How David Sauers Reinvented Portable Restrooms
January 16, 2025
In this episode of the Health & Wealth Power Hour, Harlon is joined by David Sauers, co-founder of Royal Restrooms, who shares how he turned a common inconvenience—cramped, smelly portable restrooms—into a thriving luxury business.
David takes us on his entrepreneurial journey, starting with the lightbulb moment at a party when he and his business partner brainstormed the concept for a luxury portable restroom. From there, he shares how he left his career as a commercial banker to tackle an industry no one else wanted to touch.
Key Points
- The idea for Royal Restrooms was sparked at a party after dealing with long restroom lines and poor facilities.
- A bad porta-potty experience with David's daughter highlighted the need for clean, comfortable portable restrooms.
- David transitioned from banking to entrepreneurship.
- Overcoming doubts from peers and the fear of starting something new.
- Luxury portable restrooms for weddings, events, and festivals.
- Initial legal and financial hurdles.