Crooked Stripes Podcast

26: Halfway There and Still Kicking - Featuring Martin & Brandon


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In this conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss their half-year review of their landscaping business. They talk about their podcast's progress, their upcoming expo, and their new team member. They also discuss the different patterns they use to create stripes on lawns and share their favourite patterns. In this part of the conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss their favourite jobs and the new services they have added to their landscaping business. They talk about the challenges and successes they have experienced, including their podcast and partnerships with other companies. They also mention the impact of social media on their business and the funny comments they receive. 

Overall, they reflect on the growth and progress they have made in their business this year. The conversation covers various topics including social media, ups and downs of the year, and interactions with other landscape companies. 

The hosts discuss how they navigate social media and maintain a balance between professionalism and humour. They also share their ups and downs of the year, including equipment breakdowns and the success of their business. They talk about the challenges of dealing with difficult customers and the importance of having a good team. The conversation ends with a discussion about the mower wave, a gesture of camaraderie among landscape companies. In this final part of the conversation, Martin and Brandon discuss the camaraderie among landscapers and the tradition of giving mower waves. They share funny stories of their employees waving to everyone they pass, and the friendly competition to be the one waving out the window. They also discuss the importance of experience over education when hiring employees, the benefits of starting work early, and the preference for accuracy over speed in their work. They both express their preference for achieving modest success on purpose rather than relying on accidental success. They reflect on the past six months of podcasting and look forward to the future.

Takeaways:

  • The hosts reflect on the progress of their landscaping business and podcast after six months.
  • Brandon and Martin share their favorite patterns for creating stripes on lawns.
  • Adding new services can help expand the business and attract more customers.
  • Equipment breakdowns can be a challenge, but having a good team and reliable mechanics can help overcome them.
  • Starting work early can provide more productive hours in the day and a sense of purpose.
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    Crooked Stripes PodcastBy Brandon Brubacher, Martin Hodder


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