Podcasts about Landscaping

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you prepared to stay profitable when the market slows down and homeowners have more contractors to choose from?When demand becomes uneven, landscapers, hardscapers, and outdoor living pros can't rely on simply being available to win work. Customers have more time to compare contractors, pricing becomes more competitive, and the businesses that fail to deliver consistently can quickly lose ground.In this episode, Joshua Gillow sits down with Greg Crabtree to break down what the numbers are showing in the contractor market and what successful businesses are doing differently. They discuss why operational excellence matters more in a slower market, how scheduling and rework impact profitability, why contractors need to defend their pricing, and how being discernibly different can help you win projects without competing solely on price.You will:Learn why showing up on time, eliminating rework, and delivering quality work can have a major impact on profitability.Understand how to protect your margins when facing inflation, tariffs, fuel costs, and other unexpected expenses.Discover how listening to customers, understanding their vision, and demonstrating your value can help you stand out from competing landscapers and outdoor living pros.Press play to learn how to build a more profitable contracting business that can withstand market uncertainty, protect your pricing, and win customers through better execution and greater value.Ready to get your copy of The CORE 10? Check it out HERE!Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry. Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/puncherLicense code: AWUDIYK15E3NWYPK

Some people wait their entire careers for permission to pursue the thing they actually want. Kosta Kritikos, CEO & President of Aieres Group waited fifteen years until he finally decided to take the leap and it's changed everything. On this episode of Out of the Hourglass, Kosta shares how First Nick Companies became Aieres Group, a transformation a year and a half in the planning and fifteen years in the making. This is a story of the name, the people, the brand, the culture…  it's all connected.

(Part 2) Paul shares his most painful "School of Hard Knocks" business lessons for Caleb Auman's scary stories series, recounting everything from a drought-ruined free sod installation and a tragic $25,000 mistake with a customer's dog, to an embarrassing recording failure at Toro headquarters .

Want to hire our team to scale your Landscaping or Outdoor-Living Business? Book your FREE strategy call now → https://www.savantmarketingagency.com/free-strategy-callIf you're a landscaper looking to scale up your business and dominate your local market using effective digital marketing — you're in the right place.In this video, you'll learn:✅ 3 reasons why you should put prices on your website✅ The changing dynamics of homeowner behaviour✅ How AI thinks and the information it looks forADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

MEETUP RSVP LINK (FREE): https://partiful.com/e/AhVPncx2eKeEgFGsSGMo?c=_qmLc_Tz   TURF NERDS SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: https://linktr.ee/turfnerdspod   Use promo code TURFNERDS for 50% off Equip Expo 2026 registration! Use code TURFNERDS for 5% off orders $600 and up at Magna-Matic! Use code NERDS to save 10% on Spencer Products! At just 21, Len Jedele runs two green industry businesses, Lennart's Lawn Care and Exotics Landscaping, while earning an entrepreneurship degree at Northwood University and training to become a Delta pilot. Len shares how he started mowing at 15 with a borrowed mower and landed clients by knocking on doors in a subdivision before the lawns were even in. He also explains how a realtor partnership keeps his crew busy with new-construction landscaping. We talk STIHL equipment (including valve adjustments on a two-stroke blower), letting go of a nitpicky client, mini skid steers, and his plan to keep landscaping while flying. His best advice: put family and God first, and just talk to people.   Tap Here for Turf Nerds Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Look! We Have A Website!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Green Frog Web Design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and tell them the Turf Nerds sent you. Or Greg will scalp your lawn! Shoot us an email! Evan@TurfNerdsPod.com   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TurfNerdsPodcast?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#LawnCare #LawnMaintenance #Mowing #MowingGrass #LawnCareBusiness #Toro #ToroMultiforce #CubCadet #BibleStudy #Bible #Christian #Business #Entrepreneurship #Comedy #2024 #Marketing #Advertising #TipsAndTricks #Tips #Success #Yakta #YaktaMowers #YaktaOutdoor #Spring #SpringRush #FYP #Mower #NewMower #UsedMower #RouteDensity #EquipExpo #EquipExpo2024 #Echo #Stihl #RedMax #Shindaiwa #StringTrimmer #WeedWhip #GreenFrogWebDesign #WebDesign #EzraMcCarthy #Aerator #Aeration #ZAerate #Bobcat #BobcatMowers #Husqvarna #HusqvarnaGroup #HYGREENTOOL #GOMOW #ThunderLightingSupply #ChristmasLights #Christmas #Trump #DonaldTrump #PresidentTrump #ElectionDay #EZDumper #DumpInsert #StempkyNursery #Mulch #MulchInstallation #TurfNerds #Newsmax #NewsmaxTV #CarlHigbie #CharlieKirk

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!For many landscapers, hardscapers, and outdoor living pros, business challenges can feel overwhelming. But what happens when you've already faced something far harder than a difficult season in business? In this episode, Joshua Gillow sits down with Frankie Ingrassia to unpack his journey through addiction, recovery, entrepreneurship, family, accountability, and rebuilding his life from the ground up. His story offers powerful lessons about taking responsibility, creating structure, developing grit, and using your experiences to help others.After listening, you'll discover How taking personal responsibility can become the first step toward changing your life and your business.  Why structure, accountability, and surrounding yourself with the right people can help you stay on track when motivation isn't enough.  How difficult experiences can build resilience, create perspective, and ultimately help you become a stronger entrepreneur, leader, and person. Press play to hear how Frankie turned some of the darkest moments of his life into a foundation for recovery, entrepreneurship, family, and meaningful impact.Ready to get your copy of The CORE 10? Check it out HERE!Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry. Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/puncherLicense code: AWUDIYK15E3NWYPK

This is the final episode of our Work Series - a three-part look at how painting companies are rethinking their organizational models.  For Mike Sanchez, owner of Southedge Painting and Contracting in Greenville, South Carolina, the shift from subcontractors to W2 employees wasn't about fixing something that was broken, it was about building a lasting team and culture. Mike walks us through the decision, the commitment it took to stay the course, and what the W2 model has unlocked for his team, his customers, and the long-term legacy of the business.

Your Down Payment Is NOT Enough: The Real Cost of Buying a Rental Property You saved the 20% down payment. You found the property. You got the mortgage. You're ready to buy. Not quite. On today's Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby break down the costs investors often forget when budgeting for their first rental property. Using a hypothetical $500,000 legal suited house, they show why an investor who thinks they need $100,000 may realistically want closer to $116,000 to $117,000 available before closing. The difference comes from expenses that are not necessarily hidden, but are very easy to forget. The $500,000 Rental Property Example Assume you're buying a $500,000 house with a legal basement suite. At 20% down: Down payment: $100,000 Most new investors stop there. But the down payment is only one part of the cash required. Before buying, Wayne and Gabby say investors should also think about: Appraisal Home inspection Sewer scope Legal fees Title insurance or related closing costs Property tax adjustments Immediate repairs Cleaning Furnace and duct servicing Yard cleanup Reserve funds These seemingly smaller costs can quickly add thousands of dollars to the amount required. Appraisal Mortgage lenders commonly require an appraisal to confirm the property supports the value being financed. Wayne and Gabby suggest budgeting roughly: $300–$500 depending on the lender and property. Sometimes the investor does not even notice the cost because it appears through closing adjustments or is withdrawn separately. But you are still paying for it. Home Inspection Wayne and Gabby strongly recommend having the property professionally inspected. For the suited-house example discussed today, they suggest budgeting approximately: $600 A good inspector evaluates the major systems and components of the property, including: Roof Attic Foundation Plumbing Electrical HVAC Appliances Moisture Smoke detectors Doors Flooring Exterior components The inspection also gives you a roadmap of items that may need attention immediately after possession. Sewer Scope This is one Wayne strongly recommends. For an older residential property, he suggests having the sewer line inspected with a camera. Budget approximately: $250–$300 Why? Because a sewer replacement can be extremely expensive. Wayne and Gabby discuss a previous replacement that cost approximately $15,000 before additional related work. A few hundred dollars spent investigating the line can uncover a potentially very expensive problem before closing. Legal Fees Legal costs are another expense investors sometimes underestimate. Depending on the transaction and legal team, Wayne and Gabby suggest costs may range from roughly: $1,500 to $2,000+ Wayne's approach is not to select a lawyer based solely on price. A straightforward transaction is straightforward until something goes wrong. That is when having the right professional matters. Title Insurance and Closing Adjustments Depending on the property and province, investors may also encounter costs such as title insurance. Property tax adjustments are another common surprise. If the seller has already paid property taxes for a period after your possession date, the seller is credited for that amount at closing. That increases the cash you need to bring to the lawyer. The Property Will Probably Need Something Wayne says almost every property they buy requires immediate work after possession. Not necessarily a major renovation. It could be: Expired smoke detectors. Doors that do not close properly. Loose baseboards. A leaking shower diverter. A thermostat that is not mounted correctly. A furnace that has not been serviced. A damaged closet door. Minor plumbing or electrical issues. Individually, these may seem small. Together, they add up quickly. Wayne and Gabby typically budget: $2,000–$3,000 per property for immediate repairs and maintenance. Don't Defer Everything One mistake investors make is saying: "It's not that bad. I'll deal with it later." But deferred maintenance eventually becomes your problem. Wayne and Gabby prefer to fix smaller issues before placing a new tenant whenever possible. That provides a safer, cleaner and better-maintained property for the tenant while reducing the likelihood of emergency service calls later. Cleaning, Furnaces and Landscaping Other costs investors can easily overlook include: Professional cleaning. Furnace servicing. Duct cleaning. Gutter cleaning. Landscaping. Lawn cleanup. These expenses can add hundreds or even thousands more depending on the condition of the property. When Wayne and Gabby added the potential acquisition-related costs together in today's example, they reached approximately: $6,750 beyond the down payment. And there is still one more major item. The Reserve Fund Wayne considers this one of the most important systems an investor can put in place. Start every rental property with a cash reserve. His recommendation: Three months of rent on day one. If the suited house rents for approximately $3,000 per month total, that means starting with: $9,000 in reserves. Then continue depositing some or all of the property's monthly cash flow into that reserve. The reserve grows. Then when something breaks, you use the property's money to fix it. A washing machine fails? Reserve. Furnace repair? Reserve. Vacancy? Reserve. Lower rents? Reserve. The goal is to operate the rental like a business instead of relying on your personal chequing account whenever something goes wrong. $100,000 Becomes $116,750 In today's example: Purchase price: $500,000 20% down payment: $100,000 Potential additional acquisition and repair costs: approximately $6,750 Starting reserve: $9,000 Total amount to consider budgeting: Approximately $115,750–$116,750, depending on the final costs and repairs. The exact number will vary from property to property. The lesson is what matters: Do not save exactly enough for the down payment and assume you are ready to buy. REI Masters Mentorship Promotion Wayne and Gabby also announced a major REI Masters Mentorship offer. Anyone who joins before October 3, 2026 receives: 24 months of mentorship for the price of 12. The program includes: Direct coaching from Wayne and Gabby Weekly coaching sessions Courses and resources Strategy development Personalized roadmap Deal support Access to the REI Masters community The offer also includes entry to the upcoming REI Masters Retreat. Learn more: www.reimasters.ca The 5% Rule™ Want to understand how much cash flow your rental property should produce? Search: The 5% Rule by Wayne Hillier on Amazon. Watch the Morning Show Join Wayne and Gabby every weekday morning at 7:00 AM Mountain Time on YouTube. Follow Wayne Hillier – Real Estate Investing Coach on YouTube. Questions: info@reimorningshow.com Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Is your yard compliant?  Don't be fooled by the title - we have a fun time chatting about municipal codes and our native plant gardens during this episode with Brodie Dunn, Illinois Extension Wildlife & Pollinator Outreach Associate.  Find out where to find the rules that may cover your native garden, learn best practices to apply within your own yard, and we even chat about some good and bad plant choices.  Join us!Learn moreListening to Illinois Wildlife Everyday Environment episodeVoice of the Wild podcastIllinois Wildside blogIllinois pollinator plant selector toolShare your own Everyday ObservationWas there something about this topic we didn't cover? See something cool in nature? Let us know! Send us your question or share your everyday nature observation with us at go.illinois.edu/EEconnect, and we may share it in a future blog or podcast.Questions? We'd love to hear from you!Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu, Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu, Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu Subscribe to our NewsletterCheck out our BlogSee the Everyday Environment Archives

Your Down Payment Is NOT Enough: The Real Cost of Buying a Rental Property You saved the 20% down payment. You found the property. You got the mortgage. You're ready to buy. Not quite. On today's Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby break down the costs investors often forget when budgeting for their first rental property. Using a hypothetical $500,000 legal suited house, they show why an investor who thinks they need $100,000 may realistically want closer to $116,000 to $117,000 available before closing. The difference comes from expenses that are not necessarily hidden, but are very easy to forget. The $500,000 Rental Property Example Assume you're buying a $500,000 house with a legal basement suite. At 20% down: Down payment: $100,000 Most new investors stop there. But the down payment is only one part of the cash required. Before buying, Wayne and Gabby say investors should also think about: Appraisal Home inspection Sewer scope Legal fees Title insurance or related closing costs Property tax adjustments Immediate repairs Cleaning Furnace and duct servicing Yard cleanup Reserve funds These seemingly smaller costs can quickly add thousands of dollars to the amount required. Appraisal Mortgage lenders commonly require an appraisal to confirm the property supports the value being financed. Wayne and Gabby suggest budgeting roughly: $300–$500 depending on the lender and property. Sometimes the investor does not even notice the cost because it appears through closing adjustments or is withdrawn separately. But you are still paying for it. Home Inspection Wayne and Gabby strongly recommend having the property professionally inspected. For the suited-house example discussed today, they suggest budgeting approximately: $600 A good inspector evaluates the major systems and components of the property, including: Roof Attic Foundation Plumbing Electrical HVAC Appliances Moisture Smoke detectors Doors Flooring Exterior components The inspection also gives you a roadmap of items that may need attention immediately after possession. Sewer Scope This is one Wayne strongly recommends. For an older residential property, he suggests having the sewer line inspected with a camera. Budget approximately: $250–$300 Why? Because a sewer replacement can be extremely expensive. Wayne and Gabby discuss a previous replacement that cost approximately $15,000 before additional related work. A few hundred dollars spent investigating the line can uncover a potentially very expensive problem before closing. Legal Fees Legal costs are another expense investors sometimes underestimate. Depending on the transaction and legal team, Wayne and Gabby suggest costs may range from roughly: $1,500 to $2,000+ Wayne's approach is not to select a lawyer based solely on price. A straightforward transaction is straightforward until something goes wrong. That is when having the right professional matters. Title Insurance and Closing Adjustments Depending on the property and province, investors may also encounter costs such as title insurance. Property tax adjustments are another common surprise. If the seller has already paid property taxes for a period after your possession date, the seller is credited for that amount at closing. That increases the cash you need to bring to the lawyer. The Property Will Probably Need Something Wayne says almost every property they buy requires immediate work after possession. Not necessarily a major renovation. It could be: Expired smoke detectors. Doors that do not close properly. Loose baseboards. A leaking shower diverter. A thermostat that is not mounted correctly. A furnace that has not been serviced. A damaged closet door. Minor plumbing or electrical issues. Individually, these may seem small. Together, they add up quickly. Wayne and Gabby typically budget: $2,000–$3,000 per property for immediate repairs and maintenance. Don't Defer Everything One mistake investors make is saying: "It's not that bad. I'll deal with it later." But deferred maintenance eventually becomes your problem. Wayne and Gabby prefer to fix smaller issues before placing a new tenant whenever possible. That provides a safer, cleaner and better-maintained property for the tenant while reducing the likelihood of emergency service calls later. Cleaning, Furnaces and Landscaping Other costs investors can easily overlook include: Professional cleaning. Furnace servicing. Duct cleaning. Gutter cleaning. Landscaping. Lawn cleanup. These expenses can add hundreds or even thousands more depending on the condition of the property. When Wayne and Gabby added the potential acquisition-related costs together in today's example, they reached approximately: $6,750 beyond the down payment. And there is still one more major item. The Reserve Fund Wayne considers this one of the most important systems an investor can put in place. Start every rental property with a cash reserve. His recommendation: Three months of rent on day one. If the suited house rents for approximately $3,000 per month total, that means starting with: $9,000 in reserves. Then continue depositing some or all of the property's monthly cash flow into that reserve. The reserve grows. Then when something breaks, you use the property's money to fix it. A washing machine fails? Reserve. Furnace repair? Reserve. Vacancy? Reserve. Lower rents? Reserve. The goal is to operate the rental like a business instead of relying on your personal chequing account whenever something goes wrong. $100,000 Becomes $116,750 In today's example: Purchase price: $500,000 20% down payment: $100,000 Potential additional acquisition and repair costs: approximately $6,750 Starting reserve: $9,000 Total amount to consider budgeting: Approximately $115,750–$116,750, depending on the final costs and repairs. The exact number will vary from property to property. The lesson is what matters: Do not save exactly enough for the down payment and assume you are ready to buy. REI Masters Mentorship Promotion Wayne and Gabby also announced a major REI Masters Mentorship offer. Anyone who joins before October 3, 2026 receives: 24 months of mentorship for the price of 12. The program includes: Direct coaching from Wayne and Gabby Weekly coaching sessions Courses and resources Strategy development Personalized roadmap Deal support Access to the REI Masters community The offer also includes entry to the upcoming REI Masters Retreat. Learn more: www.reimasters.ca The 5% Rule™ Want to understand how much cash flow your rental property should produce? Search: The 5% Rule by Wayne Hillier on Amazon. Watch the Morning Show Join Wayne and Gabby every weekday morning at 7:00 AM Mountain Time on YouTube. Follow Wayne Hillier – Real Estate Investing Coach on YouTube. Questions: info@reimorningshow.com Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Risk Control Consultant Jessee Keirstead to talk about how landscaping and tree care crews can reduce their risk during roadside work.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: Brenda ColbyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessee KeirsteadEditor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

Use code "SAVANT" at https://www.LandscaperAccounting.com to claim your free Groundworks Assessment today ($750.00 value).Want to hire our team to scale your Landscaping or Outdoor-Living Business? Book your FREE strategy call now → https://www.savantmarketingagency.com/free-strategy-callIf you're a landscaper looking to scale up your business and dominate your local market using effective digital marketing — you're in the right place.In this video, you'll learn:✅ How much landscaping business owners should pay themselves✅ How to know when your prices are too low✅ How to grow profitably without creating cash-flow problemsADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Daily Boost Podcast What Are Your Traditions? September 18, 2026 | Episode 5545 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description We're almost halfway through September, and the holidays will be here before you know it. Most of us ride along with whatever traditions show up. Somebody else decorates. Somebody else throws the party. Somebody else makes the season feel like something worth showing up for. But somebody had to start that tradition. Today I want you to think about the people who create the moments the rest of us get to enjoy, and what happens when you get ahead of the season instead of letting it run you over. You get to decide what happens this year. Featured Story We were walking around the block the other night and stopped at the end of the street where my neighbor Hope lives. Her house is decorated year-round. Landscaping is her stress relief, so she's always out there. But come Christmas, she goes all out, and she's already moving things around, getting ready. I asked her if she was decorating again this year. Yes, yes, yes, I am. That's what I do. It's my tradition. So I told her thank you, because she makes Christmas for the rest of us. And she does. Take away that lit-up, happy house at the end of the street, and our whole neighborhood feels different. Important Points * Somebody has to make a tradition before anybody gets to enjoy it, and this year that somebody may as well be you. * Get ahead of the season now instead of waiting for December to cue you, and your whole fourth quarter changes. * The more certainty you build underneath your life, the more room you get to be spontaneous with the rest of it. Memorable Quotes * Traditions make our lives unique. They're always present, never forgotten. They are the fabric of our lives. * She's not creating it only for herself. She's creating it for the whole neighborhood. She makes Christmas for us. * Most everything that will make you happy: one day you decide to create it, and you do it automatically after that. Scott's Three-Step Approach * Write down the traditions you want happening this year, before the season starts making those decisions for you. * Pick the one nobody else is going to create- the party, the lights, the dinner- and put a date on the calendar. * Tell the people who belong there that it's happening, then build it, because that's what makes it a tradition. Chapters 0:20 - Why traditions matter more than you think right now 1:56 - The Face Your Passion community is officially open 3:28 - Certainty, variety, and where you land between them 5:17 - Traditions are the fabric of our lives completely 6:15 - Somebody has to make a tradition before you enjoy it 6:59 - The neighbor who makes Christmas for everyone 9:02 - Decide to create it, and it almost builds itself Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify * Email: support@motivationtomove.com * Main Website: https://motivationtomove.com * YouTube: https://youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast * Instagram: https://instagram.com/heyscottsmith * Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/motivationtomove * Facebook Group: https://dailyboostpodcast.com/facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Mamdani wants to change the landscaping on parts of Park Avenue in New York. Pete Hegseth wants military soldiers to have great health, including having big muscle mass and more. Democrat John Fetterman had some words to say about what Macklemore said during the recent Ed Sheeran concert about antisemitism. Patriots owner Robert Kraft has officially announced that Macklemore can't perform at Gillette Stadium over his antisemitic comments. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. Roger and Mark dive into how Ed Sheeran appears to be paying the consequences of Macklemore's comments and the controversy surrounding his antisemitic remarks. Bruce Springsteen doesn't have an opening act. Duncan Sheik, composer of “Spring Awakening” and singer of “Barely Breathing,” has passed away at the age of 56. Woody Allen is making a new movie! “Heart of the Beast,” featuring Brad Pitt, is a movie Roger highly recommends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Never again. Two and a half years on, the memory still engenders a physical reaction. The time I found some guys to lightly trim the trees in my backyard, at my neighbour's request. I figured it made sense just to leave the lads and their chainsaws to it while I went to work, only to return home to discover they'd hacked my beautiful trees back to stumps. It was and remains my biggest, most painful mistake as a homeowner. I've got a knot in my stomach just thinking about it now. And understandably through the tears that were shed, I agreed with my wife. Never. Again. Alas, a cabbage tree in my back yard has been ailing for some time. It's been dropping branches and its trunk has been quite obviously eroding away, with big chunks at its base turning to dust. I took some photos and sought the opinion of some gardening experts online, and the response was unanimous. The tree was a safety hazard. It had to go. This will come as a great surprise I'm sure, but I'm not someone who's spent a lot of time doing manual labour. My hands are those of a middle-aged man who's spent most of his life at a desk in a nice climate-controlled office. At 39, I'm not sure I'd ever held a chainsaw, let alone used one. Opinion was divided. Was this a job for an expert? Or was this a job for a trip to Hirequip and a couple of YouTube tutorials? Perhaps scarred by the last time I had strangers with chainsaws on the property, I decided to do it myself. By chainsaw standards, the one I hired was not particularly impressive. For starters, it was electric. Nothing like the ones from the master lumberjacks whose tutorials I'd watched online. Nevertheless, I will admit to feeling a little thrill the first time I fired it up and felt its blade begin to cycle. It was a little bit like firing a gun for the first time. A felt a little shiver of power. The tree, I figured, was a bit like my aging body in that it carried weight in strange places. Even though cabbage trees can be spindly things, some of the upper branches can be surprisingly dense. A rotting tree can carry a bit of water. I was well aware that I needed to avoid bringing it down on myself. If I thought the previous tree episode was an ugly sight, a tree-chainsaw-middle-aged-dad-collision would set a new and gruesome standard. Piece by piece, I attacked it. Purposefully. The sawdust sprayed over me and caked my hair. My arms glistened with sweat. And though you might be expecting this to be the part of the story where it all inevitably went catastrophically, bloodily, limb-threateningly wrong, it didn't. I brought down the tree. I cut it into pieces. I removed the stump and lay down some grass seed while I decide what to grow next. It was, it has to be said, an uncharacteristic success. The real danger, of course, is that when my wife points to the slowly-recovering trees in our backyard and recalls the terrible trauma —never again!— there's a now little part of me that recalls the feeling of that chainsaw revving in my hands. Well... never say never. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!What if the reason your best guys are quietly checking out has nothing to do with pay, and everything to do with the fact that they don't know you care?In this episode, Joshua Gillow continues his conversation with Ryan Englin of Core Matters, picking up where they left off on using AI to build stronger teams. This time, they tackle something much harder to systemize: how leaders in the trades can actually show their teams they care, without it feeling forced, weak, or out of character. Ryan and Joshua get personal about the culture that teaches men to shove down emotion, the sobering mental health realities in construction, and the simple, low-pressure habits that build real trust on a crew.By the end of this episode, you'll learn:Why "no news is good news" is one of the most damaging beliefs a leader can carry, and what it silently tells your team.A simple onboarding tool called the "fuzzy file" that helps you learn what actually matters to your people, so a birthday card or a favorite snack can speak louder than any speech.Why asking "how did you sleep last night" in a morning huddle might be one of the most powerful leadership questions you can ask, and how sending someone home for a couple of days can save you from a much bigger cost down the road.Listen to the full episode to find out why demonstrating that you care might be the single biggest lever you have for building a team that will go to war with you.Ready to get your copy of The CORE 10? Check it out HERE!Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry. Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/puncherLicense code: AWUDIYK15E3NWYPK

Andrew Coelho walked into Lancaster Painting for a sales job interview  and walked out with an HR career he never saw coming. In this episode, he shares how curiosity, ownership, and the freedom to fail forward turned an entry-level role into a seat on the management team, and how that same mindset now has him exploring AI, automation, and marketing. It's a conversation about what's possible when leadership bets on someone ,and that someone bets on themselves.

Want to hire our team to scale your Landscaping or Outdoor-Living Business? Book your FREE strategy call now → https://www.savantmarketingagency.com/free-strategy-callIf you're a landscaper looking to scale up your business and dominate your local market using effective digital marketing — you're in the right place.In this video, you'll learn:✅ What a $5K/month Facebook Ads budget could realistically look like for a landscaping company✅ How to break down the numbers from ad spend → leads → appointments → closed jobs✅ When investing $5K/month in Facebook Ads makes financial sense — and when it doesn'tADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

A lot of contractors start a business because they love the work. But loving the work and building a real business are two different things. In this episode of The Cost of Doing Business, Jesse Erickson, owner of Pristine Landscapes, talks about learning to build systems, delegate, and take care of the bread-and-butter work before chasing bigger projects. Because the goal isn't just to stay busy. It's to build something that doesn't depend entirely on you. Give Jesse a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pristine.landscapes.kc/ Learn more about SynkedUP: https://www.synkedup.com #contractor #businessgrowth #landscapingbusiness #knowyournumbers #synkedup

Before central heating and cooling became a standard feature of many homes, there was a greater emphasis on designing homes and their yards to provide natural climate control. This was accomplished by taking advantage of the heating effects of solar radiation during the winter along with the cooling effects of shade and natural air flows during the summer. As we see more extreme cold and heat events in Illinois and as energy bills continue to rise, it's a good time to revisit how your landscaping is contributing to your home's climate control and energy efficiency. Chat with Energy Specialist Andrea Wagner, and Natural Resources Educator Jay Solomon to learn about how we can use landscaping to our advantage to save a few bucks as extreme weather becomes more commonplace. Resources: Energy Website from Illinois ExtensionSelecting Trees to Plant in IllinoisUnder the Canopy Tree guides can be found at your local Illinois Extension office. Share your own Everyday ObservationWas there something about this topic we didn't cover? See something cool in nature? Let us know! Send us your question or share your everyday nature observation with us at go.illinois.edu/EEconnect, and we may share it in a future blog or podcast.Questions? We'd love to hear from you!Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu, Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu, Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu Subscribe to our NewsletterCheck out our BlogSee the Everyday Environment Archives

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!What if the biggest reason you're losing good employees has nothing to do with pay, and everything to do with how you communicate?In this episode, Joshua Gillow sits down with Ryan Englin of Core Matters to talk about how AI is reshaping leadership, hiring, and communication in the trades. Ryan shares why the real problem behind most staffing struggles isn't a lack of leads or a labor shortage, but a retention problem rooted in poor communication. They dig into how AI can help owners and frontline managers slow down emotionally charged moments, have tougher conversations with more compassion, and finally solve the dreaded performance review.By the end of this episode, you'll learn:Why AI can't read your tone or body language, and how that "blind spot" can actually make it a powerful tool for responding instead of reacting when you're frustrated with a teammate.A simple, non-confrontational way to open up a tough conversation with an underperforming employee, without triggering defensiveness or a fight-or-flight response.How AI is starting to move beyond the office and into the field, giving technicians and crews real-time answers, SOPs, and the right words to say on the job site.Listen to the full episode to discover why your team already knows whether you care, and why AI might be the tool that finally helps you show it.Ready to get your copy of The CORE 10? Check it out HERE!Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry. Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/puncherLicense code: AWUDIYK15E3NWYPK

This is the 2nd episode of our Work Series,  a three-part look at how painting companies are rethinking their organizational models. What if the right model for your painting business wasn't W2 or subs - but both? That's been the answer for ACP Painting in Maricopa, Arizona for over twenty years. Co-owner Russ Byers and Inside Operations Manager Shell Abbott walk us through how they deploy two different kinds of teams under one roof - the decision-making framework, the financial tradeoffs, and the cultural dynamics that make it all work.

Fall Rental Property Maintenance Checklist: What Landlords Should Do Before Winter Winter problems are expensive. A furnace that fails during the first cold snap. A frozen exterior water line. Clogged gutters sending spring melt toward the foundation. Too much humidity creating condensation, ice and eventually mold. These are predictable problems, which means landlords should be dealing with them before they become emergencies. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby walk through their fall rental-property maintenance checklist and explain the systems they use to prepare their portfolio for winter. The goal is simple: Be proactive instead of reactive. A relatively inexpensive preventative repair in September can save you from a much larger emergency repair in January. Why Every Landlord Needs a Seasonal Maintenance System When you own your own home, seasonal maintenance can happen naturally. You notice something in the yard. You walk past the furnace. You see leaves accumulating in the gutters. With multiple rental properties, that does not happen automatically. The more properties you own, the more important systems and checklists become. Wayne and Gabby recommend creating a repeatable fall inspection checklist, saving it permanently and putting a recurring reminder into your calendar every year. You should not have to remember everything. The system should remind you. Start With the Furnace One of the most important fall checks is the furnace. Do not wait for the first -30°C night to discover that the furnace does not work. During the fall inspection: Turn the furnace on Confirm it fires properly Change the furnace filter Consider servicing it if it has not been checked recently Make sure airflow is not being restricted Deal with known issues before winter The worst time to discover a furnace problem is late at night during the first major cold snap when every HVAC company in the city is already dealing with emergency calls. Preventative maintenance gives you options. Emergency maintenance usually gives you a bill. Check the Humidifier Gabby considers humidity control one of the most important seasonal checks. If the property has a furnace-mounted humidifier or HRV system, the settings may need to change as outdoor temperatures drop. Too much indoor humidity during very cold weather can cause condensation and ice around: Windows Window frames Exterior walls Corners Areas behind furniture Other cold surfaces That ice eventually melts. Then you have water entering drywall, flooring and framing. And moisture problems can quickly become mold problems. Make sure the humidifier is set appropriately for the season and outdoor temperature. Winterize Exterior Hose Bibs Exterior water lines are another major concern. Before freezing temperatures arrive: Disconnect exterior hoses Locate the interior shutoff Shut the water supply off Open the exterior hose bib Drain the remaining water from the line Close everything properly for winter Water expands when it freezes. If water remains trapped in the pipe, the line or hose bib can burst. You may not even discover the damage until spring when somebody turns the water back on. Wayne and Gabby have purchased properties where exterior hose bibs did not survive the previous winter. A simple preventative step can save hundreds or potentially thousands of dollars. Clean Gutters and Check Downspouts Make sure gutters are clear and downspouts direct water away from the house. In Alberta, snow may accumulate for months before melting rapidly in spring. When that happens, you want the water moving away from the foundation. Clogged gutters or poorly positioned downspouts can contribute to: Foundation moisture Basement leaks Water intrusion Landscaping damage Properties surrounded by mature trees may require gutter cleaning every spring and fall. Wait until most of the leaves have fallen before completing the final fall cleaning. Check the Roof While inspecting the exterior, look at the roof. Check for: Missing shingles Damaged shingles Storm damage Fascia issues Soffit damage Areas where water could penetrate A small roof problem in September is much easier to repair than a roof problem buried beneath months of snow. Don't Ignore the Attic Attic issues can create serious winter problems. Look for: Inadequate insulation Poor ventilation Disconnected vents Bathroom fans exhausting incorrectly Signs of moisture Previous water staining Heat escaping into the attic can create condensation and ice. When that ice melts, the water can end up inside the ceiling, insulation or walls. That can lead to stains, leaks and mold. Wayne and Gabby emphasize another lesson here: If your home inspector identifies an attic issue when you buy the property, do not simply file the inspection report away and forget about it. Fix the important items. Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Every seasonal inspection should include life-safety equipment. Test every smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. Check: Operation Batteries where applicable Expiry dates Proper placement These devices are not decorative. They exist to protect the people living in your property. Check Windows and Doors Look closely at exterior windows and doors. Check: Caulking Sealant Weather stripping Visible gaps Signs of water intrusion Areas where daylight is visible around doors If you can see daylight around a door, cold air can get through too. Wayne and Gabby have become increasingly focused on exterior sealing after dealing with water-intrusion issues in their portfolio. Water will find surprisingly small openings. Seal them before weather makes the problem worse. Check the Rest of the Property While You're There If you are already inspecting the property, use the opportunity to perform a broader maintenance review. Consider checking: Hot water tank Appliance filters Plumbing Exterior drainage Interior moisture Property condition Previously identified maintenance items Treat the rental property the way you would treat your own home. The goal is to leave knowing the property is prepared to operate safely through winter. Document Everything Do not simply walk through and rely on memory. Take photos. Record what was inspected. Document repairs required. Keep the inspection record. Then compare it against the next seasonal inspection. If something does not need immediate attention but should be reviewed again in spring, document it and schedule the follow-up. Proactive Beats Reactive Wayne summarizes the philosophy behind the entire episode: Good property management is not about fixing things when they break. It is about identifying predictable problems before they become emergencies. A $150 preventative repair in September can easily prevent a $2,000 emergency repair in January. The exact number is not the point. The principle is. Preventative maintenance is almost always easier and cheaper than emergency maintenance. Build the System Once For investors with multiple properties, the solution is not becoming better at remembering everything. Build a system. Create a fall checklist. Create a spring checklist. Put recurring reminders into your calendar. Delegate inspections where appropriate. Document the results. Schedule repairs automatically. The simpler the system is, the more likely it will actually be followed. That frees up your mental bandwidth for higher-value activities: Finding deals. Building relationships. Raising capital. Growing your portfolio. And spending time on the things outside real estate that actually matter to you. REIcon – The Summit Series REIcon takes place in Edmonton this weekend: September 11–13, 2026 Wayne and Gabby will be there Friday and Saturday. On Saturday morning, the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show will be recorded live on stage. Later Saturday, Wayne will participate in a due diligence and pre-purchase session with Patrick Francey. Wayne and Gabby will also present together on asset management and property management. Get tickets at: www.reiconference.ca Use discount code: REIMASTERS15 for 15% off. REI Masters Mentorship Work directly with Wayne and Gabby on acquisitions, financing, deal analysis, property management, joint ventures and building a profitable Canadian real estate portfolio. www.reimasters.ca Watch the Morning Show Join Wayne and Gabby every weekday morning at 7:00 AM Mountain Time on YouTube. Follow Wayne Hillier – Real Estate Investing Coach on YouTube. Questions for the show: info@reimorningshow.com Upcoming Events REIcon – The Summit Series Edmonton, Alberta September 11–13, 2026 www.reiconference.ca Discount code: REIMASTERS15 REI Masters Annual Retreat Edmonton, Alberta October 17–18, 2026 www.reimasters.ca Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Greenius 2.0 is officially here. I sit down with Josh Roberts, Project Manager at Greenius and Granum/LMN, to discuss what's new, why training and onboarding are becoming more important than ever, and how contractors can finally turn tribal knowledge into repeatable systems. We're also sharing an exciting update and a look at Greenius's next steps. September 9, 2026 · 12PM ET · Free Live Webinar with Brian Fullerton (7 things the best landscape companies do before they hire.)

Want to hire our team to scale your Landscaping or Outdoor-Living Business? Book your FREE strategy call now → https://www.savantmarketingagency.com/free-strategy-call If you're a landscaper looking to scale up your business and dominate your local market using effective digital marketing — you're in the right place. In this video, you'll learn: ✅ How to generate qualified landscaping leads from tradeshows ✅ A proven method to capture attention of prospects passing by ✅ How to generate real ROI from your tradeshow investment ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Download a FREE PDF copy of my book, Landscaper Marketing Secrets. Inside, you'll get 150+ pages of real-world strategies showing you how to generate more leads, book more jobs, and scale your landscaping business without guesswork. Get it here: https://mailchi.mp/6857bf96a12e/landscaper-marketing-secrets Grab the FREE Case Study. See the exact Facebook ad copy, offer, and creative we used to help a landscaping client generate $370,000 in sales in just 4 months. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/978e007b3cdd/casestudy Hire My Agency: If your landscaping or outdoor-living company does $300k–$5M per year, and you want a marketing partner that delivers guaranteed results, apply to work with Savant Marketing. Book your free strategy call here: https://www.savantmarketingagency.com/free-strategy-call FOLLOW ALONG: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/17844629994457721 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/488948048832631 Podcast: https://www.landscapermarketingshow.com/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/mattthibeau/newsletter ABOUT MATT: Matt Thibeau is the CEO and founder of Savant Marketing, the #1 marketing agency for landscapers. Matt is the author of Landscaper Marketing Secrets, host of The Landscaper Marketing Show podcast, has been featured on Rogers Daytime TV, Green Profit Academy, and other industry media outlets. When he's not helping landscapers grow, Matt enjoys riding his mountain bike, working out, and watching movies with friends.

On today's show, Gloria Steinem, the trailblazing journalist and pioneering leader of the second-wave feminist movement, has died at the age of 92, which prompts Scoot to get into the conversation about if the men/women's wage gap is a myth and if women should have to register for Selective Services just as men do. Vice President J.D. Vance says he is trying to do God's work as much as possible, and with tensions rising in the Middle East, some Christians believe current events may be signs that we are moving closer to the end times. Do you believe we are living through biblical prophecy, or do people see the end of the world in every generation when the news gets scary enough? Landscaping is now being listed as one of the most dangerous jobs in America. What are the other most dangerous jobs, and what makes a job dangerous beyond the obvious risks? Is your job dangerous in a way other people may not realize?

Scoot continues the converastion about the death of Gloria Steinem at the age of 92 and the biblical end times prophecy. Landscaping is now being listed as one of the most dangerous jobs in America. What are the other most dangerous jobs, and what makes a job dangerous beyond the obvious risks? Is your job dangerous in a way other people may not realize?

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!What if the very thing that made you a great business owner is standing in the way of you becoming a great leader?In this episode, Joshua Gillow reconnects with Tanner Broughton of Firescapes and founder of Hardscape Paradise, for a deeper, more personal conversation than their first sit-down. They dig into the real balancing act of running a business while showing up for a marriage and young kids, the threshold moments that forced Tanner to grow, and the humbling shift every founder eventually faces: learning to let your team outshine you. Tanner also opens up about the highs and stress of launching an international event from scratch, and shares what's new for Hardscape Paradise 2027 in Cancun.You'll learn:How becoming a father reshaped Tanner's patience, empathy, and leadership, and why kids can teach business owners lessons no employee ever could.The four-tier mindset shift needed to grow from "the guy who does it all" to a leader who fans the flames of his team's talent, even when they start outperforming him.What it really took behind the scenes to launch Hardscape Paradise, from a stress-induced sick night before the first event to the early bird sign-ups already rolling in for 2027.Listen to the full episode to hear how releasing control might be the very thing that takes your business, and your life, to the next level.Are you ready to plan your own escape? Learn more and sign up at hardscapeparadise.com.Ready to get your copy of The CORE 10? Check it out HERE!Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry. Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/puncherLicense code: AWUDIYK15E3NWYPK

What does it look like to spend 30 years growing inside an organization and ultimately step into the top seat? In this episode, Jon Meyer, President and CEO of Nolan Painting, shares the story of his path from the company's very first estimator to leading an $18.5M business through its next chapter. Jon opens up about the deliberate, years-long succession process Kevin Nolan built, what it's meant to inherit a company in strong shape, and how Nolan Painting is now formalizing that same intentionality through its newly formed Board of Directors. Whether you're thinking about your own exit, your leadership pipeline, or what long-term stability really looks like, this one's worth a listen.

Mitchell Roberts was sitting in a Domino's parking lot, broke and wondering how he'd make his truck payment. A few years later, his lawn and landscape company did $160,000 in a single month. But the number Mitchell cares about now isn't revenue. It's how long the business can run without him.Mitchell started mowing lawns when he was nine and kept the business alive while working on power lines. When his only mowing employee quit in 2021, he had to decide whether to keep one foot in each world or bet on No Mow Worries Lawn Care & Landscape.Today, the company is doing seven figures with multiple crews—but Mitchell's biggest lessons aren't about buying more equipment or chasing more work.He breaks down the systems that helped him get off the jobsite, why he's become more careful about hiring, and his simple “peanut butter and jelly” method for teaching SOPs so employees actually understand what “done right” looks like.Takeaways:✅ Make SOPs simple enough to use — Mitchell trains his crew using a “peanut butter and jelly” approach: break the job down step by step, physically walk through it, and make sure everyone understands the same standard.✅ Hire for what you can't easily teach — Landscaping experience isn't always Mitchell's first priority. He looks for people who can handle chaos, solve problems, work hard, and take ownership instead of making excuses.✅ Your problems grow with the company — The problem can quickly change from “How do I find enough work?” to “How do we possibly get all this work done?” Growth doesn't eliminate problems. It requires better systems to handle them.✅ Develop people outside the jobsite — During 90-day reviews, Mitchell asks employees about personal goals like buying a house, then helps them figure out actual steps to get there.✅ Freedom is becoming the real test — Mitchell's next milestone isn't just another revenue number. He wants to take a two-week vacation without constantly calling back, checking on jobs, or putting out fires.Why It Matters:If you're trying to grow a lawn care, landscaping, excavation, or other service business, Mitchell shows why adding revenue and crews only works when you're also building the people and systems that can eventually replace you in the day-to-day.Links:➡️ Connect with Mitchell on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mitchell.roberts.9699/➡️ Visit No Mow Worries website: https://nomowworrieslawn.com/➡️ Get Ryan's book “Outta The Weeds” on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0bDS7Bap➡️ Shop Attachments — Skid Steer Nation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skidsteernation.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ Create estimates, track jobs, and stay organized with Tulboxx: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tulboxx.com/⁠⁠⁠➡️ Grow your business — Throttled Up Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.throttledupmarketing.com

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Want to hire our team to scale your Landscaping or Outdoor-Living Business? Book your FREE strategy call now → https://www.savantmarketingagency.com/free-strategy-call If you're a landscaper looking to scale up your business and dominate your local market using effective digital marketing — you're in the right place. In this video, you'll learn: ✅ Why Facebook leads might not actually be the problem ✅ How landscapers are using Facebook Ads to attract higher-value projects ✅ The truth behind some of the most common Facebook Ads misconceptions ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Download a FREE PDF copy of my book, Landscaper Marketing Secrets. Inside, you'll get 150+ pages of real-world strategies showing you how to generate more leads, book more jobs, and scale your landscaping business without guesswork. Get it here: https://mailchi.mp/6857bf96a12e/landscaper-marketing-secrets Grab the FREE Case Study. See the exact Facebook ad copy, offer, and creative we used to help a landscaping client generate $370,000 in sales in just 4 months. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/978e007b3cdd/casestudy Hire My Agency: If your landscaping or outdoor-living company does $300k–$5M per year, and you want a marketing partner that delivers guaranteed results, apply to work with Savant Marketing. Book your free strategy call here: https://www.savantmarketingagency.com/free-strategy-call FOLLOW ALONG: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/17844629994457721 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/488948048832631 Podcast: https://www.landscapermarketingshow.com/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/mattthibeau/newsletter VIDEO TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Myth #1: Facebook Leads Are Tire Kickers 04:09 - Myth #2: Facebook Ads Only Attract Small Jobs 07:20 - Myth #3: Facebook Ads Are Set It and Forget It 10:08 - Myth #4: Your Ads Need to Look Professional 11:49 - Myth #5: Getting Leads Is the Hard Part 14:22 - Myth #6: Facebook Ads Exist in a Vacuum 16:28 - Myth #7: My Market Is Too Saturated 19:47 - Final Thoughts ABOUT MATT: Matt Thibeau is the CEO and founder of Savant Marketing, the #1 marketing agency for landscapers. Matt is the author of Landscaper Marketing Secrets, host of The Landscaper Marketing Show podcast, has been featured on Rogers Daytime TV, Green Profit Academy, and other industry media outlets. When he's not helping landscapers grow, Matt enjoys riding his mountain bike, working out, and watching movies with friends.

Paul Jamison sits down with guest Naylor Taliaferro as they explore the fundamental principles separating thriving, profitable landscaping businesses from those that are stressed, broke, and stuck in the weeds, offering practical strategies for building sustainable success and reclaiming your time as a business owner.

Your landscaping website doesn't need more bells and whistles. It needs to help a homeowner quickly understand what you do, where you work, why they should trust you, and what they should do next. In this episode, Scott walks through a simple website checklist landscaping and lawn-care business owners can use to see whether their site is actually helping the business—or just sitting online looking nice. In this episode, you'll learn: The four questions your homepage needs to answer Why your major services should have their own pages How to use project photos as proof instead of decoration What makes a website easier for homeowners to trust Why your contact process may be creating unnecessary friction A simple 10-point website audit you can do from your phone   Follow Million Dollar Landscaper: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   If this episode helped, subscribe to the show and leave a review. And if you know another landscaping owner who needs to take a hard look at their website, send this episode their way.   #LandscapingBusiness #LandscapeContractor #LandscapingMarketing #ContractorMarketing #LandscapeBusinessOwner #LandscapingWebsite #LocalMarketing #SmallBusinessMarketing #LandscapeCompany #LandscapingTips #HomeServiceMarketing #BusinessGrowth #LandscapeIndustry #ContractorWebsite

At 16, Matt Ebert wrecked his car twice. The first one was totaled. The second time, he was too afraid to file an insurance claim, certain it would cost him his coverage and with it his newfound freedom to drive. So he found a man in town who worked a day job and fixed cars at night in his garage, and asked to be taught.He has been in collision repair ever since. Today he is the founder and CEO of Crash Champions, with more than 650 locations, 11,000 employees, 60,000 cars repaired every month, and $3 billion in revenue. He calls that 5 percent of his market and says it is nowhere near enough.In this episode, recorded at PodCrash Studios in Chicago, Bart Berkey asks Matt the question this show is built on: what do you do that most people don't? What follows is the conversation most CEO interviews never reach. Kmart clothes and split kids' meals. A paper route that taught him to collect, hold, pay, and keep the difference. One hundred thousand dollars cash advanced on credit cards for four Subway franchises that never made money, and a return to the body shop floor to cover the bills. A mind that has never once treated quitting as an option.Matt is candid about the parts that do not fit on a highlight reel. Why he is most comfortable at the bottom of the rollercoaster and most nervous at the top. Why he still cannot sleep. What the drive has cost his wife and his kids, and why he measures the quality of his time with them rather than the quantity. And why, at Crash Champions, repairing the car is only the ante. The real work is trust, delivered to people on the worst day of their week, across 650 locations he cannot personally stand in.His answer to the closing question is one word longer than you expect, and it reframes everything before it: most people don't get curious enough.Most people fix what is broken and move on. Matt Ebert built a company around leaving things better than he found them.Key takeawaysThink bigger than the room you are in. Matt's answer to "what do you do that most people don't" was immediate: he thinks bigger, and he pushes the people around him to do the same. It was not there at 16. It got built.The wreck was the doorway. Two crashes at 16 and a fear of losing his driving freedom sent him into a neighbor's garage to learn collision repair. The problem he was trying to avoid became the career.He is not naturally good at anything, and that is the advantage. "I can't sing, I can't dance, I don't have athletic ability." What he learned instead was that he can figure almost anything out if he reads about it, asks about it, and practices it.Better is the whole business. Landscaping, construction, collision repair, all of it is transformation. "I want people to think their life has been better for having me involved in it." Bart's frame for it: easy to be, but better to become.Learn more at mattebert.com and crashchampion.com Listen to PodCrash with Matt Ebert wherever you get your podcasts Follow Matt: LinkedIn, Instagram @mattebertcc, X @MattEbertCC, Facebook @MattEbertCC

What does it take to turn an exhausting 18–20-hour snow event into a 10-hour operation? For Logan Berns and Matt Cunningham of Berns Landscaping, the answer comes down to better planning, more manpower, reliable equipment, and smarter technology.In this episode of The Landscaper's Guide Podcast, Jack Jostes sits down with Logan and Matt at the SIMA Symposium to talk about how their Michigan-based, family-owned landscape company has improved its snow operations while continuing to grow its commercial work. They share how pretreating properties, mobilizing larger crews, investing in newer equipment, and using Aspire have helped them work more efficiently. Plus, they discuss how they're experimenting with AI, meeting-recording tools, and autonomous mowers—and why technology should make your job easier without replacing the personal touch.You'll Learn:How Berns Landscaping reduced long snow events to around 10 hoursWhy more manpower can actually reduce burnout and improve efficiencyHow newer, more reliable equipment impacts snow profitability and serviceHow Aspire and AI are helping the team communicate and operate more efficientlyWhy Logan and Matt believe technology should support—not replace—the human side of the businessBerns Landscaping says bringing more people to large snow events means sites can be completed faster while reducing the grueling 18–20-hour shifts that can burn out employees.Connect With Today's Guests

Skip the university and tell the community college "No thanks," because The Kings of Drink Mountain have your future right here in the palm of their hands. That's right, Josh is here to put you on the path of a great career in landscaping with tons of insights gleaned from his vast knowledge of the subject. Knowledge you can only gain by doing some minor sprinkler repairs over a day or two. But don't worry, your education will be well-rounded as America's Favorite Podcast also discusses appropriate names for prophets, how two different substances come from the same bag, and what foods should be crunchy (and something that absolutely should not). We'll also learn why you shouldn't record a podcast when expecting an important phone call. And as always, the worldwide sensation that is Braindead Trivia is here, along with yet another high-quality, integrity-filled beverage review. It's all that and more in this jam-packed episode from your beloved (and adorable) beverage experts!

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!You've seen Weston Zimmerman everywhere. Every hardscaping event, every social feed, every "know your numbers" conversation in the landscaping and outdoor living space. But who is the man behind Synked Up? This week, we pull the mask off.In this raw, unscripted conversation, Weston opens up about what most founders never say out loud. The addiction to solving problems, the year they almost couldn't make payroll, a customer who paid for dinner because Weston didn't have the cash, and the moment his own family's future was on the line. He talks candidly about:Why he cut his travel from 100+ nights a year on the road down to 38, and what it cost the business to do itThe early days of Synked Up, when a trade show sign up saved the company from running out of cashWorking through hard seasons with his dad, and how that relationship became one of the strongest in his lifeWhy mentorship isn't optional. "There's no way Synked Up exists today without mentors."The pressure to perform a founder "persona," and how he's learning to just be radically honest insteadWhat legacy actually means to him, for his kids, his team, and the industry he servesThis isn't a numbers episode. It's a look at the real tension every entrepreneur faces, chasing a mission while protecting your family, your faith, and your own identity along the way. If you've ever wondered how someone builds a company while staying present at the dinner table, this conversation will hit home.Listen now to hear Weston get real about the cost of building Synked Up and don't miss his Contractor Summit, September 10 and 11 in Pittsburgh, where he'll unveil what's next for the industry. Grab your ticket before it sells out! https://synkedup.com/Ready to get your copy of The CORE 10? Check it out HERE!Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry. Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/puncherLicense code: AWUDIYK15E3NWYPK

We have reactions to the state’s strict rules for fire-safe landscaping. Talks between California and Paramount have been called off - we have background on the merger and legal case. How you can help mark the opening of the Annenberg Wildlife Crossing. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Today we compile guests that have talked about selling their landscaping businesses to see commonalities, differences, project-based vs recurring, and what life is like after selling their business.Sponsors:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cycle CPA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Knowledge Tree Consulting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Smart Growth Event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PatioSEO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Hardscape Headquarters⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Register for HNA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Use Code: HTH for 50% Off

Want to hire our team to scale your Landscaping or Outdoor-Living Business? Book your FREE strategy call now → https://www.savantmarketingagency.com/free-strategy-call If you're a landscaper looking to scale up your business and dominate your local market using effective digital marketing — you're in the right place. In this video, you'll learn: ✅ How to stay relevant in the off-season so your marketing matches what homeowners actually care about right now. ✅ How to stay omnipresent so prospects keep seeing and remembering your landscaping business even when demand slows down. ✅ How to keep making compelling offers to new leads, past customers, and old opportunities so you can keep your pipeline moving year-round. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Download a FREE PDF copy of my book, Landscaper Marketing Secrets. Inside, you'll get 150+ pages of real-world strategies showing you how to generate more leads, book more jobs, and scale your landscaping business without guesswork. Get it here: https://mailchi.mp/6857bf96a12e/landscaper-marketing-secrets Grab the FREE Case Study. See the exact Facebook ad copy, offer, and creative we used to help a landscaping client generate $370,000 in sales in just 4 months. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/978e007b3cdd/casestudy Hire My Agency: If your landscaping or outdoor-living company does $300k–$5M per year, and you want a marketing partner that delivers guaranteed results, apply to work with Savant Marketing. Book your free strategy call here: https://www.savantmarketingagency.com/free-strategy-call FOLLOW ALONG: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/direct/t/17844629994457721 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/488948048832631 Podcast: https://www.landscapermarketingshow.com/ Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/mattthibeau/newsletter VIDEO TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:07 Staying Visible 6:49 Staying Relevant 8:49 Reoffers & Reactivations ABOUT MATT: Matt Thibeau is the CEO and founder of Savant Marketing, the #1 marketing agency for landscapers. Matt is the author of Landscaper Marketing Secrets, host of The Landscaper Marketing Show podcast, has been featured on Rogers Daytime TV, Green Profit Academy, and other industry media outlets. When he's not helping landscapers grow, Matt enjoys riding his mountain bike, working out, and watching movies with friends.

Andy discusses how to manage difficult clients by focusing on clear communication and expectation-setting, using natural stone color variation as the main example. He explains that natural stone has a "color range," can vary from the sample, and may be difficult to match across different orders or timeframes, so those realities should be stated in estimates to prevent disputes. Andy shares why he stopped doing detailed line-item pricing after a client questioned exact material quantities and refunds, and he emphasizes confidently framing fixed-price work. He also recounts a storm-driven tree cleanup job where a neighbor's concerns highlighted the need to clarify access, potential turf damage, and what is or isn't included in the price.

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!What if the patterns helping you build your business are actually holding you back in your life?For many outdoor living pros, hardscapers, and landscapers, the drive to grow a successful business can come with a hidden cost. Hyper-focusing on the business can slowly impact your family, health, relationships, and even your sense of fulfillment. In this episode, Joshua Gillow sits down with mindset coach and NLP practitioner Kyle Gillette to explore how self-awareness, limiting beliefs, and deeply ingrained patterns shape the way you lead, work, and live. Kyle shares his four-step process for creating lasting change and explains how releasing the baggage you carry can give you the clarity to create, act, and stay focused on the future you actually want.By the end of this episode, you'll learn:How to identify the mental and emotional baggage keeping you stuck and begin recognizing the patterns that may be limiting your business and personal growth.The four steps to lasting change: Release, Create, Act, and Focus, and how to apply them when you're ready to break an old pattern.How greater self-awareness can change the way you lead, helping you show up differently for your business, your team, your family, and yourself.Listen to the full episode and start identifying the patterns that are keeping you from your next level!Ready to get your copy of The CORE 10? Check it out HERE!Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry. Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/puncherLicense code: AWUDIYK15E3NWYPK

This is the first episode of our Work Series - a three-part look at how painting companies are rethinking their organizational models. When the numbers stopped working, Austin Ilsley and his wife Lacie faced a decision that would change everything about how they run their field team at Ai Painting Plus. Austin walks us through the financial turning point that pushed them away from a full W2 model and what the shift to subcontractors actually looked like on the ground. From rebuilding their team to redefining where control lives in the business, he shares the real lessons behind a transition that's now producing financial health.

To learn more about becoming a Member, click here: https://trybta.com/EP286 Take our five minute quiz and get a custom Contractor Growth Scorecard: https://trybta.com/DL286 At just 30 years old, Riley Rivers owns a $7M dollar landscaping business, pulling in $120K in profit every month.Multiple divisions.Massive contracts.Complex operations.And he does it all in less than 40 hours a week.In this episode, I'm talking to Riley to find out how he built his company, including the key decisions he made as he scaled.If you're ready to step out of the day-to-day and become a real CEO, Riley's story is a must listen.—Riley is a Breakthrough Academy Member who has worked with his coach and contractor community to build a business he loves running. To learn more about becoming a Member, click here: https://trybta.com/EP286 Learn more about Rivers Landscaping: https://www.riverslandscapingmt.com/Episode highlights:Learn which systems enabled Riley to more than double his revenue without sacrificing profitability.Get insight into Riley's hiring strategies when it comes to adding high-impact leaders into his organization.Discover how Riley built his team culture… by letting his team build his culture. Find out how he stepped back and let his people establish the company's core values and the tactics used to live them out.00:00-Intro01:55-Journey to $3 Million 07:12-Evolution of Roles 09:41-Strategy for Growth 11:49-Identifying Core Gaps 21:01-Org Structure Strategy 30:18-Cultivating Company Culture 40:22-Leadership and Management

Recorded live at Equip Expo, this episode explores the non-negotiables of running a highly profitable landscaping business, from confidently charging premium prices to creating a supportive culture that attracts and retains top talent.

Re-release - Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary journey of Mark Bradley, founder of LMN. In part one of this two-part episode, Dwayne Kerrigan delves into Mark's transformation from the nuclear industry to super successful landscape entrepreneur, and finally, to tech innovator with his software company.Discover the key principles driving Mark's unparalleled success, including a focus on quality customers and employees, a clear mission and goals, and efficient operations. Mark shares his unconventional strategy of paying top-dollar salaries to his team, revolutionizing the industry and contributing to his remarkable achievements. This conversation showcases Mark's commitment to integrity, fair business practices, and industry improvement.Mark Bradley co-founded LMN in 2009 based on his company's need for landscape software that simply didn't exist. Now the industry's best business management software, he credits LMN as a catalyst for helping him scale TBG Landscape from backyard business into one of the Top 100 landscape contractors in North America. Since his first lawn care customer in 1999, Mark has been passionate about educating the industry on best practices for building better businesses.Now a sought-after speaker and business coach, he regularly shares his insight at events including GIE+Expo, Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA), the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association, to name a few. Having recently completed the transition from landscape business owner to tech entrepreneur, Mark is committed to transforming talented landscape professionals into better business owners through industry-leading software and learning opportunities.Time Stamps:[00:00] Introduction[00:35] Mark Bradley: TBG Landscaping Journey[01:38] Starting a Business: Mark's Story[07:34] Acquiring First Customers: Strategies[13:17] Business Evolution: Landscaping Today[14:03] Replicating Business Success: Insights[18:41] Targeting Ideal Customers[23:59] Maximizing Revenue Per Hour[27:15[ Mindset: Abundance vs Scarcity[29:33] Financial Management: Budgeting Tips[32:55] Crafting a Solid Business Plan[37:00] Preserving Company Culture During Growth[42:10] Leadership's Role in Business Success[46:06] Setting Strategic Business Goals[47:53] Implementing Goals Across Your Team[51:39] Earning Based on Results: A Business Philosophy[54:54] Transition from Landscaping to Software Development[57:20] Emphasizing the Role of Education in Business[1:00:18] Entering the Software Industry: A New Venture[1:06:48] Mindset Shifts for Software Business Success[1:07:27] Announcement: 2 Part Podcast Series[1:07:54] Future Podcast Topics Discussion[1:09:00] Finding Industry Mentors[1:10:33] Youthful Entrepreneurship: Learning the Ropes[1:12:12] Tailoring Advice to Fit Your Business[1:13:55] Closing Remarks and Contact InformationConnect with Dwayne KerriganFacebookInstagramLinked InWebsiteDisclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Dwayne Kerrigan and his affiliates. Dwayne Kerrigan or The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. Listeners are advised to consult with a qualified professional or specialist before making any decisions based on the content of this podcast.

Andy shares his plans to turn a used 2017 Kenworth T270 into a SwapLoader hook lift truck, including several flatbeds, dumpsters, and a mobile tool-storage container. He also talks about buying a Honda Civic shop car, testing a John Deere 444 loader, and improving efficiency with new equipment and on-site concrete crushing.

Schedule a Meeting with Joshua TODAY!Are you losing landscaping and outdoor living projects because your proposal looks almost identical to the other two contractors your client is considering?If your clients can't clearly see the difference between your company and your competitors, your price can become the easiest way for them to make a decision. In this episode, Joshua Gillow explains how landscapers, hardscapers, and outdoor living pros can use a value stack to communicate what makes their company different, set expectations earlier, and stop getting pulled into price driven bidding wars.You'll discover: How to make your proposals communicate the value you're already providing instead of simply listing what you're building.  Why setting expectations early around pricing, design fees, timelines, and the overall process can prevent objections later in the sales cycle.  How a consistent value stack can align your website, proposals, sales team, and field crews around the same message so your entire company delivers a stronger customer experience. Press play to learn how to show clients why your landscaping or outdoor living company is worth more, close more of the right projects, and stop competing solely on price.Ready to get your copy of The CORE 10? Check it out HERE!Connect with Joshua at:The WebsiteThe Facebook GroupSales Master ClassesHow to work with Joshua - https://yes.express/apply/Tune into this podcast where a seasoned craftsman shares expert communication skills, strategies for overcoming stress and overwhelm, and insights on building a profitable business in landscaping and hardscaping, with tips on how to sell, close more deals, and achieve financial freedom to retire early as a successful business owner in the design/build and outdoor living industry. Music from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/puncherLicense code: AWUDIYK15E3NWYPK

Charlie Kerrigan is a twenty-year-old entrepreneur managing a landscape construction firm in Toronto nearing $3 million in revenue. The discussion centers on the personal evolution required to lead a growing business, emphasizing the dangers of expanding too quickly without maintaining operational efficiency. Kerrigan candidly shares lessons on avoiding excessive overhead, the importance of "leading from the trenches," and why profitability must take precedence over high-end equipment or vanity metrics. He also highlights the value of clear communication and the necessity of addressing difficult conversations to prevent professional stagnation. Key Takeaways: Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty and stay active in the trenches where the real work happens, no matter how much success or scale you achieve. Organize your week with dedicated time blocks on your calendar to gain control over your schedule and ensure your daily actions align with your major goals. Face difficult conversations and ask hard questions immediately, since delaying necessary conflict only multiplies the problems down the road. Put your ego aside and ask for help from mentors, peers, and team members when making big decisions or navigating challenges. Choose to find joy and have fun through the chaos, realizing that things will inevitably go wrong but you always have control over how seriously you take them. Connect with Auman Landscape