Fullerton Unfiltered

Today Liz joins me in studio as we share our crazy and insane journey to 100K subscribers on YouTube! Listen in as we tell funny stories and candid stories about our journey and what it took to get there. At the end of the day, it comes down to community for Liz and I, and we couldn't be more thankful for our story and the role you guys have all played in it. We're super thankful and super appreciative for the whole story, the good, the bad, and even the unfortunate ugly. Thanks for all of you guys who keep sharing the good news and helping the podcast AND YouTube channel to continue to grow! Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Kujo.com (Brians10 Saves 10%)

Today we have a great guest on the show and that is Eric Triplett AKA "The Pond Digger". Eric has a background in building ponds now for over 25 years and also manufactures his own product line of ponds, water features and accessories. Eric drops nuggets of wisdom in this interview as he explains what building a personal brand has done for his company over the years, and how he's able to position himself in his area as the go-to guy for pond installs. If you're not yet following Eric and seeing all of the cool work that he does, you need to follow him on YouTube and Instagram as "The Pond Digger". Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube

Today we have a super fun podcast episode for you guys with Ben and KH from Acme Mowing and AcmeMowing.com. Ben and KH are seriously some of the nicest people I've ever got to network with, and honestly it was a blast having them on the show. We did talk a little about their lawn and landscaping company, but you might also notice that Ben told a bunch of funny and ridiculous stories and quite honestly, it was a change a pace and super funny to listen to! Ben runs the business with his son and daughter in-law over in Tuttle OK and honestly, it's just a joy getting to chat with these guys and getting to know them better! Hope you guys have fun listening to this episode and enjoy it as much as I did! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Exmark.com

Today we have 2 very special guests on the show and that is Matt and Dave co-owners of Equipment Defender. Matt and Dave have done a remarkable job at creating an amazing company called Service Industry Solutions and many of you guys know them as the trailer rack guys! Listen in to this fun start up story as they share how they got started in the industry and also came to develop one of the fastest growing brands to help guys like you protect and secure your equipment! We share in this fun episode how we all got linked up and also the impact the community has made on them! Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.EquipmentDefender.com (Brians10 Saves 10%!)

Today Liz and I are going to do a solo episode sharing a tip or mindset idea with you guys about casting a larger vision for your life. We wanted to let you guys know that if you've ever struggled with trying to find purpose or passion, or even seeing in your minds eye what your life can make available for you, we just wanted to say we've been there too. Liz and I share about a recent trip that we took to up north Michigan part of a 4 day long weekend away from the business. We share some funny stories about what we do to recharge, lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to remove yourself from the daily grind so you can come back with crystal clear purpose and vision for your life so you can tackle your dreams! Enjoy! Don't forget to also check out the brand new "Built By You" podcast brought to you by Jobber! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube "Built By You" Podcast by Jobber

Today we have a great guest on the show with none other than Stacey Flanagan AKA SEF The Lawn Surgeon! Lots of you guys know Stacey from YouTube and his famous "Tipsy Talk" episodes and commentaries, well today we have him all to ourselves on the show. Stacey talks about the growth he's had in his business the last few years, including retiring and going full time with his lawn and landscaping company. SEF is a great dude and honestly just a really good guy to hangout with and talk about life with. If you happen to see him at GIE, make sure you say what up and get to know him! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Ballard-Inc.com (Brians10 Saves 10%!)

Today we have a fun episode for you guys with none other than OG YouTuber Martin Saifiti of Mowing & Growing! Martin is such an incredible guy and over the last year we've gotten to know each other on Instagram, and I will say this, Martin is the real deal. Believe it or not Martin actually lives in Australia and has a great business using brands and equipment that you usually don't get to see here in the states. If you've ever seen Martin on Instagram, you know he does amazing work and is an incredible family man. Check out this fun episode we did (almost midnight for me, and 8am for him!) as we did our best to line up schedules and do a zoom podcast with a guest on the other side of the world, enjoy! GIE TICKETS ON SALE! Don't Forget To Pick Them Up ASAP Before Early Bird Registration Ends! ww.GIE-EXPO.com (50% Off Registration!) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube

Today we're discussing a timely topic which is stand on mowers vs sit down mowers and which is the better unit to go with. This was actually a YouTube video that we did but I thought the topic and content was super valuable that I wanted to rip it into a quick podcast and make it a bonus episode for you guys. I think this is gotta be one of the most popular questions I get (probably daily) and I wanted to share my opinion on the topic. We break it down into 4 key factors that you should consider when trying to decide between a sit down or a stand on mower. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube

Today we have a fun episode for you guys with Jared Crouse of JC Tips and Lawnscapes LLC. Jared has created quite the name for himself with building a successful lawn and landscaping company and also highlighting his work on Instagram. Listen in as Jared shares practical tips for how to start a lawn and landscaping business at a young age and what he's doing to achieve success with his business! Jared also shares some practical tips for getting involved with social media and the fun opportunities he's been able to have by growing a large following on Instagram! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube brians lawn maintenance, brians lawn care, brian fullerton, liz fullerton, fullerton unfiltered, lawn, landscaping, lawn care business, lawntrepreneur academy, lawn care podcast, how to start a lawn care business

Today I'm sharing with you guys the incredible talk that Keith Kalfas shared from our live event Lawntrepreneur Academy Live 2019 last November. Keith did an amazing job sharing some great mindset about knowing your worth and standing up to your customers and learning how to charge appropriately. This talk helped even me to strengthen my backbone and to not let my customers talk me down and for me to start charging better prices in my lawn care business. I think it was an incredible talk and if you were there in person, I think everyone stood taller once Keith was done with his speech. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube

Today we have an incredibly fun interview with none other that Connor Schop of Schopscapes! Most of you guys have seen Connor at least once or twice in our videos over the years, and rightfully so because this young kid is serious butt kicker and Lawntrepreneur. Listen in to this fun conversation as Greg (Connor's dad) myself and Connor share what he's been up to over the last 12-18 months, including growing the landscaping side of his business as well as making huge investments to grow the company. This was a super fun in studio interview and I can honestly say I really enjoyed having these guys on the show to hear Connor's update and story. www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.ISOtunes.com (Brians10 Saves $10!)

Today we have a great guest on the show for you guys, and that is Kory Ballard of Ballard Inc and Perficut. Kory and I have an encouraging and insightful conversation about what does it really take to become successful and grow a larger company in the green industry space. Kory shares practical tips and advice for anyone aspiring to take it to the front, while also having candid conversation about some of the common pitfalls and mistakes that small business owners make as they try to scale and grow. I think you guys will really enjoy the nuggets of wisdom that Kory gets to share on this power packed episode. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Exmark.com

Today we have a great guest on the show with Seth Jones Editor In Chief of Landscape Management Magazine! For those of you guys who don't know Seth Jones or their amazing publication, you're truly missing out! Landscape Management has been around for a long time and arguably one of the largest trade publications in the entire green industry. Seth and I have a super casual and fun conversation about the power of print media as well as talk about trends in the industry and what they're noticing for 2020. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.EquipmentDefender.com (Brians10 Saves 10%!) www.LandscapeManagement.net

Today we have a special in studio guest interview for you guys with none other than Nathan Fox of Foxscapes. Nathan and I have become good buds over the last few years as he lives just an hour away from us in Lansing MI. Listen to this insightful interview with Nathan as he shares about rebranding his company and what he's doing to take the professional image of his company to the next level. Nathan has created a very profitable and fast growing company over the last decade, and in this interview he shares exactly what he's doing to create this type of success for himself. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube ww.GIE-EXPO.com (50% Off Registration!)

Today we have a special treat for you guys as we get to hear and listen from "The Pond Guy" Greg Wittstock! Greg and I have become really good buds over the last few years and I really appreciate him taking time out of his incredible schedule to be on the show! Listen in as Greg shares all about his passion behind pond building and how he turned that passion into a multi-million dollar business. Greg shares a bunch of fun stories of projects he's worked on, lessons learned along the way, and some inspiring words towards the end about overcoming incredible challenges he's had in his career as a business owner! Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.ISOtunes.com (Brians10 Saves $10!)

Today we have an incredibly entertaining and fun guest on the show and that is none other than Paul Jamison from the Green Industry Podcast. Listen in as Paul shares his start up story of Jamison Management Group, as well as his passion to give back to the community with his Green Industry Podcast. Paul has become a really good friend of mine over the last 18 months and I can confidently say that without Pauls help and mentorship over the last 6 months, there definitely wouldn't be a Fullerton Unfiltered podcast. Listen in as you hear Paul share some revealing (and hilarious!) stories of his business career that are sure to leave you with a smile on your face. www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube

Today we have a special show for you guys as we get to hang out with none other than Lenny Mangnall of Exmark Manufacturing. Lenny is one of the product managers for Exmark and is responsible for a bunch of products that you guys all know and love. Lenny and I had a sincerely fun conversation talking about all things Exmark, including the relationship with Toro, the new Tractus tires, and we discussed some of the popular units like their Exmark Lazer Z and Exmark 30". We hope to have a few more Exmark folks on over the next few months, so stay tuned for some exciting news and conversations from them! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Ballard-Inc.com (Brians10 Saves 10%)

Today we have a special interview with Julio Tome host of the amazing Lawn Care Business Success podcast. Most of you guys know Julio whom puts out tons of great content for all of us to listen to on his podcast LCBS. Julio of course runs an actual lawn care business called Cloverdale Mowing over in North West Canada, and today he's going to share his start up story about getting into the industry. I think you guys will really enjoy todays episode and get to hear Julio's entire story and what his journey the last 15 years has been like! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.ISOtunes.com (Brians10 Saves $10!)

Today we have a special guest on the show and that is Nick Carlson, founder of Mulch Mate and Dawson Manufacturing! Nick has such an incredible story of creating not only an amazing lawn and landscaping company, but also now creating a break out product that has revolutionize the landscape industry. Listen in as Nick shares his start up story for his traditional lawn and landscaping company, and how he grew an incredible asset that he was able to eventually sell. He then shares his remarkable story of creating a new manufacturing company to materialize his dream of moving mulch with more efficiency and productivity, all while saving time and labor to get the same jobs done in a fraction of the time. www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Exmark.com

Today we have a special treat for you guys and that is with owner and founder of Kujo Yardwear Shawn Langton! Shawn and his team over the last 3 years have created the Kujo Yardwear lawn care shoe and totally revolutionized the footwear game for an entire industry. Listen to Shawn as he shares their start up story about how he took an idea from inception to reality in less than 24 months, and all the fun surprising stories along the way. It was a great conversation and I think you'll really enjoy hearing another true "Made-In-America" manufacturing success story, this one right in our own industry! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube ww.GIE-EXPO.com (50% Off Registration!) www.Kujo.com (Brians10 Saves 10%)

Today we're going to keep it upbeat and provide a little encouragement to you guys during these unprecedented times. All too often I see and hear folks being discouraged or playing the compare game, and today I want to say wait a minute, you're doing pretty damn good, let's remember how far we've come and what we have actually achieved. Right now we're living in some pretty hard times, no doubt about it. But I couldn't be any more impressed with all of you guys that are making it happen and making those daily improvements to grow your business. I think we get lost with wanting success tomorrow, that we lose sight of all the progress we're making each and every day. Today's episode is an encouraging word to maybe just help you guys take a deep breath and say hey, I'm doing pretty good. Maybe I'm not at where I want to be (join the club), but you know what, I'm further ahead than I was yesterday, and that's all that really matters. Enjoy. www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.EquipmentDefender.com (Brians10 Saves 10%)

Today we have a fun follow up interview and part 2 with Michael Bedell from Bedell Property Management. Michael and I did this episode in studio a few months back, and in part two we talk all things YouTube, Debt Free Landscaper, and just how Mike and I even became friends. This was a really fun episode talking about the inception of myself on YouTube, and even the first impressions Michael had of me and what I was up to when we met at Weingartz for the first time. Since then Michael and I have became really good friends and honestly, fed each other a ton of work and business while growing a solid friendship along the way. Hope you guys enjoy this raw interview and get to better know the man behind the scenes that has helped me grow a more successful business over the last 36 months. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Ballard-Inc.com (Brians10 Saves 10%) www.DebtFreeLandscaper.com (Brians10 Saves 10%)

One of the most requested topics we get that you guys want to know more about is bookkeeping services, and for good reason! Getting organized and know what a good bookkeeper can do for your business can have a transformational change on how you run your company! I know it did for mine! Tom and Cheryl have been in the bookkeeping business for nearly 2 decades, and have an incredible amount of experience helping small business owners manage their books and helping them stay organized. Listen as Tom and Cheryl share a bunch of helpful tips about how to work with your bookkeeper, when you should hire one, and why they're so important on your "team" for your business! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube Skynar Bookkeeping Services (734) 335-7702 https://skynarbookkeeping.com/

Today we have a fun interview with none other than Andy Wilson from Cut & Clean Lawn Care. Andy and I have been good buddies for a long while now as we both grew up on YouTube together, and today we have him all to ourself to share his start up story. Andy is now full time with a lawn and landscaping business of his own, but he didn't start that way! Andy came from a manufacturing / food processing background, and one day always dreamed of running his own business. Enjoy this upbeat interview with Andy and hear what it took to go full time and some helpful tips he's learned along the way that can inspire you to go to the next level in your lawn care business. www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.ISOtunes.com (Brians10 Saves $10!)

Today we have a fun off the cuff conversation with Dylan Stephenson of So-Low Cuts Landscaping. Dylan just quit his job less than 3 weeks ago, and he takes us to the thick of it with what the last 6-8 weeks looked like leading up to quitting his job. Dylan and I have become pretty good buddies over the last few years, and it was great just hearing how excited he is and how much his business is booming. It's great seeing other people succeed and to accomplish what they've been working so hard for the last 5 years. Great work Dylan, excited for ya! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube

Today we have a great guest on the show and that is Jonathan Christian from Florida Turf Pros! Lots of you guys know and watch Jonathan from YouTube, and today we're going to go into his story and hear how he got started in the green industry. Not a lot of folks probably know that Jonathan actually went to college first for accounting and finance, and then went into the insurance business. Shortly there after he decided to make a change and try entrepreneurship for himself, and Florida Turf Pro's was on the map! Listen to Jonathans full start up story and perhaps it will give you the encouragement to go "all in" and make it with a business of your own! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.GIE-EXPO.com (50% Off Registration!)

Today we have a good friend of mine and person whom I've really come to respect, and that is Jason Creel of Lawn Care Life. Jason Creel has been in business for himself for more than a decade, and has owned multiple businesses in the green industry. On this episode Jason shares his story of getting into business for himself and starting up a mowing company, and the transition he made into weed control and fertilization. Jason shares some insightful tips about how to raise prices, seek higher profit margins, and what he had to do to get his business where it's at today. www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Exmark.com

Today we're interviewing a really good friend of mine Chant Singvongsa of Chant's Daily Hustle. Chant is an incredible guy and a pure hustler at heart. He has made quite a name for himself over the years with his success on YouTube and with the success of multiple different companies where he lives in Jackson MN. I got to listen to Chant share the incredible story of how we got started in business and all of the hurdles and obstacles he had to overcome as a young man. It's crazy to hear his story of struggle/victory and to see where he and his wife Amy are today. They're some of the genuinely nicest people you'll ever meet, and they will always encourage and motivate you to keep up the Hustle!

Today we have a fun quick show for you guys, this one talking about all things payroll! It might not be the most popular topic of things we can talk about, but it's incredibly important none the less! When your company is growing and you're adding employees, it's critical to do things right! That means filling out the correct forms, paying taxes on time, and so much more. Today Stephanie is going to share with us some insight and helpful tips as to why you should evaluate using a payroll company, and help us take some of the mystery out of this part of our business! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Ballard-Inc.com (Brians10 Saves 10%) Partner Solutions Payroll: 888-286-9564 PSPayroll.com

Today we have a good friend and special guest on the show and that is Sean Collinsgru of Premier Outdoor Living. Sean has ascended into one of the top landscape and design build companies on the east coast with his luxurious and eye-catching outdoor living spaces. It was a blast having Sean talk about the start up of Premier Outdoor and what the first few years were like going from struggling landscape design builder to finding his niche with premium outdoor living spaces. Sean talks about the ups and downs, the lessons learned, and the fun along the way of building his company over the last half decade. Listen in and take notes, you're guaranteed to learn from Sean and his incredible start up story and the nuggets of wisdom he shares! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.GIE-EXPO.com (50% Off Registration!)

Today we have a great interview with Britt Dowd of Green Again Lawn out of Paola Kansas. Britt has an incredible business start up story and over the last handful of years is quickly approaching the 7 figure mark with his company Green Again Lawn. Britt shares valuable tips and mindset about what it takes to grow a winning team and what goes into growing a successful company. He shares practical tips and mindset about hiring the right people, taking care of your employees, and reminds us that taking care of the customer is the most important thing we can do in our business. Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Exmark.com

Today we're talking all thing hardscaping with special guest Evan Koehler from Evan's Landscape in Minnesota. Evan is a great guy to learn and listen to and has tons of practical knowledge as he grows his hardscaping business at a young age. We had a blast talking about social media, business start up, great ways to position yourself as a young person in business, and much more. Evan is definitely on it and you can tell he's having a blast with his business. Enjoy the show listening to one of the best entrepreneurs I could find at his age in the hardscape industry. Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.GIE-EXPO.com (Register To Save 50% Off!)

Today we have Kris Kiser on the show, president of the OPEI and the one in charge of the GIE+EXPO that we all know and love. Kris and I have a fun and candid conversation about the state of affairs our industry is in with the essential vs non-essential orders, and how it's affected our industry. We also talk about updates to the GIE+EXPO and what they're doing to ensure the health and safety of the event in the fall, and what to look forward to this year. It was great getting to catch up with Kris since our first episode and talk about all the relevant things happening today in our industry. Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com www.GIE+EXPO.com Registration To Save 50% Off

Today we have a special guest on the show, and that is Johnny Mow from Johnny Mow Lawn Care. Johnny is a great guy and has built an incredibly successful business over the last 2 decades in the green industry. Johnny is also what I would consider one of the "OG's" of YouTube, with sharing practical business tips and advice to help others grow their businesses. Johnny opens up on this interview with the wins and losses he's experienced from running his own green industry business over the last 20+ years. He talks about going from a one man show to having multiple employees and trucks, and then deciding what was the best for his business and his personal family. He challenges you to think critically about your business and figure out what is the most profitable and perfect business model for you as you grow your company today. Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.ISOtunes.com (Brians10 Saves $10!)

Today we have a great guest on the show and that is Jake Segrin of SCAG Outdoor Power Equipment. For those of you who don't know Jake, he is the social media guru at the helm of team SCAG. Jake and I have become good buds over the last 3 or 4 years, and it's an amazing opportunity to have him on the show talking about social media and how to utilize it to grow your business. Jake gives great practical tips and mindset on how and why you should be utilizing social media to grow your online presence now more than ever. Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Kujo.com (Brians10 Saves 10%!)

Today we have a special guest on the show named Erik Hernandez of Caddo Lawn Care. Erik has ran his part time hustle for the last few years and recently has decided he wants to take the business full time. Erik has a background working in the military, and while outgrowing his side hustle part time, he's been transitioning to going full time in 2020. Erik shares a ton of practical tips and his mindset into making this decision, including possibly moving towns to grow into a bigger market. www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Ballard-Inc.com (Brians10 Saves 10%!)

Today we have a great guest on the show named Jeremy Knecht, owner of JJ Grounds Landscaping. Jeremy and I have got to know each other over the last year or so on social media, and I've really come to enjoy the content Jeremy puts out. Jeremy has grown a successful business in his town and is definitely someone to look up to. In this episode, Jeremy shares practical tips about growing his business to over a half a million dollars (and growing!), and what he and his wife had to do to get there. I think you guys will really enjoy what Jeremy has to say, so buckle in with this power packed episode with Jeremy Knecht! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.GIE-EXPO.com Save 50% On Ticket Registration Now!

Today we have a great interview that I was excited to do with a friend of mine named Michael Bedell, owner of Bedell Property Management. Michael lives 10 minutes down the road from me in Milford MI and over the the last decade plus has built an amazing lawn and landscaping company. Michael and I first met up at a Weingartz Steak Fry and open house a little over 3 years ago, and the friendship has grown from there. Listen to Michael as he takes you down memory lane of how he started his own business from nothing, and as he shares tips of how he got it where it is today! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.EquipmentDefender.com (Brians10 Saves 10%!)

Today we have a special guest on the show named Tom Wheelwright, founder and CEO of WealthAbility and personal CPA to Robert Kiyosaki. Tom is an incredibly smart individual and has a speciality in helping folks understand the tax laws and how they can benefit anyone who wants to legally reduce their taxes. Tom joins us on the show to talk about common misconceptions about taxes, accounting firms and CPA's, and what it means to reduce your taxes. Tom also shares about the CARES Act which at this time is the largest stimulus package in the history of the world, and how it can benefit you as a small business owner. Check out Tom's website and information if you'd like to learn more what his firm has to offer, and how it can help you make way more money, and pay way less taxes. Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.WealthAbility.com Wealth Ability Podcast

Today we have an in-person podcast episode we did at my dealer of choice Weingartz in Farmington Hills MI. I got to sit down for an hour with sales manager Alex J and store manager James M and pick their brain about what makes a good equipment dealer in the green industry. I will say that after working with these guys for more than a decade, they've been some of the classiest people and dealer one could ask for. They're not perfect by any means, no one is, but I will say that over the decade they've proven that they have my back as a lawn care business owner and want to see my business succeed big time. Thanks for joining us as we have an open conversation about what to look for when you visit a dealer, how to deal with sales departments, and also why you should buy and support your local dealer. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Exmark.com

Today we have a special in studio guest with Mark Parker of Bryan Equipment, sharing with us his story about being in the green industry for a decade, as well as practical safety tips to help us do our job in the field. Mark has become a good friend of mine over the last 12 months, and I wanted to have him jump on the show and share his plethora of knowledge. I think you guys will really enjoy what Mark has to share, especially as it relates to safety and PPE, enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.ISOtunes.com (Brians10 Saves $10!)

Today we have a special guest on the show, one that I consider a true friend, and that is Keith Kalfas of Kalfas Professional Services. Keith runs a traditional landscaping company up in Sterling Heights MI, but to me Keith is known for is incredible story of struggle victory, and the millions of folks he's impacted through social media. Keith tells his story in his own words about how he was hopeless and had nothing when he first started his business career. Keith shares some incredible insight and encouraging words as he runs and grows his life and businesses today, which I think you'll really enjoy. www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Kujo.com (Brians10 Saves 10%!)

Today we have an exciting guest for you guys on the show and that is none other than Garret Sutton of Corporate Direct. A lot of you guys know the Rich Dad Poor Dad series with Robert Kiyosaki, and Garrett is one of the "Rich Dad Advisors" who specializes in corporate structure and creating entities as a corporate attorney. Garrett and his team have done an amazing job with some of my companies in the past, and I wanted to take the special opportunity to pick Garrett's brain about how we should be forming our companies and why it makes sense to create an LLC. I think you guys will really enjoy what Garrett shares in this episode, because there's a TON of nuggets of wisdom in this one! If you guys need to file for an LLC and need help on how to do just that, consider using Garrett's company called Corporate Direct, and let them know Fullerton Unfiltered/Brian's Lawn Maintenance sent you for $100 in savings when you file your new LLC. www.corporatedirect.com/ (Mention Fullerton Unfiltered To Save $100) www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube

Today we have an incredible young man joining us on the show, and that is Carson Shifsky of Shifky Landscaping. Carson's got a great lineage of entrepreneurs in his family, and it's an exciting time in his life as he spreads his wings with his own business. Carson is one of those young wild cats that I enjoy watching on Instagram and YouTube, and it was a real pleasure to have him on the show. I think Carson is a great role model for younger guys out there breaking into the construction and hardscaping industry, so if you guys are feeling motivated and inspired to learn more, check out Carson's interview today! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube

Today we have a special guest on the show which is a good friend of mine that you guys have seen on our YouTube channel before, and that is Michael Bedell. Michael is the owner of Bedell Property Management in Milford MI, and is a well respected individual in the lawn and landscaping industry. Today Mike and I wanted to talk a little bit about the "non essential" and stay at home order that we've currently received in MI, and how it affects our businesses and day to day operations. We also wanted to cover some practical tips during these unprecedented times and what you can do to make sure your business survives and blossoms once spring hopefully rebounds and we get the all clear. www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Ballard-Inc.com (Brians10 Saves 10%)

One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is when should I go full time in my lawn care business? That's a great question, one that I wanted to devote a chunk of time to and explain my thought process behind the big move. Over the years I've always tried to give conservative advice and on this topic, I to be even more extreme on the advice we give. The bottom line is, there's a lot of factors that need to be weighed out intelligently. You have to get so many ducks in a row, that it's never an easy 5 minute answer. I do my best to share my perspective on the topic, and hopefully give you guys some encouragement that are looking to make the jump into going full time with your own business. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.EquipmentDefender.com (Brians10 Saves 10%!)

Today we have 2 special guests on the show with us which are Caleb and Brittany Auman of Auman Landscape LLC. Caleb and Brittany open up about how they started and have grown a successful hardscaping business over the last decade, and all of the trials and tribulations along the way on the road to success. These guys are near and dear to Liz and I as they have been great friends the last year and a half with the content they put out and the encouraging words they've given us behind the scenes. I had an absolute blast and honor getting to interview both of these superstars about business mindset and productivity tips, so I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.HowToInstallPavers.net

Today we're going to be sharing my personal story about how we've used debt over the last decade plus and my thoughts and opinions on GOOD debt. A lot of folks have mixed opinions and mixed feelings about debt, which I totally get, but I have an entirely different approach and appreciation for good debt. This is just my story and my personal opinion, take it for what it's worth, but at the end of the day, I think you might subscribe to what I share with my personal experience with DEBT. www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.Kujo.com (Brians10 Saves 10%)

We didn't want to talk about it, but the fight became personal when it started effecting the economy of the lawn and landscape industry just about a week ago. I had a number of people ask me to weigh in after a handful of coaching calls and DM's on instagram, so here is my opinion on the matter. No matter what political aisle your on, no matter your beliefs about the whole situation, the facts are, people are going to lose a lot of business and number two, life will go on. This pandemic is causing a lot of people to think about their circumstances, so hopefully this is an upbeat voice and episode to help you guys make the best of things as we head into the upcoming season. Just know that I care about you guys and am praying for everyone of you, always. Together, we can fight this off and get the economy (and everyones health) back on track. Wherever this thing takes us, we all go together. Let's do it. www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube www.EquipmentDefender.com (Brians10 Saves 10%)

Today we have Jon Reynolds who joins us from the STA-BIL team to help us understand the importance of treating our fuel for our lawn and landscaping equipment. Jon wanted to make himself available to the community and share his expertise from the industry about why it's important to treat the fuel we use for our lawn and landscaping businesses. We get to talk about the different products we've used from STA-BIL in the past, as well as some exciting new offerings that are now available from STA-BIL and GoldenEagle. Enjoy! www.LawntrepreneurAcademy.com Brian's Lawn Maintenance - YouTube