There's not much worse for a landscaper than finding out that a job costs you money instead of making you money. How does this happen? Where do we go wrong? In today's episode, Scott welcomes back Weston Zimmerman, co-founder of SynkedUP software, for a discussion of the ins and outs of project estimating. 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. TOOLS AND APPS WE RECOMMEND -CompanyCam: The only a...
Feb 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 187
We've all been there. Standing in the New Mexico desert, armed with our brand new 4k video drone, preparing to get some sweet aerial footage of Area 51, when we're suddenly surrounded by heavily armed soldiers in unmarked jeeps. It could all have been avoided if we had just listened to this week's episode of the Million Dollar Landscaper podcast, where Scott Talks to David Young of Drone Launch Academy, about the dos and don'ts of flying drones. David Young of Drone Launch Academy was so kind th...
Feb 11, 2022•43 min•Ep. 186
Figuring out how much a job will cost is pretty straightforward, right? Add up your materials and man-hours and you’re good to go. But wait…. What about your overhead costs? What about things like tools, fuel, uniforms, and maintenance? In this week's episode, Scott and Kati discuss how to account for these types of things when calculating how much to charge your customers. 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a ...
Feb 04, 2022•28 min•Ep. 185
Sometimes things go wrong. Mistakes are made. We Fail. It happens to the best of us. Of course, it's best to not beat ourselves up too much and dwell on these failures, but rather to pick ourselves up, shake ourselves off, and keep moving forward. In the words of Princess Elsa (or was it Princess Anna?) just "LET IT GO." But of course, there's another side to this coin. In the words of the philosopher George Santayana, "Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it." In today's episode, Scot...
Jan 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 184
How can you accomplish something great if you don’t believe in your own ability? And how can you reach your goals if you don’t trust yourself to move forward? Mindset is perhaps the most important factor in determining whether or not your business will progress and grow, or stay stuck in neutral. In today's episode, Scott talks to author and educator Monique Allen, about how improving our mindset can improve EVERYTHING. You can learn more about Monique and her great coaching program at https://w...
Jan 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 183
When it comes to your business, a bit of nervousness can be a good thing. A sign that you care about doing good work. But what happens when your healthy nervousness becomes deeper anxiety, and you begin to feel like you're in over your head, doubting your competence, even though you are very good at what you do? Fear not. It happens to most of us. It's called "Imposter Syndrome," and in today's episode, Scott and Kati discuss strategies to overcome it. 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. S...
Jan 14, 2022•25 min•Ep. 182
It’s goal-setting season for the new year! When it comes to goal setting, too many people don’t set big enough goals out of fear of what it means about themselves if they don’t hit it. I guarantee you that if you set a big, scary goal you’re likely going to blow past all your smaller goals and become a better business owner in the process. And it's what you learn in the process of working towards that big scary goal that is going to take you to the next level in your business. In today's episode...
Jan 07, 2022•18 min•Ep. 181
Every interaction a customer has with your business impacts their perception of it, as well as their decision to do business with you, or not. From browsing your website to interacting with employees, everything you do impacts the customer experience. In todays episode, Scott digs deep into the details of what makes for a great customer experience. 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. TOOLS WE...
Dec 31, 2021•14 min•Ep. 180
What can you do during the winter, to prepare for success once spring arrives? On today's show, Scott and Kati talk about staying in touch with your customers and prospects, so that when landscaping season is here again, you're at the top of their minds. Get your copy of a sample phone script by going to https://www.milliondollarlandscaper.com/phonescript 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. T...
Dec 24, 2021•13 min•Ep. 179
Basically, it’s a classic “will they or won’t they” scenario. As in, will they have to work overtime to finish the job on time, or won’t they? And how was the possibility of overtime hours accounted for in the quote? In today's show, Scott and Kati share their outlook on this situation. 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. TOOLS WE RECOMMEND: -Get your team excited to be at work! Use rewards t...
Dec 17, 2021•16 min•Ep. 178
Communication is the cornerstone of workplace success, and while it may not be obvious at first, over time the consequences of doing it poorly can become a serious detriment to the effectiveness and morale of the team. In today's episode, Scott and Kati discuss situations that might not have been situations at all if there had been more communication. 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. TOOLS...
Dec 10, 2021•15 min•Ep. 177
For those of you who have been listening since the start, please be patient. There have been a lot of new listeners lately, and so on today’s show Scott and Kati re-introduce themselves, and go over some frequently asked questions about their “Million Dollar Academy.” 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. TOOLS WE RECOMMEND: -Get your team excited to be at work! Use rewards to motivate them to ...
Dec 03, 2021•29 min•Ep. 176
It's almost December, and you know what that means. SNOW! Time to break out the plow and make some sweet profits. But wait. How does this all work again? Where's the salt? It's been so long .... Fear not. In today's episode, Scott goes over everything you need to get your snow plow back up to speed! 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. TOOLS WE RECOMMEND: -Get your team excited to be at work! ...
Nov 26, 2021•10 min•Ep. 175
📒 Show Notes 📒 Do you wish there was an easier way to take photos at your job sites, organize them by project, and even publish them directly to your website? You're in luck! In today's episode, Scott talks to Luke Hansen of CompanyCam, the photo app that every contractor needs! If you sign up today and not only get a 2 week free trial, but you will also get 50% off your first 2 months. https://companycam.com/million This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you bu...
Nov 19, 2021•38 min•Ep. 174
Uh-oh. November is here, and landscaping season is quickly drawing to a close. How will we make it through the lean months? What will we eat? Fear not. In today's episode, Scott and Kati talk with Jason Geiman, about adding Christmas lights to the services that you provide. Want to learn more about how to add more revenue to your landscaping business during the slower winter months? Learn how to easily add Christmas Lighting to your landscape business. Use this link to receive 1 FREE Month: http...
Nov 12, 2021•28 min•Ep. 173
Are you great at landscaping, but less than optimal at the business side of things? In today's episode, we talk to Rocky Lalvani, a certified Profit First advisor, about the ways we can better manage the financial side of our businesses. To learn more about how Profit First can help your business head over to https://profitcomesfirst.com/ Or check out Rocky Lalvani's podcast at https://profitcomesfirst.com/podcast/ 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which me...
Nov 05, 2021•40 min•Ep. 172
Are you wasting too much time on bad leads? On today's show Scott talks to Jeff Wraley of Groundwork , a virtual sales system for contractors who want to work smarter, not harder. So LISTEN UP people! And start focusing on the leads that matter, and not the STINKERS! To learn more on how you can save time with getting the best leads check out Groundworks . Jeff and his team can get you set up quickly. 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy...
Oct 29, 2021•25 min•Ep. 171
If your business relies too heavily on word of mouth, if your marketing is attracting low quality leads, or if you're paying for advertising with no measurable results, you need to listen to today's show. Our guest is Jack Jostes, the CEO of Ramblin Jackson, a digital marketing and branding agency that helps landscaping companies throughout the country attract more qualified customers with professional branding, digital marketing, sales consulting, website design, and search engine optimization....
Oct 22, 2021•32 min•Ep. 170
Today's episode is the fourth and final installment of our series of podcasts on "Fix This Next," a bestselling book by entrepreneur and author Mike Michalowicz. Scott and Kati get right down to business, discussing the alignment of their roles, the redundancy of their lynchpins, and the delegation of their outcomes. They also examine Scott's dating history and talk about the problem with keeping too much information in Doug's head. 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affili...
Oct 15, 2021•23 min•Ep. 169
Do you have plenty of sales, and yet still struggle to be profitable? In this episode, Scott and Kati continue their discussion of the book "Fix This Next," and examine different ways to make sure that your sales become profits. 📒 Show Notes 📒 This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission. TOOLS WE RECOMMEND: -Get your team excited to be at work! Use rewards to motivate them to take action. Check out Automate Motivate...
Oct 08, 2021•21 min•Ep. 168
