Nick Carlson & Kyle Parks
Life in the Fastlane
Nick Carlson, CEO and Founder of Dawson Manufacturing, shares experiences from his racecar career to owning a multi-million-dollar landscaping company out of Maryland. CTO Kyle Parks, owner of Scarlet Oak Landscaping offers insight with his company as well as asks the peoples questions for Nick to answer. The two also talk about life amongst themselves and with guests on the show. Welcome to ”The Life in the Fast Lane Podcast”.
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Nick Carlson & Kyle Parks
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21. Mär 2025
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069. Your emotions effect those around you. Shoot them a smile. 03.04.2024 29:12
As many of you know, Nick and Kyle are happy people, Kyle sometimes too much. You as an individual are in control of how you feel and if you are always negative that has an effect on others. If you are happy and positive, it has an effect on others. Here is an exercise, look at the person next to you and smile, tell them how good they make you feel and try to make them laugh. See how well it affec...
068. Kyle reaches 1 year at Dawson MFG!! 01.04.2024 50:31
Nick and Kyle have a little let loose episode on some thoughts about a previous podcast they had, nothing bad but a conversation worth having to show others its okay to speak with those in your organization. Nick surprises Kyle with his one-year anniversary gift with being at Dawson MFG, and for some reason patience is brought up in today's discussion. Stick around to see why. Check out our pr...
067. Who influences you? Who are you really trying to impress? 29.03.2024 50:37
Nick and Kyle discuss the topic of who influences your actions in life and who are you trying to impress in life? These are two totally different topics to think about, one is whos actions you are trying to emulate to become a better you. The other is who are you trying to impress which should be yourself in the future. This is one of those start at the finish line and work backwards conversations...
066. Distractions are your enemy, become focused on ONE goal. 27.03.2024 57:47
Nick and Kyle talk about distractions in life. We are so inundated in our present day with information and social media it becomes a distraction to our daily performance and lives. A lot of us just use it as an escape, however it is ruining the performance of our life's and not allowing us to become our best selves. Think about it, we get on our phones to look at social media then an hour later we...
065. DEJA'VU! Do you experience this! 25.03.2024 28:22
Nick whole heartedly believes that that DeJa'Vu is a tell tail sign that you are doing something right in life. Ever since he started MulchMate it started happening. Experiences where he is reliving a moment in time that proves his track is correct. He lost it during moment in life where things where going wrong. But once he started back on track again, he started reliving it. What you are your th...
064. Creating Voluntary Relationships. Built to Last. 22.03.2024 55:07
Nick and Kyle discuss creating voluntary relationships. These relationships can be personal and business. The concept digs deep to really caring about the people around you and adding value to their lives and in return they will add value to you. Be careful though, some relationships can be detrimental to your success. Find yourself people that will get out of bed at 3am for you to help you move. ...
063. What will Nick do with just $1000.00 and his phone? 20.03.2024 39:51
Well this one stumped us. Nick and Kyle talk about, what they will do with $1000.00 and their phone. Nick goes down the route of his knowledge and contacts. Kyle sees just the material $1000.00 and Nick really changes his mindset. Check out what the guys would do and think about what you would do yourself. Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawso...
062. Pride has been lost in our world. Lets fight to bring it back. 18.03.2024 59:19
Nick and Kyle sit down and discuss pride and how without it we struggle as a society. Imagine a world where everyone just doesn't care. Things tend to not move forward, tasks don't get handled, life kind of just comes to a halt. If we as humans put pride in what we do whether that with what you do for a living or just yourself. It says volumes about your character. We take pride in our work at Daw...
061. Taking care of our people. Getting G&M Lawn and Landscape back in action. 15.03.2024 38:24
Nick and Kyle welcome an in-house guest, Graham with G&M Lawn and Landscape. They had a self-inflicted problem with their MulchMate which resulted in a trip to our HQ. We learned about their story and their testimonial of their results with MulchMate, even we were astonished. A job that normally too 30 yards of mulch resulted in 15 yards of material used on the property!! That is Bonkers! See...
060. Welcome to the Circus, it's out to get you. FIGHT! 13.03.2024 41:48
Nick and Kyle discuss an interesting topic. Life is a circus no doubt, the world is designed to tear you down, it's all about how you handle it and get back up. Nick while creating and building Dawson Mfg. handles the punches of life such as a fire marshal inspection and trying to make production difficult and more. Kyle balancing work at Dawson, a growing family and a landscaping company. Heck ev...
059. GATOR is in the house! 11.03.2024 1:29:41
Nick invites his friend JD on to the podcast after stopping by the shop. They talk fun stories and their background on how they met. You'll love the stories they go into about their bachelors parties and Craig had to pop in and tell them to leave some parts because of how not kid friendly the stories are. Sit back and enjoy the ride. Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out...
058. Stacking Benjamins, NAH! Lets stack WOODROWS! Feat. Joe Lerario with Univest 08.03.2024 35:25
Nick and Kyle speak with Joe who works for Univest. Univest is the lender that helps MulchMate customers finance their machines so that instead of forking out $35k on a machine, they are just responsible for a monthly payment which allows them to cashflow the machine through the work they are able to produce with the machine. Joe's discusses how easy the process is and some cool differences in the...
057. Spreading that Black Gold!!! Feat. Tom with Oxford Lawn Services 06.03.2024 1:17:56
Nick and Kyle have a great, LONG conversation with Tom at Oxford Lawn Services. His purchase of the MulchMate was a solution to a problem in his geographical location with topdressing that has taken his company by storm and to new levels. Tom's testimonial to the MulchMate just solidifies the output of 2x your efficiency, 2x your production and 10x your comfort. Buy your MulchMate TODAY! Check...
056. Lean Mean Money Machine. Feat. Dave Cutter 04.03.2024 52:38
Nick and Kyle sit down to talk to one of the early adopters of the MulchMate Dave Cutter. He is rocking a Gen 2 Machine on his truck unit and one of the earlier generations on a DMT unit him and his son use as well. While they only put down roughly 150 yards of mulch per year, this machine well pays for itself in efficiency as well as saving the way his body feels at the young age of 62 still in t...
055. The power of saying NO/NOT YET is really a superpower. 01.03.2024 45:16
Nick and Kyle discuss the power of saying no or not yet in business as a superpower. The old adage "you give an inch they will take a mile" is true in a lot of scenarios. Kyle one project costs him around $10,000 dollars just by telling the client yes, we can do that, when in reality saying no to the project in its entirety would have saved a lot of heart ache and issues. Nick discusses how saying...
054. Learning to give will make you RICH! 28.02.2024 40:48
Nick and Kyle discuss two topics during this podcast. Kyle starts with discussing "choosing your enemies wisely". Its a term Kyle learned from the book by finding what Nick calls a rabbit. Someone for you to chase and achieve the next level. Always remember though, don't stick with this rabbit too long because it will make you go backwards. Nick and Kyle switch subjects to learning how to give to...
053. Creating Company Culture, designed to WIN 26.02.2024 49:55
Nick and Kyle talk about creating company culture within your team and your product. The experiences Nick has with creating a winning culture not only within the walls of Dawson but within the products we sell at MulchMate. First you need to look within yourself to see what you want to build then you work outward and upward. Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTub...
052. Give us $36K for a MulchMate and we will give you $100k in PROFITS!!! 23.02.2024 1:09:40
Nick and Kyle discuss some real life data about the MulchMate and what it can do in your business. The MulchMate is a bulk material dispenser that allows you to fill a wheel barrow in seconds with the press of a joy stick. Load mulch, topsoil, compost, and other bulk materials up to 8 inches and the machine will load it for you in seconds. The numbers prove it to you as well, we can doubel the spe...
051. You're not famous, get back to work b*itch. 21.02.2024 1:00:18
Nick and Kyle talk about ego today and how trying to satisfy it can actually cause you net loss. People can see when you aren't being authentic and lying about yourself as a person. Nicks recent encounters at Synkd Live definitely showed that. Kyle also had that same revelation in himself when sick last summer and made a full new rendition of himself. This topic pertains to Nick and Kyle as well....
050. Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Clean up your act. 19.02.2024 13:51
Join Kyle on one more episode by himself as nick finishes at Synkd. Cleanliness is next to godliness when it comes to outperforming yourself. Kyle talks about his change of recent struggles when it comes to keeping his work areas clean and the difference it has made in attitude and performance. Try by just clearing your desk or work areas today and see how well it makes you feel and perform. Ch...
049. I WILL versus I WANT. Try this for a mental exercise. 16.02.2024 18:57
Join Kyle today on a solo episode. He discusses one of the topics he thought about on his trip for his anniversary and discussed real time his current business mission statement and encourages you to do the same. Try out this I WILL versus I WANT mental challenge and see how it changes your mindset on life. Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Da...
048. It's the hard things that count. 14.02.2024 48:18
Nick and Kyle discuss their viewpoint on doing the hard things in life. When life gives you, lemons make the best possible things you can, whether that lemonade or lemon squares or lemon-flavored lollipops. Those metaphorical lemons are lessons in life that serve you with ways to get ahead of the competition. Keep getting 1% better y'all! Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us...
047. Build your business to SELL. 12.02.2024 1:01:28
Nick dives into what a company looks for when it comes to selling a company. Before Nick sold his company, he had to get a lot of things in order because larger conglomerates want to see the data of contracts, assets and why the buy will be worth it to them. Kyle asks some questions many of you may be curious about to touch on other aspects of the sale. Check out our products at: www.mulchmateu...
046. Why is Carlson Coaching good for you? 09.02.2024 1:13:58
Check this podcast out, Nick talks about the Carlson Coaching program and how he is able to help you. From talking about your numbers to managing your people day in and day out, he will be able to help you. Kyle rails it home with how to take what you have learned and actually apply action to your business. Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Daws...
045. Another MulchMate out the door with Stepping Stone Landscaping! 07.02.2024 1:08:42
Nick and Kyle sit down to discuss the purchase of their MulchMate and why he decided to purchase. We discuss his numbers and what drove him to purchase a MulchMate. Charles' mission statement revolves around making his team members lives better and the MulchMate was his choice. Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our...
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