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Lone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew Martinez

Andrew Martinezwww.southernsons.com
Hello and welcome to the Lone Star Lawn Talk Podcast. Your host Andrew Martinez has 13 seasons in the lawn and landscaping industry. This show is designed to be a beacon podcast for the green industry professional. This weekly series is geared to help you improve practices and avoid pitfalls. This Podcast will add to the ax-sharpening arsenal for your business and personal life.
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Episodes

Ep.255 Scooping poop FULL-TIME kick off w/ Anthony Salazar!

In episode #255, Andrew invites a friend of show, Anthony Salazar with Salazar Scoops Pet Waste Removal Service. Anthony talks about transitioning away from his 6-figure career in technology of eight years to dive into the ocean of entrepreneurship. Andrew and Anthony talk about how he navigated that decision over four years making 2024 the kickoff for his full-time endeavor. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 255

Ep.254 (Prt.2) Switching business rails for success 2025. Perry Phillips w/ Yellow Dog Lawn care.

Today, in episode #254, Andrew and his guest, Perry Phillips w/ Yellow Dog Lawn Care Service, conclude their talk on Christmas light installation and new beginnings for Perry's business going into 2025. In the nature of diversity, cue in and consider what you can add, subtract or rework services in your business . Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a frien...

Dec 09, 202446 minSeason 3Ep. 254

Ep.253 (Prt.1) Switching business rails for success 2025. Perry Phillips w/ Yellow Dog Lawn care.

Today, in episode #253, Andrew visits with Perry Phillips of Yellow Dog Lawn Care Service in Nashville, TN! Perry Talks Christmas lights and the BIG CHANGE he is making to hos brand in 2025! Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Follow the guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yell...

Dec 06, 202442 minSeason 3Ep. 253

Ep.252 (Prt.2) 9th grade dropout to over 200k a year! Ricky Rodriguez w/ Ricky's Pro Lawn Care.

Today, in episode #252, we're joined for our second segment with Ricky Rodriguez of Ricky’s Pro Lawn Care out of Central Florida. Ricky has a unique testimony when it comes to life and the origins of his journey in the lawn care industry. The title says it all, don't believe that you cannot, believe that you can, and do it. Tune in and listen to unique ways of diversity Ricky broke through the wall of mediocrity from humble beginnings. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just i...

Dec 06, 202448 minSeason 3Ep. 252

Ep.251 (Prt.1) 9th grade dropout to over 200k a year! Ricky Rodriguez w/ Ricky's Pro Lawn Care.

Today, in episode #251, we're joined for our first segment with Ricky Rodriguez of Ricky’s Pro Lawn Care out of Central Florida. Ricky has a unique testimony when it comes to life and the origins of his journey in the lawn care industry. The title says it all, don't believe that you cannot, believe that you can, and do it. Tune in and listen to unique ways of diversity Ricky broke through the wall of mediocrity from humble beginnings. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in...

Dec 02, 202439 minSeason 3Ep. 251

Ep.250 Adding MARGIN to MY CALENDAR?

Today, in episode #250, Andrew talks about keeping margin in our calendars. This is a phrase Andrew has coined since the inception of his podcast. Today, he is revealing what he's doing in his own business and putting his money where his mouth is by putting application to the coin phrase. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value ...

Nov 25, 202427 minSeason 3Ep. 250

Ep.249 Catching up w/ Jason Creel of The Lawn Care Life.

In episode #249, we are joined by a successful individual in the lawn and landscaping industry. Jason Creel with the Lawn Care Life, talks about success he's had as a solo entrepreneur in the fertilization and weed control space for almost 20 years. Join Andrew and Jason as they talk through the green brick road of Jason's experience in the lawn and landscaping space and his YouTube endeavors. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calenda...

Nov 22, 202457 minSeason 3Ep. 249

Ep.248 (Prt.1) Jeremiah Jennings talks MORE Christmas lights!

In episode #248, Andrew invites a friend of the show and fellow podcaster, Jeremiah Jennings with Growing Green Podcast, to talk about Christmas light installation! Jeremiah gives us his take on what Christmas lights have done for him and his business in the last three seasons of him installing them for his local market. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with ...

Nov 22, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 248

Ep.247 (Prt.2) Jordan Ortega w/ Tenn./ 4 Lawn Care. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS and more!

In part 2, episode #247, Andrew wraps up his time with Jordan Ortega, an Army veteran and three years breached in his entrepreneurial journey in the lawn care industry. Jordan runs his company, Tenn./ 4 Lawn Care in Nashville, TN with his wife Megan. Andrew and Jordan talk about the inception of Tenn./ 4 Lawn Care, what kind of services has got him to where he is at now in 2024. Jordan gives a plethora of pointers from his unique perspective from his time in business. Take from the show what you...

Nov 18, 202441 minSeason 3Ep. 247

Ep.246 (Prt. 1) Jordan Ortega w/ Tenn/ 4 Lawn Care.

In episode #246, Andrew interviews Jordan Ortega, an Army veteran and three years breached in his entrepreneurial journey in the lawn care industry. Jordan runs his company, Tenn./ 4 Lawn Care in Nashville, TN with his wife Megan. Andrew and Jordan talk about the inception of Tenn./ 4 Lawn Care, what kind of services has got him to where he is at now in 2024. Jordan gives a plethora of pointers from his unique perspective from his time in business. Take from the show what you need to create marg...

Nov 15, 202438 minSeason 3Ep. 246

Ep.245 Riley Pototschnick w/ Everychat software!

In episode #245, Andrew visits with Riley Potoschnik with Everychat. Everychat is a new service business software that makes the customer service process a breeze for both client and service provider. Tune into today's show for a solid axe grinding session. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the show. Follow the guest: F...

Nov 13, 202457 minSeason 3Ep. 245

Ep.244 Start up under $500 & priorities in the bizz w/ in Aaron Sutter of Lansing Lawn service.

In episode #244, Andrew invites a fellow podcaster that he tunes into personally on a weekly basis. Aaron Sutter with Lansing Lawn Care and Mow in the Dark Podcast talk about his origin story, diversification and the importance of setting priorities while being an entrepreneur in the green industry. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have f...

Nov 12, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 244

Ep.243 POD-ROW Kyle & Mallory Breiner w/ Breiner's Lawn & Landscape

In episode #243, Kyle & Mallory Breiner , long time friends of the show, update the listener on there lawn & landscape business. Being dualled in the business for over 10 years, their wisdom is an absolute premium stone to grind your axe of business acuity. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the show. Follow the ...

Nov 08, 202434 minSeason 3Ep. 243

Ep.242 POD-ROW Jordan Hoover w/ Goshen Lawn Care.

In episode #242, a new, young buck to the lawn and landscaping industry; Jordan Hoover, with Goshen Lawn Care, stops by our booth at Pod Row in Louisville, Ky. Jordans launch pad to his lawn mowing entrepreneurial journey has familiarity. He talks about the process of his route acquisition he made from his employer. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with ...

Nov 06, 202435 minSeason 3Ep. 242

Ep.241 POD-ROW Todd Zimmerman w/ Kress

In episode #241, In Todays show, Todd Zimmerman, VP for Product Development of Kress battery hand tools, stops by our booth at POD-ROW in Louisville, KY at the EQUIP Expo. Todd enlightens the listener who is either on the fence or curious about battery powered equipment for their daily arsenal in lawn care. Andrew gets answers to some challenges at the forefront of pros in the lawn industry wonder about when considering cordless/ batterie as an option. Take from the show what you need to create ...

Nov 04, 202433 minSeason 3Ep. 241

Ep.240 POD-ROW George Powery "The Body-Prenuer".

In episode #240, Andrew interviews another fellow Lonestar entrepreneur in the green industry from Corpus Christi, TX. George Powery has a commercial lawn care business and intertwines health and wellness implementation to everyone he can. The main topic in this session is how the average lawn care bro/sis can implement good, practical health and wellness into their own route. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please co...

Nov 01, 202440 minSeason 3Ep. 240

EP.239 POD-ROW Bear Duplisea w/ APPLAUSE

In episode #239, Andrew interviews a great company that specializes in implementing REVIEWS for you and YOUR TEAM to your clients. Tune in with Andrew and Bear Duplisea w/ Applause, and find out if Applause would be a great add to help with the ever pursued golden reviews from your clients. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found...

Oct 30, 202438 minSeason 3Ep. 239

Ep.238 POD-ROW Marcus & Laresa Tate of Seeds Landscaping LLC.

In episode #238, Andrew interviews a special couple, in the Green Industry, that he's been wanting on his podcast since they originally met at the "Win In Life Meet Up" rally in Louisville, KY 2023. Marcus & Laresa Tate of Seeds Landscaping LLC . Tune in and listen to there encouraging testimony about what inspired them to dive into the lawn and landscaping industry together. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please...

Oct 28, 202433 minSeason 3Ep. 238

Ep.237 POD-ROW Johnathan Pototschnik w/ 5 For Fifty.

In episode #237, Andrew has a fun, extended "getting to know the softer side of the lawn care professional" type sit down with Johnathan Pototsnick (Lawn Care Millionaire), host of the new YouTube channel 5 For Fifty. Andrew takes any opportunity to have a titan of industry like Johnathan on the show when opportunity provides. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sh...

Oct 25, 202436 minSeason 3Ep. 237

EP.236 POD-ROW, Rory Kendall.

In episode #236, tune in to Andrew on Pod-Row in Louisville, KY as he talks with a long time friend of the show, Rory Kendall. They talks life in lawn care and Christmas lights for the the coming season in 2024. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the show. Follow the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patri...

Oct 23, 202445 minSeason 3Ep. 236

Ep.235 Flow your knowledge, don't reservoir it.

In episode #235, Andrew reflects on his time with John Pajack with profits with Payjack podcast. Amongst many things. One topic stood out to Andrew when talking with John on his podcast. to this episode to find out what lingered in Andrew's mind so much to make an episode of it here on the Lone Star Lawn Talk Podcast. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing wit...

Oct 16, 202428 minSeason 3Ep. 235

Ep.234 DIVING BACK IN from a crushing year!

In episode #233, In 2024, Andrew took off a few months from the regular posting of daily life and interviewing other pros. In the lawncare industry for the podcast. Lend an ear to the highs and lows he and his family experienced in business and life in the lawn care industry. Andrew is excited to make a fresh kickoff for the podcast at the Intersection of LCR Summit 2024, Equip Expo. and pod row in Louisville, Kentucky. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pock...

Oct 14, 202432 minSeason 3Ep. 234

Ep.233 (Prt.2) Nuts & Bolts of running a solo dense route w/ Naylor Taliaferro.

Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the show. Follow the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lcrmedia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LawnCareRookie Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/02puy7vBLJMMjpUlgr18qH?si=c0d061dbe543494e Our Partners, Sponsors & Affiliates we believe in: The Road to Equip lin...

May 13, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 233

Ep.232 (Prt 1) Nuts and bolts of running a dense route solo w/ Naylor Taliaferro.

Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the show. Follow the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lcrmedia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LawnCareRookie Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/02puy7vBLJMMjpUlgr18qH?si=a5cfb4d98bdc4f4e Our Partners, Sponsors & Affiliates we believe in: The Road to Equip lin...

May 08, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 232

Ep.231 PAID OFF HOUSE w/ the lawn mowing life. Tony Rudolph of Tony's Lawn Care Talk Podcast.

Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the show. Follow the Guest: Podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cshR3e4OLgaj61F8CBVzX?si=4be8e3c51ff64c33 Our Partners, Sponsors & Affiliates we believe in: The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo X-mas Light Mentor : Professional x-ma...

May 01, 20241 hr 46 minSeason 3Ep. 231

Ep.230 (Prt.2) Zach Wilde w/ Wilde Lawn Service.

Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the show. Follow the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildelawnservice/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/WildeLawnService Our Partners, Sponsors & Affiliates we believe in: The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo X-mas Light Mentor : Prof...

Apr 24, 202449 minSeason 3Ep. 230

Ep.229 (Prt.1) Zach Wilde with Wilde Lawn Service.

In episode #229, Andrew hangs out and has a talk with a friend. In the business, Zach Wilde of Wilde Lawn Service out of Festus, Mo. Andrew and Zach talk all things business and life. From contracts of on-the-job experiences all the way to family and life. This is a two-part episode, so be sure to catch the next half of their lawn talk. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and rev...

Apr 22, 202452 minSeason 3Ep. 229

Ep.228 -100k to over 35k+ in profitable month to month income. Interview with Chase Grant of Grow Landscaping.

In episode #228, Andrew interviews Chase Grant with the Grow Growth Club. Chase is a young Social media personality as well as entrepreneur green industry. In our time with Chase, he takes us through some highs and valleys we’ve all experienced as we've broken into our own businesses in the green industry. Lend an ear to Mr. Grant as he tells all about taking his business from negative 100K to over 35k+ a month in Gross profit. Not only has he taken his business to profitability his lawn and lan...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 228

Ep.227 Hibernation is OVER!

In episode #227, Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the show. Our Partners, Sponsors & Affiliates we believe in: The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo X-mas Light Mentor : Professional x-mas light business resources. Lawntrepreneuracademy.com : Lawncare business resources. Joh...

Apr 15, 202426 minSeason 3Ep. 227

Ep.226 Keyboard's to lawn mowers! Interview with Cody Owen of Light Speed Social Media.

In episode #226, friend of the show, Cody Owen with Light Speed Social Media, visits with Andrew and informs the listener that he is starting a new venture in the lawn and landscaping industry. While Cody and his team have been helping scores of people get their business off the ground with their media business; Cody is now picking up a lawn mower and hitting the streets. As a fellow Lone Star, Cody shakes Andrew down for some axe sharpening strokes of wisdom as he dives into a lawn care busines...

Feb 12, 202442 minSeason 3Ep. 226
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