On the ATTACK with MACK

In this Episode, Mack breaks down why CONTENT IS KING and how sharing your story through content creation can change your life while helping others Win in Life! Whether you're running a lawn care business, starting a podcast, building a YouTube channel, or creating social media videos, your experiences have value, and somebody out there needs to hear them. Mack shares his personal content cre...

In this Episode , Mack uses a simple lawn care lesson to talk about something much bigger: if you want healthy growth, eventually you have to pull the weeds. We’re talking about the old loser mindset, fear of failure, cynicism, people who don’t believe in you, bad habits, and what happens when God isn’t at the foundation of your life. This isn’t about pretending those weeds disappear forever. It’s...

Tonight on On the Attack with Mack: Win in Life Wednesday , I sit down with Mitchell Gordy, owner of Mithgo Outdoor, to talk about one of the events that helps kick off Equip Expo week: the annual Tuesday Night Meet & Greet at Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen in Louisville, Kentucky. What started in 2017 with Mitchell and one friend grabbing some fried chicken has grown into an annual gathering of roug...

In this Episode, Mack breaks down five powerful stories of people who were counted out, knocked down, rejected, or told they couldn't do it, but refused to quit. From Michael Jordan being cut from his high school varsity team to Sylvester Stallone betting everything on Rocky , Colonel Sanders starting over later in life, Bethany Hamilton returning to surfing after losing her arm, and Steve Jo...

In this Episode, Mack breaks down why you have to stop waiting for permission and start going after the life you actually want. From creating opportunities instead of waiting for them, to pursuing what makes you happy, staying in your own lane, and understanding that the decisions you make today affect your family tomorrow, this episode is about taking ownership of your dreams.  Mack also shares h...

The YouTube Rally has been part of Equip Expo for a decade, but this year, an era officially comes to an end. I sat down with my homeboy Naylor Taliaferro, The Lawn Care Rookie, live from Scottsdale, Arizona to talk about why he’s retiring the YouTube Rally and why he believes the Win in Life Meetup is becoming the new rally for the lawn care community. But this conversation became about way more...

In this Episode, Mack breaks down one simple truth that too many people need to hear: you are not behind, and you are not late. From Ray Kroc building McDonald’s in his 50s to Colonel Sanders, Sam Walton, Jackie Chan, and others finding major success later in life, Mack shows why comparing your timeline to somebody else’s can make you quit before your moment ever arrives.  Mack also gets personal...

The Win in Life Meetup didn’t start with some huge master plan. It started because I went to Equip Expo, got around people who were willing to share the game, and realized how powerful it is when people actually want to see each other WIN. What started as small meetups back home in Pittsburgh eventually turned into hundreds of people coming together every year at Equip Expo to build relationships,...

In this Episode, Mack shares the top five ways to survive working in extreme summer heat while running a lawn care business. From staying hydrated and choosing the right cooling gear to recognizing the warning signs of heat exhaustion, this episode is packed with practical advice that can help you stay safe, productive, and in the game all season long. Mack also reminds listeners that working hard...

In this Episode, Mack sits down with two of his close friends, Rick Schaefer of CR Lawns in Wisconsin and Marcus Tate of Seeds Landscaping in South Carolina, for a conversation that goes far beyond lawn care. Together they talk about faith, purpose, community, and why surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change the direction of your business and your life. They also share the...

In this Episode, Mack is back in the studio after a couple of weeks away and has plenty to catch everyone up on. From traveling to the SIMA Snow & Ice Symposium and emceeing the Profit Accelerator event in Virginia to seeing the latest innovations in the lawn care industry, this episode is packed with stories, lessons, and motivation. Mack also shares what he learned from spending time with in...

In this Episode Mack breaks down the top 5 habits that separate winning lawn care owners from everyone else. From staying consistent when you're tired to protecting your reputation, building systems, investing in yourself, and thinking long-term, this episode is packed with practical lessons that apply both in business and in life.  Mack also shares personal stories from his 10-year lawn care...

In this Episode, Mack breaks down the top five ways to make more money during lawn care season without adding more stress, more hours, or more headaches. From building tighter routes and reducing windshield time to raising prices strategically and focusing on profitable customers, this episode is packed with practical lessons that can help any lawn care business owner keep more money in their pock...

Matthew Dickey from Plum Creek Lawn Care pulled up to share one of the most relatable Win in Life stories we’ve had yet. From working brutal 12-hour shifts at a coal mine to building a lawn care business on his days off, Matthew breaks down what it really looked like betting on himself. He talks about the fear, the pressure, the support from his wife, and the moment he finally said “I’m done” and...

In this Episode, I break down one of the coolest experiences I’ve had since starting this whole content journey. Your boy got invited to Louisville, Kentucky to witness a Guinness World Record get set live in person, and it all happened because of consistency, relationships, and continuously knocking on doors for four straight years. We talk about the power of showing up every single day, why oppo...

Mack gets real in this one and finally tells the full story behind why he started his lawn care business in the first place. From working two full-time jobs and barely seeing his family, to discovering lawn care videos on YouTube that completely changed his mindset, this episode is all about taking control of your life, betting on yourself, and building something bigger than just a paycheck.  He t...

In this episode we break down the top 5 mistakes that are quietly killing lawn care businesses during the spring rush.  There’s real stories, real lessons, and practical advice throughout this one. If you’ve ever felt stressed, overwhelmed, behind on money, or frustrated during the season, chances are one of these mistakes is hitting your business right now. The goal is simple… tighten up the foun...

This one’s a special episode… it’s a birthday link-up with Mack and Cedric from Still Cuts the Best, and you already know what that means—real talk, no script, just straight value. From building your business your way to leveling up your skills in the field, they break down what it actually takes to grow without losing yourself in the process. This ain’t about chasing somebody else’s version of su...

This one is all about making the move before the world forces you to. Mack breaks down his real decision to switch from gas-powered equipment to battery, not just from hype, but from numbers, efficiency, and long-term vision. We’re talking real costs, real savings, and why waiting could actually cost you more. If you’ve been thinking about making a change in your business but keep hesitating, this...

This episode is a real first-month check-in from the trenches. Mack breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the early mowing season—what’s working, what’s going wrong, and what’s forcing a mindset shift. From raising prices without losing customers to dealing with equipment breakdowns, route changes, and the stress that comes with it, this is the honest truth about starting the season stron...

Brooke and Jason Williams, the husband-and-wife team behind Madison Grassman, pull up and tell a story that’s as real as it gets. From quitting a job with no plan… to throwing a push mower in the back of a truck and knocking on doors… to building a 90+ customer lawn care business together, this episode is full of grit, faith, and figuring it out on the fly. They break down how they got started, th...

Draft week got me thinking… not just about football, but about life. Because just like those players waiting to hear their name called, you’ve already been drafted. You were chosen for a reason. In this episode, I break down what that really means, why the “unlikely” people are the ones who end up changing everything, and how your story might be way bigger than you think. I also share a real story...

This episode is a real one. Mack sits down with Zach Wilde of Wilde Lawn Service out of St. Louis, Missouri, and they get into the full journey. From cutting grass as a broke kid just trying to survive, to building an 8-year business with 80+ weekly properties and a growing landscaping operation. Zach breaks down what it really takes to go from solo to hiring employees, building crews, and steppin...

This episode is a straight masterclass on one thing most lawn care business owners get wrong… profits . Mack breaks down some major updates to the show, then sits down with Naylor Taliaferro to talk about how to actually make money in your business, not just stay busy. From route density, pricing mistakes, and tracking your time, to adding services and fixing underpriced jobs, this conversation is...

This one hits different. Mack sits down with his “best good friend” John Piper, aka The Landscape Giant, and this conversation is straight real talk about building something from the ground up. From healthcare to running a growing tree and lawn business, Piper breaks down what it actually looks like to chase freedom, take risks, and bet on yourself when nobody else sees it yet. They get into every...