Landscaper Roots

Listening to Tessa talk about being able to work instead of spending the day in school

Listen in as talk about what it’s like to be an artist in today’s world

Sitting here this morning having an intimate conversation with Tony Rudolph out of Georgia and his lawn care company.

lawn care is still busy even during the slow season

understanding how controversial topics gets views and audience engagement

Chris educated me on some lingo and tells about lighting sine the 90’s.

Me and my daughter discussed life as a teenager

Sometimes it’s better to remember rather than shut the door on the past.

There is going to be challenges in starting a business

I’ve been installing Christmas lights since October and it seems to be winding down some.

Sometimes we just need to hear how others are grateful

What’s some of my struggles and some of my gains after leaving a factory job as I’ve grown my lawn and landscape company into Christmas lights.

I’m a small business owner who installs Christmas lights after the growing season and this a conversation I have with one of my suppliers

This is how I utilize services

Sometimes it takes a while and sometimes it comes around faster than expected.

Addiction and recovery are very difficult steps in life which many people battle with for years. Listen in for an in-depth discussion with my good friend, Chris Seaton, and find a bit of hope for the future.

Are you staying put or are you adding stuff? If you wanna succeed you need to keep pushing.

Mike Marlow is back to give us some more advice about holiday lighting. It may be summer but its time the think about lights.

You got make things happen and be thankful for each and every day.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to run a sober living house? Listen in as I dive into this one with a good friend.

Trying not to get down on yourself can be hard. You gotta just keep moving forward and pay attention to the details.

Everyone has a different story about their roots in this industry and the roots of their lives. I'm proud of where I've come from because without it, I wouldn't be where I am.

Sometimes I find myself laughing at the silliest stuff especially when it comes to stand up comedy, but what about those random telemarketer calls you receive? Have you ever just played along?

Quit feeling sorry and quit listening to that sad, sad music.

I know you'll feel my pain after listening in to this one. Every parent loves the joys of kids growing older am I right?

Trying to call your kids sometimes works and there's always a different way to take care of unwanted items and trash. Plus, my buddy jumps on for a quick update.

Mike Marlow is stopping by for a little chat about holiday lighting.

My lighting game has continued to grow and so has my insight into certain aspects of my life. Humility in this industry is incredibly important and so is trying to fix problems in different ways to make the most of your day and profit line.

Round and round we go in this crazy world right?

Sometimes you try and go cheap and get exactly what you were hoping for...something cheap.

Chrome for days, good music and more

What ways do you find to deal with stress in your life? Some can be helpful but many times we use ways which are more harmful than the stress was originally.

We know them, we love them...we've all had one...

It seems like all of the trolls have left their usual hiding places and headed for the internet.

Took some time to extend my usual show to cover some thoughts I've had and play some tunes for you.

Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do, but why does it have to be so complicated?

When I want to truly thrive, I look for the moments of fear and moments that challenge me to succeed.

Take a listen as I go down memory lane to a time when I wasn't making the best decisions.

Keep at it, never quit...prove your worth.

Do you bet on sports? Play the lottery? How much do you gamble with your business? There are a lot of similarities between them.

We all know it and hate it. Change is something inevitable, but we all run from it most of the time, especially when the cherries and berries are in your rearview mirror. How do you handle change? Would you make a change of blind faith if it meant a better life for you and yours? Give a listen and find out.

Do you use flyers for your business? I use them for mine all the time. Over the years I have changed my methods and how I distribute them buy the definitely still have the ability to increase your business.

I thought I'd take a few minutes to talk about what it's like for me raising kids as a contractor and the different ways I try to balance managing a business and managing a family at the same time Especially with teenagers.

The world of battery powered equipment has certainly changed the last few years. Are you making the switch to electric for your business? Have you added up the costs? Check out this episode as I do a run down of what it would take for me to make the switch.

Doing things outside of your comfort zone are never easy. Follow my journey as a landscaper and a new landscape lighting contractor. I don't know where my path will take me, but I know it's better than the path behind me.