Aussie LawnStars

Greg's final session on tools. We talk about his experience and recommendations.

Greg and I discuss what it takes to quote and know your numbers so you run a profit

We discuss the beast that is social media, how the focus is on helping others and we cover quite a bit on pricing and knowing your numbers

Greg Anderson shares his history prior to starting his lawncare and gardening business. Stay tuned for part two

Jayden Ribchester has built his business to a level that he can easily manage the workload and the equipment he uses makes him efficient. We cover equipment, pricing scheduling and of course I ask him about motorbikes

Ben was missing the Dungeon, so we get together for an hour to discuss the top 5 best tips for a new or young lawncare business, and we don't always agree on what that advice should look like. Learn from the people already doing it. Individual pros are not as valuable as crowd sourcing most of the time Start up with the right setup and some leads Progress prevents regress - better quality gear red...

Mitchell did his trade at the races before moving to a Jim's Mowing franchise. You'll find some suprising choices with Mitchell, but you can bet we talked about motorbikes and he has gained significant benefits by runnng his own business.

Alex Ranse has been building a great business in the Northern suburbs o Melbourne. We talk about what he could change and what he is doing right. This interview took several unexpected turns that will keep you guessing.

Joel started podcasting in May 2021 a few short months before Aussie LawnStars recorded the first episode. Joel runs Instyle Gardens in Geelong Victoria and has followed a similar path in interviewing people in the Landscaping industry. At one point Joel was doing regular Q and A episodes as well. Joel and I cover a lot of talk about Landscaping and his business and podcasting. These topics are su...

Silvio from Stihl joined me to discuss all things Stihl Australia. We cover a lot of product, energy management on battery, safety with chainsaws and hedge trimmers and whips and more. We cover exciting new products that have recently hit the Australian market and some products to expect in your local dealer soon.

Clint Adams is one of the entrepreneurs in South Australia that has the experience and wisdom to speak about employing staff.  Water Pro is a leading irrigation business and it has been tested in the harshest part of Australia. Clint and I talk about getting your business set up for success.  Profit First form Mike Michalowicz and the Pumpkin Plan also from Mike are Audio Books recommended in this...

This year Lawn and Land Equip Expo has become official and BJ has stepped it up a notch. Brisbane - July 6 Melbourne - July 27 Sydney - August 17 We cover some of the details of what to expect and talk about the last 12 months since doing the first show in Brisbane.

Steve Dahlin started his business in his mid 50's. Now he is in his 60's and it would be a shame to stop while he has so much success to share with us. He has learnt some valuable lessons from employing good people to using unique tools like a Segway to assist and minimise operator fatigue. You are garranteed to find something interesting and new in this episode.

Grant has 20 years experience in and around Lismore. He and I have done a lot of similar things in business but that looks very different. What is obvious to me is that running a business will look very different for different people and you can learn just as much from others as from your own experience.

Brian Holt shares the secrets that have kept him in business and happy to continue for over 30 years. You will love his story and his successes. From choosing the type of work that allows him to keep working to being truly profitable.

Jenny Brissett has been in the industry for most of her working life. Working in Western Sydney in Penrith, Jenny has learnt to balance Lawns, gardens and handyman work. She has managed multiple employees and helped her friend Hayley Hepburn start her business. Theres loads of fresh ideas for you to consider implementing in your own business.

Hayley moved through multiple different careers and job paths before she developed her love for gardening and mowing. Working for someone else, she quickly found it necessary to start out on her own.

Reuben is back and he has sold his business in Mackay and moving back to the family farm. He has more thoughts on running a successful business and advice for those starting out. Don't miss his valuable story.

In the original intervie Reuben and I discussed all the details of buying an existing business and building it up with an employee and then reducing and managing the business on his own with the help of his wife. You should listen to this again before listening to the new update with Reuben.

Millsy has been in business for over 10 years and he has grown his business and cut back. Listen in as we talk about employees, equipment, profit, and more numbers. There's lots of business skills and lifestyle wins when you run a lawncare business like this.

Remi has spent the best part of his career gaining experience with a trade and companies that set him up for high end gardening. Join us as we talk about motorbikes and gardening with a good dose of 'how to' hedge and garden. We do a break down of Remi's current business setup and plans for the future.

Murat and I discuss a lot about his experience in business before he started lawncare. This has influenced his decisions and his success running a lawncare business. We cover a lot of topics but the topic of profit and revenue keeps coming up in Aussie lawnStars. Listen to this episode to get the full story.

Adrian and I cover his history in the industry and the profit first banking approach plus much more

Husqvarna Australia shared Andrew and Simon for a morning to discuss their outdoor power equipment and automowers. There is so much covered in this interview for new and existing lawn and garden contractors, you will want to listen twice.

TIACS and Trade Mutt are co engineered businesses that compliment each other for tradies mental health. Trade Mutt sells work clothes (and Casual) that market for TIACS and provide financial support for TIACS. TIACS (This is a Conversation Starter) provides a phone and text support service for Tradies who are struggling and for those supporting tradies. This episode I intervew Jason Banks from TIA...