Aussie LawnStars

This episode was recorded with Will Pearce from ICL on September 19th. Will has a long history as a true expert in the field. From agronomy and turf grass research, previously working for STRI, Will has a lot of experience and wisdom to share with us. I ask him about a couple of my own jobs and we talk about getting customers set up on programs that improve their lawns and the number of services w...

26th September 2023 with Thomas Hansen and he is particularly interesting because he has achieved a lot in under 12 months. The Jim's Franchise model really does give people an unfair advantage when starting up, but Thomas has taken his business in a unique direction running all EGO tools including the EGO 42 inch ztr. Enough of me talking, let's go meet Thomas.

I believe that most people at some stage will ask the question what does it take to start a successful business, and his leads a lot of us to ask what does it take to start and run a successful lawncare business. Well Prez and I are here to tell you why your lawncare business will fail. So many lawncare businesses fail or serve a very short term goal. Lets look at what it takes to get it right and...

While at BJ's event in Brisbane I met Tate Crocker and I've followed up with him on the 12th September for an interview. While Tate loves motorbikes, we also discussed his business with Jim's Mowing and the benefits he has found starting with a franchise. We cover many topics around equipment and business systems Catching v mulching and scheduling software or CRM's. Paul Luck's approach to busines...

I've been threatening to bring Tom Benson into the LawnStars dungeon since I first started the podcast but it has taken a while to convince him to join me. Tom runs Tink's Mowers with the main store in Newcastle and a store in Rutherford and one in Macksville on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Tom is one of the few dealers that really puts a big focus on serving contractors. Tom has put a lot of thoug...

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Today we've got a special episode. We are starting by reviewing three users of ServiceM8 followed with an interview with ServiceM8 itself. First off the ranks we've got Adrian Wheeler, followed by David Mallyon and finally Mark Bennett before we start the interview with Michael O'neill from ServiceM8. I will also have a link for you to join serviceM8 on the Aussie LawnStars Instagram account and F...

Today's interview is with Kiren Jones from Brissy. Kiren has a history with experience in the industry prior to starting his own business, and while his business has only been up and running for a short time, it is clear that his experience counts. We cover Kiren's background including his indigenous heritage from Stadbroke Island and the Quandamooka People and look at how this has contributed to...

BJ's event attracted many people from interstate.  We cover the details of the event.

Jake lives on the midnorth coast of NSW and ran a successful lawncare and gardening business for 4 years. We look at what he did, what worked well for him and why he changed. From a basic set up to a custom trailer with Walker and Wrght Stander ZK.

I'm scooting up the NSW coastline today to Coffs Harbour. In an effort to bring you more regional interviews I've found Nathan Cadman. While he works in a regional area, make no mistake, he has found the business skills to ensure his business is profitable and will be around for years to come. Let's spend some time looking at Coffs Harbour, the customer base, the business opportunities and what it...

I've made the effort to seek a good balance between contractors that are killing it, and those that are relaxing and enjoying the lifestyle and benefits of being their own boss. Between the hustle and bustle of Inner Melbourne, Sydney and Brissy, and the remote regions of Griffith, Kalgoorlie, Mudgee and Huon Valley. From the tropics to the Dessert to the Antarctic, Australia covers it all. Well t...

South Australia has less than 2 million humans, so its human population is around 6% of the total Australian population. That is more than Tasmania and the NT combined, While West Australia has around 10% of the total population.   Today I found one of those South Australian's and he is a prominent member of LMCA. Jake Mantel has been in business for almost 4 years since he bought a tractor and sl...

I made the trip to Mudgee to interview Dave Herman who has set up a local mowing business. Mudgee is about 3 hours from Lake Macquarie or Newcastle and it is a truly rural part of Australia. Rugged mountains and harsh farmland along with local families that are generational in the community. I always try to engage with the person I am interviewing so you get to know them a little as a person as we...

Jake Machen is as Tasmanian as they get, born and bred. Jake is local to Huonville and works around Hobart and the Huon Valley. He shares what it's like working in one of the most remote regional areas of Australia. We could argue that some areas in the middle of the mainland are more remote, but   different regions are remote for various reasons whether it's the sheer distance from others or the...

Geoff started his business over 30 years ago and there has been a lot of changes in that time. For those who are concerned that you might not make it thru the economic crisis currently affecting us, a business can survive and thrive through all manor of economic challenges. There have been a lot of businesses that didn't continue for various reasons and many challenges that they faced, but it is n...

Ryan Emery works in and around Hobart. The population of 200,000 gives plenty of opportunities for work in Lawncare and Ryan has found several ways to ensure his business is recognised locally for its professionalism and preferred over others. Property reclamation and Fire Abatement work are two of the specialties we discuss along with his history prior to starting his business, this episode will...

Episode 100 is a milestone and with that comes a great giveaway. Four prizes to four lucky people. Thanks to Bushranger, EGO and COX mowers for supplying the awesome prizes. And please support Mower Merch with a whopping 15%off the entire store for the entire month of July 2023. Enjoy the sweet sound of Sheree interrogating me.

Barry Crowhurst from EGO Power Plus - Chervon spent over an hour discussing battery tools, Battery Technology, Weather and temperature issues and shared an exclusive on the new releases coming to Australia from EGO.

Today we've got Will Harford in for an interrogation. Will loves a lot of the same things I love from lawn contractors gear to motorbikes. A good quality robust technical discussion about maintenance and robotic mowers. Make sure you support Mower merch store as a sponsor for Aussie LawnStars. During the month of July they are offering 15% off using the code Lawnstars just for listeners of this po...

Today We've got Aiden Andrews from Cox mowers in the dungeon for an interview. Aiden is younger than my oldest child, but this is no reflection on his achievements. He has operated a lawncare run as a school kid and joined the team at Cox Mowers, initially on their admin team and quickly made his move into the Sales rep for Cox Commercial range. He knows the Cox commercial ZTR, Wright Stander rang...

As part of the 100th episode celebrations I have a special interview to bring you today. it's taken almost two years to pin down Paul Sheehan from Roy Gripske and Sons. Some of you will have seen Paul on the LMCA Facebook group. Some of you may even recognise that RGS or Roy Gripske and Sons is the Australian family business that brings you brands like Bushranger, and GA Spares, Stiga, Spartan, Su...

Ben and I talk about dirtbikes for almost an hour…but I've cut and paste that to the end of the episode so you get your fill of lawn mowing and business skills before we make you sleepy with motorbike talk. Ben has an amazing background from learning from his Dad's trade to working for the companies that specialise in turf care and products and this has carried thru to his passion for running his...

Danny Borg shares his reasons for transitioning from being a Farrier to doing Lawncare and landscaping. He finds this industry is much kinder to his body and he has built his business around factors like lifestyle, working solo, and ensuring he can provide for his family comfortably.

Simon Coddington has made a precise and methodical entry into the Lawncare business realm and his interview gives great insight into the way he has assessed each aspect of business before getting into it. He has a great mind and we can learn a lot from his wisdom.