Aussie LawnStars

Jackson and Erica have formed their business on pillars that helped them transform from a part time solo gig to something simply miraculous in two years. This is the first episode in which Jackson and I cover the history and briefly tour into the difference between some of the business choices and th limits this can place on your business.

Benny V joins me to discuss the amazing new CatchPro and Whippa Grippa. Urban Assault series. 

Miotto has put a lot of thought into which tools make him money.  We look at why the 32" stander works well for him and why he loves using a mid size portable chipper/mulcher.

James Miotto and I explore what it means to provide value for your customers. What forms their perception of Value? This will change depending on the type of customer they are and what they see you providing

James Miotto was 15 when we first talked for Aussie LawnStars. James is now an adult, finishing school and his apprenticeship. This episode is a much deeper look into what it looks like running a business in Australia.

If you didn't make it to LLEE at any of the three locations this year, you'll love the walk around I did and chat with most of the vendors.

I took a trip to Griffith to visit Ben Giblett and check out where he works because I wanted to see another contractor that mows weekly.

In the Sutherland Shire, Craig has found marketing that makes his business grow quickly.  The right marketing can easily pay for itself in the lawncare industry.

Craig Markey has 20 years in business across multiple businesses. He shares the wisdom he has learnt in this time.

Craig Markey has years of wisdom from being in business. In the first session with Craig we cover some of his history and what his current business looks like.

Corey Barnes addressed many challenges on returning to rebuild his business. We look at this journey and what his business looks like now

Corey Barnes invited me down to Shell Harbour to visit and we caught up in his shed for an interview. We cover all manner of topics from Family and mental health to business priorities.

We continue to discuss the pros and cons of different mowers and why you would or should not run a stander in your business

Forest sent me a inquiry about Standers. Do they provide as good a cut quality as the industry standard 21" mowers? so we recorded a session to discuss this in detail

I'm a fairly simple man he says.....as he explains some of the best business practices you could adopt...What are they? Listen in

Tim is continuing to work full time spray painting and he mows lawns after work. This is a great way for Tim to increase his income.

In this final episode with Tanel and Kate we talk about th types of work they focus on and the tools that work for them

Tanel and Kate clearly focused on lifestyle and place family as a priority. In this episode we cover the current business numbers and what it takes to ensure your lifestyle can be maintained or improved.

Tanel and Kate started the business together in Atherton Table Lands. Their journey in business and as a family is great insight for others as business ownership affects your family and those around you. Support from your family can make it easier or harder, getting you over the line or making it impossible. Tanel has a business that is all about family life and it is a great opportunity for Austr...

Recently Brad has been helping others get started in the lawn and garden industry. He offers consulting services to others who need help starting or refining their lawncare business.  We unravel what it is like to provide assistence to others and what Brad can help with.  

In this episode Brad Hill and I talk about the tools and business strategies that work well in West Australia

VIP is one of the franchise options in Australia. They are competing with Jims Mowing and Fox Mowing. Why did Brad choose to start with VIP? Initial area offered as exclusive to his franchise. Soft start up with no franchise fee until he was making an income. Franchisee assistance was perfect for Brad.

Brad is one of a select few in WA that chose to start with a Franchise. But his story gets more interesting than this. We look at the pros and cons of starting a business with a franchise.

Gavin and I talk about addiction to susbstances and habbit. It can be a tough fight, even to recognise this in your life. We also talk about his Kei Truck which won't suit all businesses, but for tight inner city access, it is impossible to beat.

Gavin has a bunch of tools that are unique to his gardening business and an amazing approach to battery.