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LCR Media Podcast
This Podcast Gets to Know the Pros in Lawn Care, Landscaping, Hardscaping, Turf Care, Irrigation, and everything Entrepreneurial. I hope to motivate listeners that want to grow their business and inspire those who want to start.
Episodes
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 68- IBG, How I got into Lawn Care...
This is my story. How I got into lawn care. For those of you who haven't heard it... Here it is. Thanks for listening! Show Links-…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 67- Talking GIE 2021 Events with Paul Jamison on the Green Industry Podcast
Paul and I talked on his podcast about the exciting new upcoming events at the GIE+Expo 2021. This is a preview of that episode and some added bonus info and…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 66- IBG, Can you take a Summer Vacation in Lawn Care?
On this In-between guest episode, I talk about the challenges of finding a way to take time off while being self employeed. I have done a variety of things…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 65- Blake w/ B&B Lawn Care is all Grown Up and has a lot to say!
I have known Blake since he was a teenager just starting his business and YouTube. He has grown up through social media. He is married with kids and his…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 64- IBG, Lawn Care vs Landscaping
I talk about what I feel are some of the differences between lawn care and landscaping services and how they can hurt or help you. Thanks for listening! Show…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 63- Caleb Auman Part 2
Caleb Auman with Auman Landscape LLC and I unpack the importance of proper staffing to knowing your numbers and company culture. He has a 1 million dollar…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 62- Train your guys well and Treat them even BETTER w/Caleb Auman, Part 1
Caleb Auman with Auman Landscape LLC and I unpack the importance of proper staffing to knowing your numbers and company culture. He has a 1 million dollar…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 61- IBG, Are you the BOSS or are you being BOSSED?!
Are you the BOSS of your business or are you being BOSSED around by your clients?? I share some insight on this topic and use recent examples. Thanks for…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 60 - Finally got Will's Lawn Service on the Podcast!
I have been trying to get Will on my podcast by himself for a year now, and he only lives an hour away... He always ended up on someone else's podcast with me…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 59- A Podcast for Men by Men, Twisted Wisdom
Charles is the co-host of the Twisted Wisdom Podcast here in Richmond VA. He stopped by to be on the podcast and share his story of why he started a podcast…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 58- EZ Lawn & Landscape made his own Luck
Cody with EZ Lawn & Landscape came to my house from 2 hours away to podcast and network with local VA guys, while Paul was here for his Green Industry Podcast…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 57- Summer Road Tour came to my Backyard!
Paul Jamison with the Green Industry Podcast came to my house for his Summer Road Tour 2021 for the second year in a row. I invited some Virginia boys to come…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 56- You can't train someone to be Trustworthy, A Conversation with Mitchell's Lawn Care
Mitchell shares his story of going Solo to Crew and Back to Solo. Lessons Learned and Respect Earned! Thanks for listening! Show Links-…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 55- IBG, 2021 Spring Rush almost BROKE me
This is it, the episode where I give the honest truth about what happened the past 2 months and why I barely posted content on social media... Thanks for…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 54- IBG, Employee Retention
Defending your team against irate customers is just one of the things that I talk about in this episode to help retain employees. Finding good employees is…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 53- GIE 2021 UPDATE
Short and sweet episode to talk about the GIE+Expo update this year, my personal involvmemt. Thanks for listening! Show Links- https://linktr.ee/lawncarerookie…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 52- IBG, Is your GOAL to hire help or BUILD a Team?
In this episode, I discuss my beliefs on having "helpers" versus team members. It's a midset shift and could change your business! Thanks for listening! Show…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 51- IBG, The Devil you know is better than the Devil you don't
IBG Episode that starts a series of talking about employees and various ups and downs in my business during this 2021 Spring Rush. In this one, I talk about…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 50- Solving the Labor problem with The Lawn Care Millionaire
I sat down with Jonathan a.k.a. Lawn Care Millionaire (who owns more than one multi million dollar businesses), and asked him to go deep into how service based…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 49- IBG, Why I'm training my guy to be a Fert Tech...
On this episode, I explain why I am training my guy to be a fert tech while I mow lawns, instead of the other way around. Thanks for listening! Show Links-…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 48- Balancing Work/Life
This is a short and sweet episode with valuable takeaways form Matt LaMarsh and Andy Wilson on putting family first while running their business. "Get to Know…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 47- How to make the most money w/ Michael Bedell
Bedell has gone from Solo to Crews and back to Solo. On this episode, he offers his insights from experience on knowing your worth and navigating thses…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 46- IBG, Growing your business too FAST
This IBG Episode, I talk about how I was growing my business too fast a couple of years ago and almost lost a new customer and then they became one of my best…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 45- Peace in Christ w/Paul Jamison
Paul has strong faith in God and I believe he would not be the host of the Green Industry Podcast if it wasn't for Paul accepting that path…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 44- Eric Triplett the Pond Digger
On the season finale of Get to Know the Pro on YouTube, I went to California to spend the day with Eric. This is the audio from that episode where he talks…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 43- IBG, How this mower changed my business
I share my personal story of how this mower elevated my business and why it's so emotional... Thanks for listening! Show Links-…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 42- Marvin shares how he built his Million Dollar Lawn Care Company
Highlights from my YouTube series Get to Know the Pro 2.0 with Marvin Salcido- Salcido Lawns in Tyler Texas. Lots of insight for businesses of all sizes!…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 41- IBG, How I built the tightest routes on YouTube
Here it is... The episode where I share my Route Density strategy and success for my Lawn Maintenance business, and make over SIX FIGURES in only 3…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 40- Jeff Cartwright, From Lawyer to Landscaper
Jeff is a Stihl Ambassador and Professional Landscaper. He talks about networking to offer more services while staying in your lane and his White Collar…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 39- Tyler Dixon and his Female Foreman Amber, talk Diversity and Leadership in the workplace
Amber came to Tyler with little to now experience but always wanted to work in construction... Tyler saw that as a great opportunity to train her and see what…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 38- You don't always know where your life's gonna go!
Mark w/Stihl shares how he went from climbing trees for his family's business, to going to college to become a teacher, back to trees, and now teaching for…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 37- Julio w/ Lawn Care Business Success TELLS ALL
In this episode, Julio and I share a lot of personal and business experiences that we haven't shared often or at all on social media…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 36- The Ramp Rack Inventor tells his story
I took a trip to Maryland and visited the Ramp Rack facility and sat down to hear Wyatt's story. He also has a multiple crew lawn care company! Thanks for…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 35- Britt w/ Lawn Care Leaders Podcast TELLS ALL
In this episode, Britt talks everything Lawn Care with Green Again and his podcast Lawn Care Leaders. Thanks for listening! Show Links-…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 34- Wayne Thomsen, VP at Echo, talks History and Future
Learning marketing strategies to apply to your business and future Industry trends from the VP of Marketing! Thanks for listening! Show Links-…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 33- Top 3 Business Strategies for 2021
In this IBG episode, I go over my top 3 business strategies for growth in 2021. Thanks for listening! Show Links- https://linktr.ee/lawncarerookie Use Promo…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 32- Mulch season talk with Maryland Pros at MulchMate Headquarters
While at MulchMate to get TruckMate installed, I sat down with Kyle Parks Co-owner of Scarlet Oak Landscaping and Sam Norris Owner/Operator of Progressive Lawn…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 31- Jason Creel talks about Building and SELLING multiple Lawn Care Businesses
At the Green Industry Hype House, I was able to sit down with Jason from Lawn Care Life on YouTube, and talk about his businesses in lawn care, how and why he…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 30- Part 2, Christian w/C&I Services LLC talks SNOW
Christian is still high school and has a multi crew lawn, landscape, and snow removal company in Illinois. He is wise beyond his years and I couldn't believe…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 29- Part 1, Christian w/ C&I Services LLC explains how he built his multiple crew business while in HIGHSCHOOL!
Christian is still high school and has a multi crew lawn, landscape, and snow removal company in Illinois. He is wise beyond his years and I couldn't believe…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 28- Montrell w/Brown's Lawn and Order in RVA
Montrell talks about his humble beginnings in Lawn Care and how he was able to grow himself out of the truck to have more time for his family and to work ON…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 27- Christina Howell from the Toro Company talks SNOW Equipment!
Toro is known for having great mowers and snow is no different! I ask Christina everything about snow removal equipment, including the differences between…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 26- 5 All-Star Guests in 1 episode!
Brian Fullerton- Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast and Brian's Lawn Maintenance, Caleb Auman- Auman Landscapes and Hardscape Academy, Blake Albertson- B&B Lawn…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 25- Brett WON a NEW Toro Mower, and it changed his LIFE!!
A local contractor and friend from social media Brett w/Brett's Lawn Maintenance in Richmond VA, won a brand new 60" Toro HDX 4000 Series ZMaster mower!! He…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 24- Chant's Daily Hustle talks SNOW and the future of Hustle!
Chant has grown his snow business to handling multiple commercial properties and crews in Jackson, MN, in addition to his lawn and landscape business. He has…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 23- Allyn Hane, The Lawn Care Nut, TELLS ALL
Allyn Hane is one of the original YouTubers in Lawn Care. A lot of us watched him before starting our own channels. In this episode, he explains how he went…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 22- Spencer Lawn Care TELLS ALL
From Trials to Triumph. Lawn Care, YouTube, and Family. We cover it ALL in this episode! Spencer Lawn Care on YouTube…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 21- Aaron w/Lansing Lawn Service talks about his growing business and snow
Aaron talks about his growing business and how he handles snow management as a solo owner operator in Michigan. Aaron's YouTube Channel…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 20- Robotic Mowers, effects of a Pandemic as a Manufacturing company, and the future of the Green Industry w/ CEO Ed Wright
Ed Wright is the CEO of Wright mowers, and talks about his new role, after succeeding his father who started the company. We talk about the future of the…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 19- Geek to Freak talks about PITA customer and how they can RUIN your Business!
Greg Chism a.k.a. Geek to Freak on YouTube and I talk and laugh about what makes a PITA customer and our experiences with them. WARNING... prepare to be…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 18- 25 year's old, Engaged and Bought a NEW HOUSE!
Jake with Jake's Lawn Care in Michigan decided to start his own business after college and hasn't looked back since. Thanks for listening! Show Links-…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 17- Brian's Lawn Maintenance TELLS ALL
I had to get Brian Fullerton of the Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast and Brian's Lawn Maintenance on YouTube on the show. We talked about crazy jobs he's had…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 16- Mark w/ Project Green turf treatment company in VA
In this episode I spoke with Mark, who co-owns Project Green, which is a turf treatment company in my area. We talk about how he started, his owner…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 15- Dealing with Winter Depression
In this episode, I talk about winter depression in lawn and landscape when work slows down. I share my experiences with this negative headspace and how I…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 14- Kory Ballard talks SNOW
Kory Ballard owns one of the LARGEST SNOW REMOVAL companies in the country! WE TALK EVERYTHING SNOW in this episode! Thanks for listening! Use Promo code LCR…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 13- Lawn Care LITERALLY SAVED HIS LIFE! Following up with Chris, Haul and Install Landscaping
I catch up with Chris after 5 years of building his business while rebuilding his life, after struggling with addiction and rehab for many years. Lawn care…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 12- Going over the best Lawn and Landscape Set-Ups
In this Part 2 episode, we're continuing the conversation with Kevin and going over the best Lawn and Landscape Set-Ups from his 8 years of multiple company…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 11- What can you learn working for MULTIPLE Landscaping Companies?
Working for a Major National Lawn and Landscape Company, a Regional Lawn and Landscaping Company, Nursery and Landscape Supplier, going to college, and running…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 10- My OPINION of VISION BOARDS and 2021 GOALS
Today's IBG (In-Between Guest) Episode I talk about how everyone couldn't wait for 2019 to be over and then 2020 happened... And I share my opinion on vision…
LCR Media PodcastEpisode 9- From getting FIRED to Explosive GROWTH with multiple crews and divisions in Lawn Care and Social Media w/Pete- GCI Turf Services!
I caught up with Pete 1 year after I visited his facility and filmed an episode of Get to Know the Pro 2.0 on YouTube. He renovated the office building and is…