The Cost of Doing Business

The boys at Top Rock started off on their own, and worked as a pair for a while. Just recently they hired their first employee. We discuss their thought process behind adding employees, and how they think about structuring their crew and equipment setup.

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Description: Corey and Collin Schindler are truly role models of what we mean when we say #thrivenotsurvive at SynkedUP. Their story is both so relatable, and inspiring.

Long story short, they went from being reactive in their decision-making, to strategic.

They spent $5k a year on SynkedUP, and made $100k in additional profit in their first year. If you ask them, they’ll tell you it felt like spending money they didn’t have. But that investment came back to them many times over.

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Today I get to hang out with Rusty Metsker from Three Trails in Kansas City. We discussed the most efficient model for structuring crews and setting crews up for success. Give Rusty and his team a follow at https://www.instagram.com/threetrails

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Caleb and Jack from Kindred Outdoor Solutions have dived into the entrepreneurial rollercoaster together as a 50/50 partnership, and they're doing really well.

This intrigues me, as I know the 50/50 partnerships are controversial. But Jack and Caleb give us a peek into how it's working, what the challenges are, and the decisions they've made that have really benefitted the business.

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Today I got to interview Manny Neves from the Construction Life Podcast for my own show. Manny was a general contractor for years and started his podcast out on the job sites.

Obviously, my background is in landscaping, so what I wanted to do was to pick his brain on what challenges he saw in contractors succeeding from his background as a general contractor.

Listen in to the conversation and give Manny's podcast a follow here: Podcast

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Seth Wharton from Get Mowtivated and Weston Zimmerman discuss the 2 different business models of subcontractors vs building your own team. The pros and cons, and the "swirling pot of catch 22s" as Seth said. 

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Today I get to sit down with Mike Pletz from @howtohardscape on Instagram. I interviewed him on what his business + online presence looks like, how he got started, and what his vision is for his hardscape and online business.

Give him a follow to be inspired on some awesome hardscape projects.

If you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out: 

SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/

I got to sit down with Trevor Lott from Elevated Pines in Salt Lake Utah. He gave us an overview of how he got started in this industry, and how he eventually took over the business from his dad.

He gave us his take on the battle of maintaining both production efficiency without sacrificing quality.

He wrapped up by giving us his take on what it's like onboarding with SynkedUP.

Give Trevor a follow! https://www.instagram.com/elevated_pines

If you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out: 

SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/

John Minahan from Blackdog Stone & Landscape in Park City UT was one of the first business owners to hop on board with SynkedUP. I got to interview him and pick his brain on what he saw in SynkedUP, and why he chose to jump on board with such an early-stage company.

We got into interesting discussions on building systems and processes as his business grew.

Give John a follow! https://www.instagram.com/blackdog_stone_landscape

If you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out: 

SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/

Justin and Landon from Alpha Outdoors in Springfield MO started as high school friends, doing some side jobs together to earn cash, and today are successful business partners.

There were some bumps in the road though - we dig into how they evolved and worked to define clear roles for themselves, so that the business had processes that could help them grow and scale successfully.

Give them a follow: https://www.instagram.com/alphaoutdoors417

If you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out: 

SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/