Send us a text Is robotic mowing the future of lawn care? Spoiler alert: It's already here. And it's changing everything. In this episode of the Lawn Care CEO Podcast, we sit down with Michael Mayberry, Director of Customer Success at Scythe Robotics, to talk about the real state of robotic mowing. For years, people have said, “It’s five to ten years away.” But let’s be honest—they’ve been saying that for five to ten years. So what’s actually happening right now? Robotic mowers are already chang...
Jun 19, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text Sick of being the only one doing everything in your lawn care business? You're not alone—and this one’s for you. In today's episode, we brought on Brian Schlichting, founder of Spraye , to talk about how smart automation can take real weight off your shoulders. We got into the automations that actually save time, how to build stronger customer relationships right from the first interaction, and how upsells should be as simple as a click. We also covered one move most owners are ig...
Jun 11, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text From Firefighter to Full-Time Owner: How Tom Built a Lawn Business That Runs Without Him? In this episode, we’re joined by a special guest—Tom Gillespie, owner of Complete Lawn Care out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tom recently hit a milestone most lawn care owners only talk about: he stepped completely out of the day-to-day and into the true owner’s seat. We break down what it really took to build a business that runs without him. From finding and developing the right General Manager, to ...
Jun 04, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text You Don’t Need More Revenue—You Need THIS Too many lawn care business owners think the answer to their problems is more sales, more clients, or more revenue. But here’s the truth: it’s not about making more money—it’s about managing the money you already have . In this episode of the Lawn Care CEO Podcast , Head Coach Dan Ralphs and CEO Aaron Suttenfield break down the 6 baby steps every lawn care business must take to go from critical financial condition to true wealth-building m...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text 💥 You're losing money if you don’t know your numbers — here’s how to fix that. Too many lawn care business owners are running off gut instinct and crossing their fingers when it comes to money. In this episode of the The Lawn Care CEO Podcast , we’re announcing something we’ve been building behind the scenes: The Lawn Care Books — our new bookkeeping service built specifically for lawn care companies. We’re joined by Jennifer, our CFO Consultant, who’s been working closely with u...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Is your lawn care business actually ready to scale—or are you just dreaming about the Boston Marathon while you're still winded from the stairs? In this episode, we walk through 55 critical questions every lawn care business owner should be asking to assess whether their company is actually ready for growth. We’re not talking about surface-level fluff — this is the hard look at what’s working, what’s broken, and what you need to fix before you start chasing big goals. We share the...
May 08, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text 🚨 Unlock the Secrets of Business Profitability with Greg Crabtree 🚨 In today’s episode of the Lawn Care CEO Podcast , we sit down with a true industry icon—Greg Crabtree, the author of Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits and Simple Numbers 2.0 . If you’re a business owner struggling with your financials or just looking to level up your financial literacy, this conversation is for you! From his journey as a chicken farmer to becoming a financial guru, Greg shares his wisdo...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text What does it look like to grow a solid business while working through some of the toughest personal battles? In this episode of the Lawn Care CEO Podcast, we sit down with Brent Moore, owner of Outdoor Living Southeast in Valdosta, Georgia. Brent runs a strong commercial lawn care company now, but his story didn’t start there. He opens up about his past with addiction, the road to recovery, and how he built his business one step at a time. We get into his shift from residential to...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text What makes someone actually inspiring as a leader? Not just a good manager, not just someone who gets results— but someone people want to follow. In this episode, we’re talking about the heart of the business. The stuff that doesn’t show up on a P&L but determines whether people stick around or check out. We're sharing what we believe makes a leader truly inspiring, how to communicate your “wow,” and what messages your team needs to hear consistently. We’ll break down the habi...
Apr 22, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text This father-son duo is CRUSHING it—and their numbers prove it. In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with John and Bryce Molloy from Molloy Landscape —a dynamic father and son team who's been putting in the work and seeing amazing results. Since joining our coaching program, John’s business has completely transformed— over $500K in profit in just one year , streamlined expenses, and most importantly, total clarity on their numbers. We’ve also had the privilege of coaching not...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text In today’s podcast , we’re talking about a decision-making model that’ll change how you solve problems in your business—especially when you don’t know what’s really going on. It’s borrowed from the way doctors think. They don’t react. They assess, diagnose, and treat based on real data—not guesses. That same mindset can help you stop spinning your wheels and start solving the right problems. If you’re just reacting to symptoms without fixing the root cause, you’re gonna stay stuck...
Apr 16, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text In this episode of The Lawn Care CEO Podcast , we’re thrilled to introduce you to our new coach, Miranda! 🎉 Miranda is joining us as our third coach, and she’s bringing her elite coaching methodology to help lawn care businesses thrive. With over 100+ business owners coached in both 1:1 and group settings, Miranda has a unique ability to simplify complex systems, making them approachable and actionable. Her focus on organizational behavior and business structure is next-level—pow...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text In this episode of The Lawn Care CEO podcast, Matt Stemmler joins us to talk about mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the lawn care industry. With a background in engineering and finance, Matt brings a unique perspective to helping business owners connect with the right investors. We cover the current state of the lawn care M&A market, the types of deals business owners can explore, what drives valuation, how the sale process works, and the critical role of an industry-focu...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text When you’re starting out in business, it often feels like you’re short on time, money, or both. That's why we're bringing you a little “hack” that changed the game for us in the lawn care industry—hiring a virtual assistant (VA). In this episode, we sit down with our very own VA, Via , who’s been handling the back end of The Lawn Care CEO —everything from admin tasks and social media to marketing and day-to-day operations. We’re talking about how hiring a VA has changed our busine...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text In today’s episode, we talk with Jason Dorsey, CEO of Turf Magic, about mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for lawn care businesses. When organic growth slows down, M&A can be a great way to expand. Jason shares how he got into M&A, what to look for when buying a business, and the red flags to avoid. Whether you’re a new business owner or looking to grow, this episode covers the basics of business acquisitions and how to decide if M&A is right for you. Follow Turf Magi...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text In today’s video, we’re getting back to the basics of running a successful business by focusing on costs and profitability. It’s not just about bringing in revenue; you need to know how much it costs to deliver your product or service and ensure that your profits are healthy. Profitability is what allows your business to grow, avoid debt, and stay financially strong. We’ll also talk about why it’s important to start planning your 2025 budget now. As your business grows, your syste...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text In this episode, we’re joined by Jonas Olson from Turf Badger, who shares his journey of starting and growing his lawn care business. Jonas shares the importance of having a big vision, getting others to believe in it, and showing them how it can be done. We also discuss the 4 main responsibilities of a CEO: setting the vision, building a strong team, managing money, and running good marketing! Jonas also shares valuable lessons he's learned along the way, like focusing on a small...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text In today’s podcast episode, we’re talking about something many CEOs experience but rarely discuss—Chronic CEO Fatigue (CCF). It’s that feeling of being constantly overwhelmed and stressed as a business leader. Sometimes, feeling overwhelmed comes from making your business too complex. It’s not that you can’t handle it, but the more complicated things get, the more stressful they become. Simplifying your business can help ease that burden. If you’re dealing with Chronic CEO Fatigue...
Sep 04, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Greg Harris, the founder of Leap Frog Land Care, who shares his inspiring journey from working for someone else to running his own successful company in the green industry. Greg opens up about how he built strong relationships with his former employers and how these connections helped him when he started his own business. We will explore why building strong partnerships is so important and how these connections can have a big impact on your busine...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text In this podcast episode, we’re going to help you check the health of your business. Think of us as business doctors, and your company as our patient. We’ll look at 5 Key Areas to see if your business is doing well or if it needs some help. What We'll Cover: Leadership: Are you leading your team effectively? Sales/Marketing: How are you bringing in and keeping customers? Team: Do you have the right people in the right jobs? Finance/Bookkeeping: Is your financial setup strong and re...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text Find out the best practices for hiring your first employee, from knowing when to hire to ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute effectively to your business. Hiring the right employee can help take your business to the next level. 🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube...
Jul 17, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text In this video, learn how to hire the perfect employees for your lawn care business and improve your overall hiring process! Learn the benefits of slow, committed hiring and how it can make your life easier. Email us at info@ceocoach.biz to get a sample hiring ad that will attract the right candidates! #HiringTips #BusinessAdvice #LawnCare 🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube...
Jul 10, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text There are two halves of making sure that we are profitbable, in today's episode we are going to talk about the expense side of the business. COGs, overhead and debt, oh my! Join us live at AutoCamp in Cape Cod, MA, for a two-day Bootcamp designed to help you grow your lawn care business. This event, in partnership with Harrell's and Spraye, will provide you with the tools and strategies needed for your lawn care business. Register for free here: https://harrellsllc538.lpages.co/bb...
Jul 03, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text Exciting News! Join us for a two-day Business Building Bootcamp designed to help you grow your lawn business with coaching from The Lawn Care CEO, Spraye, and Harrell's. This event is meant to be a one-stop shop to help you understand what it takes to run or scale a successful fertilization and weed control division. All for free! When: August 22 & 23 Where: AutoCamp, Cape Cod, MA Register here today: https://harrellsllc538.lpages.co/bbb-cape-cod/ 🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instag...
Jun 28, 2024•7 min
Send us a text The sad truth is that at the end of the year a lot of lawn care companies don't have any money left in the bank. We at the Lawn Care CEO are on a crusade to end such things. In this special two-part episode, we discuss the first of two reasons you too may be left cashless at the end of the year. Get our free Pricing Profitable Work Course Here: https://www.lawncareceo.com/pricing101.html 🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 13
Send us a text No matter what your marketing budget, there are certain marketing fundamentals that we should all be getting right. They are key activities we should maximize and prioritize above all other marketing expenses. They work for companies that are just getting started and for companies that are scaling. Time to put fuel in the rocket ship and take off! 🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube...
Jun 13, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text A Cornerstone Podcast stands out because it teaches some of the foundational principles that we base all of our other coaching on. If you are going to only listen to one or two of our podcasts, this is definitely one you don't want to miss! Here we give you the overview of all the key things you should think about as a CEO. We have literally helped hundreds of companies scale by using the Elite Business Growth Method that we outline here. Don't miss it! 🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Inst...
May 16, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Have you ever had someone on your team that was a lovable loser. It might have even been a family member or friend. Someone who you love as a person but who is underperforming as an employee. In this episode, we are going to talk about how you handle that situation and create a culture of accountability. We also give details on how to lead your weekly leadership meetings. F YI, if you want the KPI Scorecard we reference, email info@ceocoach.biz and ask nicely for it. 🔗 Follow Us!...
May 03, 2024•1 hr
Send us a text Have you ever felt like your employees are doing as little as possible? In this episode, hear stories of people who are successfully inspiring their staff to give more... including giving up vacation days and coming in on Saturdays! Some of these tactics may even end up inspiring you to work harder. 🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text Excited to spend time with Sam Bradford who helped to build the incredible culture of Dutch Bros Coffee in Arizona. In this episode, we discuss how we as leaders can begin to craft a culture that retains employees and makes your business a talent magnet! 🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube...
Apr 09, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
