Today we're going to talk about owning your future and the success you want to have for your business and life. Listen in as I share about my personal development story about business and success, and why I think evaluating the advice you get is extremely important. Enjoy! www.ProvenLocks.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @fullertonpartyoftwo...
Jan 18, 2021•54 min
Today we're going to get a checkup from the neck up to help guarantee that 2021 becomes an incredible year for you and your business. For a lot of folks the last few weeks (and even months) have been a massive disappointment and distraction, and for others, it was the best year of their life. We're going to talk about how controlling these TWO things can almost guarantee your success and help you to make 2021 the best year ever. Enjoy! www.FuelCred.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn ...
Jan 11, 2021•40 min
Today we have a special guest for you guys on the show with none other than Trisha Dork, our personal real estate agent! Trisha is literally the most motivated person I know, and the success she's had with her business and family is second to none! Listen in as she shares about goal setting, vision casting, non-negotiables, and so much more! If this episode doesn't fire you up, I don't know what will! https://mulchmateusa.com/kart-mate (Mention BriansLM 2 Save $) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Br...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Today we're going to share some practical advice from a recent coaching call with a young man named Henrik who is smoking his lawn and landscaping business right now! He is a 14-year-old lawntrepreneur who is dedicated to making his business stand out in 2021, and these were some of the tips I shared with him. Listen in as we talk about 3 simple ways to grow your company in 2021 to help you take your business to the next level. Enjoy! www.VoltHeat.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.LawntrepreneurAcadem...
Dec 18, 2020•37 min
Today I'm going to share with you guys some funny and also embarrassing stories of how I got started shoveling snow and snow blowing driveways! But I also wanted to give some encouraging words that even as simple as our start was, we still relied on that income from snow and it was a great way for us to bring in winter income! Listen in to our humble beginnings and perhaps you can laugh along the way as maybe it relates a little bit to how you might've got started doing snow removal as a kid! ww...
Dec 16, 2020•42 min
Today we have a great guest on the show for you guys with Roger Villabos of Lobo Lawn & Tree Care. Roger was working at Costco for more than a decade when he decided to branch off and start his own thing! Over the last 18 months Roger has had some tremendous growth and success with his business that is sure to inspire anyone that is looking to go full time. Riger shares with you what inspires him to go the next level and talks about this year in review. Enjoy! www.ProvenLocks.com (Brians10 S...
Dec 14, 2020•45 min
Today we're sharing a quick talk that Liz and I did at Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2020. We were sandwiched in between some amazing folks that day but Liz and I also wanted to share some stuff we've been experiencing and working through in 2020 as well. We've all had a crazy year, but that didn't give us the permission to let off the plow and to crush 2020. We've had wins and losses, but the bottom line is that we have to finish strong. Who wins when you succeed? That's the question I wanted to ...
Dec 11, 2020•33 min
Today we have a fun and encouraging episode with Jeremy Knecht of JJ Grounds! Jeremy is one of my go-to guys to follow on Instagram, and he always has some exciting things happening in his business. Listen in as Jeremy shares a few fun stories on hiring, being an example for people on your team, and also a fun story or two about his home and how he was featured in some Exmark content this summer. Enjoy! http://gieexpotogo.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 9 min
The finish line is in sight and now is the time to put the pedal on the gas to finish the year strong! Brian shares a dozen or so examples of conversions you should have with your professional team to help make sure that you wrap up 2020 with a bang! Hit the ground running in 2021 as well with the ideas presented in this conversation and put yourself in a position to win big next season. Enjoy! https://mulchmateusa.com/kart-mate (Mention BriansLM 2 Save $) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's L...
Dec 07, 2020•44 min
Today we're going to talk about dealing with the mental part of being an entrepreneur and dealing with the high highs and low lows of running a business. Let's face it, not every day is a W when you're in business for yourself! There's good days, and there's bad days. What Liz and I wanted to do was spend a few minutes sharing what's worked for us to double down on those wins, and how to minimize those losses! Enjoy! www.FuelCred.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTu...
Dec 04, 2020•41 min
Today we're going to be talking about the secret to living - which is giving! We're going to talk to you guys today from a practical standpoint about how I approach finances, how I approach our business, and what you can personally do to grow yours in 2021 and beyond! I absolutely love giving, both of my time and money, to help be a blessing in other people's lives and on this episode we're going to share exactly WHY we love giving so much. Enjoy! www.ProvenLocks.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.Lawn...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today we're going to be talking for a few minutes about financing equipment and what we look for when making an upgrade or purchase. Interest rates, monthly payments and whether or not to pay cash are all topics I wanted to discuss! This is just MY philosophy and approach to how Liz and I run OUR business and OUR life! You get to decide what works best for you and your business, but I think any of these topics shared here will help you have a better understanding about the why and when to upgrad...
Nov 30, 2020•39 min
Today we're going to zip through all of the Green Friday sales for this upcoming holiday season! If you guys are looking to purchase something for that special lawn and landscaping professional in your life, then this one is for you! Listen in as we cover the latest and greatest sales from all of our affiliate partners, including some HUGE savings at Lawntrepreneur Academy! This weekend the sales are huge, and we wanted to make sure you know about what's available to help you grow your business....
Nov 27, 2020•30 min
Today we're going to spend a few minutes sharing with you guys what we're thankful for and let you know that no matter how the year went for you, you can still find joy and thankfulness for everything going on around you. Liz and I want to say to everyone to have a special holiday season and Thanksgiving, and remember to be thankful and grateful for the life you live! http://gieexpotogo.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @...
Nov 25, 2020•26 min
Today we're going to be talking about how to set SMART goals to help you have the success you desire with your lawn and landscaping business. Setting goals is something we should all be doing multiple times a year, and in this episode we're going to share a proven way to do it! Set yourself up for success by creating some SMART goals for your business in 2021! Enjoy! https://mulchmateusa.com/kart-mate www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnma...
Nov 23, 2020•36 min
Today we're going to be talking for a few minutes about the best ways to add a new customer to your business, and what we do to streamline our billing process! We've done a few episodes on this topic before, but we've received a few questions about the process recently that I wanted to revisit as we go into the off season. A ton of you will be updating your billing processes as we move forward, and I wanted to do a surgery on the mentality we need to adopt as we move our customers and business t...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Today we have an inspiring story of victory and overcoming with special guest Shawn Langton, founder of Kujo Yardwear. Listen to Shawn tell his story of beating cancer and becoming a survivor all while launching a new brand product in the marketplace for lawn care industry professionals. Shawn shares an inspiring message of building a team around you, and helps encourage us that with determination and a positive attitude, you can still overcome the worst that life can throw at you. Enjoy! www.de...
Nov 18, 2020•44 min
Today we're going to be hanging with you guys sharing a few business tips and mindset shifts that we've had over the last few weeks regarding our business. These are things we've been thinking on and growing through to help us become more profitable, more productive, and things we can implement to take our business to the next level. Enjoy! GIEEXPOTOGO.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance...
Nov 16, 2020•58 min
Today we're interviewing Kevin Frost of Fall River Lawn Care who has been a good friend of mine for almost 5 years because of YouTube and the lawn care community. Listen in as Kevin shares his start up story with purchasing an existing business, and how he grew it into a successful company today. Kevin also shares about a recent transition into real estate, something that he is looking forward to creating more success with to help provide for his family. Enjoy! www.ProvenLocks.com (Brians10 Save...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Liz and I wanted to do a quick debrief with you guys about the takeaways from Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2020 and all of the fun stories from the weekend! It was incredible seeing almost 300 of you guys in Novi MI to come network, learn, and motivate each other to succeed and line us up for an incredible 2021! Hope you guys enjoy the stories and highlights with Liz and myself as we share just how special this event was for us! www.STIHLUSA.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintena...
Nov 11, 2020•58 min
Today we have a fun episode for you guys with none other than Allyn Hane AKA The Lawn Care Nut. Most of you guys know Allyn from his meteoric YouTube channel and his successful podcast called "Lawns Across America". Listen in as Allyn shares fun stories about social media, internet marketing, and how he became the public figure he is today in the green industry. Enjoy! https://mulchmateusa.com/kart-mate www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawn...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Today we're having a fun round table discussion about self image and boldness and what it means to get out of your comfort zone in real life. Mitchell and Naylor share some inspiring stories about putting themselves out there on social media and what it took to grow their companies to where they are today. Enjoy! www.FuelCred.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @lcrmedia @mitchellslawncarellc...
Nov 06, 2020•54 min
Today we're catching up with Aiden Sabo live and in person the day before the big reveal at Mulch Mate. Aiden is an incredible young man with a successful lawn and landscaping business at just 15 years old! Just like a lot of these teenagers on the show, he proves that age is just a number and shouldn't limit you to what you want to accomplish for yourself! Listen in as we get a quick update on how his season has been and what's new with Aidens business! Enjoy. www.debtfreelandscaper.com www.rou...
Nov 04, 2020•35 min
Today we have a fun round table discussion with a couple of amazing guys in the business and on social media talking about how their season went for 2020. We share a bunch of hilarious stories and honestly, it felt like a mini GIE here at the Mulch Mate live event party. It was refreshing getting to tell stories and hang out with other lawn bros as we had a little down time before the big reveal that day. Enjoy! www.SiteOne.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube htt...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today we're hanging late night with Shawn & TQ Spencer and Dylan Stephenson as we take a trip down memory lane over the last 9 months of the season. It's been a crazy year with COVID but that doesn't put a damper on any of our spirits! Listen in as we have a fun late night conversation sharing about what's new in these guys' world and what they're doing to line themselves up for 2021! www.ProvenLocks.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube htt...
Oct 30, 2020•46 min
Today we have 2 great young men on the podcast named Jack and Brad Freeman of Southern Stripes Lawn & Landscape. They're based out of Simpsonville SC and have a lawn care company that they've had now for over 4 years, which they started at just ten years of age! Listen in as they share how they got their business started, the value they've learned from hard work, and what their big plans are for the future. Enjoy! www.FuelCred.com GIEEXPOTOGO.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Ma...
Oct 28, 2020•30 min
Today we're joined on the show with a return guest Kory Ballard of Perficut Site Management. Listen in as Kory shares what it takes to have success as a snow plow operator and how to make the most profit you can with your snow removal business. Kory shares his 20+ years of insight with how he structures his company, and takeaways for those that are just getting into the snow plowing business. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmain...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 25 min
Today we have a fun guest on the show who needs no introduction, and that is Jake The Lawn Kid! Jacob Sullivan is best known for his brand and personality Jake The Lawn Kid on both YouTube and Instagram, and his incredible success with social media. Listen in as Jake shares helpful tips about how to grow a social media presence and why we should all take it seriously, and even bump it up a notch as we continue to brand our companies. Enjoy! www.STIHLUSA.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's ...
Oct 23, 2020•42 min
Today we have 2 great guests on the show and that is Lenny Magnall and Jonathan Guarneri, both of whom are product managers for Exmark. Listen in as they talk about what's new and latest and greatest for Exmark for fall 2020 and through the next year of 2021. This podcast was super fun to put together as I've talked to both of these guys at length, so listen in and get charged up for your business with what's new from Exmark Manufacturing! www.Exmark.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Law...
Oct 21, 2020•33 min
Today we have a fun and exciting interview for you guys with Aiden Sabo of A's Lawn & Landscaping out of Baltimore MD. Aiden is 15 years old and has been growing his landscaping business over the last 3 years and has built quite a reputation and name for himself around town. Listen in as Aiden shares helpful tips and the excitement he has with growing his lawn and landscaping business and what he's been able to put together for the foundation for a successful life. Enjoy! GIEEXPOTOGO.com www...
Oct 19, 2020•49 min
