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In today's short, Pete asks how Portable Restroom Operators make sure the sachets of blue chemicals dissolve properly when they service their restrooms.

In today's short, Pete asks whether portable restroom operators should dry their restroom cabins as part of their service routine.

To close out this year, I'm going to release a series of short soundbite episodes where I tackle one particular issue or question. Hopefully, there'll be a new episode every day for the month of December. These episodes will be short - no more than four or five minutes. There won't be any adverts, there won't be any guests and I've even shortened the theme tune to keep everything on point.

Continuing the mini-series on Driving Safely, Pete talks through his daily vehicle check and discusses how and why restroom operators should have a clear and thorough process for inspecting vehicles and collating inspection records.Please visit https://www.getflushed.online/support to support the show. Everyone who contributes $25 or more will receive a bespoke Get Flushed neck tube.

Pete discusses how business owners and managers can make sure their staff drive safely when behind the wheel of company vehicles.

In the first part of a special series about vehicle safety, Pete looks at the factors that Restroom Providers should consider when choosing a truck or trailer for their restroom operation.

Pete looks at how Portable Restroom Operators can protect against and prevent accidental spillages and how to clean up if septic waste is accidentally spilled. Although this episode is based on a true story, no pumpers were harmed in the events described... Visit http://www.servicecore.com (www.servicecore.com) to learn more about this week's sponsor

Pete responds to listeners questions about New Zealand's Three Water Reforms, uric scale and how to manage foul odours in portable toilets during hot weather. Read the Department of Internal Affairs report on Three Waters at https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/Files/Three-waters-reform-programme-2022/$file/Three-waters-reform-case-for-change-and-summary-of-proposals-15-June-2022.pdf (https://www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/Files/Three-waters-reform-programme-2022/$file/Three-waters-reform-case-for-change-and-summary-of-proposals-15-June-2022.pdf) Listen to the previous episode of Get Flushed about uric scale at https://getflushed.online/episode/taking-the-p Listen to the previous episodes about Portaclear at https://www.getflushed.online/episode/Portaclear (https://www.getflushed.online/episode/Portaclear) and https://getflushed.online/episode/portaclear-gamechanger (https://getflushed.online/episode/portaclear-gamechanger) Visit http://www.patreon.com/getflushed (http://www.patreon.com/getflushed) to to gain early access to every episode an unlock bonus material not available elsewhere

Pete talks with Damon Powell from FMC Advisors about the steps that owners could and should take when they decide to sell their portable restroom business. Damon Powell and Ed Medic at FMC Advisors have over 55 years combined experience in the solid waste and portable sanitation industries. Together, they have completed 131 acquisitions with a combined transaction value of $600 million. Their approach allows them to work directly with business owners to create exit strategies designed to realise the most value for each business. Visit https://www.fmcadvisors.com (www.fmcadvisors.com) to learn more about their approach Contact Damon at damon@fmcadvisors.com Visit https://www.patreon.com/getflushed (www.patreon.com/getflushed) to secure early access to each episode and bonus material not available elsewhere

Pete discusses the finance options available to restroom operators with Justen Lee from Alliance Funding Group. This episode is sponsored by ServiceCore. Visit https://afg.com (https://afg.com) to learn more about AFG Email Justen at Visit https://servicecore.com (https://servicecore.com) to learn more about ServiceCore Visit https://patreon.com/getflushed (https://patreon.com/getflushed) to sign up for early access to every episode and bonus material not available elsewhere

Pete discusses digital marketing with Joe Zeman from Valor Marketing and learns how to grow the online profile of your business Visit https://valormarketingllc.com (https://valormarketingllc.com) to learn more about Valor Marketing Visit https://air-vote.com (https://air-vote.com) to learn more about this week's sponsor, Air-Vote Contact Pete at pete@getflushed.online Book a no-obligation chat with Pete at https://getflushed.online/booking (getflushed.online/booking) Sign up as a Get Flushed patron at https://patreon.com/getflushed (patreon.com/getflushed)

Pete shares his thoughts about how restroom operators can prepare for growth and sustain performance as their businesses grow. This episode is sponsored ServiceCore Visit www.servicecore.com to learn more Visit www.getflushed.online/episode/kpis to hear about KPIs Visit https://www.getflushed.online/episode/j-bar (www.getflushed.online/episode/j-bar) to hear about values at J-BAR Field of Dreams © 1989 Universal Pictures

Kam Mistry is the inventor and driving force behind SHIFFTER, the world's first non-contact alternative to the traditional toilet brush. In this episode, Pete talks with Kam about his journey as a sanitation entrepreneur, the potential of his invention to reduce the environmental impact of using the bathroom and how he hopes to use the SHIFFTER to bring better sanitation to all. Visit www.shiffter.com to learn more about the SHIFFTER Contact Kam at hello@shiffter.com Please visit www.patreon.com/getflushed to support the show

Pete chats with Venuguptal Gupta and Sheeba Feroz from New Delhi, India about their work with the Toilet Board Coalition helping sanitation entrepreneurs expand their reach. This episode contains information about the Accelerator Programme that provides training, support and mentorship to sanitation businesses world-wide. Visit https://www.toiletboard.org (https://www.toiletboard.org) to learn more about the Toilet Board and https://www.toiletboard.org/how-we-work/accelerator/ (https://www.toiletboard.org/how-we-work/accelerator/) to apply for their Accelerator Programme

With petrol and diesel prices at an all-time high, many analysts are claiming that the world has entered a global depression. In this episode, Pete looks at the steps that sanitation owners, managers and staff can take to help their businesses navigate through the unsettled economic times ahead. Visit www.podinbox.com/getflushed to comment on this episode or ask Pete a question about the business of sanitation.

Pete talks with author Lina Zeldovitch about her new book, The Other Dark Matter and learns how human excrement can be a life-saving, money-making resource. Visit https://linazeldovich.com to learn more about Lina Click https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/O/bo119246947.html (HERE) to order The Other Dark Matter Visit www.podinbox.com/getflushed to enter Pete's competition to win a copy of The Other Dark Matter

Pete talks with Dr Stephanie Wear, a marine biologist with a passion for poo about the opportunities and threats presented by the global sanitation challenge. Stephanie works an environmental advocate for the Nature Conservancy and sits on the steering committee of the Ocean Sewage Alliance. Visit https://www.oceansewagealliance.org (https://www.oceansewagealliance.org) to learn more about the Ocean Sewage Alliance Visit https://www.nature.org (https://www.nature.org) to learn more about Stephanie's work Learn more about our next guest Lina Zeldovich https://linazeldovich.com (HERE) Order your copy of The Other Dark Matter https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/O/bo119246947.html (HERE)

In this bonus episode ahead of the new season, Pete catches up with Joe Zeman from Advanced Waste Water Promotions ahead of the WWETT Show in Indianapolis between 21-24 February. Joe is marketing expert and shares some effective, but zero cost ideas that restroom operators could and should be using to maximise their online presence. The full version of this interview will be released in the new season of Get Flushed, which starts on 23 February 2022.

In the Season 4 Finale, Pete looks back at the episodes of Get Flushed released during the past 12 months. Please visit https://podinbox.com/getflushed (https://podinbox.com/getflushed )to leave Pete a message Visit https://sanitrax.com/ (https://sanitrax.com) to learn more about Sanitrax International If you'd like to appear as a guest on Get Flushed or discuss advertising and sponsorship options, please email pete@getflushed.online Whether you are a long-term listener, a recent arrival or just passing through, thank you for choosing Get Flushed. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Support this podcast

As we approach the end of Season 4, Pete looks back at the episodes of Get Flushed released in our first year, 2020. Visit https://podinbox.com/getflushed (https://podinbox.com/getflushed )to leave Pete a message Visit https://sanitrax.com (https://sanitrax.com) to learn more about Sanitrax International Whether you are a long-term listener, a recent arrival or just passing through, thank you for choosing Get Flushed. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy Support this podcast

Pete answers nine questions from a listener about how to start a portable restroom business. Visit https://www.sanitrax.com (https://www.sanitrax.com) to learn about Sanitrax Visit https://air-vote.com/en/ (https://air-vote.com/en/) to learn about Air-Vote Visit https://podinbox.com/getflushed (https://podinbox.com/getflushed) to leave a shout out Email pete@getflushed.online to contact Pete Listen to our episode about handling septic waste at www.getflushed.online/episode/lifting-the-lid Support this podcast

Pete joins John Gadeken, President of ServiceCore Software to discuss how Portable Restroom Operators can increase efficiencies against the backdrop of rising costs and global inflation. Learn more about Sanitrax at www.sanitrax.com View the original webinar at https://hubs.la/Q0106bm30?fbclid=IwAR1MZBBndY22NDY92MFHq1_JIDog2Y7CK64cvcFJZhQB72IjHG025cYhLNY (https://hubs.la/Q0106bm30) Learn more about ServiceCore at https://www.servicecore.com (https://www.servicecore.com) Leave a message for Pete at https://podinbox.com/getflushed (https://www.podinbox.com/getflushed) Support this podcast

Sari Laurila is a Project Manager with the Global Dry Toilet Association of Finland and a passionate champion for sanitation. She joined Pete to talk about her career as an Environmental Engineer, her work with Dry Toilet projects in Finland, Zambia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Ghana and Kenya and the global drive for improved sanitation for all. Visit https://www.huussi.net (www.huussi.net) to learn more about the Global Dry Toilet Association of Finland Visit https://www.sanitrax.com (www.sanitrax.com) to learn about Sanitrax Visit https://www.getflushed.online/booking (www.getflushed.online/booking) to schedule a call with Pete Visit WHOOVA to attend the Sanitation Workers Forum 2021 Visit https://podinbox.com/getflushed (www.podinbox.com/getflushed) to message Pete and enter the draw too win a Get Flushed embroidered baseball cap Support this podcast

Pete talks with Sebastian Ortiz, a portable sanitation consultant and the expert behind the International Portable Sanitation Observatory (IPSO). Listen to my interview with Jack Sun at https://www.getflushed.online/episode/jack-sim (https://www.getflushed.online/episode/jack-sim) Visit https://www.podinbox.com/getflushed (www.podinbox.com/getflushed) to enter our baseball cap giveaway or leave Pete a message Learn more about our title sponsor at https://www.sanitrax.com (Sanitrax.com) IPSO (International Portable Sanitation Observatory) is an information management organization within the portable sanitation industry. IPSO is now the watchman of the European (CEN) and International (ISO) portable sanitation regulatory and compliance matters. Learn more about IPSO at: https://ipsoeu.eu/ (https://ipsoeu.eu) AirVote® is a real-time customer feedback service. Customers provide instant service feedback by scanning a QR smiley with their smartphones. Thanks to easy setup and simplicity of use, ArVote QR smileys can be found in thousands of public restrooms worldwide, connecting businesses in real-time with the actual users of the facilities. Learn more about AirVote at: https://air-vote.com/ (https://air-vote.com) Support this podcast

Pete talks with Denver Preston, National Sales Manager of K-Tech Speciality Coatings about BEET HEET, a natural de-icer made with beet molasses. Click HERE to visit https://www.ktechcoatings.com/content/winter-products (BEET HEET) online Click https://www.sanitrax.com (HERE) to learn about Sanitrax Click http://psai.uberflip.com/i/1426970-association-insight-nov-10-2021/0? (HERE) to read Part 1 of Pete's article on Winterisation Support this podcast

I am excited to announce that Get Flushed has won the Bronze Medal in the Business Podcast at the inaugural New Zealand Podcast Awards. The judges' citation reads "Sanitary goodness! Produced with diligence and extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter". This is a huge achievement for Get Flushed and I would like to thank all the listeners, guests, advertisers, and Sanitrax International for all their support. This bonus episode is our show reel for the NZ Podcast Awards. Episode 3.15 will be available soon. Pete Support this podcast

In a follow-up to our recent episode about protecting restrooms from winter frosts, Pete chats with Paul Gervais from Prostitch in Canada about their custom-made insulated restroom covers. Click https://www.sanitrax.com (HERE) to visit www.sanitrax.com Click https://www.prostitch.ca (HERE) to visit www.prostitch.ca Click https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-mondayz/id1497486287 (HERE) to listen to Podcast Mondayz Click https://www.facebook.com/getflushedpodcast/photos/a.119219649788876/408373570873481/ (HERE) to order your Get Flushed cap Support this podcast

Pete talks with Marcel Bikker, founder and CEO of Sanitrax International (and title sponsor of the show) about the development of the Sanitrax vacuum flushing modular restroom system, the impact of COVID on business, the future of the global events industry and his career in portable sanitation. Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax Click https://www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominate (HERE) to vote for Get Flushed in the NZ Podcast Awards Support this podcast

Pete examines the different methods, tips and techniques that Portable Restroom Operators can use to protect their toilets and equipment against extreme cold. Click https://www.nzpodcastawards.com (HERE) to vote for Get Flushed in the NZ Podcast Awards Click https://player.captivate.fm/collection/451b350c-2241-47fc-875e-53ac1a204f73 (HERE) to see our first Collection - Featured PROs Click HERE to read about CaCl2 vs MgCl2 Click https://www.walex.com/how-to-winterize-your-portable-toilets/ (HERE) to see the Walex brine chart Click https://www.sanitrax.com (HERE) to visit Sanitrax Click https://www.air-vote.com (HERE) to visit Air-Vote Cover photo supplied by JC Pitts at Can-Doo Portable Restrooms, Abiliene, TX Support this podcast

Pete catches up with Roy Baring at Tex-San Site Services, launches the first Weekly Workplace Shout Out and describes the different ways that listeners can support the show. Click http://getflushed.online/e/tex-san-site-services/ (HERE) to listen to Roy's previous interview in Season 2 Click https://www.nzpodcastawards.com/ (HERE )to vote for Get Flushed in the NZ Podcast Awards Click https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2eFldmabbFpKphKedfS6_A (HERE) to visit our YouTube channel Click http://www.patreon.com/getflushed (HERE) to visit our Patron page Click http://www.sanitrax.com/ (HERE) to visit Sanitrax   Support this podcast

Pete meets Dylan Timney, founder, inventor and energy behind BambooLoo and Waterless Composting Toilets New Zealand. Dylan talks about the BambooLoo, his experiences as an inventor and a business owner, the global supply chain, centralized sewer systems, the challenges of bespoke manufacturing, waste water standards, the power exerted by big business, philosophy, personality types, learning styles and biogas.   Please vote for Get Flushed in the NZ Podcast Awards HERE  Click HERE to visit Sanitrax Click HERE to visit BambooLoo Click HERE to visit Waterless Composting Toilets New Zealand Click HERE to visit our Patreon page

Pete looks at seven Key Performance Indicators that can be used by Restroom Operators to measure Utilisation or how well their equipment is being used. Click HERE to learn more abut Sanitrax Click HERE to email Pete Click HERE to visit our Patreon page

In a follow up to Episodes 3.5 and 3.6, Pete talks with Dave Andres about the lessons they both learnt responding to large scale emergencies. Dave also describes the PRO Leadership Conference he attended with ServiceCore in Vail. Click HERE to hear Pete's appeared on Verbal Highs Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax Click HERE to visit our Patreon page

Following on from last week's 9/11 Special, Pete explores the Reduction and Readiness Strategies that Portable Restroom Operators can use to prepare for an Emergency Response.   Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax Click HERE to visit Air-Vote Click HERE to visit our Patreon page Click HERE to contact Pete Click HERE for the Earthquake Report mentioned by Pete

Pete talks to Dave Andres about his role as one of the first Portable Restroom Operators to arrive on scene at Ground Zero in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre on 9-11. Click HERE to learn about Sanitrax Click HERE to contact Portaserve about Hulaween Click HERE to contact Dave Andres Click HERE to contact Pete Click HERE to visit our Patreon page

Pete meets Paul Turlew from @portaloos on Instagram to talk about toilets, merchandise, dash-cams, alias identities and all things portable toilet.   Click HERE to visit @portaloos Click HERE to visit @urinalsacrosstheworld  Click HERE to contact Ross Ambrose at AAA Portaserve Click HERE to contact Dave Andres about the Sanitrax Demonstration Modules Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax Click HERE to contact Pete Click HERE to visit our Patreon page

Pete talks with Billie Jo Hohepa-Ropiha, the founder of New Zealand-based company B-Det about her foam toilet wash, the Kiwee toilet seat lifter and triangular toilet rolls. Click HERE to learn more about B-DET Foam Toilet Wash Click HERE to learn more about the Kiwi Hygienic Toilet Seat Lifter Click HERE to visit Sanitrax Click HERE to visit our Patreon Page Click HERE to join the Sanitation Conversation on Clubhouse

Pete meets with Nathalie de Isnards, founder and CEO of Madame Pee to discuss her company's  innovative female urinal. Click HERE to learn more about Madame Pee Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax Click HERE to visit our Patreon page Click HERE to visit the Portable Restroom Business Group on Facebook

This week, Pete visits Exeloo, the New Zealand-based manufacturer of award-winning permanent restroom installations found in New Zealand, Australia and the United States. Click  HERE to learn more about this week's guest, Exeloo Click HERE to learn more about our title sponsor, Sanitrax  Click HERE to learn more about this week's episode sponsor, Air Vote

Pete closes out Season 2 with a look at the options that restroom operators can use to track and trace their toilets, trucks and trailers. Click HERE to visit Sanitrax International Click HERE to visit our Patreon Page Click HERE to contact Pete Click HERE to join The Sanitation Conversation on Clubhouse  

Pete offers a critical appraisal of the Report On Washroom Facilities In The Construction Industry published by British Colombia Building Trades in Canada. Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax  Click HERE to read the BC Building Trades report Click HERE to visit our Patreon page

Pete looks at the impact of market trends as large scale public events start to return after COVID. Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax Click HERE to read the article in The Guardian Click HERE to watch the article on WMUR 9 News Click HERE to email Pete Click HERE to visit our Patreon page

Pete starts his investigation into branding with a look at how and why restroom operators should use social media as well as their toilets, vehicles, premises and staff to present their best image to potential clients. Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax International Click HERE to visit our Patreon page

In a change to the planned episode, Pete shares the live audio from his broadcast to The Podcasters' Collective earlier this week. Click HERE to learn about Sanitrax Click HERE to visit our Patreon page Click HERE to email Pete Click HERE to join the Sanitation Conversation on Clubhouse

Portaclear completely eliminates the foul odour associated with septic waste and this week, Pete catches up with David Pipkin from Portaclear, 12 months on from their first conversation.  Click HERE to visit Sanitrax Click HERE to visit PORTACLEAR Click HERE to contact DAVID Click HERE to listen to David's first interview in Season 1 Click HERE to visit our Patreon page

Pete talks with Tanis and David Jamar from J-Bar Contractor Services in Texas about how their Mission, Vision and Values drive their business. Click HERE to learn about Sanitrax Click HERE to learn about J-Bar Click HERE to watch Pete's app video Click HERE to visit our Patreon page

Pete explores how Value Statements can be used to drive behaviour within organisations. Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax International Click HERE to view Pete's video Click HERE to visit our Patreon page Click HERE to learn more about next week's guest, JBar Construction  

Pete examines the language of Strategic Statements and how companies in the Sanitation Industry can achieve a competitive advantage. Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax Click HERE to join the Sanitation Conversation on Clubhouse Click HERE to visit our Patreon page

Pete meets Chelsea Wald, the award winning author of PIPE DREAMS: the global quest to transform the toilet. Click HERE to visit Chelsea's website Click HERE to visit Chelsea's bookstore Click HERE to view Pipe Dreams on Amazon Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax Click HERE to visit Pete's Patreon page

Pete looks at the factors that determine WHEN a portable toilet should be cleaned. Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax Click HERE to follow Pete on Clubhouse Click HERE to visit our Patreon page Click HERE to buy Pipe Dreams by Chelsea Wald

Pete looks at the supply chain issues facing operators in a post-COVID economy and thinks about how they can respond and prepare to the challenges ahead. In the second half of the show, he is joined by Curtis Ingalls from Crapper King, a broker who deals in second-hand restroom equipment. Click HERE to learn more about Sanitrax International Click HERE to learn more about Crapper King Click HERE to visit our Patreon page Click HERE to join The Sanitation Conversation on Clubhouse This week's show features a short clip of "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go", written by Bob Dylan, arranged by Ben Watt and transcribed by Manuel Vargas.