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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 318. PodHouse Debrief Las Vegas : What Really Happened Behind the Scenes at CONEXPO
After the first-ever PodHouse experience in Las Vegas, we're breaking down what worked, what didn't, and what surprised us most. From booth takeovers and live…
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Ep 317. Inside Dealer Training: Kress Voyager & iPilot!
I just got back from Charlotte, North Carolina, where I attended official dealer training as part of launching ROPED — Robotic Outdoor Power Equipment…
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Ep 316. Live from PodHouse at CONEXPO: Industry Insights with Pajak, Triplett & Larry!
Recorded live from PodHouse at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Mike Garvey sits down with John Pajak, Eric Triplett, and Larry Delli Santi to break down…
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Ep 315. Live from PodHouse Las Vegas: Builders, Creators, and Big Ideas at CONEXPO!
We're coming to you live from PodHouse in Las Vegas during CONEXPO. PodHouse has turned into a hub for creators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who…
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Ep 314. Set Up Your Google Business ASAP!
We just launched a brand new branch of Coastal Fertilization — and before we knocked a single door or ran a single ad, we made sure our Google Business Profile…
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Ep 313. We're Starting Over After 8 Years in Business!
After eight years of building Coastal Fertilization & Weed Control from the ground up, we're doing something most business owners wouldn't…We're starting…
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Ep 312. Podhouse: 7 Podcasters. One House. Big Conversations at ConExpo!
What exactly is PodHouse — and why are we bringing it to CONEXPO? In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, I break down the full vision behind…
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Ep 311. Sharpen the Blades, Clean the Books: 30 Days to Spring Success!
In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, I break down exactly what lawn care operators should be doing 3–4 weeks before the spring rush hits. Most…
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Ep 310. Was a Guest on "Profits with Pajak"… Here's Why Live Events Changed My Business
Live from SYNKD, I sat down with John Payjak on Profits with Pajak to talk about something I strongly believe in, live events are the cheat code to scaling…
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Ep 309. SYNKD Live: Final Takeaways, Big Lessons & Why Live Events Matter!
We're closing out our final episode from SYNKD Live, and this one is all about reflection. Larry and I sit down to unpack our biggest takeaways from the event…
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Ep 308. Catching Up with Sam Rankin from Etch Outdoor!
Recorded live from SYNKD Live in New Orleans, this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast features a catch-up conversation with Sam Rankin of Etch Outdoor…
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Ep 307. Building Community That Actually Works with Stephanie from IMPACT: Live from SYNKD
Live from SYNKD, I sat down with Stephanie, Director of Membership & Events at IMPACT, to talk all things community, events, and relationship-driven growth…
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Ep 306. Catching Up with Cornell Mack: Winter Work, Snow Ops & What's Coming Next!
In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, I sit down with Cornell Mack of Mack Landscaping & Lawn Care out of Pittsburgh for a real…
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Ep 305. Live from SYNKD New Orleans — Big Moves, Big Announcements & the Future of Robotics!
In this episode, Larry and I break down what makes SYNKD such a unique event, what we're most excited about heading into the show, and the conversations…
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Ep 304. Catching Up with James Hatfield: What's New at LiveSwitch
James Hatfield, Chief Revenue Officer at LiveSwitch, returns to The Side Hustle Squad Podcast for a catch-up conversation on everything that's new since his…
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Ep 303. Wrapping up LAL 2025! Key Takeaways!
We're wrapping up Lawntrepreneur Academy Live 2025 the best way we know how—with a panel conversation breaking down the biggest lessons from an incredible…
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Ep 302. Building a Modern Landscaping Brand with Allen LaMere!
Allen shares what's new in his landscaping business, how things have evolved since we last talked, and what he's focused on during the winter months to keep…
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Ep 301. First-Time Takeaways & Proven Principles: Live from Lawntrepreneur Academy Live!
Recorded at Lawntrepreneur Academy Live, this mashup episode features Patrick Susino's first-time takeaways from the event alongside a surprise appearance by…
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Ep 300. Augustin Zarate: Triple Threat Hustle: Building Lawn Care, Security, and a Career: All at Once!
Recorded live at Lawntrepreneur Academy Live, Mike sits down with Agustin Zarate, owner of Central Washington Landscaping out of Yakima County, Washington…
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Ep 299. Catching Up with Aaron Strunk: Growth, Lessons, and Advice!
Today, we're catching up with Aaron Strunk of Strunk Lawn Care out of Marion, Illinois. Aaron has been on the show before, and this episode is all about…
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Ep 298. Getting Organized with Money: Using Relay to Run a Smarter Business!
On this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, Mike sits down with his financial coach, John Pajak, to talk all things Relay. They break down how Relay…
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Ep 297. Lamont Takes the Mic: An All-Star Panel Live from LAL 2025
At LAL 2025, Lamont Hairston stepped in and took over the Side Hustle Squad Podcast—and absolutely delivered. In this special episode, Lamont hosts an all-star…
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Ep 296. Catching Up with Paul Lacinski of Bitchin' Lawns | Live from Lawntrepreneur Academy Live 2025
We catch up with Paul Lacinski from Bitchin' Lawns at Lawntrepreneur Academy Live 2025. Paul shares what's new in his business, lessons he's learned since the…
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Ep 295. Live from Lawntrepreneur Academy Live with John Pajak!
Recorded live at Lawntrepreneur Academy Live, Mike and Larry sit down with John Pajak to talk all things business and what it really takes to build a…
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Ep 294. Catching Up with Marcus Tate from Seeds Lawn Care!
On this episode, Larry catches up with Marcus Tate from Seeds Lawn Care in South Carolina. They talk about first meeting Marcus and his wife at the LCR Summit…
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Ep 293. Mr. Producer: The Secret Life of a Lawn Care Business Owner!
In this episode, Mr. Producer steps out from behind the scenes and reveals his secret life as a lawn care business owner — or at least pretends to be one. As a…
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Ep 292. Larry Delli Santi on Growth, Grit & the Green Industry!
Recorded live at Equip Expo, Patrick Susino sits down with Larry Delli Santi, co-host of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast and co-founder of Coastal Fertilization…
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Ep 291. Center Stage on the Morning Show: Catching Up with Cornell Mack at EQUIP!
In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, Larry catches up with Cornell Mack live at Equip Expo following his powerful morning show appearance. Cornell…
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Ep 290. Hustle & Growth: Danny of All That Grass!
On this episode of Side Hustle Squad, Larry Delli Santi sits down with Danny of All That Grass Lawn Care founder Danny. shares how they connected, why Danny's…
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Ep 289. Catching Up With Shakeem Brookens: Growth, Grit, and Keeping Momentum
Shakeem Brookens returns to the Side Hustle Squad Podcast for another powerful conversation — this time catching up with Larry live on the mic. Since his last…
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Ep 288. Catching Up With Green Side Up Podcast at EQUIP 2025!
Larry sits down with the boys from the Green Side Up Podcast live at Equip 2025 for a high-energy catch-up on their season, their growth, and what's new in…
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Ep 287. Winterize to Win: Prepping Your Equipment & Your Business for a Smooth Spring!
In this episode, Mike and Larry hit pause on all the EQUIP Expo and Lawntrepreneur Academy Live content to bring you a timely deep-dive into one of the most…
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Ep 286. Permagreen Power at Pod Row: A Conversation with Brian Middleton!
Recorded live from Pod Row at Equip Expo, Mike sits down with Brian Middleton from Permagreen for an inside look at one of the most trusted spreader-sprayer…
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Ep 285. Catching Up With David Bratton of Mallard Island Lawn Service!
Live from Pod Row at EQUIP, Larry sits down with David Bratton of Mallard Island Lawn Service for a long-overdue catch-up on his 2025 season. David breaks down…
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Ep 284. Building the Future of Blue Collar: Live with Moly Milosovic from Jobber!
Recorded live from Pod Row at Equip Expo, Mike sits down with Moly Milosovic, Director of Brand Marketing & Communications at Jobber, for a deep dive into…
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Ep 283. Equip Expo Power Panel: Big Takeaways, Real Talk, and What's Next!
Live from the Pod-Row at Equip Expo, this powerhouse panel brings together Mike Garvey, Perry Phillips, Ben Neyman, and Lamont Hairston for an unfiltered…
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Ep 282. Train Wreck Series, Part 1: Adapting and Overcoming with Perry Phillips from Yellow Dog Lawn Care!
In this first episode of our brand-new Train Wreck Series, Mike sits down with Perry Phillips from Yellow Dog Lawn Care, a man who's faced one of the toughest…
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Ep 281. Something Big from Kress — Live from Equip Expo with Todd Zimmerman!
We're back at Equip Expo, and today's guest is none other than Todd Zimmerman from Kress — and let's just say, he didn't come empty-handed. Todd sat down with…
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Ep 280. Grant & Sons Comeback Update with Tips on How to Make Viral Instagram Reels!
We're back with John and Kaden from Grant & Sons — and this time, it's all about the glow-up. These guys have had a huge year in business and on social media…
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Ep 279. Live from the Rehlko Booth: Growing LaMere Landscaping with Allen LaMere (and a Little Friendly Trash Talk!)
We're live from the Rehlko booth at Equip Expo with special guest Allen LeMere from LaMere Landscaping in Lakeville, Massachusetts! Allen shares how he's…
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Ep 278. Powering the Future: Inside Rehlko's Next-Gen Engines -The 888 & 999 Revolution
In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, Mike and Larry sit down with Quinn Derby, Senior Manager of Product Marketing at Rehlko, to dive deep into…
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Ep 277. Fresh Off the LCR Summit & Gearing Up for EQUIP 2025
In this episode, Mike and Larry recap an incredible week fresh off the LCR Media Summit — sharing their biggest takeaways, lessons learned, and favorite…
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Ep 276. The $10,000 Question: Starting Over from Scratch
If you had to start your business all over again with just $10,000 and no clients, what would you do first? In this episode, Mike breaks down exactly how he'd…
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Ep 275. Crossover with John Pajak: Business, Life, and the Upcoming EQUIP EXPO! (Part 2)
In this special crossover episode, Mike sits down with John Pajak from the Profits with Pajak Podcast to continue their in-depth conversation about business…
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Ep 274. Planning for 2026: Raise Prices, Trim Routes, and Build a Smarter Business!
As the 2025 season winds down, it's time to take a step back and look ahead to next year. Are your routes too spread out? Have your costs gone up but your…
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Ep 273. Headed to Equip Expo 2025? Tips, Stories, and What to Expect in Louisville!
In this episode, Mike shares his past experiences from the legendary Equip Expo in Louisville and what makes it a must-attend event for anyone in the lawn and…
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Ep 272. Social Media vs. Yard Signs vs. Word-of-Mouth: The Best Lawn-Care Marketing!
If you could only pick ONE way to advertise your lawn-care business for the next year:social media, yard signs, or word-of-mouth, which would deliver the best…
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Ep 271. Success Isn't Overnight: Jay Slatas on Building Magnify Performance!
In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, I sit down with my friend and fellow state trooper, Jay Slatas, founder of Magnify Performance. Jay shares…
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Ep 270. If I Had $20K to Grow My Lawn-Care Business!
What's the smartest way to spend a sudden $20,000 windfall in your lawn-care business? In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, Mike shares exactly…
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Ep 269. Planning for the Worst: Trailer Stolen Before the Biggest Week and How to Recover Fast!
What would you do if you woke up on the busiest week of the spring rush… and your mower trailer was gone? In this episode, Mike breaks down exactly how to…
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Ep 268. Recharged: Back from Montana and Talking Residential vs. Commercial Services!
In this episode, I'm back from my trip to Montana and catching you up on what's been going on. I also dive into an article making the rounds that compares…
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Ep 267. The Hustle Reset: Why Time Off Fuels Your Work, Family, and Business!
When you're balancing a full-time job, a side hustle, and family life, it can feel like there's never a moment to breathe. But here's the truth: taking time…
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Ep 266. 2025 Blue Collar Report from Jobber!
In this episode of Side Hustle Squad, we're unpacking the insights from the much-anticipated 2025 Blue Collar Report As the landscape of blue-collar work…
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Ep 265. Thoughts on Hiring Your First Employee!
Hiring your first employee can feel like the biggest leap in your lawn care business journey. In this episode, we break down how to know when it's the right…
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Ep 264. Back in the Field: Jobber in Action & Kicking Off Aeration Season!
In this episode, I get back in the field and share what it's like running Jobber from a technician's perspective. From scheduling to staying organized on the…
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Ep 263. Turning Negative Reviews into Business Wins!
In this episode, Mike breaks down how to handle those dreaded negative Google reviews. From spotting irrelevant ones you can report, to crafting professional…
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Ep 262. Stop Letting Your Day Run You: The Power of Block Scheduling!
Ever feel like you get to the end of the day and wonder where all your time went? In this episode of The Side Hustle Squad Podcast, Mike breaks down why block…
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Ep 261. Back-to-School for Your Business: Time for a Reset!
Summer's over, routines are shifting, and just like the kids head back to class, it's the perfect moment for entrepreneurs to sharpen their pencils and check…
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Ep 260. Unlocking the Lawn's Potential: Aerating & Seeding for Maximum Growth!
In this episode, we dig into one of the most profitable and impactful services you can offer—aeration and overseeding. I break down why these services are…
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Ep 259. Back from the Road: Shop Updates, Business Growth & What's Ahead!
After an energizing trip to the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference, I'm back behind the mic to catch you up on everything going on. In this episode, I…