On the ATTACK with MACK

This episode is all about the real side of building a lawn care business during the spring rush. Mack shares four wild but relatable stories from his early days in the game—cutting the wrong yard for six weeks, not knowing how to use his equipment, getting stuck in a customer’s yard, and falling for pricing tricks from clients. These aren’t just funny moments… they’re lessons that every business o...

This episode of Win in Life Wednesday hits different. Mack sits down with Sean Lee Jones, the owner of G6 Landscaping and Snow Removal out of Cleveland, Ohio, and this conversation goes way deeper than just cutting grass. Sean shares how he transitioned from military service into entrepreneurship, why he chose to go all-in on electric equipment, and how that decision gave him a unique edge in his...

This episode kicks off the 2026 mowing season, and Mack is coming in hot. From the first day back on the “grass cut and go karts” to dialing in route density, pricing, and profitability, this is a real look at what it takes to run a smarter lawn care business—not just a busier one. Mack breaks down how reducing properties, increasing efficiency, and opening time for higher-ticket jobs can actually...

This episode hits different. We sit down with Harold Wilson Jr., a 30-year firefighter who built his lawn care business on the side the entire time… and then made the jump to full-time after retirement. This is one of those real, full-circle stories. From cutting grass as a kid, to saving lives, to now building a business on his own terms. We talk about everything. The transition from firefighter...

This episode is a full breakdown of what turned into one of the most powerful weekends yet… the 2026 Win in Life Meetup. From Thursday night dinners and real conversations, to Friday networking, to Saturday’s lawn care setup showcase, games, and community… this wasn’t just an event. It was an experience that brought entrepreneurs together from all over the country (and even internationally) to lea...

In this episode of On the Attack with Mack , Mack gets the audience ready for the 2026 Win in Life Meetup Service Business Showcase and then dives into a powerful spring rush game plan for service business owners. He breaks down 14 practical things you can do right now to get leads flowing, stay ready when the phones start ringing, and keep your schedule full this season. From reaching back out to...

In this episode, the mic gets flipped in a fun way as Ricky Rodriguez, Rick Schafer, and Brad Sweeting take over the show from the floor of Equip Expo 2025. What starts as a lighthearted intro turns into a real conversation about why events like Equip matter so much to lawn care and service business owners. They talk about building real friendships in the industry, growing through community, learn...

In this episode, Mack sits down in New Orleans at the SYNC Live Conference with Joe Langton, a true innovator in the lawn and landscape world. Joe breaks down how he built companies in snow, landscaping, and automation, and how he now has over $5 million worth of robotic mowers working in the field. They talk about what it really takes to grow a business, how to think like a coach and an owner, wh...

In this episode of Win in Life Wednesday , Mack sits down with his good friend Alex “Mow It Wells” from Chattanooga, Tennessee for a real conversation about business, family, social media, and what it actually takes to build something from the ground up. Alex shares how he went from chasing a basketball dream to building a lawn care company with two crews, growing a massive online following, and c...

Spring rush is here, and in this episode Mack breaks down how to make the most of it. From raising prices and setting minimums to using spring cleanups as a cash engine, this episode is all about helping service business owners make smarter moves going into the busy season. Mack also talks about getting deposits up front, why low-paying customers usually bring high-level headaches, and how to reve...

Spring rush is almost here, and Mack is breaking down his March blueprint for lawn care success. From getting the shop organized and equipment dialed in, to tightening up systems, raising prices, updating service agreements, and getting the team ready, this episode is all about making sure you do not get exposed when the season hits. Mack also shares a motivational push to stop waiting and start c...

When technical difficulties changed the plan, Mack made an audible and called in someone who helped start it all, Cedric of Still Cuts Lawn & Landscaping.  In this episode, Mack and Cedric talk about how their early live streams helped spark the podcast journey, what it takes to leave a steady job and go full time in lawn care, the realities of building a business from the ground up, and why f...

This episode of On the Attack with Mack is all about breakthrough. Mack shares a real story from his own life about walking away from the thing he loved most, basketball, and how it took years to understand that what felt like loss was actually preparation. Sometimes the dream doesn’t show up in the form you expected. Sometimes the thing you thought was the end was really just training for what yo...

This week on Win in Life Wednesday, Michael “BYD” Bowman of Bermuda Grass Central is here for a real conversation about where the lawn care industry is headed. They talk about the shift to battery equipment, the rise of robotic mowers, building multiple streams of income, and why social media is no longer optional if you want to grow. BYD breaks down monetization, sponsorships, reinvesting in your...

Price shoppers are coming—and if you’re not prepared, they’ll negotiate your profit right out of your pocket. In this episode, Mack breaks down 10 common price objections customers use and gives you confident, professional rebuttals to shut negotiations down without sounding rude. Plus: a quick update on the 2026 Winning Life Service Business Showcase, the Motivational Minute, Winner of the Week,...

Jeremy Talboy (aka Landscape Tycoon) from North Georgia Landscape Management joins Win in Life Wednesday to break down how he went from $0 and no experience to building a company doing nearly $9 million a year. We talk commercial vs residential, why the jump from 1 truck to 2 trucks is the hardest part, and how CRMs, SOPs, and networking changed everything. Plus—what “winning in life” really means...

In this episode, I break down the five best ways I’ve personally gotten new customers for my lawn care business—strategies that actually worked in the real world, not theory. If you’re starting or growing a lawn care or service business and want more customers without wasting time or money, this episode is for you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🚨🔥 Sign up for WIN in LIFE Events and Click the...

In this episode of Win in Life Wednesday , Mack sits down with his younger brother Rio, founder of The Lemon Lineup . Rio walked away from a six-figure career to build a family-run lemonade business that’s quickly turning heads. From starting with two borrowed tables to booking major events and planning big expansion, this episode dives deep into entrepreneurship, customer service, faith, and what...

Snowmageddon just rolled through, and I’m breaking down exactly how I handled a 24-hour storm, traveled to New Orleans, and still kept the route covered. We also get into the conditioning process — the mindset lesson I learned in 9th grade basketball that still applies to business today: most people quit… but you don’t have to. Plus: Live viewer shoutouts, Winner of the Week, and a 3-part Word of...

In this episode of Win in Life Wednesday, Mack sits down with Lamont “Pookie” Hairston of Hairston Property Management in North Carolina. Pookie breaks down how a life-changing seizure became the turning point that pushed him into entrepreneurship. You’ll hear how he got his first customers, how he handled early mistakes the right way, why insurance matters, and how raising prices changed the game...

In this episode, I sit down with my guy Marcus Tate — the LBC OG from Seeds Landscaping in Gaffney, South Carolina. Marcus shares his journey from being a preschool teacher (and the first Black male Head Start Teacher of the Year in South Carolina) to building his lawn care business full-time. We talk Papa Bob’s influence, the mistakes that taught him the most, how he plans to grow in 2026, and th...

In this episode, Mack sits down with his close friend Rick Schafer of CR Lawn & Snow Maintenance (Wisconsin)—a solo operator who cleared over $100K and is building a business around faith, family, and freedom. Rick breaks down his journey from a $75K union job to betting on himself, what “winning in life” really means, and the exact mindset shifts that helped him grow fast without getting buri...

In this episode, Mack kicks off 2026 with a message about living a legacy life—building a vision, shifting your mindset, and making sacrifices to create the life you want.  He introduces the "Win Life 100" daily workout, highlights Eric Triplett as Winner of the Week for his podcast rebrand, shares the Words of the Week (Humble and Seek), and closes with three life-changers: give, pray,...

In this episode, I'm doing a Christmas edition that’s 100% interactive — I want you in the comments telling me one win, one loss, and one lesson you learned this year. We kick it off with live viewer shoutouts, then I hit the Motivational Minute on gratitude and why being grateful is a mindset that will carry you into 2026. I also shout out this week’s Winner of the Week, Tarah from Grass Gir...

In this episode, I sit down with my homie Ricky Rodriguez of Ricky’s Pro Lawn Service (Longwood/Orlando, FL) to break down what “winning in life” really looks like when you start from nothing and build it with pure grit. Ricky shares how he went from sleeping in cars, dropping out, and dragging a mower behind a bike… to running a $200K/year operation off 34–40 accounts by going full-service and ma...