Side Hustle Squad

In this episode, Mike talks with Lamont Hairston, a big supporter of the Side Hustle Squad Podcast. Mike and Lamont have attended live events throughout the country together over the past year. Lamont shares his experiences, advice, and the fact that he's going FULL-TIME! Lamont shares how he has handled his multiple jobs and spending time with his family. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

In this episode, Mike talks about Brian Fullerton's new book Zero to 100K. Mike has gained some valuable lessons and knowledge from Brain's book. The book contains best practices, funny stories, and valuable lessons on starting a lawn care business. It's a must-read for anyone considering starting a lawn care business or already in business. Zero to $100K!: The Complete Guide on How to Start a Successful Lawn Care Company by Brian Fullerton @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

In this episode, Mike sits down in the Side Hustle Squad Studio with Mike Anderson, a law enforcement officer and real estate investor with 25+ rental properties. Mike discusses how he started his first business, a photo booth rental company, then sold it to start his real estate career. Mike shares so much great advice on getting started in real estate, where he sees his future, and balancing his career and family life. This is a must-listen for anyone considering taking the leap into investing in real estate. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

In this episode, Mike talks with Adam Guker, a 16-year law enforcement detective. Adam talks about his thriving lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal business and how it has evolved over the last 20+ years. Adam's family has been in the lawn care Industry since when his father started his small engine repair and lawn equipment dealership in Toms River, NJ in 1961. Adam provides advice, experience, and tips on how he has managed to balance his full-time career and very successful business. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

In this episode, Mike sits down with his fellow trooper and academy classmate, Dan Francisco, who has recently retired from law enforcement to become a longshoreman, the career he had prior to being in law enforcement. Mike and Dan discuss making difficult career choices in life and how to adjust to these changes. Dan gives his experiences on having side jobs and multiple jobs at once and how to juggle life and family. Dan also provides advice to anyone thinking about making a career change. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

In this episode, Mike talks about his experience since hiring PostcardMania, after hearing them speak at Brian Fullerton's Lawntrepreneur Academy Live Event. Mike discusses how he feels he now has a marketing team, each person with their own specific job, that will help Coastal Fertilization gain new customers on routes that they already service. Visit postcardmania.com for sample designs, products, services, and more. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

In this episode, Mike sits down with his business partner, Larry Delli Santi, and discuss how Coastal Fertilization was formed. Mike and Larry share some stories, advice, and some funny stories they have experienced in the last few years together. Mike and Larry talk about the future of the business, as well as some valuable partnerships they made. Part 1 is found in episode #3. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

In this episode, Mike talks about an article written by Dr. Brian Kinnaird Ph.D., a certified trauma support specialist called Life After Law Enforcement, which was published in Psychology Today. Mike talks about the different struggles police officers and civilians may go through when retiring. Mike discusses some suggestions that Dr. Kinnaird writes about to help with post-separation anxiety. Mike hopes this episode helps anyone that is struggling since retirement due to the change and separation from the profession they loved. Hopefully, this episode helps those struggling to find a new calling. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

In this episode, Mike discusses how we need to continue raising the bar in the green industry regarding pricing. Do not bend to customers that do not value your experience, expertise, time, and investment in your business. Mike shares two recent experiences with a potential customer and a former customer. Just remember, there will always be new potential high-quality customers. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

In this episode, Mike sits down with Larry Delli Santi, owner of Amazing Creations Landscaping and Lawn Care in Toms River, NJ. Larry discusses how he started, lessons learned, ups and down, and advice to people in the lawn care community or looking to start. We end the episode just before Mike and Larry start Coastal Fertilization Together in 2017. The story of Coastal Fertilization from Larry's perspective is still to come. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

In this episode, Mike discusses the benefits of Jobber and how it has enhanced customer communication, helped with gaining leads and quoting jobs, scheduling, and invoicing. Mike talks about how he was invoicing, using an old, antiquated system, and how Jobber has streamlined that process. Thinking about buying Jobber to improve your business? Listen to this episode to gain first-hand knowledge, stories, and experiences, walking you through the process of getting a lead and all the way to getting paid. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

Welcome to the first episode of the Side Hustle Squad Podcast with Mike Garvey! Mike takes a moment to introduce himself and share what you can expect from the podcast. Mike talks about his lawn care business, Coastal Fertilization while having a full-time career in law enforcement. Tune in to listen to in-depth interviews, stories, and advice if you are thinking about starting a side hustle, just starting out, or have an established business. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast