Lawn Care Together

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Today's episode I talk mostly about getting started back up from spring, the things we have seen/done and what it is like to try to take more of a role as an owner. I also touch little on the CRM Jobber as I experiment with a new way of working! 

My take on how I would address getting started on my business for the first time in 2023 using a 5W system, who what when where why. 

By answering those questions you find the deep answer to why you want to get into the industry, what type of business you plan to operate and a good guideline to get you started. It's also the first steps to break free from the information black hole. 

Start now, find the answers out as you hit the roadblocks. You'll never be 100% ready. 

Thanks for listening! 

On today's episode we catch up with where we are at, the season is just about done and we are tying up some loose ends with clean ups. We've had snow, we have more snow in the forecast and the name of the game is make money. Whether we are plowing or doing leaf clean ups, we just want to keep churning the money pot!

What do you need to get started plowing? What if I only have a 1/2 ton truck or a 1500 or F150? What options do you have or what fits your business? Listen in for the answers! 

We had a Special Guest Austin Larsen from VIKING SEWER REHAB  on today to talk about starting a business in another industry and the similarities and differences of what it's like. It really goes to show that all businesses grow from similar seeds.

Special thanks to Chad Counterman for joining us on the show as well to add to the conversation. 

This is a great episode packed with A LOT of info about starting, growing and gaining traction in business. 

Hey LCT Fans, friends, and family! We talk about maintenance and the problems we've faced this season with constant issues, things breaking, and needing to be prepared. Enjoy the episode and make sure you keep up with your preventative maintenance plans and ensure you budget in maintenance to your contracts/bids! Otherwise you'll be paying out of pocket for all the simple fixes! 

Ever heard of death by a thousand papercuts? That's the lawn care industry and all the minor issues that eventually total one big number! Plan plan plan! 

Have a great week and enjoy the sun while it lasts, we're running on less and less daylight!

Today we are joined by Mike Gunn and Mikey Wegner, co-hosts of The Lawn Care Community podcast. Mike has 12+ years in the industry and Mikey has 7+ years. Combined we come at you with over 20 years of experience in this podcast to talk about bidding, websites, generating leads, pricing leaves, equipment and more! 

This episode is a PART 2 of the interview. For part 1 you need to head on over to the Lawn Care Community Podcast, give them a 5 star review, and then listen to episode 63! These episodes are JAM PACKED with about an hour each of amazing content. You'll have to listen to both to get the full effect. 

Thanks for joining us for the show today and I hope everyone kills it in the end of season push! 

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Let's talk about having a team or being a solo operator? Is it about safety, money, time, customer experience, workload, burnout, overhead, or control? Eh, its about all that and more!

Listen to thursday's episode to hear from the Lawn Care Community guys Mike and Mikey! 

Have a great week my friends!

Special thanks to Tony's Lawn care for the video footage to watch what was going on at EQUIP since we weren't able to make it. 

Electric equipment seemed to be the big topic this year at EQUIP and for BIG reasons. Some a little hotter than others (if you know you know), but the new mowers coming to market and the new hand held equipment is going to revolutionize our industry. Personally I think gas is here to stay for now, but listen in for more! 

Facebook groups and instagram among the other social medias can be ruthless for new entrepreneurs, content creators and the like. The can also be valuable resources. Don't be the guy/girl who has nothing positive to contribute. Everybody starts somewhere, let's grow together. 

Talk a little more about the F250 we purchased and why it makes sense. I'll have more of a breakdown of the truck to come. 

Thanks for listening!

Hey y'all. If you're at EXPO this week please please have a great time and send and post pics! 

Appreciate the listeners who stuck around or found the show while I took a break here after having a baby and settling into being a dad of 2. Time to get back to the show! 

Today's episode is updates on our business, some talk about pricing leaves and fall clean ups, talking general pricing and raising rates and moving forward into a year 3 business as we have legitimized our company and look to grow. 

You ever just disappear for a while, just to come back with a bang?

Hello y'all and welcome to the Lawn Care Together podcast! I've been slacking since having a baby, but here we are, business is BOOMIN and I'm exhausted. The heat doesn't help. But, the show must go on, so please listen in and enjoy the show as we talk about profitability, route density, hedge trimming, county extension classes, and more!

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There's a few exceptions to the rule, but at the end of the day, weekly lawns are better for everyone. The grass is healthier, the customer is always happy, your schedule is consistent and more. Listen in for the details on today's episode!

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Have you tripped, stumbled, and fallen over your prices yet? You'll get there! Listen to the podcast today to get some info on how we price, how much we charge for mulch/yd and how we go about pricing our lawns.

Don't be afraid to talk to other landscapers in your area to get a better gauge on what they're charging so you aren't the guy out there bringing the industry down! There is plenty of work/lawns out there, they shouldn't be thought of as your competition, or at least make it a friendly competition.

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Business Inquiries: Email us at lawncaretogether@gmail.com

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Today we go into what makes Landscaping better than lawn care and lawn care better than landscaping! We also talk a little about getting the work done and customer who stare at you while you work.

Thanks for listening!

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Ever feel like you're in the truck more than you are mowing? Solve that problem with ROUTE DENSITY! Thanks for listening to our infomercial! But really, if you want to cut time out of your day, speed up your lawns and make the day go fast but end the day with more money, route density is the answer. Start with what you can get and grow. Listen in for the rest!

Apologies for the background noise, had to get a podcast out no matter the circumstances!


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Business Inquiries: Email us at lawncaretogether@gmail.com

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Is solo, duo, or having a 3rd man on the crew the best option? Listen in to my take on it today, and enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

Business Inquiries: Email us at lawncaretogether@gmail.com

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A friend (of the show) once said, "Lose more sleep". That's Brian Fullerton from Fullerton Unfiltered podcast on how much he works, how he gets it done, and what he knows is necessary to be successful. Its tough love and it's exactly what we need sometimes. Take a listen to hear my perspective.

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Business Inquiries: Email us at lawncaretogether@gmail.com


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Our baby was born, Marley Rae Counterman has entered the lawn care group chat.
I dive into a little about how we bill our customers, when we charge and what software we use to do it. Thanks for listening!

Business Inquiries: Email us at lawncaretogether@gmail.com


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Hello and welcome to a story time with Alex. We dive into a fun story that happened to me, that wasn't so fun in the moment. It was my first attempt at a lawn care company gone wrong. 

Thanks for listening!

Business Inquiries: Email us at lawncaretogether@gmail.com


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DAY 1 of the LCBU challenge is underway and thanks to our friend Tony Rudolph with the Lawn Care Talk podcast we will be joining in and trying to get as much content out via the podcast space until we hit GIE/EQUIP expo.

I look forward to getting out as much content as possible and sharing our day to day with you! Enjoy!

Thanks for listening!


Business Inquiries: Email us at lawncaretogether@gmail.com


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