Million Dollar Landscaper Podcast

By Scott and Kati Molchan | Landscaping, Green Industry

Million Dollar Landscaper is the no-fluff podcast for landscaping and lawn care business owners who are tired of being busy, underpaid, and stuck in the daily chaos. Hosted by Scott and Kati Molchan,... more

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Number 1: A Pause, a Thank You, and What Comes Next
After a lot of thought, Scott and Kati have decided to pause the Million Dollar Landscaper Podcast for a while. We started this show in 2018 to share honest, practical lessons with landscaping business owners. Along the way, we have had the privilege of connecting with listeners, guests, and business owners from across the industry. Your support, messages, reviews, and willingness to share the show have meant more to us than you know. This episode is not a business lesson. It is a personal update, a sincere thank-you, and an honest look at why Scott and Kati are stepping back to reassess what Million Dollar Landscaper will become next. As part of that reset, they are putting more focus into LeadSpeed Marketing and the work of helping service businesses bring more clarity to their communication, follow-up, reviews, and marketing. This is not a sales pitch—just an honest update about where their time and energy are going. In this special episode, Scott shares: •Why the Million Dollar Landscaper Podcast is taking an intentional pause •A thank-you to the listeners, guests, and community that supported the show since 2018 •Why stepping back is sometimes the most responsible business decision •What Scott and Kati are reassessing in the next chapter of Million Dollar Landscaper •Where their focus is going and why Thank you for being part of the Million Dollar Landscaper journey. We will share an update when we have more to share. Connect with Scott Follow Million Dollar Landscaper: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube If this episode helped, subscribe and leave a review. And if you know another landscaping business owner who needs a better customer communication system, send this episode to them. #MillionDollarLandscaper #PodcastUpdate #ThankYou #LandscapingBusiness #LawnCareBusiness #GreenIndustry #ScottMolchan #KatiMolchan #SmallBusiness #BusinessOwner #LeadSpeedMarketing #HomeServiceBusiness
September 11, 202614min
Number 2: The Customer Should Never Have to Ask, “What Happens Next?”- MDL Episode 419
How many customer calls and texts start with: “Hey, just checking in…” That is often a communication problem, not a customer problem. In this episode, Scott walks through the customer communication timeline every landscaping company should have—from the first inquiry through the completed job. The goal is not to communicate constantly. It is to give customers the right information before they have to ask for it. In this episode, you'll learn: The two questions every customer update should answer What customers need to hear after requesting an estimate How to communicate between proposal approval and the job start What to send customers before your crew arrives How to handle delays without creating unnecessary frustration How to build a simple communication timeline for your company Your Homework Map every major step from a new lead to a completed job. At each step, ask: What does the customer need to know? Are we telling them? Who is responsible for telling them? Then fix the three biggest communication gaps first. Connect with Scott Follow Million Dollar Landscaper: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube If this episode helped, subscribe and leave a review. And if you know another landscaping business owner who needs a better customer communication system, send this episode to them. #LandscapingBusiness #LandscapeContractor #CustomerService #CustomerCommunication #LandscapingTips #LandscapeBusinessOwner #LandscapingCompany #ContractorBusiness #BusinessSystems #LandscapeManagement #LandscapingOperations #HomeServiceBusiness #BusinessGrowth #LandscapeIndustry
September 04, 202623min
Number 3: What Should Be on a Landscaping Website in 2026?- MDL Episode 418
Your landscaping website doesn't need more bells and whistles. It needs to help a homeowner quickly understand what you do, where you work, why they should trust you, and what they should do next. In this episode, Scott walks through a simple website checklist landscaping and lawn-care business owners can use to see whether their site is actually helping the business—or just sitting online looking nice. In this episode, you'll learn: The four questions your homepage needs to answer Why your major services should have their own pages How to use project photos as proof instead of decoration What makes a website easier for homeowners to trust Why your contact process may be creating unnecessary friction A simple 10-point website audit you can do from your phone Follow Million Dollar Landscaper: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube If this episode helped, subscribe to the show and leave a review. And if you know another landscaping owner who needs to take a hard look at their website, send this episode their way. #LandscapingBusiness #LandscapeContractor #LandscapingMarketing #ContractorMarketing #LandscapeBusinessOwner #LandscapingWebsite #LocalMarketing #SmallBusinessMarketing #LandscapeCompany #LandscapingTips #HomeServiceMarketing #BusinessGrowth #LandscapeIndustry #ContractorWebsite
August 28, 202623min
Number 4: What Your Crew Leader Needs to Know (That You've Never Told Them)- MDL Episode 413
You promoted your best worker to crew leader. You handed him the keys, gave him the schedule, and told him to go crush it. Three hours later, he's calling you to ask what to do about a sprinkler head. Why can't anyone just figure it out? Because the skills that make someone a great laborer are completely different from the skills that make someone a great manager — and you never taught him the difference. In this episode, Scott Molchan breaks down the biggest mistake owners make when promoting crew leaders, and the exact information you need to hand off if you want to stop babysitting your crews. In this episode you'll learn: •Why promoting your fastest worker to crew leader often backfires •The 3 pieces of information every crew leader must have before they leave the shop •Why hiding your material budget from your crews is actually costing you money •How to train your crews to handle the "while you're here" customer requests •The "Three Before Me" rule that will instantly stop your phone from ringing all day Resources Mentioned: •LeadSpeed Marketing — automate your lead follow-up so you have time to train your team: leadspeed.io If this episode helped you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it helps us reach more landscaping owners just like you. Follow Million Dollar Landscaper: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube #MillionDollarLandscaper #LandscapingBusiness #LandscapingMarketing #LawnCareBusiness #ContractorMarketing #CrewLeader #LandscapingTips #SmallBusinessMarketing #LawnCareMarketing #GreenIndustry #LandscapingPodcast #ContractorTips #LandscapingBusiness2026 #ScottMolchan #BusinessSystems
July 24, 202614min
Number 5: $1.30 a Gallon vs. $4.00 a Gallon — Why Landscapers Are Switching to Propane- MDL Episode 412
Fuel costs are quietly eating away at your profit every single week — and most landscapers just accept it as the cost of doing business. But what if you could cut your fuel costs by more than half, get your crews on the job site faster, and actually win more bids because you're running a cleaner, greener operation? In this episode, Scott sits down with Michael Newland from PERC, the Propane Education & Research Council, to break down everything a lawn care or landscape business owner needs to know about propane-powered commercial mowing equipment. They cover the real numbers — commercial accounts running propane at under $1.30 a gallon while gasoline sits near $4 — and why the companies that make the switch almost never go back. Michael also walks through the fueling logistics that scare most people off (spoiler: it's easier than you think), how EPA-certified conversion kits work for almost every major mower brand, what the safety basics look like, and how you can try propane equipment on your own accounts for free through PERC's national demonstration program. If you've been watching your fuel bill climb and wondering if there's a better way, this episode is for you. What you'll learn in this episode: •Why commercial fleets are running propane at under $1.30 a gallon while others pay $4 or more for gasoline •The three ways to handle propane fueling — from simple cylinder exchange to on-site bulk systems •How propane burns so clean it can extend engine life and reduce maintenance costs •Which major mower brands (Exmark, Toro, John Deere, and more) can be converted with EPA-certified kits •The hidden productivity cost of sending crews to the gas station every day •Safety basics for storing, transporting, and swapping cylinders on the job •How to apply for PERC's free demo program and try propane on your own properties Connect with Michael Newland and PERC: Website: propane.com Email: [email protected] Demo Program: Search "propane landscape demonstration program" at propane.com and click Apply Now Follow Million Dollar Landscaper: Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube #MillionDollarLandscaper #LandscapingBusiness #LawnCareBusiness #Propane #savemoney #savefuelcosts
July 17, 202634min