In this episode, Keith Kalfas shares his experience and advice on starting and scaling a landscaping business. He emphasizes on the importance of undertaking larger jobs for higher profit, dealing with the administrative side of business including taxes and employing help, and making strategic investments back into the business for growth. The podcast discusses the challenges associated with raising rates, losing customers, and managing the administrative side of the business, offering tips for getting through these problems. He advises on getting on top of billing, collections, and administrative tasks, raising prices for more profitability, and dealing with the emotional difficulties of establishing a successful business. He also highlights the importance of tracking the data to steer the business effectively.

"Drive and be the leader and drive everything forward and make sure that production is happening at a very efficient rate"

- Keith Kalfas

Topics Covered:

• Introduction: The Importance of Business Growth
• The Struggles of Starting a Landscaping Business
• The Reality of Running a Business
• Resolutions and Business Strategies
• The Challenges of Scaling a Business
• Decision Making in Business Growth
• The Journey to Business Success: Personal Experiences
• Pricing and Customer Relationships
• The Role of Data and Systems in Business Growth
• Conclusion: The Reality of Business Growth and Success

Takeaway:

"You have to draw hard lines in the sand and make decisions you've never made before. I used to repeat to myself all the time, Albert Einstein said, the definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and expect a different result. So just working harder or trying harder or mentally trying harder, being more frustrated or being more committed doesn't make the difference." - Keith Kalfas

Connect with Keith

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Website: https://www.keithkalfas.com/resources

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@keith-kalfas

Resources and Websites:

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LANDSCAPING BUSINESS How to Guide: https://www.keithkalfas.com/16

Get Jobber: https://getjobber.com/im/ambassador-referral/?gspk=a2VpdGhrYWxmYXM4NTIx&gsxid=Rs6pwtznLDcs

Get Ballard: https://www.ballard-inc.com/

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