Million Dollar Landscaper Podcast

Join us for an exciting episode of the Million Dollar Landscaper podcast as we speak with Andy Mulder of Mulder Outdoor Services. Andy has built a successful landscaping business through his expertise in landscaping and his savvy use of social media. In this episode, Andy shares his secrets for using social media to reach new customers, build trust with clients, and grow his business. Whether you'...

Outsourcing your landscape design can be like having a wizard on your team. It can conjure up unexpected and exciting ideas and bring a breath of fresh air to your business. When you outsource your design, you're not just getting access to specialized expertise, but also a team of creatives who live and breathe design. They know what's hot and what's not, and they can take your brand to new height...

You can't control wether or not there is a recession, but you can control how you prepare for, and respond to, a recession. On todays show Scott and Kati talk about using exemplary customer service to grow your business, even through a recession.  Digressions include pop-up emitters, and bagworms. And then Scott has a snack and takes a nap. QUESTION —Are you worried about a recession? Let us know...

SOPs are like the dance steps of a well-coordinated team. They ensure that everyone is moving in sync and that performances are consistent and repeatable.  With the right SOPs in place, an organization can be like a well-oiled machine, humming along like a happy little bee. And who doesn't love a happy bee? And just when Scott thought life couldn't get any better, along comes this weeks guest, Tom...

It can be helpful to make a list of goals, but what if you lack the strategies to help you get things done and start crossing things off that list? On this weeks episode Scott and Kati discuss using systems to help you get to the bottom of that list and achieve your goals.    QUESTION — Do you make lists, and do you tend to finish them? Let us know on our Facebook Page. 📒 Show Notes 📒 Our missio...

Why would you spend your time doing something that someone else will do for you?  It turns out that people would rather just know beforehand wether they are in your service area or not, by entering their address, than to have to call you up and find out the slow way.  Win/Win. This week Scott talks to Chris Gentry from My Service Area about how their service can save you time and money.  And Chris...

Books are a window into the mind of an expert. They are full of everything from practical tips and techniques to inspiring stories of success. They are a great resource for anyone looking to start or grow a business, whether you're just getting started or a seasoned landscape business owner. On todays episode, Scott talks to Kati about his top five landscaping business books.  QUESTION —Have you r...

There are many different types of business owners.  Scott is the type of business owner that has an employee of the month wall that is always just a picture of Kati.  And Kati is the type of business owner who has "bring your dog to work day," every day. On todays episode, Scott and Kati talk about aligning your actions with the type of business owner you want to be.  QUESTION —What kind of busine...

Yep. They're here. The dog-days of winter.  Our steady stream of income has become a sad, desperate trickle.  It seems to make sense that with less cash coming in, we should be spending less on advertising.  But in today's show Scott talks with Jake and Cody from Evergrow Marketing, about how the numbers often say otherwise. This is the article the guys from Evergrow discussed in the show from the...

Words matter because they're the building blocks of communication, and without them, we'd all be running around grunting and waving our arms like a bunch of gorillas.  But with words, we can express our thoughts and feelings with great detail, share ideas, and even tell jokes (hopefully not inappropriate or offensive ones, though.) On today's show, Scott talks with Kris Jones of Red Door Designs a...

New Year's is a time for accounting. It's the perfect opportunity to look back on our past accounting and look ahead to the accounting we want to do differently in the future. It's also a time to let go of any negative accounting and embrace fresh, positive accounting. Whether you prefer to ring in the new year with wild accounting or just some quiet accounting at home, there's no wrong way to cel...

When my daughter was little, she had no phone skills.  If someone asked her a question, she would answer by either nodding or shaking her head from side to side, instead of speaking the words "yes" or "no."  This was ineffective.   You will find none of this phone skill illiteracy at Jill's Office, however.  They are second to none when it comes to training their team of phone answering profession...

Sometimes we all get stuck.  But it's important not to get stuck on stuck.  Because when you're stuck on stuck, it can be difficult to get unstuck. In today's show, Scott and Kati offer their insights and strategies for getting unstuck. QUESTION —How do you "un-stick" yourself?  Let us know on our Facebook Page. 📒 Show Notes 📒 Our mission here at Million Dollar Landscaper is to help you grow a p...

Why are there so many different dictionaries?  Merriam-Webster, Cambridge, American Heritage... Perhaps it's because they each define words slightly differently.  On this week's episode, Scott and Kati talk about the word Success, and how YOU define it.  Because does it really matter how anyone else defines it?     QUESTION —How does your definition of success differ from that of your peers? Let u...

You've worked hard to get to where you are, but it's still not where you want to be.  Thanks to the information available from sources like the Million Dollar Landscaper, you know what changes need to be made.  But do you still have the passion?  If not, it's unlikely that you will follow through and take the steps necessary to keep your business healthy.  Maybe it's time to ask yourself:  "Is it...

It's never been more difficult to find and keep good employees.  Gone are the days when you could keep your team in line through fear and intimidation.   But new studies suggest that a new method of employee relations, called "Basic Human Decency," has been yielding positive results and shows much promise. Today Scott welcomes Million Dollar Academy Member Alec Naylor of Naylorscapes to the show t...

Details are important.  More than important.  They're crucial.  But sometimes, we spend so much time focusing on the details that we lose sight of the big picture. On this week's show, Scott and Kati take a break from the details to take a step back, look at the big picture, and ask:  Is your business where you want it to be?       QUESTION —Where do you want your business to be?  Let us know on o...

Lately, we've been going on about your numbers and about how if you don't know them, it doesn't make sense just to sell more.  But I hope we haven't given anyone the idea that sales aren't important.  Of course, they are.  And so, on today's show, Scott and Kati talk about how you can turbo-charge your sales.  (Once you know your numbers, of course.)  QUESTION —How often do you follow up with a cu...

There's a scene from "Sex And The City" where Carrie suddenly realizes how much money she has spent in her life on shoes.  And I'm betting that the face she makes is the same face that you're going to make when you realize how much you've been spending on landscaping equipment. In this weeks show Scott and Kati talk about this past weekend's hugely successful online numbers course. QUESTION —Do yo...

Whipped cream is delicious.  It works on so many different things.  cakes, waffles, ice cream... But garbage? On this week's episode, Scott and Kati talk about the importance of knowing your numbers and about how just making more sales without knowing your numbers is like putting whipped cream on garbage...   QUESTION —Have you signed up for our numbers course? Let us know on our Facebook Page. 📒...

The only thing better than an interview with Keith Kalfas is a Super-Long interview with Keith Kalfas, which requires that we split it up into two separate episodes just so that it will fit onto the internet.   This week's show is part two of Scott's conversation with a landscaper, podcaster, and YouTuber, Keith Kalfas.  They discuss the importance of maintaining a mindset that will position us fo...

The Million Dollar Landscaper is all about helping you to be successful.  But too often, we fall into the "imposter syndrome" trap and convince ourselves that we don't deserve our success. On this week's show, Scott talks to landscaper, podcaster, and you-tuber Keith Kalfas about making sure we are approaching our business with a mindset that positions us for success in our businesses, our relatio...

When you look into the stories behind successful people, you find that most of them have a long history of failures.  But what they have managed to do, which most of us struggle with, is to learn from those failures and turn them into stepping stones on the way to success.  In today's episode, Scott and Kati examine the tricky business of learning from our failures.  QUESTION —Do you learn from yo...

Aside from the obvious ones (sharks, volcanos, sasquatch) there are many other things that can KILL your landscaping business.  But don't be afraid because, in this week's episode, Scott and Kati discuss how you can protect yourself from what they see as the top three existential threats to your business. ----more---- 👉Your Landscaping Business is Failing Because Your Estimating Sucks! 👉We can s...

We have established that systems and procedures are a necessary part of running a successful landscaping business.  But what good are they if no one follows them?  And what reason do your employees have to follow them anyway?  What's in it for them? In this episode, Scott and Kati talk about helping your team understand the benefit of systems and procedures to every employee of a business.   QUEST...