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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 78. Rebecca Lynn Garvey: Full- Time Marketing Career, Supporting Wife and Mom
It only took 78 episodes, but LIVE in studio, is Mike's wife, Rebecca Lynn "Beckie" Garvey. Beckie explains her full-time career in marketing and…
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Ep 77. Cashing in on Fall Leaf Cleanups!
In this episode, Mike checks in with Larry following LAL. Mike and Larry discuss Larry's upcoming leaf cleanup schedule! Larry discussed his pricing methods…
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Ep 76. Young Guys in the Green Industry: Derek Berdysz and Lee Jira! Live from LAL 2023!
On this episode, Mike and co-host Vince speak with Derek Berdysz and Lee Jira, who are young men in their early twenties. Derek and Lee talk about their…
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Ep 75. LAL 2023 Finale: Mike and the Team Share Final Thoughts!
On this episode, Mike returns with the SHS Team from LAL 2023. Mike and the team sit down following the conclusion of the incredible event, sharing insights…
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Ep 74. Lawntrepreneur Academy Live 2023: Halftime Analysis at the Break!
In this episode, Mike sits down with the SHS LAL 2023 Team for a breakdown of the event at the half. That team includes Vince Doell, Lamont Hairston, Bobby…
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Ep 73. Live from LAL! Zach Wilde: From Tough Times to Success, In Life and Business!
On this episode, Lice from LAL, Mike and guest co-host, Vince Doell sit down with Zach Wilde the day before before LAL 2023. Mike and Zach talk about, Zach's…
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Ep 72. Adding Services for the Final Push of the Season, Getting More Positive Reviews and Looking Ahead to 2024!
On this episode, right before LAL weekend, Mike talks about how him and Larry have added an optional final fertilizer service! Mike also talks about getting…
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Ep 71. Synthetic Grass! In-Depth Interview with Jason Mitnick from JM Synthetic Grass!
On this episode, Mike and Larry talk with Jason Mitnick from JM Synthetic Grass about all things related to synthetic grass! Jason has many valuable business…
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Ep 70. Catching Up with Bobby Paddock!
On this episode, Mike and Larry sit down with Bobby Paddock, owner of Red Line Lawn Services in York, SC. Mike and Larry were able to meet Bobby in person at…
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Ep 69. Recap on EQUIP 2023: Mission Accomplished!
On this episode, Mike and Larry discuss EQUIP 2023, now that they are home. Mike and Larry discuss new equipment, live events and people they met while at the…
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Ep 68. EQUIP 2023: Day 1 and Day 2 Debrief!
On this episode, Mike and Larry are podcasting directly from EQUIP! Mike and Larry discuss what products they saw, which great events they attended and the…
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Ep 67. Irrigation Expert: Steve Brown, Owner of Irrigation Experts in NJ!
On this episode, Mike and Larry sit down with Steve Brown, owner of Irrigation Experts in Toms River, NJ. Steve talks about his career in irrigation…
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Ep 66. SHS Podcast is Now POWERED BY JOBBER!!!
Mike and Larry are excited to announce the podcast is now powered by Jobber! They discuss the advantages of having Jobber and why they love the company that…
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Ep 65. EQUIP 2023: The Green Industry's Largest Trade Show! We Are Here!
On this episode, Mike and Larry discuss the various events happening at EQUIP that they plan on attending! We are looking forward to networking with our…
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Ep 64. Scott Murdoch: Full-time Director of Construction, with a Lucrative Charter Boat Side Hustle!
On this episode, Mike and Larry sit down with Scott Murdoch. Scott discusses his beginnings working as a machinist for New York City newspapers and welding…
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Ep 63. Ron Rybicki: Retired Undercover NYPD Detective and Owner of Captain Ron's Marine Surveying and Yacht Services
On this episode, Mike and Larry sit down with Capt. Ron Rybicki! Capt. Ron discusses his career in the NYPD, especially being undercover. Capt. Ron discusses…
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Ep 62. Justin Followell: Entrepreneur with THREE Service Based Businesses!
On this episode, Mike sits down with Justin Followell of Followell Lawn Care in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Justin discusses the challenges and triumphs of being a…
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Ep 61. Erica Krupin: Owner of Kroopin's Poopin' Scoopin' and Host of "The Scoop Podcast"!!
In this episode, Mike talks with Erica Krupin: Owner of Kroopin's Poopin Scoopin and host of "The Scoop Podcast"!! Erica is a Jobber Brand Ambassador and…
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Ep 60. Be a Detective on Customer Complaints on Service or Employees!
In this episode, Mike and Larry talk about some recent topics including what to do when a customer complains about service or about something an employee did…
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Ep 59. When to Renovate with Seed vs. Sodding a Lawn!
In this episode, Mike talks with Larry about the differences between renovating a lawn with seed vs. completely sodding the lawn. Larry discusses his tips and…
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Ep 58. Get a GOOGLE MY BUSINESS ACCOUNT to Attract New Customers!
In this episode, Mike and Larry discuss the importance of setting up a Google My Business Account to attract customers to your business. This a free service…
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Ep 57. Equipment Problems, Breakdowns and Burnout: You Are Not Alone and How to Overcome!
In this episode, Mike talks about recent equipment problems, breakdowns, and recent issues and how they have been handling these problems. At this time of the…
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Ep 56. Aeration and Seeding Season 2023: Going Full Throttle!
On this episode, Mike and Larry discuss what's currently going on in Coastal Fertilization! They are currently out and about getting aeration and seeding jobs…
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Ep 55. Ben Wolf: 20 Years Old and 3 Years in Business! From Side Hustle to Full-Time Career!
On this episode, Mike and Larry talk with Ben Wolf, owner of Wolf Lawn Care from Miami Valley, Ohio. Ben talks about his growing business which he started when…
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Ep 54. Act Like You're Always on Camera Because You Are!
In this episode, Mike and Larry talk about recent experiences with customers and cameras on their properties. Larry and Mike discuss the importance of doing a…
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Ep 53. Fast Growing Side Hustle with Zach Jones: Jones Lawn Treatment LLC
On this episode, Mike and Larry chat with Zach Jones Lawn Treatment LLC. Zach started his company in the last few years and works full-time in horticulture for…
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Ep 52. Danielle Baillie: Full Time Teacher with a Busy Side-Hustle!
On this episode, Mike and Larry sit down with Danielle Baillie, who is getting ready to head back into the classroom as the new school year begins, while…
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Ep 51. EQUIP Expo 2023: We Have Our Own "SIDEHUSTLE" 50% OFF Coupon Code!
@coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast Save 10% on KUJO Yardwear: https://www.kujo.com/?utm_source=sidehustlesquadpodcast&promotion=10sidehustle…
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Ep 50. Pete Carp: Years of Lawn Care Knowledge. A Coastal Fertilization Team Members' View
On our 50th Episode of the Side Hustle Squad Podcast, Mike and Larry sit down with Pete Carp, a Coastal Fertilization and Amazing Creations Landscaping team…
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Ep 49. Lamont Hairston! Mid Season Check- in with Lamont from Hairston Property Management!
In this episode, Mike checks in with his friend, Lamont from Hairston Property Management. Lamont had some questions about starting to offer fertilizer to his…
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Ep 48. Bill Baillie: Owner of Bill Baillie Home Repair and Remodeling and Full-Time Teacher
On today's episode, Mike and Larry sit down with Bill Baillie, a full-time teacher for 17 years and owner-operator of his own home repair and remodeling…
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Ep 47. Found My Notes from 2022 Lawntrepreneur Academy Live: Am I Doing What I Wrote Down?
On this episode, Mike recently discovered his notes from the 2022 LAL Conference, which was hosted by Brian Fullerton in Novi, Michigan. Mike discusses topics…
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Ep 46. Checking in with our Fan Favorite Steve Serbo, Lakeshore Landscaping Owner and Full Time Corrections Officer!
On this episode, Mike and Larry, along with Jimmy Cleveland, sit down with fan favorite Steve Serbo, owner of Lakeshore Landscaping and Full Time Corrections…
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Ep 45. Jimmy Cleveland: Educator, Mentor, Friend and Coach, The Man That Connected Mike and Larry
On this episode, Mike and Larry, sit down with Jimmy Cleveland, A Full-Time Educator and has a part-time painting business. Jimmy and Mike have known each…
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Ep 44. Looking Ahead to the Fall: Using MailChimp to Reach Customers, and Staying Organized with Jobber!
In this episode, Mike talks about looking ahead towards the "Fall Rush". Larry and Mike are scheduling fall aeration and seeding jobs and gaining new customers…
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Ep 43. How to Deal with Crazy Customers and Adjusting Prices When Necessary!
On this episode, Mike and Larry discuss a recent interaction with some crazy customers. If the initial interaction doesn't feel right, don't be afraid to part…
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Ep 42. Be Prepared: First Aid, Safety Briefings and What To Do When Something Goes Wrong
On today's episode, Mike and Larry discuss Larry's recent inspection from OSHA. Mike and Larry discuss first aid, having property supplies in case of an…
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Ep 41. Handling Customer Complaints and Questions During the Most Difficult Time of Year for Lawns
In this episode, Mike and Larry discuss how the high humidity and temperatures here in New Jersey are breeding fungus and other issues in lawns. Larry and Mike…
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Ep 40. Navigating When Employees Move On
On todays episode, Mike and Larry discuss recently losing two employees in the field and how they are navigating these challenges. Mike and Larry also discuss…
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Ep 39. Adding Mosquito and Tick Control to your Lawn Care Business!
On this episode, Mike talks about how Coastal Fertilization added mosquito and tick control to their services back in 2018. Mike discusses how they tested it…
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Ep 38. Lawntreprenaeur Academy Live 2023 Tickets Now on Sale
On this episode, Mike discusses "Lawntreprenaeur Academy Live 2023", a live event for business owners in the lawn care industry, hosted by Brian Fullerton…
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Ep 37. Reporting Back From Our Experience from the Field: Increased Productivity and Profit
On today's episode, Mike reports back from two days of working in the field on the hottest days of the summer between his shifts. Mike discusses what he and…
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Ep 36. Getting Back to Basics, Increase Productivity and Changing Gears Mid-Season
On today's episode, Mike talks about how him and Larry are going to be increasing their time in the field now that many back-end systems have been put in place…
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Ep 35. Part 2 with Vince Doell of Keepin it Green!
On today's episode, we continue our conversation with Vince Doell from Keepin it Green Landscaping and Full-Time police officer. Vince continues with insight…
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Ep 34. Vince Doell: Full Time Police Officer and Lawn Care Business Owner (Part 1)
On today's episode, Mike and Larry sit down with Vince Doell from Keepin It Green Landscaping based out of Lacey Township, NJ. Vince and Mike have known each…
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Ep 33. Bobby Paddock: 5th Generation Firefighter and Owner of Red Line Lawn Services
On today's episode, Mike talks with Bobby Paddock from Red Line Lawn Services from York, SC. Bobby talks about how he started in firefighting and lawn care and…
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Ep 32. Making Connections in Landscaping and Lawn Care
On this episode, Mike and Larry talk about making connections in landscaping. Larry talks about the importance of working together with other landscapers to…
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Ep 31. Burnout: How to deal with Burnout in Owning a Business
In this episode, Mike and Larry discuss feeling the burnout of the Spring Rush and how to deal with self-care. Larry and Mike talk about balancing family and…
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Ep 30. BarberShop and Lawn Care: A Comparison to Bring Up to Customers
In this episode, Mike and Larry talk about knowing your worth when questioned by customers on your price being too high. Larry shares an interesting comparison…
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Ep 29. New Truck Wrap: Check it Out on Instagram!
In this episode, Mike and Larry discuss the new wrap that was just completed by AutoWraptors in Freehold, New Jersey. Larry and Mike recently decided to wrap a…
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Ep 28. The Lawn Care Advantage with Paul Jamison: Now Available on Audible!
On today's episode, Mike talks about the release of Paul Jamison's new book, The Lawn Care Advantage: Winning Strategies for a Thriving Lawn Care Business…
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Ep 27. Together in the Trades 2023!
On today's episode, Mike discusses the Together in the Trades Marriage Conference in Big Sky, Montana which is upcoming in July! Visit togetherinthetrades.com…
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Ep 26. Cody Owen from Light Speed Social Agency!
On today's episode, Mike talks with Cody Owen from Light Speed Social Agency on lawn care marketing. Cody is a subject matter expert on lawn care marketing…
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Ep 25. Paul Lacinski, Bitchin' Lawns: The Importance of Mental Health
In this episode, Mike talks with Paul Lacinski, a 30-year Veteran Firefighter and owner of Bitchin' Lawns from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Paul discusses his…
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Ep 24. Shawn Langton, Founder and CEO of KUJO YARDWEAR
In this episode, Mike talks with Shawn Langton, founder, and CEO of KUJO Yardwear. Shawn talks how about how KUJO started as a side hustle and has flourished…
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Ep 23. Analyzing Leads and Close Rate of New Customers
In this episode, Mike and Larry talk about analyzing leads that are coming in. It's important to see where leads are coming from to see what marketing…
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Ep 22. Keeping Your Foot On the Gas: Always be Looking to Get New Customers!
On today's episode of the Side Hide Hustle Squad podcast, Mike and Larry discuss keeping your foot on the gas to keep getting customers the late Spring. Mike…
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Ep 21. Equipment Failures and Updates: Having Backups for Your Backups
On today's episode, Mike and Larry discuss recent equipment failures and the importance of having backup equipment or a backup plan when failures happen. Larry…
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Ep 20. Managing and Handling Customer Complaints: When to Move On
In this episode, Mike and Larry talk about managing customers' issues and complaints. Larry discusses issues he's dealt with in the past and with current…
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Ep 19. Estimating and Giving Quotes: Responding Quickly and Efficiently.
On today's episode of the podcast, Mike and Larry discuss various ways of estimating and quoting different services in the green industry. They talk about the…