Synopsis
Learn how to start a successful lawn care and landscaping business!These are short, digestible, actionable tips to get your business off the ground and successful.Mike Andes is the host of the show. In the past three years he took Augusta Lawn Care from 0 to $100K/month in revenue... This course is about HOW he did... step-by-step. Mike is also an author (Millennial Millionaire) and host of the Business Bootcamp Podcast (businessbootcamppodcast.com)Similar to Dirt Monkey, Lawn Care Millionaire, and Landscape Business Pro podcasts... just way better! ;-)
Episodes
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EVERY Landscaper Needs to Know This.... ONE THING TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL!
24/05/2020 Duration: 14minI have worked with hundreds of lawn care businesses... here is the one common theme that differentiates the WINNERS and the LOSERS. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/cSPW_NDRA2s
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Q&A: We Followed a Mowing Crew... They Were SLEEPING!
21/05/2020 Duration: 31minIn this video I show a lawn care crew working hard.... I mean hardly working! This crew was asleep in their truck for 2+ hours... HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!? Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/NXl3nbWMf8c
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3 Step Marketing Funnel: How Much Should You Spend on Ads?
18/05/2020 Duration: 13minClick, Lead, Customer.... those are the three steps of getting a person INTO your marketing funnel. How much should you pay for a CLICK? How much should you pay for a LEAD? How much should you pay for a CUSTOMER? Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/eIhWVsdVn-c
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Growing Your Landscape Business TOO FAST? How to Fix It!
13/05/2020 Duration: 06minThere is a point where you can grow your lawn care business TOO FAST... where you have leads pouring in but not enough capital to hire employees and buy more equipment. Watch The Video: https://youtu.be/v6WYD9QqZEM
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How to Grow Your Lawn Care Business WITHOUT MONEY!
13/05/2020 Duration: 11minThe hardest part of growing a businesses is affording another employee or crew when you are just getting started. Here is some guidance to grow the business if you are cash-strapped. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/chMXIgN_SF4
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How Much Should You Pay Lawn Care Employees? (P4P for Small-Sized Biz)
12/05/2020 Duration: 22minIn this video I explain the importance of implementing a P4P (Pay For Performance) system .... even when you only have 1-2 employees and are just starting out. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/RuOVc9STQQE
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Q&A at the Office: What is the Best Lawn Care CRM Software? (YELLOW SLIPS!)
02/05/2020 Duration: 49minIn this video, I answered some questions on Facebook Live and showed you around the office. We talk about CRM software, yellow slips, and your mindset for growth... as this Augusta office had its best April ever! Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/058eI68dm8k
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Hardscaping Projects VS Lawn Care Maintenance! | Owner, Manager, Estimator, Team Discussion
27/04/2020 Duration: 55minThis is a round table discussion with me and members of my Team.... about growing your lawn care business into projects and hardscaping. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/2jqVGQIwd5s
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Q&A: Best Way to Make Your Lawn Care Business More EFFICIENT!
24/04/2020 Duration: 36minThis Q&A session includes the #1 way to become more efficient and profitable in your landscaping business. Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/82scKfNPEZQ
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Do NOT Compare Yourself to Lawn Care YouTubers... HERE'S WHY!
23/04/2020 Duration: 34minThis is a rapid fire Q&A session with some NEW and INTERESTING questions! Watch This Video: https://youtu.be/SZ3k-o3yum0
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Debate With Manager: Should You Have Trailers for Mowing Routes?
20/04/2020 Duration: 48minMike and Liz debate the pros and cons of using trailer-less setups for your mowing routes. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/6ULLqhVweQE
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WE SELL TIME! | Marketing Tip for Lawn Care Businesses
17/04/2020 Duration: 05minWe don't sell stripes, trimmed bushes, or weed-free flowerbeds! WE SELL TIME! Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/sfP1Cdhirxk
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How Much Money Does It Takes to START a Lawn Care Business?!
16/04/2020 Duration: 18minThis video goes through the costs of starting a lawn care business... line item by line item. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/7NMHaQA9Cuk
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Video: BEST Landscape Tools and Equipment to Save You Time and Money in Your Lawn Care Business
14/04/2020 Duration: 15minWatch this video: https://youtu.be/ggvfSLy24Hk In this video, I show you some of our favorite tools and equipment at the original Augusta Lawn Care shop.
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How to Price Lawn Care, Mowing and Landscaping Jobs (IMPORTANT)
14/04/2020 Duration: 10minHere are four things you must consider when creating your pricing strategy for your lawn care, mowing, or landscaping jobs.
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ESTIMATES: 5 Ways to SELL More Landscaping Jobs!
13/04/2020 Duration: 06minHere are 5 things you should be doing on your landscaping estimates to sell more jobs. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/1FbehzmW3WA
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Stories From When I Was a Solo-Operator and Just Starting
09/04/2020 Duration: 16minGetting your landscape business is hard work. It isn't glamorous or "cool"... Today I share some of my experiences when I was just getting started. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/2ZePqRAKcMI
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Q&A - Is Lawn Care an "Essential Service"?
07/04/2020 Duration: 22minLots of questions today about hiring, marketing, and how to grow during this Spring when we are under "Stay at Home" orders. Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/bDjSIcOEtks
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How to Grow a Lawn Care Business $0 to $1M in 3 Years
06/04/2020 Duration: 19minInvesting back in your business is a cliche almost in our industry... but what does that really mean and how does it affect the growth trajectory of your business? How can you use marketing to scale your business quickly? Watch the Video of this Episode: https://youtu.be/wLkb2IOOJfw
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Should You Allow Smoking at Your Lawn Care Business?
29/03/2020 Duration: 09minHere are my thoughts on creating a "no smoking" policy at your business. It isn't easy but the level of professionalism and efficiency will increase dramatically. Watch the Video of this Episode: https://youtu.be/6-CEYzV9ABA LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise