August 20, 2024

32: Weather Woes, Trade Show Tales, and Tool Talk

1 hour 22 minutes

In this episode, Brandon and Martin catch up on their recent landscaping projects and discuss the unpredictable weather in their respective areas. They also talk about upcoming plans, including attending the Equip Expo trade show. They reminisce about their experiences at previous trade shows and express excitement for the upcoming event.

Brandon and Martin discuss their plans for an upcoming event and their experiences from the previous year. They also talk about their sales strategies and the challenges of balancing sales and field work. They rank the body parts that are most likely to be hit by a trimmer, and Martin explains the use of Fiesta, a weed control product. They also discuss the value of landscape lighting in installations. In this part of the conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss landscape installations, landscape lighting, their favorite things to build, and a rapid-fire round of overrated or underrated hand tools.

In this final part of the conversation, Martin and Brandon discuss various tools and equipment used in their landscaping work. They talk about leaf blowers, cameras for filming content, wheelbarrows, and power tools like quick cut saws. They also touch on the importance of taking care of their bodies and making efficient choices. Martin mentions his plans for bush hogging and the upcoming trip to Kentucky.

Takeaways:

Landscaping projects can be challenging but rewarding when customers are satisfied

Attending trade shows provides opportunities to network and learn about new products and trends

Taking care of one's body and making efficient choices are essential for long-term success in the landscaping industry.

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By Brandon Brubacher, Martin Hodder