Today we have a great guest on the show named Jeremiah Jennings who owns Growing Green Landscapes down in Trussville Alabama. Jeremiah shares his business entrepreneurial story from purchasing a business with 25 active customers and growing it to over 6 figures in revenue with 85 customers in just 36 months. Enjoy! www.Ballard-inc.com (Brians 10 Saves 10%) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com www.PostcardMania.com/brian Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @briansl...
Apr 26, 2021•48 min
Today we're joined by Brad Lipsey, category manager over at SiteOne here to talk to us about outdoor lighting. Brad has an incredible knowledge base on all things outdoor lighting, including helpful tips to help expand your business with this incredibly profitable product. Outdoor lighting makes the difference from good to great with landscaping and outdoor patios, and with SiteOne's help, it can create a new revenue stream for your business as well. Enjoy! www.EquipmentDefender.com (Brians10 Sa...
Apr 23, 2021•34 min
Listen in as special guest Brian Helfrich shares his story about working with Aquascape for over the last 25 years and what he's learned along the way! Brian is the go-to designer, architect, and pond installer extraordinaire for Aquascape, and his stories are some of the best that you don't want to miss! Enjoy! www.Ballard-inc.com (Brians 10 Saves 10%) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @brianslawnmaintenance Together In The ...
Apr 21, 2021•30 min
In today's episode, Liz and I share with you guys about our frustrating week and what we expect to be another challenging week on the schedule. Just because we walk around with a positive attitude doesn't mean we aren't susceptible to the same crap you guys deal with! We know things always work out in the end, but it can still be a difficult time of the season even for the best of us. Enjoy! www.SiteOne.com/GoGreen www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.e...
Apr 19, 2021•35 min
Today we have 2 great guests on the show joined with us live from Aquascape HQ in St Charles IL! Listen in as we get to interview two amazing hardscapers Crux Lon and Chris Siewing on the final day of week 7's install in the Aquascape Sandbox! Both of these guests share their start-up story and how they got to where they're at today in business! Enjoy! www.Ballard-inc.com (Brians 10 Saves 10%) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenanc...
Apr 16, 2021•38 min
Today we are joined by Samantha Heald from Postcard Mania talking to us about postcard marketing and effective ways to grow our businesses. Listen in as Samantha and I discuss best practices and creative ideas for postcard marketing, as well as covering our plug-and-play templates from Lawntrepreneur Academy! Enjoy. www.Exmark.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @brianslawnmaintenance Together In The Trades @fullertonpartyo...
Apr 14, 2021•47 min
Today we have a returning guest on the show Greg Wittstock, President, and Owner of Aquascape! Greg shares what it took to take his company from a small 5 man band to a company that does over 50 million in annual revenue. Greg shares how he systemized his business, and what he looks for in good talent to grow his company. This was a super insightful interview, one chalked full of tons of lessons if you pay attention closely! Enjoy! www.Ballard-inc.com (Brians 10 Saves 10%) www.LawntrepreneurAcad...
Apr 12, 2021•50 min
Today we have a great interview with Jared Nuessen and Mike Jager from Toro talking about the brand new Toro MultiForce. A lot of you guys have seen the updated design and the new accessories that we've highlighted on YouTube, and today we're going to hear a little more from Toro about the unit. This was a super fun episode talking about how this mower is quickly becoming the go-to mower and utility tool for a growing small and medium-sized business. Enjoy! www.KUJO.com (Brians10 Save 10%+Free S...
Apr 09, 2021•49 min
Today we have a returning guest on the show Kory Ballard giving us some pearls of wisdom on growing your company to the next level. Listen in as Kory shares helpful tips and mindset about hiring your second crew, bringing on your first admin office hire, and why you shouldn't be looking for cheap employees. Enjoy! www.Ballard-inc.com (Brians 10 Saves 10%) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @brianslawnmaintenance Together In Th...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Today we’re going to talk about not shortcutting the shortcut, and why you should pay the full price of success. Gray areas suck, and finessing to succeed or win might sound great in the beginning, but they steal from you in the end. Motivational Monday coming to you live to help you kick start your week! Enjoy. www.ISOtunes.com (Brians10 save $10) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @brianslawnmaintenance Together In The Trade...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr
Today we have two great young guys joining us on the show with a 2 part episode proving again that age is just a number! Listen in as Andrew and Justin talk about their start-up story and how they got their companies to where they are today. Andrew is crushing it with over 100 clients by age 23, while Justin is just getting his first few customers and getting his feet wet in the industry. Enjoy! www.Ballard-inc.com (Brians10 Save 10%) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouT...
Apr 02, 2021•42 min
Today Liz joins me in the studio for a hilarious update about all the craziness that's going on in our neck of the woods! Liz and I are incredibly excited about the next few months as we hope to have our first baby, build our first home, and throw on a new live event! It's going to be a summer to remember, one that we hope is filled with memories of laughter and joy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @brianslawnmaintenance To...
Mar 31, 2021•38 min
Today we have a return guest on the show, Gordy Mitchell of Mitchell's Lawn Care LLC, out of High Point North Carolina! Mitchell shares a little bit more about his business story and journey over the last 5 years, as well as the lessons learned from growing his business to all different sizes. Mitchell wraps up the episode sharing some fun updates with his personal house and property, including the building of a massive pole barn that would be sure to turn heads for any contractor! Enjoy! www.Ba...
Mar 29, 2021•59 min
Today is our first week back to running our lawn and landscaping business and getting our guys out there to do leaf cleanups! I was thinking this week how grateful and thankful I am to be working, and comparing and contrasting this season versus last year. Hope you guys have a great start to your season, buckle up, it's going to be an incredible year! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @brianslawnmaintenance Together In The Tr...
Mar 26, 2021•42 min
Today we have a new friend of the show Josh Sutton joining us to talk about his startup story with his hardscaping business. Josh and his brother have been in business for a handful of years now, and listen in as Josh shares about his passion for the hardscaping industry and what he enjoys most about it. Josh also shares some practical tips about breaking into the business and what you can do to help you get your first couple of jobs under your belt. Enjoy! www.Ballard-inc.com (Brians10 Save 10%...
Mar 24, 2021•29 min
Today we're going to talk about PPE and safety equipment and why it's so important to keep up on this topic to have a successful season. Having good work boots to safety glasses and everything in between is critical to keep you and your people working safely all summer long. We share our personal favorites and give suggestions on what to look for from everything head to toe. Enjoy! Check out Jobber Professional Development Day: http://getjobber.com/pdday2021 www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's...
Mar 22, 2021•56 min
Today we're hanging with none other than Blake Albertson of B&B Lawn Care and hearing some fun updates about his business and life. We also share some funny stories and takeaways from the first-ever Green Industry Hype House, as well as a funny story about Mitchell Gordy taking his truck through a parking structure that had Brian freaked out! It was all fun and games until the parking structure kept getting smaller and smaller, so listen in and hear these guys share the funny stories of this...
Mar 19, 2021•38 min
Today I have a short and sweet challenge for you, that if you accept it, it may just take your life to the next level. You don't have to accept the challenge, but what if you did? We're going to talk about the roles coaches and mentors can play in your life, and why I'm so glad I picked up the phone and asked a few key people for help along the way. Enjoy www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @brianslawnmaintenance Together In Th...
Mar 17, 2021•50 min
Today we have a new friend to the show Andy Mulder of Mulder Maintenance & Services out of NorthWest Indiana sharing his passion for the hardscaping industry. Andy talks about his start-up story and the struggles they faced as a young couple with trying to grow their business, and why they chose to state debt-free all along the way. This episode is sure to inspire whether you're a seasoned vet or just getting into the landscaping and hardscaping industry. Enjoy! www.KUJO.com (Brians10 Save 1...
Mar 15, 2021•25 min
Today we're going to talk about a topic that is near and dear to my heart when it comes to billing and finalizing your office invoicing, and that is moving to charge cards on file. Make no mistake about it, doing the work we do is incredibly fun. That is until folks forget to pay, pretend that the payment is in the mail, or drag their feet on squaring up with you! In this episode, we're going to share with you how you can make those issues a thing of the past for your lawn maintenance business. ...
Mar 12, 2021•40 min
Today we're joined with Paul Jamison author of Cut That Grass & Make That Cash and host of the Green Industry Podcast sharing a recap of the first few days from the first-ever Green Industry Hype House! Paul shares some fun and encouraging stories about the week's highlights, as well as Mitchell Gordy who joins us to hang out and share his viewpoint on the week! This was a fun casual conversation we had about growing as business owners and leaders, and how we can best serve the lawn care com...
Mar 10, 2021•46 min
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT on today's show! Listen in as we are going to share as many tips as we can in an hour, about how to bid, quote, and earn commercial work for your lawn and landscaping business. Make no mistake about it, there can be quite a bit of work and profit in commercial lawn maintenance! We wanted to walk you through one of our commercial contracts and share how we approach taking on these larger accounts. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://lin...
Mar 08, 2021•49 min
Today we have two amazing YouTuber's and friends of Liz and me, Shawn and Savannah Spencer of Spencer Lawn Care joining us on the show! Listen in as Shawn and TQ share the story of their business and life, as well as some recent updates they've had with growing their company and being able to spend a little free time down in Tampa FL! Shawn (and TQ!) are some of the hardest working people we know, so it was great to spend some downtime with them and get to talk business and life together. Enjoy!...
Mar 05, 2021•43 min
Today I wanted to talk about some customer service experiences and observations that we've been through over the last few months. It's crazy how few people nowadays treat people right, care about the customer, and provide a fun experience that is one to remember. Folks always ask what are some great tips to grow a business, my answer is always to start with great customer service! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @brianslawn...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Today we have special guests joining us in person down in Tampa FL part of the Green Industry Hype House Caleb and Brittany Auman! Listen in as the Auman's talk about execution and why great ideas are simply that, great intentions until someone acts upon them! We've all had great ideas in the past, but only those ideas that get acted upon truly come to fruition! Enjoy! www.Exmark.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance @briansl...
Mar 01, 2021•44 min
Today we're going to continue on part two of our lawn care setup talk and on this one talk about open vs enclosed trailers and things to consider on your next purchase! We wanted to weigh out the pros and cons of each setup and things to look out for on your next setup, and what's worked best for us over the last few years! Enjoy! www.debtfreelandscaper.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Today we’re going to be sharing with you the 3 best lawn care setups for your lawnmowers. From small gated yards to wide-open properties and everything in between, well lock it down and cover them on today’s show. This is part 1 of 2 episodes. Next week's podcast will be on utility trailers and enclosed trailers. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance...
Feb 15, 2021•25 min
Today we're sharing with you guys a system that has helped me to become more organized and to create more revenue before we ever leave the house. The wildly popular lawn agreement forms have been a godsend for our business, and this system could be a great option for you. Listen in as we share how these forms helped us to schedule work, upsell customers on future jobs, and overall increase profit and revenue without even adding 1 new customer to our business. Stay tuned as we also share about a ...
Feb 08, 2021•31 min
Today we have a great conversation with Green Industry Podcast host Paul Jamison talking about his exciting updates for this coming month of February! Paul fills us in with all the exciting news and updates from a book release to his Florida tour, and so much more. Listen in as Paul shares his exciting updates and stay tuned to his show for all the great content coming down the pike! https://mulchmateusa.com/kart-mate (Mention BriansLM 2 Save $) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Mainten...
Feb 01, 2021•51 min
Today we have a fun episode for you guys sharing all of the crazy fun announcements that have been made over the last few days! From live events to baby announcements, to new resources on Lawntrepreneur Academy and so much more! There's an excitement in the air as people are ready to grow, ready to move on, and ready to make 2021 their best year ever! www.debtfreelandscaper.com www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube https://linktr.ee/brianslawnmaintenance...
Jan 25, 2021•58 min
