Steve Mulflur owns and operates Hauling By Steve of Colorado Springs in El Paso County. Our expertise is in junk removal in Colorado Springs. We specialize in removal of most junk items. For over twenty (20) years, we have served customers in Colorado Springs, Black Forest, Castle Rock, Monument, and Woodland Park in Teller, Douglas, and El Paso Counties, Colorado. Contact Steve at 719-331-0025.
The Hauling by Steve Story:
Every person has a story to tell of how they got to be doing what they do for a living, and this is my story.
I moved to Colorado Springs from Portland, Oregon, in 1985 to work as a manager at the now-defunct Rocky Mountain Greyhound Park, as I had worked in a similar position in Portland. My duties at the Greyhound Park varied greatly, and I managed many departments, including racing. As the Director of Racing, my responsibilities included contracting the greyhound owners to race their stock and deal with them daily and dealing with the State Racing Commission and its regulations.
In 1991, casino gambling was legalized in the mountain towns of Cripple Creek and Black Hawk, and the competition for the state’s limited gambling revenue began to take its toll on the greyhound racing business. In 2001, the Park closed for good, and I was out of a job.
I could have landed a position in the same industry, but I would have had to have left Colorado Springs, and I wasn’t willing to do that, so that meant I would have to find another vocation. The greyhound racing industry is very specialized, and my skills were not easily transferable to other industries. I was left with the difficult task of finding gainful employment.
I spent the rest of 2001 and part of 2002 collecting unemployment until it ran out, and then I put an ad in the Colorado Springs Gazette to perform various odd jobs for hourly pay. I would mow lawns, paint, garden, and perform many other household duties. To my surprise, I got a lot of calls, and I was able to make some money, but not enough to sustain myself and my family in the long run. Some people answering my ad asked me to haul off some of their unwanted household items. I would rent a truck and take the stuff to the dump. Then, I realized that maybe I could make a living hauling, but I would have to purchase a truck, which I did in August of 2002. The truck wasn’t big enough for most of the loads, so I purchased a utility trailer in January of 2003 and put some side boards on it, and it was big enough for most loads. I was off and running, actually making a decent living. In 2007, I purchased a more heavy-duty dump trailer, and it’s a good thing I did because, on Labor Day of 2009, I got a call from a gentleman who lived in the town of Victor; his 1500-pound horse had died, and as you might guess, he wanted me to remove it.
I have grown the business substantially since its early days by slowly increasing the advertising budget and doing an excellent job at a fair price. I also try very hard to be diligent about answering the phone and being on time for all appointments. Most people appreciate my work ethic, which led to a good reputation that is good for business. As we advance, I plan on doing more of the same and hopefully grow large enough to hire other employees and purchase more equipment.
I’d like to help you with your garbage, waste, trash, rubbish, and junk removal or hauling needs. Please request a quote today!