Today we have a great interview and conversation for you guys with none other than Paul Jamison and Keith Kalfas live from inside my living room! These fellas were over during the weekend as Paul was hosting his ECHO summer road tour, and we took the opportunity to share a little more about Pauls origin story with the Green Industry Podcast! I loved hearing the passion in Paul's voice about how he decided to start up the podcast, and what it was like when he was first getting going. Keith Kalfas...
Aug 07, 2020•27 min
Today we have another special episode with you guys from two amazing dudes, Michael Bedell and John Pajak. While they were over doing solo episodes with Paul Jamison, I took advantage of having them both on the show to cover an important topic that I know they both love to share about; which is knowing your numbers. Listen in as John and Michael banter back and forth about knowing your overhead, how to read your P&L, and what it means to have your accounts receivables in order. These two fel...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Today we're going to be sharing a little bit about the benefits of Trademark and Copyrighting your intellectual property, and how to go about doing so with patent and trademark attorney Mark Goodman. Mark has worked with me personally over the last few years as we secure our logos and brands with trademarks and I wanted to share with you guys how that process works. It's not something you have to do right out of the gate, but something I would definitely consider as your business grows larger! E...
Aug 03, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Today we have a powerful interview for you guy with none other than Chris Drumheller AKA Digging With Drummy! Chris and I have become good buddies on Instagram over the years and I was excited to get him on the show to hear his full story! Chris has a passion unlike anyone I know for the landscape industry and doing amazing work for his clients. Listen in as Chris shares his start up story but also weaves in practical tips and examples of tough decisions and life lessons he learned along the way...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Today we have a great interview with you guys with an in-person guest which is Caleb Auman of Auman Landscape LLC. Caleb was actually in town in Minnesota with his wife Brittany for an event she was attending, and they just happened to be able to swing by the casa of Stanley Dirt Monkey. While we were there Caleb and I took a quick minute to share about his business and the growing pains (and breakthroughs!) they've experienced over the last 3-5 months. I love listening to Caleb share about his ...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today we have a great guest interview with Teddy Mathis of Graham Spray Equipment. Teddy owned an almost 7 figure lawn and landscaping company back in the 90's and through that developed an incredible passion for the lawn and landscaping industry. Along the way Teddy became an expert in the lawn fertilization and treatment category and has since helped spread that passion to the next generation. Listen as Teddy shares helpful tips and insight on how to grow a successful lawn treatment business, ...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Today we have a fun interview with Mitchell Gordy of Mitchells Lawn Care LLC. Mitchell has a background as a State Trooper full time but has also grown a successful lawn and landscaping company over the last decade on the side. Today we're going to share a little bit more of Mitchell's story about how he grew his business on the side and the opportunities it's opened up for him to create some additional financial independence from his job. Mitchell also shares some practical insight and wisdom a...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 26 min
Today we have a great in person guest interview with none other than the man himself Stanley Genadek aka The Dirt Monkey. This interview was actually done live and in person at Stanley's house when he invited myself and a few others up to his cabin to relax and vacation. While we we're up there we ripped this episode at Stanley's house, and the rest they say is history. Listen to Stan's passion and encouragement to helping the new contractor get their business started right. Listen in as well as...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Today we have a special treat for you guys with none other than Ryan Knorr of Ryan Knorr Lawn Care. Now some of you guys know Ryan from YouTube, and if you don't, you're totally missing out. Ryan has a home owner lawn care channel but I promise you this, Ryan's passion for green beautiful lawns is second to none! Listen in as Ryan shares his story about how he got into lawn care and the approach he takes with helping others find their passion in the lawn. Ryan has some great insight about how to...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Today we have a great show for you guys with Mike Voories, COO of Brilar Inc. Brilar has become one of the nationally recognized fastest growing lawn and landscaping companies in the US, and today we get to sit down with Mike to learn exactly how they're doing it. It was great getting to listen to Mike share how leadership training, quality recruiting, and top notch equipment are some of their keys to their sustained growth. Listen in as Mike shares candidly about the ups and downs of running a ...
Jul 22, 2020•54 min
Today we're going to be sharing with you guys some practical tips for recruiting help and how to pick up new employees for your lawn and landscaping business. Lord knows we need extra help from time to time, and especially if we're going to be building a larger company of any substance! I wanted to share practical tips to help you guys find the best help out there, and then also share whats worked for me personally over the last decade. These tips and tricks have done wonders for me, and I think...
Jul 21, 2020•14 min
Today we have a great interview for you guys with none other than Kyle Parks of Scarlett Oaks Landscaping out in Linthicum Maryland! Kyle and his fiance Chloe are building a great business together in their 20's and have overcome a ton of hurdles as they grow their lawn and landscaping business. Listen in as you hear how mentorship, coaching calls and accountability groups have helped keep him focused and sharp while growing his lawn and landscaping business. Kyle is a great kid and definitely s...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Today we have a in person guest interview with none other than Christian Schloegel of C&I Services over in West Chicago IL. I actually flew out to see Christian in person to shoot a few videos for YouTube, and while I was there we were able to do this live podcast to get a mid season update! If you guys didn't hear Christian's original podcast episode (#3 I believe!), head back over there to see the progress he's made since we last had him on the show. Christian share's practical tips for ho...
Jul 17, 2020•54 min
Today we’re going to be talking all things GIE+EXPO and sharing our story of going to the GIE for the first time and what you guys can expect! If you guys are on the fence or still haven’t committed to going, this is probably THEE year to go! With all the ups and downs we’ve all experienced, lord knows we all have to get there to recharge our batteries and associate with the folks who are growing their businesses. I know Liz and I have made it an annual tradition to go down to Louisville KY and ...
Jul 16, 2020•37 min
Today I'm in studio sharing with you guys some thoughts that came to my mind over the last few weeks as I did a couple coaching calls and noticed a few trends lately. It revolved around topics like knowing your worth and being able to charge appropriately for your services. I wanted to take it a few layers deeper today on this podcast and share with you guys how I approached this whole topic about 4-5 years ago, and how I got myself out of this black hole of not making money and what it took to ...
Jul 15, 2020•56 min
Today we have a special guest on the show with none other than Shawn Spencer of Spencers Lawn Care. Shawn and his wife Savannah (TQ) have a lawn and landscaping business down in Canton OH and also a great channel that is very popular on YouTube. Listen in as Shawn talks about personal responsibility and how he developed a can-do "whatever it takes" attitude chalked full of perseverance. Shawn decided to commit fully to his businesses and do whatever it takes, and with that came the breakthrough ...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Today we're going to take a trip down memory lane and tell a couple fun stories about two of the absolute worst days I've ever had in my lawn and landscaping business. There's been a ton of great days, don't get me wrong, but we've had our fair share of black eyes too! I was inspired to share a few funny stories after Paul Jamison from the Green Industry podcast shared his worst day on the job, so here ya go! I tell you what, if I can recover from these two days, I can take on almost anything no...
Jul 10, 2020•56 min
Today we have a super fun episode for you guys with an in studio guest and interview with none other than Jake Meissner of Jake's Lawn Care. Jake and I have become pretty good buddies over the last few years, and I was stoked to get him on the show to tell his story! Jake graduated college and was ready to go into a career for himself in exercise science and athletic training, but to be blunt, he saw much more opportunity and intrigue with running and growing his budding lawn and landscaping bus...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Today we have a special treat for you guys with a replay of the incredibly powerful talk that Josh Lattimer did at Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2019! Josh took 35 minutes to share the 3 simple requirements it takes for growing a successful business in 2020. Josh has made a name for himself as an incredibly service industry coach and mentor, while also running multiple 7 figure successful businesses at the same time. Whether you're in power washing, lawn care / landscaping, or any other service bu...
Jul 08, 2020•31 min
Today we're talking with none other than Richey Plemons of Plemons Lawn Care out of Chatsworth GA! Richey has been a good buddy of mine from YouTube for a long time now, and it's great to finally get him on the show to share his story and how he runs his lawn and landscaping business! Richey has a unique story with having a military background and then going into corporate America, but then shortly realizing that wasn't the ideal life or career for him! Richey threw caution to the wind and decid...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Today we're sharing with you guys how I would prioritize starting and launching my lawn and landscaping business! I get the question a ton: Brian what would you do if you were getting started and had $5,000 to invest, what would you do next. I wanted to break this down into practical steps and categories to help you guys hit the ground running after you've made the decision to start your new business! Hopefully these guiding principles and steps will help you guys to hit the ground running and m...
Jul 06, 2020•58 min
Today we have a fun interview with Kendall Hines of Lawn Bot sharing how to use his new automation software to help capture leads and sales for your lawn and landscaping company. Kendall has a background growing one of the largest fertilizer branches and companies in the Midwest, and through his extensive background with sales and marketing, he's developed a software to help you with capturing leads and converting them into new customer signups. Enjoy! www.LawnBot.biz www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.c...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Today Liz joins me in studio as we share our crazy and insane journey to 100K subscribers on YouTube! Listen in as we tell funny stories and candid stories about our journey and what it took to get there. At the end of the day, it comes down to community for Liz and I, and we couldn't be more thankful for our story and the role you guys have all played in it. We're super thankful and super appreciative for the whole story, the good, the bad, and even the unfortunate ugly. Thanks for all of you g...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Today we have a great guest on the show and that is Eric Triplett AKA "The Pond Digger". Eric has a background in building ponds now for over 25 years and also manufactures his own product line of ponds, water features and accessories. Eric drops nuggets of wisdom in this interview as he explains what building a personal brand has done for his company over the years, and how he's able to position himself in his area as the go-to guy for pond installs. If you're not yet following Eric and seeing ...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Today we have a super fun podcast episode for you guys with Ben and KH from Acme Mowing and AcmeMowing.com. Ben and KH are seriously some of the nicest people I've ever got to network with, and honestly it was a blast having them on the show. We did talk a little about their lawn and landscaping company, but you might also notice that Ben told a bunch of funny and ridiculous stories and quite honestly, it was a change a pace and super funny to listen to! Ben runs the business with his son and da...
Jun 26, 2020•56 min
Today we have 2 very special guests on the show and that is Matt and Dave co-owners of Equipment Defender. Matt and Dave have done a remarkable job at creating an amazing company called Service Industry Solutions and many of you guys know them as the trailer rack guys! Listen in to this fun start up story as they share how they got started in the industry and also came to develop one of the fastest growing brands to help guys like you protect and secure your equipment! We share in this fun episo...
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 37 min
Today Liz and I are going to do a solo episode sharing a tip or mindset idea with you guys about casting a larger vision for your life. We wanted to let you guys know that if you've ever struggled with trying to find purpose or passion, or even seeing in your minds eye what your life can make available for you, we just wanted to say we've been there too. Liz and I share about a recent trip that we took to up north Michigan part of a 4 day long weekend away from the business. We share some funny ...
Jun 22, 2020•53 min
Today we have a great guest on the show with none other than Stacey Flanagan AKA SEF The Lawn Surgeon! Lots of you guys know Stacey from YouTube and his famous "Tipsy Talk" episodes and commentaries, well today we have him all to ourselves on the show. Stacey talks about the growth he's had in his business the last few years, including retiring and going full time with his lawn and landscaping company. SEF is a great dude and honestly just a really good guy to hangout with and talk about life wi...
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Today we have a fun episode for you guys with none other than OG YouTuber Martin Saifiti of Mowing & Growing! Martin is such an incredible guy and over the last year we've gotten to know each other on Instagram, and I will say this, Martin is the real deal. Believe it or not Martin actually lives in Australia and has a great business using brands and equipment that you usually don't get to see here in the states. If you've ever seen Martin on Instagram, you know he does amazing work and is a...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Today we're discussing a timely topic which is stand on mowers vs sit down mowers and which is the better unit to go with. This was actually a YouTube video that we did but I thought the topic and content was super valuable that I wanted to rip it into a quick podcast and make it a bonus episode for you guys. I think this is gotta be one of the most popular questions I get (probably daily) and I wanted to share my opinion on the topic. We break it down into 4 key factors that you should consider...
Jun 16, 2020•16 min
