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Side Hustle Squad
Welcome to the Side Hustle Squad Podcast with your host, Mike Garvey! My goal is to provide entrepreneurs with all the tools and resources they need to start and succeed in the lawn care industry on the side while working a full-time career. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, or thinking about taking the leap into starting a business, this podcast will help you build and grow. Guests from the green industry and beyond will be on the show to share their experiences and advice. I…
Episodes
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Ep 378. Side Hustle Strategies for Green Industry Entrepreneurs
Industry professionals gathering at events like the Equip Expo and Pod House discuss the rapid evolution of green industry technology, particularly the rise of…
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Ep 377. Live from Pod Row: What to Expect at Equip Expo 2026!
Larry is back on the show, and we're recording live from Pod Row at Equip Expo 2026! We're talking all things PodHouse: where to find us, what we've got…
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Ep 376. Building Five-Star Experiences
Mike Garvey and Eric Triplett (The Pond Digger and host of The Deep End Podcast), discuss the challenges of securing online ratings and building a five-star…
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Ep 375. Every Season Brings a New Challenge!
I'm sharing updates from Coastal Fertilization, our North Jersey expansion, and what's happening at ROPED as Equip Expo gets closer. Then I get into a lesson…
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Ep 374. Robotic Mowing Is Growing Up: What Happens After the Demo?
Robotic mowing is about more than watching a machine cut grass. Mike shares a ROPED update and talks about choosing the right property, bringing the crew into…
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Ep 373. Is That New Equipment Worth It? Do the Math Before You Buy
Before you buy that mower, truck, aerator, or new piece of battery equipment, make sure it can earn its place in your business. Mike breaks down how to…
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Ep 372. You Don't Need More Leads, You Need Better Follow-Up!
Most business owners think slow sales mean they need more advertising, more leads, and a bigger marketing budget. But the real opportunity may already be…
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Ep 371. The Fall Business Audit Part 2: Equipment, Marketing & Auditing Yourself
In Part Two of the Fall Business Audit, Mike finishes breaking down the areas every business owner should evaluate before the year ends. Are your trucks and…
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Ep 370. The Fall Business Audit Part 1: Numbers, Customers, Pricing & Your Team
Before you begin planning for next year, you need an honest assessment of how your business performed this year. In Part 1 of our Fall Business Audit, Mike…
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Ep 369. How to Get 25 Google Reviews in 30 Days!
Google reviews can be one of the most powerful—and least expensive—ways to grow a local service business. In this episode, Mike breaks down a practical 30-day…
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Ep 368. Why Aren't You Offering Aeration and Seeding Yet?
If you already service lawns but aren't offering aeration and overseeding, you could be leaving significant revenue on the table. In this episode, Mike…
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Ep 367. First Time at Equip Expo? Some Things You Need to Know!
Heading to Equip Expo for the first time? Don't walk into one of the industry's biggest trade shows without a plan. Mike shares ten practical tips to help you…
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Ep 366. Back to School for Your Business: The Fall Reset Every Owner Needs
Back-to-school season isn't just for the kids, it's also the perfect time to reset your business. In this episode, Mike shares a few things every business…
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Ep 365. Did you get a Negative Review? Here's What to Do!
What should you do when a customer complains, leaves a negative Google review, or disputes a charge after the work was completed? Mike discusses how business…
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Ep 364. The Opportunity Is in the Follow-Up!
A great meeting, event, or introduction can open the door, but the follow-up is what turns that opportunity into real business. In this episode, Mike discusses…
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Ep 363. The Future Is Here: Inside the ROPED × Kress Event!
We're recapping an incredible ROPED event that brought together landscaping professionals, business leaders, Kress leadership, and people interested in the…
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Ep 362. Fill the Schedule with Aeration and Seeding!
Fall is coming, and now is the time to start filling the schedule. In this quick episode, I break down what we're doing to create urgency around aeration and…
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Ep 361. Big Moves in New Jersey: Coastal Growth, ROPED & the Kress Live Event!
A lot is happening right now, so I wanted to jump on for a quick update. I talk about what's going on at Coastal Fertilization & Weed Control, the continued…
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Ep 360. 3 Business Questions I Get Asked All the Time!
In this solo episode, I'm answering three of the business questions I get asked all the time: What's the best piece of business advice I've ever received? What…
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Ep 359. Beyond the Demo: Building the ROPED Live Experience!
In this episode, I sit down to talk about what we're building with ROPED and why our upcoming live event is about a lot more than just demonstrating equipment…
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Ep 358. What's Coming to Louisville? Naylor Taliaferro Talks LCR Summit & Equip Expo!
Eric Triplett and I sit down with Naylor Taliaferro from PodHouse at the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference to talk about what he has cooking for…
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Ep 357. What Happened at PodHouse Scottsdale?Lawn & Landscape Tech Conference Debrief!
Mike Garvey and Eric Triplett sit down at PodHouse Scottsdale to recap the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference. We talk about what stood out at the show…
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Ep 356. Building Together: Business, Marriage & Scaling Marshall Lawn Solutions!
Michelle Marshall joins the podcast to share what it's really like building a successful business alongside her husband, Eric at Marshall Lawn Solutions. We…
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Ep 355. Build It to Sell: What Private Equity Really Wants with Dennis Hering!
If you plan to exit your business one day, this episode is a must-listen. Mike sits down with Dennis Hering of Advisory Investment Bank, a firm that…
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Ep 354. Build It to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You!
Recorded live from Pod Row at the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference, sponsored by LCR Summit, Mike Garvey sits down with Eric Triplett to tackle a…
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Ep 353. PodHouse Scottsdale Presented by Permagreen: Bringing the Podcast Studio to Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference!
PodHouse is headed to the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona! In this episode, I break down what makes this event such a valuable…
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Ep 352. AI Isn't Replacing You. It's Replacing the Person Who Doesn't Use It!
AI is changing business faster than almost any technology we've seen—but it's not here to replace entrepreneurs. It's here to make them better. In this…
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Ep 351. Updates, New Opportunities & What's Next!
In this quick update episode, I'm sharing what's been happening behind the scenes—from everything that came out of Profit Accelerator Live to the exciting…
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Ep 350. Build the Brand Without Becoming the Bottleneck!
Mike sits down with Eric Triplett to talk about one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face: building a personal brand without becoming the bottleneck in…
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Ep 349. Fish Tanks and Ponds: Eric Triplett on Full Time vs Side Hustle!
Eric Triplett joins me to share how his entrepreneurial journey started in the aquarium business—and why he still maintains that original side hustle today. We…
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Ep 348. You Don't Scale Businesses, You Scale People!
In this episode of the Side Hustle Squad Podcast, Eric Triplett and I dive into one of the most important lessons in business: putting the right people in the…
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Ep 347. How Many Businesses Is Too Many? A Real Conversation About Side Hustles, Focus & Growth!
Recorded live at Profit Accelerator Live, Eric Triplett and I dive into one of the biggest questions entrepreneurs face: How many businesses is too many? We…
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Ep 346. Why Every Local Business Owner Should Join Their Chamber of Commerce
This week, I'm sharing my experience attending a Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce networking event and why local business owners should seriously…
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Ep 345. Lessons Learned Launching ROPED: What Nobody Tells You About Starting a Business!
Launching a new business sounds exciting, and it is, but there are plenty of challenges nobody talks about. In this episode, Mike Garvey pulls back the curtain…
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Ep 344. The Fall Gold Rush: Our Complete Aeration & Overseeding Marketing Playbook!
Spring may be winding down, but the smartest lawn care companies are already planning for fall. In this episode of the Side Hustle Squad Podcast, I break down…
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Ep 343. On the Road: Shop Updates, Robotics, North Jersey Growth & What's Next!
In this laid-back, on-the-road episode of the Side Hustle Squad Podcast, I clipped on the microphones, hit the road for a robotic mower installation, and…
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Ep 342. The Spring Slowdown: Why This Might Be the Most Important Time of the Year!
The spring rush is over, the phones aren't ringing quite as much, and many business owners start wondering what's next. But what if the slowdown isn't a…
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Ep 341. Paul Jamison interviews Mike at the Rehlko Event in Louisville, KY!
At the Rehlko Guinness World Record event in Louisville, Kentucky, Paul Jamison turns the microphone around and interviews Mike Garvey about one of the biggest…
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Ep 340. Spring Rush Recap, Business Updates & Preparing for the Rest of the Season!
In this solo episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, I share a behind-the-scenes update on everything happening across my businesses. I talk about the growth…
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Ep 339. Inside Equip Expo 2026 with Kris Kiser: What's New, What's Next, and the Move to Orlando
In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, I sit down with Kris Kiser, President and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and the driving force…
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Ep 338. The Wake-Up Call: Lamont Hairston on Hip Replacement, Recovery & Building a Business That Can Run Without You!
In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, we sit down with Lamont Hairston from Hairston Property Management to talk about something every business…
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Ep 337. Catching Up with Cornell Mack: Spring Rush, Live Events & What's Next at Equip Expo
Recorded live from Louisville, Kentucky, at REHLKO's Guinness World Record event, Mike sits down with Cornell Mack for a wide-ranging conversation on business…
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Ep 336. Spring Rush Catch-Up with Larry Delli Santi | ROPED, Coastal Fertilization & Amazing Creations Update!
Larry Delli Santi is back on the mic! While out at the RELHKO Guinness World Record event in Louisville, Mike and Larry finally got a chance to sit down and…
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Ep 335. Surviving the Spring Rush w/ Naylor Taliaferro + Profit Accelerator Live!
Spring rush is here, and for contractors, that means long days, packed schedules, stress, and growth opportunities all happening at once. In this episode, Mike…
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Ep 334. Spring Rush: How We're Getting More Customers Right Now!
Spring is here, and this is the season where businesses either gain momentum or get left behind. In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, Mike talks…
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Ep 333. Robotic Mowing Is Here… So Why Are People Still Fighting It? First Kress Install & Demo Breakdown!
In this episode, Mike breaks down ROPED's very first real-world robotic mowing demo and installation — and the reactions were exactly what you'd expect. The…
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Ep 332. Why Contractors Need to Get Serious About LinkedIn!
For years, most blue-collar businesses focused heavily on Facebook and Instagram, but LinkedIn has quietly become one of the best platforms for networking…
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Ep 331. Why You Need to Be in the Room: Live Events That Can Change Your Business!
In this episode, Mike breaks down why attending live events is one of the most powerful ways to grow your business. With upcoming stops at a RELHKO event…
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Ep 330. When Everything Breaks: How to Stay Productive in the Field Without Going Back to the Shop!
What happens when your equipment breaks down… and you're nowhere near the shop? In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the real strategies that keep you…
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Ep 329. Your Branded Truck is Your Billboard!
In this episode, I break down a real moment from the field where someone noticed our wrapped truck, scanned our QR code, and turned into a live…
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Ep 328. Starting Over—But Smarter | Lessons From Launching Coastal North Jersey!
What does it really look like to start over… when you already know what you're doing? I share a real-time update on launching Coastal Fertilization of North…
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Ep 327. The Future of Lawn Care? Inside Our First Robotic Mower Installs!
Robotic mowing is here—but what does it actually look like in the real world? In this episode, I take you inside our first installs with Kress robotic mowers…
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Ep 326. Get Your Financial House in Order, Before It's Too Late!
Taxes are due, so let's talk about it.In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, we're diving into something every business owner needs to hear—getting…
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Ep 325. We Raised Out Prices, Lost Customers and Still Won!
We're officially expanding into North Jersey with a new branch of Coastal Fertilization—and it's been an eye-opening process. From a slower start in a new…
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Ep 324. Day 2 at Sponsor Games + Inside PodHouse San Antonio!
Day 2 in San Antonio and things are heating up. We're back at Sponsor Games with Justin Moore, and the conversations have gone from introductions to real…
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Ep 323. Podhouse San Antonio: Day 1 at Sponsor Games with Eric Triplett!
We're live from Day 1 of Sponsor Games in San Antonio, hosted by Justin Moore—and the energy is unreal. In this episode, Eric Triplet and I take you inside the…
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Ep 322. 38 Special Productions: The Media Company Behind PodHouse!
On this episode, Eric Triplett and Mike Garvey discuss how their distinct enneagram types (Mike "Achiever" and Eric "Challenger") led to the accidental…
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Ep 321. PODHOUSE SAN ANTONIO: Don't Go To Live Events and Trade Shows Without a Plan!
On this episode, Mike Garvey, Eric Triplett and JT Triplett discuss the necessity of defining specific goals when attending conferences and trade shows. While…
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Ep 320. The Man Behind the Mic: Getting to Know Jason Triplett!
Live from PodHouse, we sit down with Jason "JT" Triplett — host of Inside the Mind of JT — for a real, unfiltered conversation about his journey, his podcast…
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Ep 319. Live from PodHouse Las Vegas: How Relay Financial Keeps Our Business Money Dialed In!
Recorded live from PodHouse in Las Vegas, Mike is joined by Larry Delli Santi and John Pajak to break down the real-world benefits of using Relay Financial as…