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"You Call, We Haul": How Mike Cooper, Founder of Cooper Disposal, Turned Trash Into Triumph
In this deeply emotional and inspiring episode, Bart Berkey sits down with Mike Cooper, founder and CEO of Cooper Disposal in Cleveland, Ohio — a blue-collar entrepreneur who rose from an unstable childhood to build a thriving, values-driven waste-management business.
Their conversation—born from a spontaneous meeting in a Naples hotel lobby—unfolds into a raw and redemptive life story about grit, grace, and growth.
Key Themes & Takeaways
1. From Survival to Success
Mike grew up in Canton, Ohio, surrounded by hardship:
His father was incarcerated his entire life.
His mother raised six…
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