"Turning a Grass Cutting Hustle into an Eight-Figure Franchise"
Mike Andes is the founder of Augusta Lawn Care, an eight-figure international lawn maintenance franchise. Mike shares his journey from mowing lawns as a teenager to scaling a business with over 150 locations worldwide. We dive into his insights on business systems, franchising, pay-for-performance models, and the future of automation in the lawn care industry. If you're an entrepreneur looking for strategies to grow and scale your business, this episode is packed with value!
[00:00:00] Introduction: Host Garret Wong welcomes Mike as he introduces himself
[00:03:00] Mike’s Early Journey: Starting a business at 11, attending college at 13, and his pivot from medicine to lawn care.
[00:09:30] Overcoming Early Challenges: Struggles in the first few years of business, dealing with self-doubt, and near-fatal experiences that led to systematizing operations.
[00:25:00] Scaling Augusta Lawn Care: The journey from a solo operation to franchising, how Mike built systems to support 150+ locations, and why he structured the franchise model with a flat fee.
[00:45:00]Key Takeaways: Lessons in leadership, business automation, the future of the lawn care industry, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Mike Andes is the founder of Augusta Lawn Care, an eight-figure international franchise dedicated to raising professionalism in the lawn care industry. With a background in medicine and business, Mike has built a scalable model that helps small business owners succeed. He is passionate about creating efficient systems, utilizing pay-for-performance models, and preparing for the future of automation in home services.
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