Profits with Pajak

At the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference in Scottsdale, John sits down with Morgan Laidlaw of CFVI to talk about ending hand mixing for lawn and pest pros. They break down how CFVI's AccuRator automates chemical batching, improves safety and accuracy, reduces waste, and gives owners real data on product usage—whether you're a solo operator or running multiple branches. Website: https://cfvi.com/

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Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business.

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Are you building a sellable business—or just owning an overworked job? From recurring revenue and systems to "buying back your time," John Pajak and investment banker Dennis Hering break down what private equity really looks for, how to avoid a $50K fire sale, and why you should run your business like you'll sell it… even if you never do. Get in touch with Dennis Website: https://www.theadvisoryib.com/ Email: [email protected]

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Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business.

Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK

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Lawn and landscape pros are great at the work—but most are invisible online. Live from the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference, John Pajak talks with Dalton Fisher of Fisher Multimedia about using video, social media, and AI the right way to build trust, stay visible in Google and Google Business, create evergreen content that keeps selling for you, and stop losing jobs to competitors who simply show up better online. Get in touch with Dalton Website: https://www.fishermultimedia.com/ Instagram: Dalton_Fishermultimedia Email: [email protected]

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Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business.

Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK

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In this episode of Profits with Pajak, recorded live at the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference, John sits down with Eric Prokop from PermaGreen to discuss how the right equipment can dramatically improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability in a lawn application business. From reducing labor demands to increasing daily production, you'll hear practical insights that can help you get more done with every hour in the field. Whether you're running a solo operation or managing a growing team, this conversation will give you plenty to think about before your next equipment purchase.

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Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business.

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Working outside in the summer isn't for the faint of heart.

When temperatures climb into the mid-90s with heat indexes over 100 degrees, the job changes. Your equipment struggles. The turf struggles. And your body struggles.

In this episode, John shares lessons learned from years of working in brutal summer conditions, from lawn care to construction, along with practical tips that have helped him stay safe, recover faster, and keep moving when the heat is relentless.

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Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business.

Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK

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Every business owner wants to grow faster.

Most are looking for a better marketing strategy, a new piece of equipment, or another software program that promises to save time.

But the biggest shortcut in business isn't a tool.

It's learning from someone who's already walked the path you're on.

In this episode, John shares why trying to figure everything out alone is often the longest route to success and how borrowing experience can save years of frustration, thousands of dollars, and countless mistakes.

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Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business.

Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK

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Four applications. Five applications. Seven applications. Ten applications.

With so many lawn care programs available today, how do you know what's actually necessary?

In this episode, John Pajak explains why there isn't a single "perfect" lawn care program, why national programs often have limitations, and why a locally designed approach can solve problems that a one-size-fits-all program simply can't address.

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Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business.

Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK

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Every business owner hopes next season will be bigger than the last.

But what if it isn't?

What if the phone slows down? What if customers cut back on spending? What if you lose 20% of your revenue?

Would your business survive, or would it expose weaknesses that have been there all along?

In this episode, John Pajak explains why resilient businesses are built before hard times arrive and shares practical steps every green industry business owner can take to prepare for the unexpected.

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Upcoming Events: Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference (July 22–24, Scottsdale, AZ) :A hands-on event focused on AI, software, and systems to help you run a more efficient and profitable green industry business. Sign up and learn more: https://www.lltechconference.com/

Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business.

Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK

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Every contractor loves equipment.

New trucks. Bigger trailers. Better mowers. More spreaders. Shelves full of spare parts "just in case."

But at what point does owning equipment stop building your business and start creating the illusion of wealth?

In this episode, John Pajak shares his own experience of collecting equipment and parts over the years, explains the hidden cost of idle assets, and challenges listeners to rethink what real wealth actually looks like.

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Upcoming Events: Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference (July 22–24, Scottsdale, AZ) :A hands-on event focused on AI, software, and systems to help you run a more efficient and profitable green industry business. Sign up and learn more: https://www.lltechconference.com/

Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business.

Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK

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Most business owners think they need more customers.

What if the real problem isn't sales?

What if your business already has enough work, but your systems are preventing you from making money?

In this episode, John Pajak explains why production rate may be the most important number in your business and shares practical ways to become more productive without asking your employees to work harder.

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Upcoming Events: Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference (July 22–24, Scottsdale, AZ) :A hands-on event focused on AI, software, and systems to help you run a more efficient and profitable green industry business. Sign up and learn more: https://www.lltechconference.com/

Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business.

Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: https://plus.mcievents.com/EquipExpo2026?RefId=PAJAK

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