We’re hand-picking speakers who’ve actually done the work. No motivational fluff. No paid pitch decks. When the full lineup drops, you’ll know exactly why you bought a ticket.
Bill Faeth is a serial entrepreneur who has built and scaled more than 30 companies across multiple industries, including marketing, transportation, hospitality, real estate, and business education. He is known for helping entrepreneurs identify what makes them different, sharpen their competitive edge, and build businesses that stand out in crowded markets. At the center of his work is a simple but powerful philosophy: think what others don’t and do what others won’t, the foundation of his Two Extra Steps ideology.
Over the course of his career, Bill has become widely recognized for turning ideas into scalable companies, creating premium brands, and teaching business owners how to move beyond average by focusing on differentiation, pricing, customer experience, and long-term growth. His upcoming book, Two Extra Steps: The Unfair Edge Anyone Can Use, expands on the principles that have shaped his career and helped countless entrepreneurs grow more profitable, more intentional businesses.
A sought-after speaker, educator, and business strategist, Bill has shared his insights on major media outlets including Fox and Fox Business. Whether he is building companies, mentoring entrepreneurs, or speaking from stage, Bill’s mission is the same: help people create an unfair advantage by refusing to settle for average.
“Bill was my mentor in the limo industry. He helped me grow and scale my business, and ultimately helped me sell it. He’s not a household name, but I guarantee he’s gonna blow people’s socks off.”
Josh Roman, American AF Dumpsters / Dumpster Expo Founder
Mike Andes started mowing lawns at 11 years old and used the money to fund a pre-med education, then walked away from medical school at 18 to build a business instead.
That business became Augusta Lawn Care Services, which he has grown into an international franchise with 200+ locations across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Along the way, he became one of the most-followed voices teaching home-service entrepreneurs how to systemize, franchise, and scale.
Through his YouTube channel and online community, Mike shares the real playbook behind building a $60M+ franchise, proving these “unsexy” businesses are a legitimate path to serious wealth.
“Mike’s a wealth of knowledge, and we’re lucky to have him at Dumpster Expo. I’m looking forward to hearing from him and learning everything I can.”
Josh Roman, American AF Dumpsters / Dumpster Expo Founder
A Fort Worth native returning to his home turf, Richard Rawlings turned a lifelong obsession with cars into a full-blown empire.
He founded Gas Monkey Garage and became a household name as the star of Discovery’s Fast N’ Loud, one of the network’s biggest automotive shows. From a single garage, he built a brand that now spans Gas Monkey Bar N’ Grill, Gas Monkey Live, an energy drink, and more.
A relentless marketer and dealmaker, Rawlings is a case study in turning a personal brand into a business empire that outlives any one TV show, exactly the kind of branding masterclass Dumpster Expo attendees will learn from firsthand.
“Richard is a legend in the car world who’s built one of the biggest, most recognizable brands on the planet. Having him speak to us about branding, and what it really takes to grow one, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I couldn’t be more excited.”
Josh Roman, American AF Dumpsters / Dumpster Expo Founder
These three are just the beginning. We’re talking to operators, industry leaders, and a few names that would make your jaw drop. Every speaker at this event is confirmed before we announce them. No “TBD” slots. No filler panels.
Ticket holders will get the full speaker announcement before it goes public.
This is the bar. 2026 will raise it.
Made a room full of haulers go silent. Shared the raw story behind his journey and reminded everyone why they got into this business.
The year the industry started paying attention. Mike brought Profit First principles directly to haulers and flipped how operators think about their margins.
Broke down how he built one of the fastest-growing dumpster companies in the country. Real numbers, real systems, zero fluff.
Lock in your ticket now. You’ll see the lineup before anyone else.
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