Lawn Care Business Success

In this episode I interview Michael Reed from Quiet Lawn LLC.  Michael shares his lawn care business journey with lawn care nation, and how he decided to go all in on a fully electric battery powered lawn care business for the past five years.  Michael shares both the good and bad about using all battery powered equipment, and what he has learned, and how he has adapted along the way to...

In this episode I interview Sandy De Leon from Electric Turf Pros LLC.  Sandy shares his lawn care business journey with lawn care nation, and how he went all in on battery powered equipment for his lawn care business, including a large investment into a battery powered stand on mower. Sandy shares all the in's and out's of using battery powered tools in a lawn care business, and what he has learn...

In this episode I interview Paul Camera from Spring Green Landscaping in Rhode Island.  I previously interviewed Paul on episode #188 in March 2019, so this time around we catch up and see how things have been the past few years through the pandemic.  Paul also shares some of his insights on retaining employees long term, and the big changes coming to his business in 2022. Follow Paul Ca...

In this episode I interview Aaron Strunk from Aaron's Lawn Care in illinois. Aaron shares his lawn care business journey with lawn care nation, and how google my business has been his number one source for new leads. Follow Aaron's Lawn Care on Instagram Like Aaron's Lawn Care on Facebook lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssu...

In this episode I interview Dale Otero from Mow and Go Systems, the premier designer and builder of adjustable and easily removable dovetail ramp systems for the lawn care industry. Follow Mow and Go Systems on Instagram Subscribe to Mow and Go Systems on YouTube mowandgosystems.com lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssuccess....

In this episode I interview Dan Stone from Stone Lawn Care in Minnesota.  Dan shares his lawn care business journey after his first year with lawn care nation and how he left his last job to go full time into lawn care business with no previous experience. Follow Stone Lawn Care on Instagram Like Stone Lawn Care of Facebook lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimme...

In this episode I chat all about Christmas light installations with Andrew Martinez from Southern Sons Landscape Management in Arlington Texas. Andrew shares all the do's and don'ts, plus best practices when it comes to offering Christmas light installations in the off season of your lawn care business. Follow Southern Sons Landscape Management on Instagram Subscribe to Southern Sons Landscape Man...

In this episode I discuss the process for putting your goals in motion. I explain how to take your goal, which is essentially just an idea, and how to come up with a plan you can put into action to move you closer in the direction of that goal.  lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/shop Check out the Lawn Care...

In this episode I talk all about CRM (customer relationship management) software.  I discuss what it is, and why it is imperative to use one as the foundation in your lawn care business right from the get go. Then I go over some of the different options of CRM software available for a lawn care business. Check out my list of CRM options lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/software lawncarebusinesssuc...

In this episode I discuss some of the business ideas you can do in the winter off season, to continue earning an income when the lawn mowing is over for the year. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/shop Check out the Lawn Care Business Success Academy for downloadable products, courses, and one on one calls. insta...

Mark Thomas from the Mark Thomas Builder YouTube channel recaps his experience at this years 2021 version of the GIE EXPO, and shares some tips and experiences with having a YouTube channel. Follow Mark Thomas Builder on Instagram Subscribe to Mark Thomas Builder YouTube channel lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/...

In this episode I discuss adversity and how you will face challenging times in your business, but if you work through it you will find that as stated in this famous quote "All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you" -Walt Disney lawncarebusines...

In this episode I discuss how I price my leaf cleanups using weekly leaf cleanup surcharges instead of one big cleanup and charge. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/shop Check out the Lawn Care Business Success Academy for downloadable products, courses, and one on one calls. instagram.com/lawncarebusinesssuccess...

In this episode I discuss the 2021 GIE Expo and the abundance of battery powered equipment on display. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/shop Check out the Lawn Care Business Success Academy for downloadable products, courses, and one on one calls. instagram.com/lawncarebusinesssuccess follow Lawn Care Business S...

In this special bonus GIE Expo week episode, I welcome special guests Lenny Magnall (Product Manager) and Jamie Briggs (Marketing Director) from Exmark Manufacturing. Lenny and Jamie come on to the show to share the new products Exmark will be unveiling at the 2021 GIE Expo, and discuss what you can expect from Exmark Manufacturing in 2022 and beyond. Check out Exmark Manufacturing, the number one...

In this episode I share my thoughts on what to see and do at the GIE EXPO in 2021.  I also provide some tips to navigate the worlds largest green industry trade show, and the fifth largest trade show in the world overall. www.gie-expo.com If your at the GIE Expo be sure to visit the following booths Exmark Manufacturing 7080 \ 7444D ECHO USA 5112 Equipment Defender 2000 Kujo Yard Wear 24083 S...

In this episode I answer a Instagram followers DM question and share some tips on how to build a lawn care business for someone just starting out. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/shop Check out the Lawn Care Business Success Academy for downloadable products, courses, and one on one calls. instagram.com/lawncar...

In this episode I share some leaf cleanup tips for small lawns that I have learned over the past 16 years in business. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/shop Check out the Lawn Care Business Success Academy for downloadable products, courses, and one on one calls. instagram.com/lawncarebusinesssuccess follow Lawn...

In this episode I answer an Instagram DM regarding someone relocating their lawn care business to the PNW from Idaho, and wondering how I manage to mow lawns in the rain. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/shop Check out the Lawn Care Business Success Academy for downloadable products, courses, and one on one call...

In this episode I interview Doug Fletcher from Fletcher's Lawn Care in  Kansas.  Doug shares his lawn care business journey and how he has run his lawn care business as a side hustle to his full time job as a fire fighter for the past 13 years. Follow Fletcher's Lawn Care on Instagram lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusi...

In this episode I interview Brian McCown from Green Cove Lawn care in Alabama.  Brian shares his lawn care business journey with lawn care nation and how he has started his lawn care business three times.   Follow Green Cove Lawn Care on Instagram Like Green Cove Lawn Care on Facebook lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssucces...

In this episode I interview Zacary Heinig from Columbia Yard Service in Wenatchee, Washington.  Zacary shares his lawn care business journey, and how he went from employee in the business to buying out the previous owner and becoming the owner of the business along with his brother in-law and business partner. Follow Columbia Yard Service on Instagram Like Columbia Yard Service on Facebook la...

In this episode I interview Thomas Brown from ProScape LLC in Dothan, Alabama.  Thomas shares his lawn care business journey with lawn car nation and how he started a lawn care business, complete with employees as a side hustle to his career fire fighter job. Follow ProScape LLC on Instagram Like ProScape LLC on Facebook www.proscapedothan.com lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printe...

In this episode I share how I am levelling up my business for the upcoming fall season by adding a few new key pieces of equipment including a new ECHO PB-9010T backpack blower, as well my dream mower, a new 2021 Exmark Navigator with a 42" deck. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Check out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/shop Check out the Lawn Care Busi...

In this episode I interview Ben Bishop from Bishop Landscape Group.  Ben shares his lawn care business journey with lawn care nation and how he originally started his lawn care business as a teen in school with employees.  Then at a point he decided to pursue other forms of employment for a few years before finding himself furloughed during the pandemic and looking to start a lawn care b...