Today, Liz and I are joined by Caleb and Brittany Auman. We dive into a debrief from the Together In The Trades marriage event. We had an incredible time hosting over two dozen couples on a Celebrity Cruise to the Bahamas while learning about and strengthening our marriages and relationships. Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024 Get Brian's Free Newsle…

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Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow Join us for an exciting and enlightening class with James Orr as he delves into the fascinating world of Deal Alchemy™. In this class, listeners will discover a surprisingly powerful strategy that has the potential to drastically improve cash flow on rental properties. Whether you're considering buying a ne…

In this interview, 18-year-old Justin Gonzalez shares the inspiring story of how he started and grew his lawn care business from humble beginnings at age 15 to a thriving operation with multiple trucks and equipment. Justin discusses his business strategies, equipment upgrades, and plans for future growth, as well as the importance of family suppor…

Today, we're having an upbeat discussion on team training and "tailgate talks"! The topics of training and equipping your team are incredibly personal and relevant to us as we strive to add new talent and team members to our company, just like you. Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024 Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ L…

Today, we're discussing the rookie mistake and self-employment sin we all make in our initial entrepreneurial journey. Too often, we are quick to judge others on how they run their businesses without realizing that perhaps they may have a better perspective on what to charge and how to grow profitably. Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024 Get Brian's F…

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Today we're joined by Riley Murray, owner of Riley's Lawn & Landscape in Hudsonville, MI! Riley is 18 years old and has an incredible business with almost 110 weekly clients! Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024 Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ LINK Membership Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenanc…

Tax Deductibility of PMI Payments Are you an owner-occupant puzzled by the ever-changing rules around PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) deductibility? Or perhaps an ambitious real estate investor, hungry to maximize your deductions and supercharge your profits? Then this class is your golden ticket to the world of tax wisdom! Join us for an exhilara…

Today, we're joined by Kadin Thompson of Edwardsville, IL, who shares his entrepreneurial journey as a landscaper and lawn pro. Listen in as Kadin talks about the evolution of his landscaping business, his equipment, and how he manages to work part-time while mowing a dozen lawns of his own. Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024 Get Brian's Free Newslet…

Today, we're joined by Adam Fullerton, Co-Founder of Branded Bull, who has some exciting announcements in the works! Listen in as Adam briefly discusses the importance of an offensive marketing strategy this summer and also reveals the big news about a new weekly podcast of their own that launched today. Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024 Get Brian's…

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Today, we're talking about what could be the wildest and most extreme political act of my entire lifetime. Sunday evening, Donald J Trump was shot by a gunman in an attempted assassination. What can we learn about this event, the dialogue leading up to it, and the impact our words have in the marketplace? Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024 Get Brian'…

Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It! There's a often overlooked risk of investing in reale state: obsolescence. Whether we're focused on properties that are or will become functionally obsolete or drift directly into economic or physical obsolescence... these are real-world risks…

Today, I'm joined by my amazing wife, Liz, as we discuss the real conversations we're having inside of our business and how they affect company growth. What we've done in the past may not be the same as what we're doing today, and what we may do today doesn't mean how it will always be done in the future. Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024 Get Brian'…

Today, we’re sharing where we’re at as a growing landscape company and the challenges we face through this process! Liz and I share candidly about revenue growth, future shop purchases, and a little of everything in between. Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024 Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ LINK Membership Brian's L…

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Today, we're sharing about two must-attend events this fall: Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024 and Equip Expo! These two industry events are the best for equipment shopping and peer-led education. Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2024 Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ LINK Membership Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Br…

How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase Deal analysis is important. Learning how to analyze deals is a critical skill for all real estate investors, whether you're financing 100% of the purchase or buying a property without a loan at all and paying all cash. In this class, we will look at how deal analysis changes when you plan to buy a…

Today we're joined by Jorge Sanchez of Texas Twins, a landscaping and masonry business located in Austin Texas! Listen in as Jorge shares how he's grown his business over the last 36 months and his team of amazingly talented individuals! Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ LINK Membership Brian's Lawn Maintenance On Y…

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Today, we're discussing whether or not we're running profitable businesses and what we can do to ensure that we are. Whether you run LMN or another software, I highly encourage you to dial in your numbers so you're certain you are! Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ LINK Membership Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube…

How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI Does your credit score really matter when you're buying rental properties? Sure, your credit score impacts the mortgage interest rate you can get with traditional mortgages. And yes, your credit score affects how much private mortgage insurance (PMI) will cost. Your credit score can al…

Today, I am sharing my experience about our recent trip to Pittsburgh, PA, and our attending SIMA 2024! The show was my first one and, honestly, a very good learning experience. Between networking with peers and learning more about equipment at the trade show, it was a worthwhile investment and one that will help us to scale into larger snow work i…

Today, we're sharing about charge cards on file and why implementing a system for auto-payments is one of the best things you can do for cash flow. We talk about the different approaches we've had for multiple CRMs and how you can fix your cash flow issues tomorrow, no matter the software you're working with. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www…

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Today, I am discussing the evolution of our lawn equipment, namely the adoption and use of stand-on mowers for our fleet. The gains in the last few years for stand-on mowers have been a game changer, making them the primary mower of choice for our current and future fleet. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ LINK Memb…

So, are you stressing out over higher mortgage interest rates and properties not cash flowing as well as they used to, or in some markets, not having positive cash flow at all... even with 25% down? What's a real estate investor seeking financial independence to do? In this class, we will compare two strategies. In both strategies, you first buy an…

Today, we're sharing a few examples of commercial site experiences and how they relate to growing your business. Sometimes, the issues are on your end; sometimes, they're with the customer, and other times, with the property management company. There are a lot of angles to these types of sites, the biggest thing I can encourage as a takeaway is thi…

Today, we’re discussing a quick pulse and update on our company, and reminding everyone that you’re still in the driver's seat for your business. Perhaps the first half of the year hasn’t been as profitable or exciting as you’d like, but that doesn’t mean you can’t finish strong in the second half of the year. Let’s hit the reset button, regroup, r…

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Today, we're going to share a few candid moments about being a Father and what this special Father's Day weekend looks like to us. I hope all of you Fathers and Dad's out there had an amazing day. Just know that I wish you guys all the best, through and through, and know what you're going through while being a dad, and I am proud of you for what yo…

So, you're considering Nomading™. Excellent! But as you dig into the details, you may wonder what the impact would be if you chose to buy a more desirable, higher quality, but maybe less optimal property at full price (without a discount), versus focusing on finding a slightly less desirable, slightly lower quality, but slightly more optimized rent…

Today, Liz and I are recapping the last week or two of our lives and sharing what we’re excited about. As we head up north on vacation for a few days we’re always grateful to have another spring rush under our belt and have made it to the other side. ISO Tunes (Brians20) Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Law…

Today, we're discussing bidding, quoting, and pricing tips to help you streamline your sales process. We look at this through the lens of the business owner and the customer. We play devil's advocate to help you understand both sides of a transaction and why sometimes less is more when it comes to our bids and quotes. ISO Tunes (Brians20) Get Brian…

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Today, we're joined by owner Sam Marino, owner of Marino Landscape in Washington Township MI. Sam and his team have built a company north of $7m in the last 20 years and focus on both residential and commercial landscapes. Their legacy of quality and service is second to none, and they have built a reputation of being the premier landscape company …

Deal Alchemy™ - Black Box Cash Flow Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating returns to get the returns you desire most. One variation of Deal Alchemy™ has you think about your rental property investment as a black box. You put money into the black box, some magical things happen over the next few years and out pops profit which you can spend like c…

Today, we're discussing the decision-making process and how being emotional or rational in your approach can help determine your desired outcome. It's an interesting conversation as my wife and I navigate some important topics ourselves, including the potential upcoming brand refresh of our company. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepr…

Today, we're joined by the host of the Green Industry Podcast, Mr. Paul Jamison, as he discusses the release of his newest book, How To Build a Thriving Lawn Care Business. Paul is a friend of the podcast, and anytime we can get him on to give us a pulse on the industry, you know we're going to take that opportunity. Enjoy! Get Paul's Book Get Bria…

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Today, we're joined by Brian and Kim Kazak, owners of Landforms and Landforms Environmental in Canton, MI. Brian and Kim have been in business for over 20 years and bring a wealth of knowledge and encouragement to the green industry. In this interview, Brian and Kim share candidly about how they're attempting to elevate the industry and their team …

Warning - Risks of Rental Demand Declining When Investing in Real Estate Risk, risk, risk... Life is full of risks. To a limited degree, we get to choose which risks we voluntarily take on. For example, if you choose to invest in real estate, you choose to take on some additional risks that you might not—directly—face if you opt to invest in someth…

Today, we're going to be sharing about what our experience has been like building our custom pole barn and what the final cost was to complete the project. It's been a lengthy and expensive process, but we're thrilled with how things turned out. I hope this information helps you understand the building process and the investment it takes to build a…

Today, we're discussing what it's like to own a business and the challenges of being an entrepreneur. Whether the struggle is going well or not, the reality is that it's all part of the journey and part of the ride. For some, it might feel like an eternity, and for some, it will be the longest eight seconds of their lives. Get Brian's Free Newslett…

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Today, we're joined by Ken Deemer, co-founder of Local Roots, a landscaping company based in beautiful Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In the last decade, Ken Deemer and his co-founder Patrick Murray have built Local Roots to an incredible eight-million dollar business and have made a lasting impression on both their clientele and community with their st…

Private Mortgage Insurance Myths Reputation can be a challenging thing. I have found, through many conversations with clients over the years, that Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) has a questionable reputation with home buyers in general and investors in particular. However, much of its reputation is based on half-truths, bad information, lies, and…

Today, we're joined by Kris Kiser, president of OPEI, sharing a sneak peek about Equip Expo 2024! Kris is excited to share the latest and greatest of the industry's largest trade show held annually in Louisville, Kentucky! Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenance…

Today, we're joined by Jeff Joiner, author of Say It Like It Matters When It Matters, who is a professional motivational speaker and storyteller. Jeff blessed us with an appearance on our LINK monthly livestream, where he talked about leadership, selling skills, working with difficult people, and so much more. If you didn't get a chance to check ou…