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The Cost of Doing Business

The Cost of Doing Business

By: Weston Zimmerman
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The Cost of Doing Business Podcast is here to help business owners find the path to profitability. We look beyond the glamour and glitz of the Instagram highlight reel by digging into the behind-the-scenes work necessary to achieve our goals. Your host, Weston Zimmerman, is the co-founder of SynkedUP. This award-winning landscape business management software is making a real difference for owners looking for a budgeting and overhead recovery tool and helps with estimating and job costing. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Ep 98. I Almost Quit Landscaping After Years of Losing Money | Jason Nolt
    Apr 13 2026

    Running a landscaping business isn't always what it looks like from the outside. In this episode, Weston sits down with Jason Nolt of Authentic Homescapes to talk about the early years of his business… and how close he came to quitting altogether. Jason shares what it actually looked like behind the scenes. Losing money, wearing every hat, growing too fast, and hitting a point where it just wasn't working. We get into what changed, what he learned stepping away for a season, and what helped him turn things around when he came back. If you've ever felt stuck or like you're spinning your wheels, this one will hit.

    Give Jason a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authentichomescapes/

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

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

    Follow us on Instagram: @SynkedUP

    #contractor #landscapingbusiness #businessowner #synkedup #knowyournumbers

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    38 mins
  • Ep 97. When Is Enough Enough in Business? | James Doyle
    Mar 30 2026

    In this episode, Weston sits down with James Doyle of Innovative Lawn & Landscape to talk about what happens when growth comes fast and the pressure to keep pushing never really goes away. James shares what it's been like building his company over the last 9 years, the struggle of never feeling satisfied, and the question a lot of owners don't talk about… when is enough actually enough? We also get into hiring with intention, learning how to let go as an owner, and why focusing on efficiency instead of just more revenue can be the next step in growing a healthier business. If you've ever felt like you're always pushing for more but not sure where it ends, this conversation will hit close to home.

    Give James a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovativelawnandlandscapellc/

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

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

    Follow us on Instagram: @SynkedUP

    #contractor #businessowner #entrepreneurship #landscapingbusiness #synkedup

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    38 mins
  • Ep 96. Pressure Is the Price of Running a Business | Wes Roberts
    Mar 16 2026

    Running a business comes with pressure. That's part of the deal. In this episode, Weston sits down with Wes Roberts of Wes Roberts Landscaping to talk about the mindset it takes to keep going after nearly three decades in the industry. Wes shares how the biggest obstacle in business is often yourself, why challenges never really go away as you grow, and how pressure can actually give purpose to the work we do as entrepreneurs. If you've ever asked yourself "why am I doing this?" while running your business, this conversation will hit home.

    Give Wes a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wesrobertslandscaping/

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

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

    Follow us on Instagram: @SynkedUP

    #contractor #businessowner #entrepreneurship #owneroperator #synkedup

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    25 mins
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