Kim Arnel from https://www.peopleandkapability.com.au/ has a really good grasp on how to treat employees and how to hire employees. She spent more than an hour with me to help us understand how to do it right.By Garry Ashton

Lawncare businesses come in two basic forms. One is self employed and focused on the tecnical expertise while the other is about applying best business practices. We will see a revolution business skills amongst those who might otherwise have struggled, but employing staff is still very daunting for so many of us. Clint Adams from Lawn Hub discusse…

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Steven has invested in a franchise, but he also is heavily invested in marketing directly to find local workBy Garry Ashton

Steven and I cover a bunch of topics around his history farming and business skills he has learnt in life and applied in his franchise.By Garry Ashton

Steven lives just out of Auckland NZ and has been in business for 25 years. settle in for this four parter as we find some gold nuggets from Steven's breadth of experience.By Garry Ashton

I've captured BJ for a sneaky update on Lawn and Land Equip Expo And captured his singingBy Garry Ashton

I wanted Chris to explain why he opted for Jim's when he already had made a start as an independant. Specifically which systems in Jim's were really attractive.By Garry Ashton

Chris has been in the industry as an employee and started working on his own independant business before making the decision to join the Jim's Mowing network.By Garry Ashton

Damian Bush and I continue the discussion on tools that do what they are intended for or tools that are asked to do things they were never intended forBy Garry Ashton

Damian Bush calls back into the dungeon to discuss this topic with us. Having the right tool for the job has come up many times but here we address it in depth. Why it's important to have the right tool for the job and that sometimes you make do with the tools you do have.By Garry Ashton

Alvin and I wrap up this interview with more business talk and discussion around Tomcat products that could work well in your businessBy Garry Ashton

In our discussion, Alvin and I cover a few topics that he has seen small businesses struggle with. Getting your priorities right when it comes to finances can make or break your business.By Garry Ashton

This three part interview is with Alvin from Tomcat Chippers Australia. We cover an introduction with Alvin and take a dive into his history as a tree worker and in his role at Tomcat Chippers.By Garry Ashton

Anthony runs Hunter Hearing Protection. We discuss hearing protection and bluetooth connectivity while working. Ear Molds provide one of the best solutions for hearing protection that works with all manner of hats and glasses without interferring and still providing great hearing protection.By Garry Ashton

Steve and I take a dive into large site jobs and doing your own equipment repairs and maintenance. This last few weeks I've resorted to taking my mower to the local dealer for repairs and I'm sure glad I did. Most repairs I can save time and get back up on the tools quicker doing my own repairs, but sometimes it just isn't going to be.…

Steve Mason bought a round in regional Victoria. Traralgon is several hours out of Melbourne yet Steve Mason has taken on a lawncare run he has been able to improve. Better clients and better prices amongst other things have seen him set up well in businessBy Garry Ashton

We take a closer look at why you benefit from the Profit First Principles in your business. Katie has years of experience using Profit First and guiding others to use it successfully in their trade businesses.By Garry Ashton

We have finally got the expert in Profit First to join us and help us understand the financial systems that set you up for success. Katie Crismale-Marshall is the CEO of Profit First Australia. In Profit First for Tradies, she podcasts and mentors businesses in establishing and maintaining their financial systems under this model. If you would like…

In this final episode with Steve Ween we look at training both for you as a business owner and how you ensure employees are aware and educated.By Garry Ashton

Steve Ween raises the dreaded issue of guard versus no guard and a bunch of other safety choices we can or should make. Do you choose not to use Guards on machines, Hi Vis workwear, safety cones working beside the road? The list of appropriate safety measures available to us is extensive. Some are prohibitive in their very nature.…

Steve Ween has a history in both Work Health and Safety and Lawncare business. In this first episode we cover his background and some of the misunderstood requests we get around documents and requirements.By Garry Ashton

The intro is with DLM employee Ricki, followed by a discussion with Luke and Lindsey about relationships with dealers and accountantsBy Garry Ashton

Luke and Linds have established a dominatant position in South Australia, working predominantly on commercial work with only a few residential jobs now. We talk about the things that make this work and make it worth while.By Garry Ashton

DLM started as a franchise with Fox and are now an award winning independant business. We managed to convince Linds and Luke to both join me in the dungeon for an interview to see how they have built their South Australian businessBy Garry Ashton

Jackson's history in the fitness industry means he is used to being around people that feed off each others positivity an success. Mindset can mean many different things, but please take this one thing away from listening to today's and this week's final episode. Your mindset can stop you succeeding! and likewise when you change they way you think,…

Jackson from Magnus covering the importance of diversity in your business.By Garry Ashton

Jackson and I talk about buying the right tools that bring in revenue instead of floating your ego.By Garry Ashton

Jackson walks us through the changes in Magnus that have quickly moved it from a Solo gig to a serious and formidable business.By Garry Ashton

Jackson and Erica have formed their business on pillars that helped them transform from a part time solo gig to something simply miraculous in two years. This is the first episode in which Jackson and I cover the history and briefly tour into the difference between some of the business choices and th limits this can place on your business.…

Benny V joins me to discuss the amazing new CatchPro and Whippa Grippa. Urban Assault series.

Miotto has put a lot of thought into which tools make him money. We look at why the 32" stander works well for him and why he loves using a mid size portable chipper/mulcher.By Garry Ashton

James Miotto and I explore what it means to provide value for your customers. What forms their perception of Value? This will change depending on the type of customer they are and what they see you providingBy Garry Ashton

James Miotto was 15 when we first talked for Aussie LawnStars. James is now an adult, finishing school and his apprenticeship. This episode is a much deeper look into what it looks like running a business in Australia.By Garry Ashton

If you didn't make it to LLEE at any of the three locations this year, you'll love the walk around I did and chat with most of the vendors.By Garry Ashton

I took a trip to Griffith to visit Ben Giblett and check out where he works because I wanted to see another contractor that mows weekly.By Garry Ashton

In the Sutherland Shire, Craig has found marketing that makes his business grow quickly. The right marketing can easily pay for itself in the lawncare industry.By Garry Ashton

Craig Markey has 20 years in business across multiple businesses. He shares the wisdom he has learnt in this time.By Garry Ashton

Craig Markey has years of wisdom from being in business. In the first session with Craig we cover some of his history and what his current business looks like.By Garry Ashton

Corey Barnes addressed many challenges on returning to rebuild his business. We look at this journey and what his business looks like nowBy Garry Ashton

Corey Barnes invited me down to Shell Harbour to visit and we caught up in his shed for an interview. We cover all manner of topics from Family and mental health to business priorities.By Garry Ashton

We continue to discuss the pros and cons of different mowers and why you would or should not run a stander in your businessBy Garry Ashton

Forest sent me a inquiry about Standers. Do they provide as good a cut quality as the industry standard 21" mowers? so we recorded a session to discuss this in detailBy Garry Ashton

I'm a fairly simple man he says.....as he explains some of the best business practices you could adopt...What are they? Listen inBy Garry Ashton

Tim is continuing to work full time spray painting and he mows lawns after work. This is a great way for Tim to increase his income.By Garry Ashton

In this final episode with Tanel and Kate we talk about th types of work they focus on and the tools that work for themBy Garry Ashton

Tanel and Kate clearly focused on lifestyle and place family as a priority. In this episode we cover the current business numbers and what it takes to ensure your lifestyle can be maintained or improved.By Garry Ashton

Tanel and Kate started the business together in Atherton Table Lands. Their journey in business and as a family is great insight for others as business ownership affects your family and those around you. Support from your family can make it easier or harder, getting you over the line or making it impossible. Tanel has a business that is all about f…

Recently Brad has been helping others get started in the lawn and garden industry. He offers consulting services to others who need help starting or refining their lawncare business. We unravel what it is like to provide assistence to others and what Brad can help with.

In this episode Brad Hill and I talk about the tools and business strategies that work well in West AustraliaBy Garry Ashton