Meet the 18-year-old junk remover who vibe-coded his own pricing calculator and makes up to $15,000 a month

Carter Grandbois, an 18-year-old from Johnstown, Colorado, started his own junk-removal business called Carter’s Junk Away. He began by observing his boss removing cash from his truck, which inspired him to start his own venture. Within days, Grandbois and his father purchased a trailer, and their first job paid $500 for just 30 minutes of work.

Now, in peak season, Grandbois bills up to $15,000 a month. He employs high school friends as W-2 employees and credits his success to creating a pricing calculator, tracking data, and implementing consistent lead flows. He achieved profitability through "vibe-coding" and software development. Grandbois earns between $125 to $1,000 per job and increasingly manages the business from home.

He shares his expertise through social media, including TikTok, where he offers free calculators and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. CEO and co-founder of Jobber, Sam Pillar, sees similarities between social media influencers and blue-collar business owners, noting that many young people are frustrated by limited opportunities to participate in the upside of capitalism.