Welcome to the Side Hustle Squad Podcast with your host, Mike Garvey! My goal is to provide entrepreneurs with all the tools and resources they need to start and succeed in the lawn care industry on the side while working a full-time career. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, or thinking about taking the leap into starting a business, this podcast will help you build and grow. Guests from the green industry and beyond will be on the show to share their experiences and advice. I provide in-depth interviews with successful entrepreneurs, offering insight into what it takes to succeed in running a business.
I will also discuss the various aspects of the lawn care industry, from equipment and industry trends to stories and experiences from my own lawn care business successes and failures. You will leave each episode feeling informed, empowered, and ready to hustle. No matter what stage of the journey you're in, the Side Hustle Squad is here to help you succeed. Tune in every week for the latest interviews, tips, tricks, and advice for growing your business.
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In this episode, Mike discusses how we need to continue raising the bar in the green industry regarding pricing. Do not bend to customers that do not value your experience, expertise, time, and investment in your business. Mike shares two recent experiences with a potential customer and a former customer. Just remember, there will always be new potential high-quality customers. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast...
In this episode, Mike sits down with Larry Delli Santi, owner of Amazing Creations Landscaping and Lawn Care in Toms River, NJ. Larry discusses how he started, lessons learned, ups and down, and advice to people in the lawn care community or looking to start. We end the episode just before Mike and Larry start Coastal Fertilization Together in 2017. The story of Coastal Fertilization from Larry's perspective is still to come. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast...
In this episode, Mike discusses the benefits of Jobber and how it has enhanced customer communication, helped with gaining leads and quoting jobs, scheduling, and invoicing. Mike talks about how he was invoicing, using an old, antiquated system, and how Jobber has streamlined that process. Thinking about buying Jobber to improve your business? Listen to this episode to gain first-hand knowledge, stories, and experiences, walking you through the process of getting a lead and all the way to gettin...
Welcome to the first episode of the Side Hustle Squad Podcast with Mike Garvey! Mike takes a moment to introduce himself and share what you can expect from the podcast. Mike talks about his lawn care business, Coastal Fertilization while having a full-time career in law enforcement. Tune in to listen to in-depth interviews, stories, and advice if you are thinking about starting a side hustle, just starting out, or have an established business. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast...
