Kevin Hess

Kevin began his career with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, where he helped grow what would become the highest-performing franchise in the world, scaling revenue from the front lines and building elite teams in one of the most competitive service markets in the industry. There, he learned what most never do: performance is not built on luck, it is built on systems, culture, leadership, and standards.

Today, Kevin is the founder of The Junk Evolution, a training and leadership platform dedicated to helping junk removal businesses build stronger teams, stronger systems, and stronger companies. His work focuses on high-performance culture, frontline leadership development, sales execution, operations excellence, and accountability that actually drives results. He is the author of three leadership books, Leading with Purpose, Leading with Grit, and The Gut Check, all written for real operators, real managers, and real leaders who are tired of fluff and ready to build something that lasts.

Kevin has trained owners, managers, and truck teams across North America, and delivers no-fluff, battle-tested strategies that turn average crews into disciplined, driven, high-output teams. His message is simple, direct, and relentless: Build leaders. Build culture. Build proof. And leave a legacy.