service routine.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Focused on helping portable restroom operators improve their business performance, Get Flushed is the place for serious conversations about the sanitation industry. Guests include restroom operators, suppliers, manufacturers, engineers, researchers and restroom users world-wide. The show is taking a break in 2026, but please email [email protected] if you'd like to get in touch
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