Lawn Care Business Success

By Julio Tome

Business

What's Lawn Care Business Success about?

Learn to start and grow a successful lawn care business.

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Lawn Care Business Success episodes:

06.25.2024
467 - World's second podcast while mowing!
In this episode I do a one year review after using the Kress Commercial Mower, trimmer and handheld blower with a bit of a unique twist for a podcast. I borrow some inspiration from Cameron Duncan of the Lawn Care...
06.18.2024
466 - Prepay for the season
In this episode I chat about an experience I had for the first time in my lawn care business where a new client asked to prepay a large sum of money for future services. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment...
06.11.2024
465 - Good luck or bad luck
In this episode I chat about an event that to me this past week that was both really bad luck and equally good luck that I was thankful for at the same time. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or...
06.04.2024
464 - The Cyber Lite is here!
In this episode I discuss the new Kress Cyber Lite mobile charging system as well as the new Cyber Capsule 25Ah batteries, and the new smaller and lighter weight Nano batteries. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave...
05.28.2024
463 - You have to go with the flow
In this episode I do my first ever "truck talk" type podcast episode where I chat about the past few weeks in my business and the constant issues that seem to be arising this year. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question,...
05.21.2024
462 - The key to running a profitable solo operation
In this episode I share the key to running a profitable solo operation that I have done in my own lawn care business over the past 19 years in business. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave me...
05.14.2024
461 - Managing merchant fees
In this episode I discuss the new credit card processing company I use for my merchant account in my lawn care business to facilitate the acceptance of credit cards as a form of payment. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment...
05.07.2024
460 - How do you charge the batteries?
In this episode I chat about some of the various ways to manage batteries for equipment and some of the on board charging options you can use out in the field. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave...
04.30.2024
459 - Battery equipment in the rain
In this episode I chat about what you need to know when purchasing battery powered lawn equipment to use in the rain or wet conditions. What an IPX rating is and why its important even if you don't plan to...
04.23.2024
458 - What's on the menu?
In this episode I discuss how to get profitable weekly lawn care clients, and leave the every two week or 10 day cuts type clients behind. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave me a voicemail and it...
04.16.2024
457 - Boredom and burnout!
In this episode I chat about the boredom and burnout you may face in your lawn care business, how it can lead to health issues, and what I found that helped me though a period of burnout many years ago. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want...
04.09.2024
456 - The tech I use for social media
In this episode I share a fun lawn care related story to do with the solar eclipse, and also talk about all of the tech I use to share on social media from cameras for filming, software for editing and...
04.02.2024
455 - Can a woman run a lawn care business?
In this episode I answer a voicemail question on if its possible to have a women owned and run lawn care business in the male dominated lawn care or landscaping industry. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave...
03.26.2024
454 - Spring 2024 has sprung!
In this episode I chat about the start of the 2024 lawn care season. What I've done so far, and the challenges and changes I see coming for my business this year! lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback?...
03.19.2024
453 - Bryson Turner from Augusta Lawn Care Colorado Springs
In this episode I interview Bryson Turner from Augusta Lawn Care Colorado Springs. Bryson shares his lawn care business journey and how he started out mowing lawns at young age of 12, using his scooter to get to lawns. To...
03.12.2024
452 - Michael Pilipovich from Milwaukee Tools
In this episode I chat with Michael Pilipovich for Milwaukee Tools. Michael talks us through the entire Milwaukee OPE product line up and battery options. As well he chats a bit about Milwaukee's investment into OPE as well. For more information...
03.05.2024
451 - Ryan Zimmerman from Zimmer Landscape & Mowing LLC
In this episode I interview Ryan Zimmerman from Zimmer Landscape & Mowing LLC. Ryan shares his lawn care business journey and how he initially bought his business when he graduated high school from the choir director he sang in a...
02.27.2024
450 - Brandon Brubacher from Brubacker Horst Landscape aka Stripe Life Canada
In this episode I interview Brandon Brubacher from Brubacker Horst Landscape in Ontario Canada. Brandon shares his lawn care business journey that started as a kid mowing the family lawn to starting his own lawn maintenance company during the pandemic...
02.20.2024
449 - Phil Léger from Vision Landscapes
In this episode I interview Phil Léger from Vision Landscapes in Montreal Canada. Phil shares his business journey from starting a lawn care business at 16 with his twin brother to going full time in his 20's on his own....
02.13.2024
448 - Andrew Kalbfleisch from the Lawn Barber LLC
In this episode I chat with Andrew Kalbfleisch from the Lawn Barber LLC. Andrew who was on a previous episode #395 in February 2023 talks about his first full year being full time in his lawn care business after doing...
02.06.2024
447 - Steve New from Solar Punk Lawn Care
In this episode I interview Steve New from Solar Punk Lawn Care in Florida. Steve has quickly made his mark on social media when his first few YouTube videos on his new Solar Punk Steve channel went viral gaining him...
01.30.2024
446 - Tony Rudolph from Tony's Lawn Care
In this episode I catch up and chat with my friend Tony Rudolph, from Tony's Lawn Care. We chat a little bit about what he's been up to and everything in between, including content creation, the Equip Expo, battery powered...
01.23.2024
445 - Cameron Duncan from Grass Master Lawn Service
In this episode I interview my good friend Cameron Duncan from Grass Master Lawn Service. Cameron talks all about his epic 2023 season that saw him have the opportunity to test out some pretty unique and remarkable equipment including the...
01.16.2024
444 - Paul Camara from Spring Green Landscaping
In this episode I catch up with my dear friend Paul Camara from Spring Green Landscaping in Rhode Island. We chat about our experience at the Equip Expo, winterizing plants, fast cars and not so fast cars, taking advice with...
01.09.2024
443 - Scott Faulknor from Red Rock Maintenance
In this episode I chat with Scott Faulknor from Red Rock Maintenance in Ontario Canada. Scott chats about updates to his business since we spoke originally in episode 245, and shares how deck cleaning and refinishing has been a great...
01.02.2024
442 - Martin Hodder from Hodder Landscaping
In this episode I interview Martin Hodder from Sydney, Nova Scotia Canada. Martin shares his lawn care business journey and how he got his initial start and now 13 years later has multiple employees and crews working year round. Follow Hodder...
12.26.2023
441 - Cornell Mack from Mack Landscaping & Lawn Care
In this episode I interview Cornell Mack from Mack Landscaping & Lawn Care. Cornell shares his lawn care business journey, and how a video he saw online from Keith Kalfas is what originally inspired him to start his own landscaping...
12.19.2023
440 - Rick Schaeffer from CR Lawn Maintenance
In this episode I interview Rick Schaeffer from CR Lawn Maintenance. Rick shares his lawn care business journey, and how he started as a side hustle that has quickly turned into aspirations to go full time in 2024. Follow CR Lawn...
12.12.2023
439 - Fill Churkin from Fill's Lawn Care
In this episode I chat with Fill Churkin from Fill's Lawn Care. Fill shares about his lawn care business journey and how he transitioned first from a 9-5 job to starting his lawn care business, and with encouragement from his...
12.05.2023
438 - Andrew Martinez from Southern Sons Landscape Management
In this episode Andrew Martinez from Southern Sons Landscape Management visits the podcast for the third time to catch up and chat. We discuss our experience at the Equip Expo, whats new with his business, Christmas light installation as a...
11.28.2023
437 - That's a wrap plus bonus Equip Expo interviews
In this episode I talk about my final week of work for the 2023 lawn care season and in anticipation for the upcoming winter interview series we listen to all the Equip Expo interviews I did during my 3 days...
11.21.2023
436 - Last mow of the season
In this episode I discuss how the last week of the season went and how it was a long way to the finish line trying to get the last mowing and leaf cleanups done in the midst of some truck...
11.14.2023
435 - Let there be lights!
In this episode I talk about some of the in's and out's of adding Christmas lights installations as a service to your lawn care business. How to do it, and the tools and methods needed. How I use to price...
11.07.2023
434 - Tis the season to be thankful!
In this episode I talk about showing your gratitude to your clients with Christmas gifts and custom Christmas cards, and I share some of the ideas and tips I have used in my business to some my clients some love...
10.31.2023
433 - Frost marks the end of the season
In this episode I chat about some of the Equip Expo videos I have released as well as my experience doing my first impromptu YouTube live stream. I also chat about how with recent temperature drops and consistent morning frost,...
10.24.2023
432 - Equip Expo was a huge success
In this episode I share my experience on the 40th annual Equip Expo, last week in Louisville Kentucky. I chat about the different booths and equipment coming down the line and seeing all of the people in the industry. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to...
10.17.2023
431 - Equip Expo is here!
The Equip Expo kicks off this week and in this episode I talk about my travel, and share some tips for the expo itself. I also list some of the notable booths that I will be looking forward to visiting...
10.10.2023
430 - Be careful of the carrot and the stick
In this episode I share some examples of tactics that some potential clients will use to try and get a lower price on a job. I call these tactics the carrot and the stick and discuss how you can recognize...
10.03.2023
429 - Choosing the right vehicle setup for your lawn care business
In this episode I discuss some of the pros and cons to all of the different vehicle and trailer options available when planning or upgrading your lawn care business. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave me...
09.26.2023
428 - Welcome to the fall
In this episode I discuss the fall season arriving with a vengeance, and my experience using battery equipment in heavy rain for the first time. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave me a voicemail and it...
09.19.2023
427 - Keep costs low and profits high
In this episode I chat a bit about my philosophy to keep costs low in your business and in turn profits high. To think strategically about every aspect of your business. That even the most mundane details like how you...
09.12.2023
426 - Gearing up for fall
In this episode I chat a bit about how you should be thinking about the fall season ahead. How you should be planning and taking the steps necessary to have a successful fall season in your business. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send...
09.05.2023
425 - Why lawn care is going to be more competitive in the future
In this episode I discuss my thoughts on the future of the industry with the advent of robotic and semi-autonomous lawn mowers. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave me a voicemail and it may be featured...
08.29.2023
424 - When to make the switch to a full time lawn care business
In this episode I answer a podcast listeners voicemail question about when the right time is to transition from a part time lawn care business to a full time lawn care business. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or...
08.22.2023
423 - Observations after a week with KRESS Commercial
In this episode I share my observations after using the KRESS Commercial 60 volt battery powered equipment after one week of use in my lawn care business servicing all my client lawns. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback?...
08.15.2023
422 - A couple of anniversaries
In this episode I celebrate some anniversaries in business and life and share an important lesson I've learned along the way. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave me a voicemail and it may be featured on an...
08.08.2023
421 - What's the deal with lawn care business influencers?
In this episode I answer a podcast listeners question about all of the lawn care guys out there offering advice and creating content, and whether running a lawn care business on its own is profitable enough, or if you need...
08.01.2023
420 - The wait is over!
In this episode I talk about my first impression getting my hands on some of the KRESS Commercial line of innovative battery powered tools for the first time. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave me a...
07.25.2023
419 - What are the most profitable lawns
In this episode I discuss what I think are the most profitable lawns you should focus on in your lawn care business. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave me a voicemail and it may be featured on...
07.18.2023
418 - Looking ahead in your lawn care business
In this episode I discuss how you can take advantage of the slower times in your lawn care business like the hot summer draught, and plan for the upcoming seasons and services that you would like to provide. lawncarebusinesssuccess.com Want to send...

What's Lawn Care Business Success about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Lawn Care Business Success episodes:

467 - World's second podcast while mowing!

466 - Prepay for the season

465 - Good luck or bad luck

464 - The Cyber Lite is here!

463 - You have to go with the flow

462 - The key to running a profitable solo operation

461 - Managing merchant fees

460 - How do you charge the batteries?

459 - Battery equipment in the rain

458 - What's on the menu?

457 - Boredom and burnout!

456 - The tech I use for social media

455 - Can a woman run a lawn care business?

454 - Spring 2024 has sprung!

453 - Bryson Turner from Augusta Lawn Care Colorado Springs

452 - Michael Pilipovich from Milwaukee Tools

451 - Ryan Zimmerman from Zimmer Landscape & Mowing LLC

450 - Brandon Brubacher from Brubacker Horst Landscape aka Stripe Life Canada

449 - Phil Léger from Vision Landscapes

448 - Andrew Kalbfleisch from the Lawn Barber LLC

447 - Steve New from Solar Punk Lawn Care

446 - Tony Rudolph from Tony's Lawn Care

445 - Cameron Duncan from Grass Master Lawn Service

444 - Paul Camara from Spring Green Landscaping

443 - Scott Faulknor from Red Rock Maintenance

442 - Martin Hodder from Hodder Landscaping

441 - Cornell Mack from Mack Landscaping & Lawn Care

440 - Rick Schaeffer from CR Lawn Maintenance

439 - Fill Churkin from Fill's Lawn Care

438 - Andrew Martinez from Southern Sons Landscape Management

437 - That's a wrap plus bonus Equip Expo interviews

436 - Last mow of the season

435 - Let there be lights!

434 - Tis the season to be thankful!

433 - Frost marks the end of the season

432 - Equip Expo was a huge success

431 - Equip Expo is here!

430 - Be careful of the carrot and the stick

429 - Choosing the right vehicle setup for your lawn care business

428 - Welcome to the fall

427 - Keep costs low and profits high

426 - Gearing up for fall

425 - Why lawn care is going to be more competitive in the future

424 - When to make the switch to a full time lawn care business

423 - Observations after a week with KRESS Commercial

422 - A couple of anniversaries

421 - What's the deal with lawn care business influencers?

420 - The wait is over!

419 - What are the most profitable lawns

418 - Looking ahead in your lawn care business

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