Fullerton Unfiltered

Today we're going to talk about PPE and safety equipment and why it's so important to keep up on this topic to have a successful season. Having good work boots to safety glasses and everything in between is critical to keep you and your people working safely all summer long. We share our personal favorites and give suggestions on what to look for from everything head to toe. Enjoy! Check out Jobbe...

Today we're hanging with none other than Blake Albertson of B&B Lawn Care and hearing some fun updates about his business and life. We also share some funny stories and takeaways from the first-ever Green Industry Hype House, as well as a funny story about Mitchell Gordy taking his truck through a parking structure that had Brian freaked out! It was all fun and games until the parking structure ke...

Today I have a short and sweet challenge for you, that if you accept it, it may just take your life to the next level. You don't have to accept the challenge, but what if you did? We're going to talk about the roles coaches and mentors can play in your life, and why I'm so glad I picked up the phone and asked a few key people for help along the way. Enjoy www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Law...

Today we have a new friend to the show Andy Mulder of Mulder Maintenance & Services out of NorthWest Indiana sharing his passion for the hardscaping industry. Andy talks about his start-up story and the struggles they faced as a young couple with trying to grow their business, and why they chose to state debt-free all along the way. This episode is sure to inspire whether you're a seasoned vet or...

Today we're going to talk about a topic that is near and dear to my heart when it comes to billing and finalizing your office invoicing, and that is moving to charge cards on file. Make no mistake about it, doing the work we do is incredibly fun. That is until folks forget to pay, pretend that the payment is in the mail, or drag their feet on squaring up with you! In this episode, we're going to s...

Today we're joined with Paul Jamison author of Cut That Grass & Make That Cash and host of the Green Industry Podcast sharing a recap of the first few days from the first-ever Green Industry Hype House! Paul shares some fun and encouraging stories about the week's highlights, as well as Mitchell Gordy who joins us to hang out and share his viewpoint on the week! This was a fun casual conversation...

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT on today's show! Listen in as we are going to share as many tips as we can in an hour, about how to bid, quote, and earn commercial work for your lawn and landscaping business. Make no mistake about it, there can be quite a bit of work and profit in commercial lawn maintenance! We wanted to walk you through one of our commercial contracts and share how we approach taking on these...

Today we have two amazing YouTuber's and friends of Liz and me, Shawn and Savannah Spencer of Spencer Lawn Care joining us on the show! Listen in as Shawn and TQ share the story of their business and life, as well as some recent updates they've had with growing their company and being able to spend a little free time down in Tampa FL! Shawn (and TQ!) are some of the hardest working people we know,...

Today I wanted to talk about some customer service experiences and observations that we've been through over the last few months. It's crazy how few people nowadays treat people right, care about the customer, and provide a fun experience that is one to remember. Folks always ask what are some great tips to grow a business, my answer is always to start with great customer service! www. Lawntrepren...

Today we have special guests joining us in person down in Tampa FL part of the Green Industry Hype House Caleb and Brittany Auman! Listen in as the Auman's talk about execution and why great ideas are simply that, great intentions until someone acts upon them! We've all had great ideas in the past, but only those ideas that get acted upon truly come to fruition! Enjoy! www. Exmark.com   www. Lawnt...

Today we're going to continue on part two of our lawn care setup talk and on this one talk about open vs enclosed trailers and things to consider on your next purchase! We wanted to weigh out the pros and cons of each setup and things to look out for on your next setup, and what's worked best for us over the last few years! Enjoy! www.debtfreelandscaper.com www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's L...

Today we're going to be sharing with you the 3 best lawn care setups for your lawnmowers. From small gated yards to wide-open properties and everything in between, well lock it down and cover them on today's show. This is part 1 of 2 episodes. Next week's podcast will be on utility trailers and enclosed trailers. Enjoy! www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://link...

Today we're sharing with you guys a system that has helped me to become more organized and to create more revenue before we ever leave the house. The wildly popular lawn agreement forms have been a godsend for our business, and this system could be a great option for you. Listen in as we share how these forms helped us to schedule work, upsell customers on future jobs, and overall increase profit...

Today we have a great conversation with Green Industry Podcast host Paul Jamison talking about his exciting updates for this coming month of February! Paul fills us in with all the exciting news and updates from a book release to his Florida tour, and so much more. Listen in as Paul shares his exciting updates and stay tuned to his show for all the great content coming down the pike! https://mulch...

Today we have a fun episode for you guys sharing all of the crazy fun announcements that have been made over the last few days! From live events to baby announcements, to new resources on Lawntrepreneur Academy and so much more! There's an excitement in the air as people are ready to grow, ready to move on, and ready to make 2021 their best year ever! www.debtfreelandscaper.com www. Lawntrepreneur...

Today we're going to talk about owning your future and the success you want to have for your business and life. Listen in as I share about my personal development story about business and success, and why I think evaluating the advice you get is extremely important. Enjoy! www. ProvenLocks.com   (Brians10 Save 10%) www. LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee...

Today we're going to get a checkup from the neck up to help guarantee that 2021 becomes an incredible year for you and your business. For a lot of folks the last few weeks (and even months) have been a massive disappointment and distraction, and for others, it was the best year of their life. We're going to talk about how controlling these TWO things can almost guarantee your success and help you...

Today we have a special guest for you guys on the show with none other than Trisha Dork, our personal real estate agent! Trisha is literally the most motivated person I know, and the success she's had with her business and family is second to none! Listen in as she shares about goal setting, vision casting, non-negotiables, and so much more! If this episode doesn't fire you up, I don't know what w...

Today we're going to share some practical advice from a recent coaching call with a young man named Henrik who is smoking his lawn and landscaping business right now! He is a 14-year-old lawntrepreneur who is dedicated to making his business stand out in 2021, and these were some of the tips I shared with him. Listen in as we talk about 3 simple ways to grow your company in 2021 to help you take y...

Today I'm going to share with you guys some funny and also embarrassing stories of how I got started shoveling snow and snow blowing driveways! But I also wanted to give some encouraging words that even as simple as our start was, we still relied on that income from snow and it was a great way for us to bring in winter income! Listen in to our humble beginnings and perhaps you can laugh along the...

Today we have a great guest on the show for you guys with Roger Villabos of Lobo Lawn & Tree Care. Roger was working at Costco for more than a decade when he decided to branch off and start his own thing! Over the last 18 months Roger has had some tremendous growth and success with his business that is sure to inspire anyone that is looking to go full time. Riger shares with you what inspires him...

Today we're sharing a quick talk that Liz and I did at Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2020. We were sandwiched in between some amazing folks that day but Liz and I also wanted to share some stuff we've been experiencing and working through in 2020 as well. We've all had a crazy year, but that didn't give us the permission to let off the plow and to crush 2020. We've had wins and losses, but the botto...

Today we have a fun and encouraging episode with Jeremy Knecht of JJ Grounds! Jeremy is one of my go-to guys to follow on Instagram, and he always has some exciting things happening in his business. Listen in as Jeremy shares a few fun stories on hiring, being an example for people on your team, and also a fun story or two about his home and how he was featured in some Exmark content this summer....

The finish line is in sight and now is the time to put the pedal on the gas to finish the year strong! Brian shares a dozen or so examples of conversions you should have with your professional team to help make sure that you wrap up 2020 with a bang! Hit the ground running in 2021 as well with the ideas presented in this conversation and put yourself in a position to win big next season. Enjoy! ht...

Today we're going to talk about dealing with the mental part of being an entrepreneur and dealing with the high highs and low lows of running a business. Let's face it, not every day is a W when you're in business for yourself! There's good days, and there's bad days. What Liz and I wanted to do was spend a few minutes sharing what's worked for us to double down on those wins, and how to minimize...