A mower went down… but that’s not even the real problem.

In this episode, I break down what happens when equipment fails in the middle of the job, and why the type of customers you have matters more than gas prices ever will.

Too many lawn care businesses stay stuck because they’re scared to raise prices or they’re working for the wrong people. The right customers don’t complain about fuel costs—they pay for reliability, consistency, and quality work.

I also talk about why saving money in your business is non-negotiable, especially when things break down. If you’re not prepared, one bad day can set you back big.

This episode is about thinking different, charging what you’re worth, and building a business that can actually survive.

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What You’ll Learn:
• What to do when your mower breaks down mid-job
• Why cheap customers will keep you stuck
• The truth about gas prices and pricing your services
• When and how to raise your prices
• Why saving money is critical in lawn care
• How to build a more stable, profitable business

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If You’re In Lawn Care…

This episode will change how you look at pricing, customers, and running your business day-to-day.

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In this episode of the podcast, we talk about something a lot of lawn care businesses forget — taking care of the customers who take care of you.

Too many people in the lawn care industry spend all their time chasing new leads, new clients, and more work… while ignoring the loyal customers who have been paying them for years.

Those customers are the real foundation of your business.

In this episode we break down:

• Why loyal customers are worth more than new ones
• How taking care of your current clients grows your business faster
• Why most lawn care companies fail chasing leads
• The mindset shift that builds a $100k+ lawn route

If you’re trying to grow a lawn care business, this episode will help you focus on the customers that actually build your income.

In Episode 76, I sit down with Ryan Gratton to talk about a side of the lawn and landscape industry that a lot of contractors overlook — small engine repair and prevention.

Ryan’s path in the industry is unique. He started out as a park manager overseeing mowing crews, working directly in the field and managing large-scale maintenance operations. While doing that, he realized something important: understanding the equipment side of the business could open a lot of doors.

That led him to obtain his small engine repair license, giving him deep knowledge of the engines that power the lawn care industry.

Eventually, that experience helped him move into the dealership side of the industry, where he now works as a mower dealership manager, helping contractors choose equipment, maintain their machines, and avoid costly breakdowns.

In this episode we talk about:

• The most common small engine failures he sees from contractors
• Simple maintenance habits that prevent expensive repairs
• Mistakes lawn care businesses make with their equipment
• How understanding small engines can save thousands of dollars
• The difference between how contractors treat equipment vs. how dealers see it
• Why mechanical knowledge can give you an advantage in the lawn care industry

Whether you’re running a lawn care business, managing mowing crews, or just want to keep your equipment running longer, this conversation gives real insight from someone who works with commercial equipment every day.

Understanding your equipment can make the difference between making money or constantly fixing machines.

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