Ever thought about selling your landscape business—but figured it was years down the road? What if the perfect opportunity landed in your lap, sooner than expected? In this episode of Roots of Success, host Jason New of McFarland Stanford sits down with Andrew Gabries, who built not one, but two thriving companies—Andrew's Lawn and Landscaping and Go Green Lawn and Pest Control—and exited both earlier than planned. From hustling alongside his mom in high school to managing 100+ employees and planning strategic sales, Andrew shares hard-won lessons about hiring, culture, scaling, and what it takes to make a company truly sellable. Whether you're contemplating your exit or just want to grow a world-class team, Andrew's journey is packed with actionable insight for landscape business leaders.

KEY MOMENTS:

[03:13] Andrew's Lawn Landscaping Beginnings [08:07] Andrew's Landscaping: Residential to Commercial Shift [12:50] GoGreen's Focus and Growth Strategy [13:56] CEO's Dual Role Simplified [19:28] Celebration-Focused Workplace Culture [20:42] Unexpected Business Sale Decision [24:42] Involving Team Pre-Intent Discussions [28:40] "Seamless Transition at Go Green" [33:09] Aspire Transforms Business Management

THE BIG IDEA:

Build great teams; growth and success follow naturally.

QUESTIONS WE ANSWER

1. How do you start and grow a successful landscaping business?

2. What are the best strategies for scaling a landscaping or lawn care company?

3. How do you prepare a landscaping business for sale or acquisition?

4. What are effective ways to build a strong team and positive company culture in the green industry?

5. What is the role of software and technology in managing a landscaping company efficiently?

6. How do you transition from residential to commercial landscaping contracts?

7. What are tips for balancing business ownership with family life?

8. What's involved in the due diligence process when selling a small business?

9. How do landscaping companies successfully retain long-term employees?

10. What are the key factors in choosing the right partner for selling your business?