Fullerton Unfiltered

Today we're talking about all things route density, and how this was the greatest determining factor in the profitability and success of our lawn care company. Over the years we've had to grow, prune and constantly cultivate our routes to make our business a stand-out success. We didn't always have the best route density, but after a decade of working on it, we've finally got it to where it needed...

Today we're joined with an OG in the green industry over in Rhode Island named Paul  Camara . A lot of you guys know Paul from Instagram and the high-quality jobs that he provides for his clients with his company Spring Green Landscaping. Listen in as Paul shares insightful tips and stories to help the next generation grow a successful lawn and landscaping business. Enjoy! www. ISOtunes.com (Brian...

Today Liz and I are going to share some helpful details to navigate the GIE+EXPO in Louisville KY. GIE+EXPO has become the largest trade show event of the year, and for good reason! Come see all of your favorite lawn care, landscaping, and hardscaping equipment in one massive expo arena! Liz and I try to share what has helped us when attending the event to make it as fun and enjoyable as possible....

Today we're joined with special guest Paul Jamison of the Green Industry Podcast! Listen in as Paul shares the itinerary for the summer road tour that they're heading on later this week! Paul is going to Virginia to do live interviews, and bring back a plethora of knowledge to help us grow our businesses. Enjoy!   www. Ballard-inc.com (Brians10 Saves 10%) www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Law...

Today we're doing a short and sweet episode talking about running your business profitably and why knowing your numbers is so important. With a quick analogy Brian shares the how and why you should look at your numbers more often, and why ignoring them could spell disaster. Enjoy!   www.echo-usa.com   www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmai...

Today we're joined with  Kyle   Parks  from Scarlett Landscaping out of the greater Maryland area.  Kyle  is a returning guest on the show and today he's going to give us a mid-season update with how his business is going so far.  Kyle has been experiencing rapid growth in his company, and he shares some helpful tips for what's getting him this incredible growth. Enjoy!   www. EquipmentDefender.co...

Today Liz and I are doing a quick podcast talking about how we try to get 15-20 hours a week of quality time together to keep our relationship growing. We all know how busy it can be running a business of your own, but that's no excuse to not keep your relationships a priority or neglect your spouse. Liz and I share some helpful and practical tips to get those 15-20 hours in and make sure that you...

Today we're joined by Jesse Winter from  Oasis Lawn & Landscape all the way from Victoria Australia! Jesse shares his story of cutting grass and making that cash, as well as a special drop-in phone call from none other than Greg Chism himself, how cool is that! This was a super fun episode, one that I know Jesse will remember for a long time to come! Enjoy! www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's L...

Today we're joined by Kevin  Laycock  to help us understand the benefits and opportunities associated with adding pest control services to our businesses. Kevin shares what it takes to add these services including education, product knowledge, application, and how working smarter and not just harder can lead to an overall more profitable business. Enjoy! www. SiteOne.com   www. GIE-Expo.com (Use C...

Today we're joined by Cornell  Mack  of  Mack   Landscaping  & Lawn Care based out of Monroeville PA. Listen in as  Mack shares his enthusiasm for helping other Lawntrepreneurs in the industry, as well as his start-up story and how he got his business off the ground!  Mack  drops nuggets of wisdom throughout this whole episode, so make sure you listen ALL the way through! Enjoy! www. Exmark.com  ...

Today we're debriefing from Together In The Trades part of a two podcast episode that we did with Caleb & Brittany Auman. Part one is found at The Kid Contractor Podcast . Listen in as Liz and I share an honest conversation about how our relationship was on the rocks, and what we had to do to get it to where it is today. Conversations like these aren't easy, but we felt it was important to let oth...

Today we're joined by Aaron  Strunk  of  Strunk Lawn Care based out of Marion IL, and hearing how he got started in the lawn and landscaping industry. Aaron has a powerful story, one filled with faith and action as he decides to go all-in with a lawn care business of his own. Aaron shares funny stories and practical tips about how he got to where he is today and pays it forward to help the next ge...

Today we're doing a debrief on the first-ever marriage conference we co-hosted with the Auman's called Together In The Trades! Liz and I had an absolute blast at the event, and we'd have to humbly say, it was an incredible experience. So many of you came down to join us to strengthen your marriage and get away from the business for a few days, and it was well worth it! Enjoy the debrief with my wi...

Today we're joined with my younger brother Adam who gets to share HIS side of the story of quitting my illustrious business at the ripe old age of 18 years old, just 3 months into working for me. We talk about business, life, success, and just a bunch of fun stories along the way with my crazy career in lawn care, and Adam's parallel path with working for corporate America these past 10 years. Tha...

Today we have a guest on the show hailing from Wadsworth OH by the name of Zachary  Capela of Zachary Lawn & Landscaping. Zachary is only 16 years old and is already kicking butt and taking names with his lawn and landscaping business.  Listen to his start-up story and the funny jokes we have along the way as Zach shares what it's like running a lawn care business at such a young age. Enjoy! www....

Today we have a great guest on the show with DJ Aldrich from Aldrich Landscape LLC sharing his start-up story! Listen in as DJ talks about his experience working with his dad, the struggles they had along the way, and how they tripled their business in the last 36 months. DJ also shares about his favorite equipment and some keys to success that he has had with growing a large social media followin...

Today we are joined by the winner of the Ballard Products giveaway trailer which is Brett Randolph out of Wadsworth Ohio! Brett was the lucky winner of the full trailer setup that Kory gave away as a gift and thank you to the lawn care community, and because of all of the tremendous support, you guys have given him with Ballard Products. Listen to Brett share some funny stories including how his d...

Today we're joined by Josh and Colin of C&J Outdoor Services LLC, sharing their startup story and what they're doing to crush it in business! Listen in as these guys share their excitement for the industry, as well as their reasons for partnering up to dominate their market! Enjoy. www. SiteOne.com   www. GIE-Expo.com (Use Code: Brian Save 50%) www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenan...

Today Brian shares some fun updates about what's going on in the Fullerton household, and provides a timely reminder that life is a marathon, not a sprint! Sure, there are times when we want to bump it up a notch, we call that the spring rush, but here is a friendly reminder to also remember to pace! Brian shares some funny stories and updates that I'm sure you can relate to as we all 'round the c...

Today we have another young guest on the show named Wyatt   Conklin  of  Wyatt   Conklin  Lawn Maintenance.  Wyatt is in the 6th year of his lawn and landscaping business and is already rocking 2 crews while looking to add a third. Listen in as he shares some fun stories about how he got started, where he is at today, and what the future looks like for WCLM! Enjoy. www. Exmark.com   www. Lawntrepr...

Today we're going to share some real talk about how my self-image was busted from the get-go with my lawn and landscaping business, and what we had to do to recreate it along the way. Getting started in business, we dealt with some crazy customers, just like everyone else. Along the way through, we got better customers, did better work, and increased our self-image of who we are, and what we could...

Today we have a fun guest on the show for you guys with Cameron  Errington of Maryland Roots LLC. Listen in as Cameron shares her start-up story and how she got into the green industry! Cameron has a blossoming business of her own as a young female in the industry and is making a name for herself with both lawn care and landscaping. Enjoy! www. SiteOne.com   www. GIE-Expo.com (Use Code: Brian Save...

Today we're joined with a special guest Chant Singvongsa of Chant's Daily Hustle, giving us a life update since the last time he was on the show! Listen in as Chant shares about what he's been up to with his landscaping business, embroidery business, and his new YouTube hustle! Enjoy! www. KUJO.com (Brians10 Save 10%+Free Shipping!) www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube...

Today we have a great returning guest on the show  Britt   Dowd  from Green Again Lawn Care sharing with us about lawn care leadership.  Britt  runs a successful 7 figure business in Kansas City, and also is the host of the popular leadership podcast "Lawn Care Leaders". Listen in as  Britt  shares some helpful tips and mindset with hiring, attracting the right talent, and how to promote from with...

Today we're joined by Cordie Morgan and Jeff Fresko from  SiteOne  to talk all things fertilizer and agronomics! Jeff and Cordie share insightful information about how  SiteOne 's cutting-edge technology in their fertilizers makes the difference for contracts and customers alike. Listen in as we dive deep into the science behind what makes their product offering so effective, and why the technolog...