🥋 Still Fighting: From Clutter to Clarity — My Journey Into Junk Removal and Healing
Most people think junk removal is just about hauling away old couches or clearing out dusty garages. But for me, it has come to be about something deeper—healing, rebuilding, and fighting to take back control of life.
When I first got into this business, I wasn’t thinking about entrepreneurship. I was a full-time single dad, thrown into a situation where my son needed me more than ever. The traditional 9-to-5 grind wasn’t an option anymore. I had to show up—not just to pay the bills—but to actually be there for him.
Along with facing my battles as a single father, My parents had both been diagnosed with terminal illnesses within a two-year span and were beginning to need my support more than ever. Suddenly, I wasn’t just fighting for my future—I was helping hold together the people who raised me, while trying to stay strong for my son.
That’s when Knock it Out Junk Removal was born—not just as a job, but as a lifeline. A chance to provide for my family while staying present, and hopefully, help others fight their own battles too.
🧠 Clutter Is More Than Just Stuff
What I’ve realized along the way is this: junk isn’t always just physical, It’s emotional. It’s the mental baggage we carry, the unspoken trauma, the stress of unfinished chapters.
Old furniture or unused items collecting dust in the corner can, in ways, be representative of the guilt, grief, or failure we let take up space in our heads.
Clearing a home of unwanted items can be the first step in reclaiming peace. And for many of my clients, that first step starts with a phone call to someone like me—not just to “get rid of stuff,” but to start letting go.
👊 Why Martial Arts Shaped My Business
The name “Knock it Out” didn’t come from nowhere. Over the past few years, I’ve found strength, community support, and clarity through martial arts. It has reminded me of the importance of discipline, and helped me to regain the drive to fight through adversity. It’s the same mindset that I strive to bring to every job and every client interaction.
When I show up to haul away junk, I’m not just lifting debris. I’m showing others—especially men like me, single parents, caretakers, survivors—that there’s still fight left in them too.
🔄 From Struggle to Service
This business is evolving into more than I ever expected. It’s not just about trash—it’s about transformation.
Whether I may be helping a family clean out after a loved one passes, or removing years of clutter so someone can finally breathe again, I feel honored to be part of that process. And with every driveway I pull into, I’m reminded:
I’m still fighting.
For my son.
For my parents.
For myself.
And now—for you.
If you’re struggling to clear your space—or your head—just know, I’ve been there. And I’m building this company not just to knock out junk, but to help others reclaim control over their lives one haul at a time.
Thanks for being part of this journey.
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Jeremy Rich
Owner, Knock it Out Junk Removal
Knock it Out Junk Removal and Home Services 