Crooked Stripes Podcast

14: The Ventrac Vision - Featuring Larson White w Larson's Lawn and Landscape


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In this episode, Brandon and Martin interview Larson White, owner of Larson's Lawn and Landscape in Eden North Carolina. Larson shares his journey of starting his own lawn care business at a young age and the challenges he faced. He also discusses his side hustle of selling pine needles and the benefits of word-of-mouth marketing. The conversation touches on hiring strategies, the importance of company culture, and the need for efficient equipment. Larson emphasizes the value of strong dealer support and the benefits of sticking with a trusted brand. The conversation covers various topics related to lawn care and landscaping.

They also touch on the importance of networking and building relationships in the industry. The hosts then play a game of overrated or underrated, discussing topics such as Ventrac tractors and real maple syrup. The conversation ends with a discussion on the benefits of a cab-over flatbed truck for lawn mowing.

Takeaways

  • Starting a lawn care business at a young age requires hard work and dedication.
  • Building a strong team and taking care of employees is essential for business growth.
  • A cab-over truck is an efficient and versatile option for mowing and landscaping, allowing for easy transportation of equipment and tools.
  • Facebook and Facebook groups for marketing your business work well and are cost efficient
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