Synopsis
Learn how to start a successful lawn care and landscaping business!These are short, digestible, actionable tips to get your business off the ground and successful.Mike Andes is the host of the show. In the past three years he took Augusta Lawn Care from 0 to $100K/month in revenue... This course is about HOW he did... step-by-step. Mike is also an author (Millennial Millionaire) and host of the Business Bootcamp Podcast (businessbootcamppodcast.com)Similar to Dirt Monkey, Lawn Care Millionaire, and Landscape Business Pro podcasts... just way better! ;-)
Episodes
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How to Deal with Complaints - Ep.77
27/05/2018 Duration: 19minThings are crazy busy! ... and yet complaints are starting to roll in. How do you deal with it!?!?! Go to LandscapeBusinessCourse.com/conference and SIGNUP today for Landscape Summit Conference!
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A Chat With My Estimator & Project Manager - Ep.76
19/05/2018 Duration: 33minToday, I sit down and talk to Lee. Lee just started being the estimator at our company. Enroll in the webinar at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com or text "landscapebusiness" to 44222
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Big Announcements That Will Change Your Business - Ep.75
13/05/2018 Duration: 09minSign up for the hiring webinar by texting landscapebusiness to 44222. Claim your EARLY BIRD ticket for the conference at landscapebusinesscourse.com/conference Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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Finding, Hiring, and Retaining Great Employees - EP.74
29/04/2018 Duration: 19minSign up for the webinar about hiring employees: https://app.webinarjam.net/register/32289/ad00f0a909 Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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Confessions of a Landscaper - Ep.73
23/04/2018 Duration: 18minToday, I share 3 confessions.... 3 things I hate about being CEO of a landscaping business. Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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How to Make an Estimate for Your First Commercial Contract - Ep.72
16/04/2018 Duration: 19minHere is how you can easily figure out what to charge for your first commercial maintenance contract. Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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Overhead Recovery (the reason you feel lost) - Ep.71
11/04/2018 Duration: 20minOverhead costs are the hidden costs that most landscapers never think about. Here is how you can integrate them into your estimating process and make sure you are generating a healthy profit! Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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How to Survive the SPRING RUSH - Ep.70
01/04/2018 Duration: 16minYour next 8-10 weeks determine the profitability for the rest of the year! Here are some tips to capitalize on the Spring Rush of clients, estimates, and contacts... Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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How I Made $4,277 in One Day! ... by Upselling - Ep.69
27/03/2018 Duration: 18minIn this episode, I discuss the value of upsetting maintenance clients. We show an example of how to triple the value of a customer by upsetting landscaping, lawn treatments, property cleanups, and more! Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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What Type of Trucks and Trailers to Buy - Ep.68
19/03/2018 Duration: 19minOn this episode, we talk about 3 different types of trucks and 3 different types of trailers... The pros and cons of each. I also share what we use at my company in terms of trucks and trailers. Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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How I Started a 7-Figure Lawn Care Business - Ep.67
10/03/2018 Duration: 18minIn this episode, I give a detailed story of how I got into the landscaping industry and how I have grown my business since. Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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Crazy Marketing Strategy to Get More Customers - Ep.66
27/02/2018 Duration: 14minThis is a marketing strategy that gets your brand in front of new home buyers. These individuals are in need of advice and your services. Using Zillow.com you can reach this gold mine of business. Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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Live Caller - Email Marketing for Existing Customers - EP.65
22/02/2018 Duration: 37minIn this episode, I talk to a landscape business owner about marketing and how to grow his business. I focus on how he can grow the lifetime value of his existing customer base. New customers are not always the BEST customers! Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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How to Determine Your Hourly Rate - Part 1
18/02/2018 Duration: 13minEnroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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The Evolving Job Title of the Owner - Ep.63
06/02/2018 Duration: 15minHow do you scale your business? You start to work ON the business not IN the business. Today, we talk about the STEPS to get there since it can take some time. There are 4 distinct job positions you as the owner need to evolve through. Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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Demonstration: How to Make Monthly Projections - Ep.62
04/02/2018 Duration: 20minOn today's show I do a demonstration of how you should be planning your business growth for the upcoming year. This episode should be WATCHED on YouTube or Facebook. Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mikeandes
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What Should Your Profit Margin % Be? - Ep.61
28/01/2018 Duration: 36minToday, we take a DEEP dive on a very simple topic. Your profit margin. We need to stop bragging about our revenue growth and start thinking about the bottom line... Take a deep dive, all the way down to the bottom line! Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLB2elyHgxdWZay0zYc9jNA
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Tips for SOLO Landscape Entrepreneurs - Ep.60
23/01/2018 Duration: 18minToday, I share two things SOLO landscape business owners must think about if they want to grow their business. Visit LandscapeBusinessCourse.com and contact me if you have questions on how to grow your landscaping business.
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How to Systemize Your Paperwork - Ep.59
16/01/2018 Duration: 27minToday, I show you two documents that we use in our business to run more efficiently. One is the paperwork we use for project management and the other is the estimate form we use for 12 month maintenance contracts.
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SPECIAL STRATEGY EPISODE - Dominate 2018! - Ep.58
02/01/2018 Duration: 02h16minThis is a MUST-LISTEN for all landscape entrepreneurs! Get geared up for 2018 and create a strategy and plan to dominate your market in 2018!