Welcome to the Mowing in the Dark podcast. This podcast is all about business, family, & life. I am your host Aaron Sutter and I own and operate a lawn care business in Michigan. I also run a youtube channel called Lansing Lawn Service LLC. With this podcast I will focus on conversations with lawn care business owners and others who can bring insight and value to your life.
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204. Good Dealer Support is DEAD (LCBU #6)
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Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode Aaron follows up with what Tony, from Tony's Lawn Care Talk podcast and Cameron Duncan, from the Lawn Care Life in Mowsouri podcast were saying about lawn care dealer support. It is a pretty hot take on where dealers are headed. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in …
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203. It Rained 4 1/2 Inches While I was on Vacation (LCBU #5)
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Welcome back to the podcast! In this weeks episode Aaron talks about the week after vacation as a solo owner operator and what it like when things don't go as planned. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnserv…
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202. You Can Take a Vacation As A Solo Owner Operator (LCBU #4)
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Welcome back to the podcast! I have heard so many lawn care business owners say that they just can't take time off for a family vacation. I am here to tell you that you can and I know because I have done it 6 years in a row. Let me explain. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to h…
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Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode I talk about my latest driveway repair job. It was not a great time. Let me tell you about it. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservice@gmail.com Podcast Websit…
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200. Bradley Mower 400 Hour Review (LCBU #2)
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Welcome back to the podcast! Today I want to give you all my 400 hour review of the Bradley Mower. If you have never heard of Bradley Mowers visit www.bradleymowers.com to check them out. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedbac…
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199. I am Driving a Paid Off Truck! (LCBU #1)
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Welcome back to the podcast! I am super pumped. I am finally driving around in a paid off truck! Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservice@gmail.com Podcast Website: https://www.mowinginthedarkpodcast.com/ …
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Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode Aaron talks about landscaping trailers and the frustration he has felt with every landscaping trailer he has owned. No matter if it was a cheap trailer from Tractor Supply or a top of the line Sure Trac trailer. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I…
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Welcome back to the podcast! If it's your first time here be sure to follow the podcast and leave me a review on whatever platform you are listening on. This week was hot! Let's talk about what went on. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email wi…
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196. Don't Lose the Dream You Started Your Business With
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Welcome back to the podcast. Today Aaron talks about the dream he started his business with and how it has changed over the years. Many people who start a lawn care business get started with a dream, but along the way the work is so consuming that many forget the dream they started with. Let's talk about it and try to hold on to that dream. Thanks …
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195. Failure to Plan is Just Planning to Fail
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Welcome back to the podcast. Today's episode is all about planning for the Equip Expo 2024. If you have not started to plan for the expo you need to start today. Failure to plan is just you planning to fail. Let this be the year you finally decide to plan to attend the Equip Expo! Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and re…
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194. It's Been a Good Run But It's Time for Something New (Business and Life Update)
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Welcome back to the podcast!! It has been so long. This episode is to bring all my listeners up to speed on where I have been and what I have been doing over the last few months. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lans…
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193. Faith Friday: The First Martyr for Christ (Acts 7)
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Welcome back to Faith Friday. Today we are getting into Acts chapter 7 and the story of the first martyr for Jesus Christ, Stephen. Let's get into it. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservice@gmail.com Pod…
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192. Work Lessons I Learned From the Amsih
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In this episode Aaron talks about the lessons he learned from the Amish when he worked with them in manufacturing. He also talks about some lessons he learned from his grandfather who grew up Amish. This is a really good one. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedba…
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191. Live from the Woods with Guest Evan Lindman
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In today's episode I am joined by my friend Evan Lindmann from the Turf Nerds: A Lawn Care Podcast and we are literally out in the woods to record this episode. I was out on a weekend overnight backpacking trip and I invited Evan out to the campground to hangout. While we were out there we decided to record a podcast. We talked about business goals…
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190. Lawn Care & Faith Friday: Prayer and Devoting Yourself to God Works (Acts 6)
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This weeks Faith Friday episode is actually a 2 for 1 episode. What I mean is you are going to get a regular lawn care episode and a Faith Friday episode all in one. Because I had a stressful week I was only able to get one episode done this week, but I combined what happened in my week as well as the Faith Friday episode. So stay tuned to hear how…
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189. Faith Friday: Don't Lie to God (Acts 5)
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In this Faith Friday episode we are digging into Acts chapter 5 and we see that it is not a good idea to lie to God. Aaron once again jumps up on his soapbox at the end of the episode so he has some powerful things to say to the church as a whole that everyone needs to hear. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review i…
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188. What is the Right Mower Brand for Your Business
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In this controversial episode Aaron has a hot take on what brand of machine is right for your business. The answer will definitely surprise you and it may even make you a bit angry. It is not what you think, that is for sure. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedba…
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187. Faith Friday: Share the Gospel Boldly in the Face of Death (Acts 4)
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Welcome back to another faith friday episode. Today we go through Acts chapter 4. I got my exercise on this one because I kept getting on and off my soap box, but I think it turned out really good. Grab your bible and follow along. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your …
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186. Faith Friday: You Killed the Author of Life (Acts 3)
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In this faith friday episode we are going over Acts chapter 3. Peter and John heal a crippled man through the power of Jesus Christ and then Peter addresses the crown of people that gather around and he doesn't pull any punches when addressing the Jews. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I wo…
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185. Faith Friday: Drunk? It's Only 9 am (Acts 2:14-47)
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In today's Faith Friday episode we are completing chapter 2 of Acts. The Holy Spirit has been poured out and the disciples are now addressing the gathered crowd. Also, in chapter 2 we see the early church coming together and getting started. Let's jump into the word! Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple …
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184. Faith Friday: The Holy Spirit Has Come (Acts 2:1-13)
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This week the Holy Spirit comes at Penticost. This episode is a short one because to do the whole of chapter 2 at once would make this a very long podcast. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservice@gmail.co…
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183. One Way to Keep Clients Coming Back Year After Year
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In this episode I talk about just one of the ways to keep your clients coming back year after year for lawn service. Let's talk about it. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservice@gmail.com Podcast Website:…
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182. Faith Friday: There is Historical Proof for Jesus Christ (Acts 1)
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Faith Fridays are back baby! In this episode we are starting into the book of Acts. I will being going through the entire book so please stay tuned so you don't miss a single episode. Let's get into it. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email wi…
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181. Without A Routine My Life Becomes Unmanageable
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In this episode I talk why I took a break from podcasting over the last few weeks and what happened while I was gone. I also talk about some personal stuff and why I do some of the things I do. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your f…
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In this episode I talk about my first salt run of the season and the salt spreader I am using this year as well as what I have been doing the last couple of weeks. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservice@…
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We are heading out of fall clean ups here in Michigan and we are heading toward the holidays. I call the winter season family season. After going hard all year long with the lawn care business it is time to spend quality and quantity time with the family. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I …
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In this episode I talk about how I would and did start in snow removal and how I would start today. I have a lot of things to consider including whether I want to quite the snow removal game. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your fee…
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177. This is the Wettest Fall I Can Remember in the Lawn Care Business
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I have been fighting the leaves and rain for the last 2 weeks. It has been raining every other day and the turf is absolutely soaked. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservice@gmail.com Podcast Website: htt…
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176. Fall Clean Ups Have Started (LCBU #32)
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It's that time of year. The leaves are starting to fall and along with the temperatures. Let's talk about it. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservice@gmail.com Podcast Website: https://www.mowinginthedark…
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175. Why I Like Bradley Mowers So Much (LCBU #32)
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This episode is a little bit all over the place. I talk about Equip Expo, my day, Bradley Mowers, and a huge announcement at the end of the episode. Let jump into it. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservi…
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174. This Was The Best Equip Expo Yet! (LCBU #31)
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In this short episode I talk just a little bit about the Equip Expo and the carizness that it was all week. You are going to want to miss this one! Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservice@gmail.com Podcas…
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173. We Have Arrived in Louisville for the Equip Expo (LCBU #30)
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We made it! We are here in Louisville for the Equip Expo and I cannot wait to see you guys. I think this is going to be one of the best Expos I have been to so far, and I have been to 8. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback…
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172. I Do Something Different When It Comes to Brand Partnerships (LCBU #29)
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In this episode I talk about one of my brand partnerships that I did this summer and how I was able to make a little extra money from a product for video exchange. Tony's Lawn Care Meet up/LCBU Meet up @ Equip Expo Where: El Nopal Mexican Restaurant, 2745 Crittenden Dr. Louisville, KY When: 5 pm, Directly after the close of the expo. Who: Everyone …
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171. Only One Week Until Equip! (LCBU #28)
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This episode is one big reminder to get to the Wednesday Night Tony's Lawn Care and LCBU meet up at El Nopal. Come hang out with all the podcasters in the LCBU. We want to get to know you. Meet up Details: Where: El Nopal Mexican Restaurant, 2745 Crittenden Dr. Louisville, KY When: Wednesday, Oct. 18, 5 pm Thanks for listening. Please give the podc…
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170. I Did This to Myself, Now I Have to Fix It (LCBU #27)
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Welcome Back! In this epsiode I talk about the state of my business and the fact that I am not spending enough time leading my family because I am working too much. This is one of the reasons for so many marriages falling apart. Let's talk about it. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would …
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169. Life Doesn't Have to Be This Way (LCBU #26)
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Welcome Back! In this episode I talk about my journey through anxiety and depression and how I got help. You don't have to live feeling the way you do now. Life can be different. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lans…
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168. Faith Friday: Is Jesus Just a Footnote In Your Life (LCBU #25)
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Welcome back! In this episode I do a Faith Friday episode in the truck. I really want you to examine yourselves and see if Jesus is just a funny little footnote in your life or is He the center of your life. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an ema…
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167. It's Like Your Drowning and Someone Hands You a Baby (LCBU #24)
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This year has not really gone the way I wanted it to go. I have been working late every night and either working every weekend or I am gone doing something every weekend. I feel like I am failing my family. Let's talk about it. Tony's/LCBU Wednesday Night Meet up Place: El Nopal Mexican Restuarant Address: 2745 Crittenden Dr. Louisville, KY (right …
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166. Huge Announcement for the Equip Expo 2023 (LCBU #23)
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I have a HUGE announcement to make for the up coming Equip Expo 2023. Some of the guys participating in the LCBU challenge are having a meet up this year. The following in the information... Where: El Nopal Restuarant 2745 Crittenden Dr. Louisville, KY 40209 Time: 5 pm (immetiately after the close of the Expo) Thanks for listening. Please give the …
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165. I Have Hit the Boredom Wall This Season (LCBU #22)
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Welcome back! It normally happens for me, but it has taken a little longer this year. I am finally bored with mowing the same lawns, the same way, on the same day. In this epsiode I talk about how I try to break up the boredom in my lawn care maintenance business. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Pod…
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164. Considering an Apprenticeship Program (LCBU #21)
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Welcome back. In this episode I consider starting an apprenticeship program in my business. When I was 14 I joined an apprenticeship program and it taught me how to work and how to think. Let's consider it together. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send m…
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Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservice@gmail.com Podcast Website: https://www.mowinginthedarkpodcast.com/ https://anchor.fm/mowinginthelight 12 Month Contract Template Editable Download https://www.mowin…
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162. Get To Equip Before the Lawn Care Community is Gone (LCBU #19)
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This episode might ruffle some feathers. I feel like the lawn care community is slowly falling apart and I think there is one main reason. Thanks for listening. Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts. I would love to hear your feedback. Send me an email with your feedback at lansinglawnservice@gmail.com Podcast Website…
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161. Would I Start Over Again in 2024 (LCBU #18)
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Welcome back! In this episode I discuss if I had it to do all over again would I start my business in 2024? It is a good thought experiment to do this every coule of years because it helps to gage where you are at right now as a business owner and if you should stick with the business or pivot to something new. Check out the other Podcasts in the L…
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160. The Government is Pricing Us Out of Our Own Industry (LCBU #17)
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159. An Example of My Bad Intentions and How it Turned Out (LCBU #16)
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158. Our Intentions Matter in Everything We Do (LCBU #15)
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157. Lawn Care Influencers and Live Events, Something I've Noticed (LCBU #14)
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156. It Feels Like the Spring Rush All Over Again in August! (LCBU #13)
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155. The Grass is Growing Like it is Fall Already (LCBU # 12, 2023)
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