Want to Start a Tow Truck Business? Watch This First

Kenneth Orme started K.O. Towing in 2019 with a single truck. In the 3 years since, he’s grown to 4 trucks and a total monthly revenue of $40,000. We’ll find out how he did it in today’s interview.

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Before starting K.O. Towing, Kenneth worked as a Journeyman Machinist and welder. When the shop he’d worked for went out of business, he took the opportunity to become his own boss and bought his first tow truck. He added the second just before the start of the pandemic, and has continued to grow over the past 2 years despite those added challenges.

Today, Kenneth shares his advice for how to start a tow truck business from the ground up. We’ll find out how much it costs to start a tow truck company and what kind of equipment you need before you start. Along with towing, his company offers roadside assistance and transportation services for customers, and Kenneth will share why it helps a tow truck business to include these options, and what systems and supplies you need to do so.

Rather than start with a business loan, Kenneth leveraged his personal credit to get started with a lease-to-own truck. We’ll hear why that was the best option for him, and other tips for starting a towing business with little to no money. He’ll also share how he connected with his first customers and established his reputation for quality service in the Tacoma area. As a 24/7 business, K.O. Towing needs reliable employees to function smoothly. We’ll find out how he hires and manages his staff to maintain consistent service quality.

Anyone interested in a towing business will learn a ton from this video! And make sure to check out some of our other interviews with business owners in the automotive sector:

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Resources
https://www.kotowoing-tacoma.com – KO Towing’s website
https://www.upflip.com/blog - Insights and tips to start and run a successful business
https://www.zips.com – Top site for affordable tow trucks, parts, and gear
https://www.towmate.com – Excellent resource for roadside safety and towing accessories

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
0:58 Meeting the Owner of KO Towing
2:01 Tips on Finding Your First Customer
2:58 How To Break Even in This Business
3:48 Public Clients vs Private Clients
4:52 Most Profitable Towing Services
5:54 The Must-Haves To Get Started
7:29 Scaling into the Hundred Thousands
9:21 Required Expenses To Know About
10:26 Tips on Starting a Business with No Money
11:30 Successful Advertising Strategies
13:05 System and Processes
13:44 The Tool Every Towing Company Needs
14:20 What Makes KO Towing Unique
15:18 The Trick To Avoid Failure
15:53 How To Make a Presence Online
17:16 How To Solve Common Business Problems
18:20 Blitz Time with Ken!
19:09 The Key Pieces You Need On Your Truck
20:34 The Average Work Day
21:43 Advice on Finding Perfect Employees
22:43 What Ken Earns Per Tow
23:32 What It’s Like to Operate 24/7
24:32 How To Motivate Yourself
25:12 Financial Tips for Starting a Business
26:14 How To Double Your Revenue
27:00 The Key To Keeping Customers Loyal
27:32 How Ken Got Through The Pandemic
28:38 Where Ken Got His Experience and Knowledge
29:24 The Busiest Time for Towing
30:47 Tips on Reputation
31:22 Choosing The Perfect Service Area
31:52 Ken’s Advice for Beginners

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