Crooked Stripes Podcast

In this episode of the Crooked Stripes podcast, hosts Brandon and Martin welcome their guest Gib, who shares his experiences working in the lawn care industry, attending expos, and navigating the challenges of social media. Gib's viral A&W incident that got him into the landscaping industry. They also touch on the balance between work and school, the intricacies of content creation, and th...

Brandon and Martin discuss various topics including their fall work, a drinking tournament called the Stokers Invitational, and their upcoming trip to Louisville. They also talk about their landscaping business and the equipment they use.  The conversation is filled with humor and camaraderie. In this part of the conversation, Martin and Brandon discuss their plans for the upcoming trip to Louisvi...

In this episode, Brandon and Martin discuss their recent long weekends and adventures. They talk about barbecues, drinking games, and unexpected trips. They also mention their upcoming plans for the Stripe Life Expo and the giveaways they have planned. The conversation then shifts to fall fertilization and the importance of building a strong root system for the next year. They discuss different pr...

In this conversation, Martin and Brandon discuss their upcoming snow season and their plans to expand their business. They also talk about recent projects they've completed, including a patio job and the challenges they faced. They mention the use of lawn signs for advertising and the effectiveness of social media in attracting customers. The conversation also touches on the discovery of a con...

In this episode, Brandon and Martin catch up on their recent landscaping projects and discuss the unpredictable weather in their respective areas. They also talk about upcoming plans, including attending the Equip Expo trade show. They reminisce about their experiences at previous trade shows and express excitement for the upcoming event.  Brandon and Martin discuss their plans for an upcoming eve...

In this episode, the guys discuss the current weather conditions and their lawn care businesses. They talk about the challenges of mowing lawns in extreme heat and the differences in weather between their locations. They also discuss the upcoming changes in their teams and how they plan to manage the workload. The conversation then shifts to their recent soil job and Martin's ability to estima...

The fellas catch up after a few weeks not on together and discuss various topics, including Ken's pickleball tournament, buying new trucks, and dealing with shingles. They also touch on the challenges faced by solo landscapers and the importance of having backup plans. The conversation revolves around the topic of landscaping and lawn care, specifically focusing on the challenges and decisions...

In this conversation, Brandon, Martin, and Kristine discuss their strategies for building strong communities on social media. They emphasize the importance of consistency, engagement, and authenticity in growing a following. They also discuss the shift from using social media as a lead generation platform to focusing on community building. Krristine shares tips on creating a content strategy, incl...

In this conversation, Brandon and Ken discuss their recent trip to a NASCAR race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400 and their experiences with the Senix Power Tools team. They talk about their initial skepticism of NASCAR and how they were pleasantly surprised by the excitement and atmosphere of the race. They also discuss Ken's back injury and how the Senix blower has he...

In this conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss various topics including the weather, lawn care, MLB home run derby national anthem, and their plans for a potential golf tournament.  They also talk about their allergies and beer preferences. Martin shares that he is allergic to grass, which surprises some people. They end the conversation by inviting listeners to join them for a golf tournament a...

In this conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss their half-year review of their landscaping business. They talk about their podcast's progress, their upcoming expo, and their new team member. They also discuss the different patterns they use to create stripes on lawns and share their favourite patterns. In this part of the conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss their favourite jobs and the...

On a Sunday Speical, Brandon and Martin discuss their recent battle with poison ivy and the challenges it posed. They also talk about their busy schedules, the recent holidays, and the high cost of living. They answer questions from listeners about services to sell during the summer heat and drought, and share their plans for the future. In this part of the conversation, They also talk about using...

In this part of the conversation, Brandon discusses the tree program in Woolwich township and the benefits of planting trees to fight carbon emissions. They also talk about the issues with power lines and trees, as well as the challenges of maintaining street trees. The conversation then shifts to the challenges Brandon has been facing with his trucks breaking down and the expensive costs of repai...

In this conversation, Martin and Brandon discuss their experiences working in hot weather, dealing with allergies, and their recent landscaping projects. They also talk about their use of battery-powered tools and the advantages they offer. The conversation ends with a funny anecdote about Rob, a former colleague of Brandon's, cleaning off a car's back window that was covered in snow. In t...

In this conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss their experiences with lawn mowing and landscaping. They talk about the performance of their equipment, including the Ferris mower and the Kubota dump cart. They also discuss their current projects, such as digging a backyard and installing a patio. They touch on the topic of battery-powered tools and their advantages over gas-powered ones. They als...

The conversation covers a range of topics including camera equipment, Kubota dealer demo days, equipment demos, excavator rodeo, mulchers, GPS systems, and winter plans. The hosts also discuss listener engagement and the growth of their podcast. The conversation covers topics related to equipment rental, landscaping, gardening, and the challenges of space management. Takeaways: The importance of h...

On our 20th episode, the boys cover a range of topics including podcast consistency, weekend events, landscape life, travel, job management, dealing with negative comments, and a unique mowing opportunity. The hosts also discuss the challenges of mowing large areas and the type of grass that is difficult to stripe. The conversation covers topics related to lawn mowing, lawn care, and podcasting eq...

In this part of the conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss their busy schedules and upcoming plans. They talk about their work over the long weekend and Martin's decision to work on Monday. They also mention their social plans and the challenges of being a landscaper. They briefly touch on their social media following and giveaways. The conversation then shifts to the number of employees the...

In this episode, Brandon and Martin discuss their recent experiences in the landscaping business. They talk about the challenges they faced during the week, including equipment issues and difficult customers. They also share their strategies for dealing with problematic clients and the importance of finding customers who appreciate their work. Additionally, they discuss the effectiveness of differ...

In this conversation, The Boys interview Stefano Narducci , a successful entrepreneur in the landscaping and snow removal industry from Sault Saint Marie Canada. Stef shares his journey of starting his business at a young age and the challenges he faced along the way. They discuss the importance of leveraging social media for business growth and the evolution of Stef's company from landscaping...

The conversation starts with a discussion about technical difficulties and Martin's recent vacation. They talk about the cold weather and the challenges it brings. The main theme of the conversation is the work that the host's team has been doing. We answer the questions sent in through Instagram and catch up. Takeaways: Teamwork and scheduling are important for successful projects Having...

Brandon and Martin interview Rebecca Wert from Beck the Beast Lawn Care. Rebekah shares her journey of getting started in the industry, working for her brother's lawn care company, and eventually starting her own business. She talks about the challenges of running a business and the importance of finding a balance between doing the work and managing the business side of things. Rebecca also di...

In this episode, Brandon and Martin interview Larson White, owner of Larson's Lawn and Landscape in Eden North Carolina. Larson shares his journey of starting his own lawn care business at a young age and the challenges he faced. He also discusses his side hustle of selling pine needles and the benefits of word-of-mouth marketing. The conversation touches on hiring strategies, the importance o...

Brandon and Martin discuss various topics related to their weekend activities, the performance of their lawn care equipment, and their plans for future episodes. They also answer questions from their Instagram followers about various topics. They also mention their plans to meet up with their followers and discuss the importance of walking backwards when flip trimming vs forwards. The conversation...

Martin and Brandon discuss Martin's experience of traveling to Charlotte, North Carolina for a Kress Commercial Event. He talks about the meet and greet with other industry professionals and the dinner and networking events. Martin discusses the educational sessions and Q&A with Kress representatives, as well as the impressive battery system and tool demonstrations. The trip was a great op...