Fullerton Unfiltered

Today we're joined by guest Caleb Auman as he shares the value of education and why he continues to be hungry for the latest and greatest info. Along the way, Caleb & Brian talk philosophy and deep dive on different topics like schooling, happiness, and philosophy in general and how it pertains to having a fulfilled life. Enjoy. www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com (Code: PODCAST saves 10% on training p...

Today we're chatting poolside with a few green industry leaders, talking about trends for 2022 including price increases. We all know inflation is going through the roof, and raising prices has become a necessity in this market. Listen in as these pros weigh in about what they're doing to stay ahead of the curve and how you can best position your company to win big in 2022. Part 2 of this episode...

Today we're joined by Allyn Hane and Brett Goodyear of Lawn Mastery, sharing their unique experience starting up an eCommerce business to help DIY'rs and Pros alike! Allyn shares his story about how he worked with TruGreen and how fate revealed itself for Allyn to start a direct-to-consumer business for fertilizer and other ag products. Enjoy! www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com (Code: PODCAST saves 10...

Today we're joined by Jason Creel of Alabama Turf Pros sharing an update on his fertilizing career and how business is doing today. Jason has built 3 successful green industry businesses, his most recent being in the fertilizer industry. Enjoy!   www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com (Code: PODCAST saves 10% on training programs only) Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmainten...

Today we're joined by a friend of the show John Pajak as he discusses his passion for helping folks better understand their numbers. John has become a trusted voice in the green industry at helping people know what to charge, how to recover their overhead and set reasonable budgets. Enjoy.   www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com (Code: PODCAST saves 10% on training programs only) Brian's Lawn Maintenance...

Today we're joined by AJ & Alecia Brentzel of Brex Enterprises, sharing with us how they built a 10 million dollar contracting business in the oil and gas industry. These guys are the real deal, and they have learned some valuable lessons while their company grew. Listen in as they share how they had to work as a team to grow the company, and how each person has different roles in the business. En...

Today we're joined by John Siegers of Signature Landscape Corp, sharing with us his business startup story and how he built his company. John and his family live in Lennox IL, and have built a solid hardscape company offering medium to high-end outdoor living spaces. Listen in as John shares how some people live to work, and others work to live, and how he tries to balance both. Enjoy! www. Lawntr...

Today we're sitting down with Alex Kirby and his marketing manager Logan to talk about best practices with marketing your business. We talk about traditional marketing, digital marketing, and how to best grow your presence online. This episode is chalked full of great tips, one that is worth listening to a few times to get all of the nuggets that are shared. Enjoy!   www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com...

Today we have Paul Jamison of the Green Industry Podcast, sharing some fun and exciting updates about trends and a new book he wrote! Paul and I caught up at the 2022 Green Industry Hype House, and a big shoutout to The Hardscape Academy and Lawntrepreneur Academy for making this happen! Enjoy! www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com (Code: PODCAST saves 10% on training programs only) Brian's Lawn Maintena...

Today we're sharing about how to get over the opinions of other people and why living your life to impress other people is a losing proposition! This is something that almost anyone struggles with, right or wrong, and with the advent of social media, it's only become more of an issue! With so many folks deciding to start their own business it's never been more important to protect your mind from t...

Today we're joined by Taylor Schofield of Schofield Lawn Care talking about all things snow plowing and subcontracting. Listen in as Tayler gives us an update on how his snow removal business is going his first season, and how the back blade that he invested in has been working out. Enjoy!   www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com (Code: PODCAST saves 10% on training programs only) Brian's Lawn Maintenance...

Today we're going to share our thoughts and opinion on what we believe to be the BEST lawn care setup out there! When growing your business, it's always important to keep the end in mind, and your lawn care setup is no different! Listen in as we share the pros and cons of the different lawn and trailer setups, and try to nail down what one would be  perfect  for you. Enjoy.   www. LawntrepreneurAc...

Today we're sharing some fun details and information about the 2022 Green Industry Hype House and how you can follow along on social media! The best social media influencers in the industry will be joining down in Tampa FL to collaborate and create content all week long, capped off with a meetup at Armature Works Parks! Come join us Saturday 1-4 pm as we network, have fun, and enjoy fellowship wit...

Today we're joined by Trevor Leigh from New Edge LLC out of Rockford MI. Trevor has been growing his lawn care business for over 9 years now and has accomplished quite a bit in this time period. Check out Trevor's story and what I also believe to be the new normal, with the younger crowd growing 6 figure businesses before they hit 18, and proving once and for all that age is just a number, and bui...

Today we're talking all things subcontracting, and specifically for winter during snowstorms and plowing snow! If you guys have never subcontracted out, there's good money to be made doing so! Whether you have a truck and plow setup, a skid steer, or even just general labor as a sidewalk shoveler, subcontracting can be a great way to make extra income during the winter months. Enjoy! www. Lawntrep...

Today Liz and I are joining the podcast to share with you guys our excitement and celebrate our 1 millionth download on the podcast! It's crazy to see how far we've come, and how far you guys have come on this journey with us. As we say, we're all in this together, and what a wild ride it has been. Thank you guys sincerely for all of the love and support of the podcast. Cheers to 1 million, and ch...

Today we're joined with James  DeGroff  of Yard Rescue out of the Outer Banks in NC. James had a background in EMS and over the last few years, decided to start a side hustle outside of his job. More recently, James decided to leave his stressful career to pursue a green industry business of his own, and since then, he's never looked back. Enjoy! www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com (Code: PODCAST saves...

Here is my #1 tip to market on  social   media , and how to really get your name out there in 2022. I know this is going to sound extremely simple, and extremely basic, but that's sort of the point. If you want to stay relevant and you want to stay top of mind, the best way to do it is to MAKE POSTS! That's it! www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com (Code: PODCAST saves 10% on training programs only) Bria...

Today we're joined by Troy of TJ Lawn & Landscape, sharing with us his business startup story and where he is today! TJ is crushing it out of New Jersey, and growing his business by leaps in bounds. Check out the enthusiasm he has for the industry, as well as creating content on social media to give back and help the next guy. Enjoy!   www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com (Code: PODCAST saves 10% on tra...

Today we're joined by Henrik Gislason The Lawn Care Kid who is 15 years old from Dexter MI. Henrik is out there crushing it with his lawn and snow business with over 55 accounts! Henrik shares his equipment setup as well as how he's been able to acquire so much at such a young age. Enjoy!   www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com   Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance...

Today we have a great guest on the show with Devin Banwart of 417 All Out Lawns! Devin has been working full time for the city of Springfield MO, and has been getting the boat close to the dock as he prepares to go full time this spring! Listen in as Devin shares how they paid off $120,000 in debt, put some money into savings afterward, and prepared themselves to make the leap this spring! Enjoy....

Today we're sharing about the 6 new resources we've recently made available at Lawntrepreneur Academy, and how they can help you take your business to the next level in 2022. These resources are designed to help you take your growing company to the next level, and really help us to run our business at a professional level. Enjoy!   www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com   Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTub...

Today we're joined by Carla Policastro with Cycle CPA, sharing about their business services as professional bookkeepers and the new partnership we can now offer for our listeners. I couldn't be more excited to help you guys with a trusted voice and a trusted source for your bookkeeping needs with Cycle CPA. Listen in as Carla shares some helpful information about what their firm offers, and how t...

Today Liz and I are tackling the New Year with a new episode all about how we plan to set goals for 2022 and share some of the things we're most excited about! We wanted to share about real goals that we're setting, and how being honest with yourself (and your priorities!) is the best way to approach the "new year new you" resolution that so many of us set. Enjoy! www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com  ...

Today we're talking about the Wins and Losses of 2021, and how I would encourage you guys to NOT bring what you "didn't accomplish" into 2022! Let's draw a line in the sand and celebrate the wins of 2021, but also let's leave the disappointments of 2021 there as well. Enjoy! www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com   Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance (w/ Brians10 Dea...