Today we’d like to introduce you to Beto Jimenez.
Hi Beto, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
I’m from Corpus Christi, Texas, but I have lived in Austin for over 15 years. For most of my time in Austin, I was a manager of multiple big box gyms around the city. However, boredom had set in when the pandemic occurred, and I was eager to start a new venture. This led me to start Eco Valet Trash, a premier door-side trash amenity. I remember moving into a new apartment a few years back, and I was told I had to pay someone to take out my trash. At first, I was not pleased, considering I felt more than capable of walking my trash to the community dumpster. However, I became very accustomed to the nightly trash valet pickup; the service was convenient and simple. As weeks went on, I experienced my trash not being picked up consistently, and this is where I saw my area of opportunity, thus founding Eco Valet Trash.
You wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been smooth?
So far, Eco Valet Trash has been fortunate to thrive at its current capacity with minor bumps in the road, i.e., unforeseen expenses, equipment malfunctions, etc. However, too smooth of a road may lead to slippery slopes. I prefer walking a road with more traction; it strengthens our company.
Let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Eco Valet Trash is a premier door-side trash amenity. Our amenity provides multifamily units and communities alike with nightly trash pickup. Place your trash/recycled waste outside your residence, and we will dispose of it properly. Our business model is to service thousands of residents and create a new revenue stream for the partnered community. Our mission is to help bring cleanliness and convenience to your community, but we want to add to our partner’s bottom line (NOI).
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some changes you expect to see over the next five to ten years?
My goal was always to create a “recession-proof” business. While no business is entirely safe from any unexpected turmoil, I’m confident we will also produce trash. The vision for Eco Valet Trash is to integrate vertically by providing more amenities and services in the future, i.e., bulk trash removal, compactor leasing, repair, concierge services, etc.
Pricing:
- $10-$20/per unit (door)
Contact Info:
- Website: http://ecovalettrash.com/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/ecovalettrash?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beto-jimenez-09711b105
