In today's episode Luke Donley shares his lawn care and landscaping business story. A couple years ago Luke transitioned from his career in the insurance industry to launch his landscaping business Liberty Lawns in the Sacramento, California area.

Luke has grown his business to 40 lawn maintenance customers and shares how he plans to expand his business this year. He also discusses what business lessons he has learned thus far and what adjustments he has already made in his business to become more profitable, efficient and productive.

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In today's episode Paul Jamison shares about how to start a lawn care maintenance business from scratch. Paul discusses what equipment is essential and how to get good customers right out of the gate.

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Cut That Grass and Make That Cash

Best Business Practices for Landscapers

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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In today's episode Paul Jamison shares some insights on what to consider when buying and or selling a lawn care business. Paul also discusses some takeaways from the Lawn and Landscape Top 100 largest companies list. For the entire list and article:

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101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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Paul's Audiobooks:

Cut That Grass and Make That Cash

Best Business Practices for Landscapers

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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In today's episode Dr. Frank Holleman discusses the Pareto Principle and how with proper analysis and application it can transform a business. The Pareto Principle, named after economist Vilfredo Pareto, specifies that 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes, asserting an unequal relationship between inputs and outputs.

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101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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Paul's Audiobooks:

Cut That Grass and Make That Cash

Best Business Practices for Landscapers

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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In today's episode AJ Brentzel discusses some lessons he has learned in his entrepreneurial journey. AJ and his wife Alicia started this family oriented construction business in 2012. Since then Brex Enterprises has grown to do about 40 employees. Although pipeline maintenance is their bread and butter service they also provide a wide range of other construction services.

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New Audiobook:

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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Purchase Paul's Books:

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Paul's Audiobooks:

Cut That Grass and Make That Cash

Best Business Practices for Landscapers

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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In today's episode Jason Sease talks about his business strategy headed into the new season. With employee issues and a growing high demand for his services Jason shares his business plans to make the most of this year. He also discusses the inspiring story of how he successfully raised his prices 10-20% for all 100% of his current customers. Jason talks about his process and how the Price Increase Letter effectively got the job done once again.

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Cut That Grass and Make That Cash

Best Business Practices for Landscapers

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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In today's episode Paul Jamison discusses how much most lawn and landscaping business owners are raising their prices this year. With inflation and rising expenses being magnified in today's culture, this may likely be the easiest year ever to raise prices. But, how much should you raise your prices by this season? How do your clearly and effectively communicate this message with your current customers? New customers? We discuss this and take a deep dive into real numbers of what many successful landscaping businesses are doing this year.

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Cut That Grass and Make That Cash

Best Business Practices for Landscapers

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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In today's episode we talk about taxes and how to be pro active in your tax planning and saving strategy. We also take a look at some important tax deadlines for the year and share some strategies of what to do if you are behind on taxes.

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New Audiobook:

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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Cut That Grass and Make That Cash

Best Business Practices for Landscapers

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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What is unique about your lawn care or landscaping business? In today's episode special guest Dr. Frank Holleman talks about being intentional with the messages we craft to our customers. He shares about how the right marketing message can help potential customers understand that we have what they want. If we can honestly describe who we are and what our company offers than we can help potential customers find the right match.

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New Audiobook:

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

Recommended Website + Marketing Services:

Pure Marketing Team

Recommended Business Management Software:

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Purchase Paul's Books:

Books

Paul's Audiobooks:

Cut That Grass and Make That Cash

Best Business Practices for Landscapers

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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@greenindustrypodcast

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In today's episode Paul Jamison shares about how lawn care and landscaping business owners can build a strong foundation in their business. Mr. Producer also makes an appearance in today's episode with his narration sample of the new audiobook 101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care.

New Audiobook:

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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Check out our resources:

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Purchase Paul's Books:

Books

Paul's Audiobooks:

Cut That Grass and Make That Cash

Best Business Practices for Landscapers

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care

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@greenindustrypodcast

@pauljamison

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