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Lone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.284 AVOID getting burned from using text messaging.Today, in episode #284, the host, Andrew Martinez, talks about the importance of using the right formats and documentation to protect yourself and your client when submitting and getting approval for work to be done. So many times we find ourselves getting complacent and comfortable in our systems and procedures that we skip not so obvious but extremely important processes that can have disastrous outcomes. Andrew encourages you to examine your business and processes of giving estimates and make sure you are protected in case jobs go sideways. Take from the show what you need to create margin no...2025-05-0830 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.283 Optimizing rain delaysToday, in episode #283, the host, Andrew, talks about utilizing precious time from lost production time on rain days. Andrew offers several points of time management that he applies in his own business that the listener may find value in. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Do You want to be a guest on the show? C...2025-04-2531 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.282 Two COMMONLY FORGOTTEN best business practices.Today, in episode #282, the host, Andrew, talks about the importance of 2 best business practices, answering your phone and being available to your client for unique upsells. Sometimes through the day-to-day, these small but essential details get lost and can impact our businesses deeper than we can see. As you listen to today's program, consider what you can do in your own business according to these best business practices. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sha...2025-04-2125 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.280 (Prt.2) 3 years in after 40. David Luna w/ Lawn Strong Lawn Care.Today, in part 2/ episode #280, a fellow Lonestar, David Luna with Lawn Strong Lawn care, talks with the host, Andrew Martinez, about his journey from corporate America to his 3 year long lawn business endeavor. David talks about marketing and the many benefits that the lawn care industry has brought for him and his family Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed tod...2025-04-0433 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.279 (Prt.1) 3 years in after 40. David Luna w/ Lawn Strong Lawn Care.Today, in episode #279, a fellow Lonestar, David Luna with Lawn Strong Lawn care, talks with the host, Andrew Martinez, about his journey from corporate America, of almost 40 years, now 3 years in a lawn care business endeavor. David talks about marketing and the many benefits that the lawn care industry has brought for him and his family. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you...2025-04-0234 min
Conquering VailDescubre el Riverfront Village en Avon con Andrew CryerEn este episodio de Conquering Vale, Beatriz Martínez y Andrew Cryer exploran el Riverfront Village en Avon, un área emergente para la inversión en bienes raíces en el Vail Valley. Discuten la historia del desarrollo, las características del Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, las oportunidades de inversión, el mercado de rentas vacacionales y el potencial de apreciación de las propiedades. También se destacan las actividades y atracciones en Avon, haciendo hincapié en la importancia de salir de la zona de confort para encontrar oportunidades de inversión.TakeawaysRiverfront Village es una exc...2025-04-0123 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.278 Battling attrition with digital & print marketing.Today, in episode #278, the host ,Andrew, talks about the attrition he’s experienced at the start of the 2025 season. He gives the listener solid points of wisdom from experience to help offset known coming annual attrition. Print and digital marketing, when used with precision as a blowtorch and not as a flamethrower, will keep you on the green brick road of success in your trades business. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a fr...2025-03-2826 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.277 LIVE EVENTS w/ the "Light Bringer" himself, Cornell Mack!Today, in episode #277, Cornell Mack with Mack Landscaping out of PA and On the Attack with Mack podcast talks live events with the host, Andrew. Cornell has a handful of his own annual live events, and talks about the big one in our industry that takes place in October, Equip Expo. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. ...2025-03-2455 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.276 Clean-ups & client conversions w/ Erica Krupin.Today, in episode #275, Andrew is joined by fellow podcaster and pet waste disposal pro; Erica Krupin with Kruprin’s Poopin Scoopin out of Michigan. Erica shares pricing and conversions of one-time initial service clients into regularly routed clients. Tune in and find a good stone for your axe to grind with a friend in the outdoor service business. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the c...2025-03-211h 01Lone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.274 The daily ADVANTAGE of equipment preparedness!Today, in episode #274, Andrew dives into some best practices at the start of the lawn mowing season. It is essential to keep the tip of our spear or the business side of a blade sharp when going into battle. Andrew always talks about keeping your acts of business acuity sharp. With this in mind, Andrew tells of the prepared advantage you can have by keeping your truck stocked with sharp lawn mower blades, pre-cut weed eater line and fresh gas for all pieces of equipment etc. Take from the show what you need to create margin not...2025-03-1734 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.273 Print Marketing in 2025.Today, in episode #273, Andrew talks about different print, marketing pieces that he's going to be using to attract clients and densify his existing route in 2025. After having a new website designed by the show sponsor, Green Frog Web design, Andrew is eager to see what the market response will be. Tune in to identify some areas of print marketing you might be able to apply to your own business. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review an...2025-03-1423 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.272 Continued interview with Ezra McCarthy of "Lawn Care Success Blueprint" podcast.Today, in episode #272, Andrew continues his talk with friend of the show, Ezra McCarthy. Ezra has a new podcast, Lawn Care Success Blueprint, that Andrew was privileged to be one of the first guests on. Ezra is also the founder of Green Frog Web Design and is the go to web development company for Andrew with his lawn care business. Marketing, best practices in lawn care and some funny but tragic accidents that happened in the field are all topics in our joint session. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in yo...2025-03-1226 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.270 8 PM service calls with American Power Equipment.Today, in episode #270, Andrew sits with friends and founders of American Power Equipment small engine repair out of Mansfield, TX. Everyone enjoyed beautiful weather, great company and tasty BBQ at American Power Equipment’s 1st open house. We dive into the kickoff and origination of this new business; some need to do’s as we're freshly kicking off a new mowing season in 2025 and just good old bantering. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharin...2025-03-0548 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.269 Burning up Kawasaki engines with James Miller, District Sales Manager.Today, in episode #269, Andrew has the opportunity to sit down with none other than Kawasaki engines at the open house of American Power Equipment in Mansfield, TX. James Miller is the district sales manager of the DFW Metroplex and most of the southern hemisphere of the greater United States. While we know Kawasaki from everything from crotch rockets to the heart of our grass cutting go karts, James gives us his angle of the Kawasaki engines brand. Stay tuned through the episode and hear Andrew share, what James refers to, a thermal event associated with a Kawasaki engine he...2025-03-0337 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.268 Rags to riches. Keep throttling on.Today, in episode #268, Andrew continues to be a cheerleader for you and your business in 2025. He encourages you to keep throttling on despite your beginnings or where you are at currently. Sharp axes are forged in fire and stressed to be the best tool possible. Adopt this business practice to barrel through your entrepreneurial journey. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your , but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have co...2025-02-2423 min
Geek HardBack Issue Bloodbath Episode 483: The Artwork of Alitha MartinezThis week on Back Issue Bloodbath, Andrew and Petula discuss the artwork of Alitha Martinez and pick their favourite comics she's drawn!
The post Back Issue Bloodbath Episode 483: The Artwork of Alitha Martinez appeared first on Geek Hard.2025-02-1900 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.267 Magnifying sub services in your business. Magnifying your profits.Today, in episode #267, Andrew talks about focusing on services that are tangential to your business. Often, as we examine our service offers, we find services that can add value to the client and a higher percentage per service stop on our route. Sometimes these services aren't the most obvious ones we originally set in for. As we are almost 60 days into the new year of 2025, what can these services be in your operation? Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your , but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rat...2025-02-1923 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.266 WATCHING your business grow. Incorporating videos for your business.Today, in episode #266,Andrew talks about incorporating video media into his business. Incorporating video media into your business can help your business grow and bring clarity of service and processes to your clients. These are two things every business owner and operator needs for their business. Alongside with this, Andrew discusses in-house client referral program and additional services to help offset the offseason sting. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if...2025-02-1727 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.263 Paul Jamison announces Lawn Care Life conference.Today, in episode #263, Paul Jamison with the Green Industry Podcast, joins Andrew to talk about an upcoming live event with a mutual friend of the show. Jason Creole with The Lawn Care Life brand on YouTube, is having his annual conference in February of 2025. Paul and a handful of other well-known personalities in the green industry will be in attendance and are eager to see the listener there as well. Tune into the details and decide if The Lawn Care Life conference is a great fit for your next live event to sharpen your acts of business acuity. 2025-01-2725 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.262 Reflections of 2024 with Naylor Taliaferro.Today, in episode #262, another longtime friend of the show, Naylor Taliaferro of LCR Media, is joining Andrew for a first of the year talk. Naylor and Andrew reflect on live events Podcasting and different ongoings of 2024. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Follow the guest: LINKTREE : https://linktr.ee/lawncarerookie?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabOaC_zH-skzKu0LFH3eKfyNZoV1k...2025-01-2456 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.261 (Prt.2) Fight fire by day, Hang x-mas lights by night.Today, in episode #261, Austin Gilliam with Augi Lawn & Light, joins Andrew with end of season Christmas lighting for the fellow Outdoor service company to benefit from. Austin, firefighter by day lawn care and Christmas light service provider by night, gives his insight on the benefits of having a lawn care and lighting business on the side and the freedom and provisions the outdoor service industry has provided him. Tune in to the first half of our talk with another fellow service provider and pick up on notes that you might be able to apply to your own business and...2025-01-2255 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.260 (Prt.1) Fight fire by day, Hang x-mas lights by night.Today, in episode #260, Austin Gilliam with Augi Lawn & Light, joins Andrew with end of season Christmas lighting for the fellow Outdoor service company to benefit from. Austin, firefighter by day lawn care and Christmas light service provider by night, gives his insight on the benefits of having a lawn care and lighting business on the side and the freedom and provisions the outdoor service industry has provided him. Tune in to the first half of our talk with another fellow service provider and pick up on notes that you might be able to apply to your own business and...2025-01-2042 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.259(Prt.2) Thriving in a diverse enterprise with Angel Ramirez.Today, in episode #257, Angel Ramirez with Rammy's Landscape and Lawn Maintenance out of Alabama joins Andrew and talks about Christmas lights, serial entrepreneurship and life. Being an annual regular on the show, Angel continues to bring golden insights for the listener to consume and apply to their businesses and lives. Finishing with his third season in holiday lighting and décor, Angel covers the ins and outs of his experiences. With Andrew being a heavy promoter of holiday lighting, he dives into the nuts and bolts with Angel of his experiences with Christmas lighting. This is a great add-on t...2025-01-1340 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.258 (Prt.1) Thriving in a diverse enterprise with Angel Ramirez.Today, in episode #257, Angel Ramirez with Rammy's Landscape and Lawn Maintenance out of Alabama joins Andrew and talks about Christmas lights, serial entrepreneurship and life. Being an annual regular on the show, Angel continues to bring golden insights for the listener to consume and apply to their businesses and lives. Finishing with his third season in holiday lighting and décor, Angel covers the ins and outs of his experiences. With Andrew being a heavy promoter of holiday lighting, he dives into the nuts and bolts with Angel of his experiences with Christmas lighting. This is a great add-on t...2025-01-1047 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.255 Scooping poop FULL-TIME kick off w/ Anthony Salazar!In episode #255, Andrew invites a friend of show, Anthony Salazar with Salazar Scoops Pet Waste Removal Service. Anthony talks about transitioning away from his 6-figure career in technology of eight years to dive into the ocean of entrepreneurship. Andrew and Anthony talk about how he navigated that decision over four years making 2024 the kickoff for his full-time endeavor. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you...2024-12-131h 17Lone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.254 (Prt.2) Switching business rails for success 2025. Perry Phillips w/ Yellow Dog Lawn care.Today, in episode #254, Andrew and his guest, Perry Phillips w/ Yellow Dog Lawn Care Service, conclude their talk on Christmas light installation and new beginnings for Perry's business going into 2025. In the nature of diversity, cue in and consider what you can add, subtract or rework services in your business . Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Follow the gues...2024-12-0945 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.253 (Prt.1) Switching business rails for success 2025. Perry Phillips w/ Yellow Dog Lawn care.Today, in episode #253, Andrew visits with Perry Phillips of Yellow Dog Lawn Care Service in Nashville, TN! Perry Talks Christmas lights and the BIG CHANGE he is making to hos brand in 2025! Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Follow the guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowdoglawncareservices/ Do You want to be a gu...2024-12-0642 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.250 Adding MARGIN to MY CALENDAR?Today, in episode #250, Andrew talks about keeping margin in our calendars. This is a phrase Andrew has coined since the inception of his podcast. Today, he is revealing what he's doing in his own business and putting his money where his mouth is by putting application to the coin phrase. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Do You wa...2024-11-2526 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.249 Catching up w/ Jason Creel of The Lawn Care Life.In episode #249, we are joined by a successful individual in the lawn and landscaping industry. Jason Creel with the Lawn Care Life, talks about success he's had as a solo entrepreneur in the fertilization and weed control space for almost 20 years. Join Andrew and Jason as they talk through the green brick road of Jason's experience in the lawn and landscaping space and his YouTube endeavors. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if...2024-11-2257 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.248 (Prt.1) Jeremiah Jennings talks MORE Christmas lights!In episode #248, Andrew invites a friend of the show and fellow podcaster, Jeremiah Jennings with Growing Green Podcast, to talk about Christmas light installation! Jeremiah gives us his take on what Christmas lights have done for him and his business in the last three seasons of him installing them for his local market. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. ...2024-11-2237 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.247 (Prt.2) Jordan Ortega w/ Tenn./ 4 Lawn Care. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS and more!In part 2, episode #247, Andrew wraps up his time with Jordan Ortega, an Army veteran and three years breached in his entrepreneurial journey in the lawn care industry. Jordan runs his company, Tenn./ 4 Lawn Care in Nashville, TN with his wife Megan. Andrew and Jordan talk about the inception of Tenn./ 4 Lawn Care, what kind of services has got him to where he is at now in 2024. Jordan gives a plethora of pointers from his unique perspective from his time in business. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your...2024-11-1840 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.246 (Prt. 1) Jordan Ortega w/ Tenn./ 4 Lawn Care.In episode #246, Andrew interviews Jordan Ortega, an Army veteran and three years breached in his entrepreneurial journey in the lawn care industry. Jordan runs his company, Tenn./ 4 Lawn Care in Nashville, TN with his wife Megan. Andrew and Jordan talk about the inception of Tenn./ 4 Lawn Care, what kind of services has got him to where he is at now in 2024. Jordan gives a plethora of pointers from his unique perspective from his time in business. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Fi...2024-11-1538 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.245 Riley Pototschnick w/ Everychat software!In episode #245, Andrew visits with Riley Potoschnik with Everychat. Everychat is a new service business software that makes the customer service process a breeze for both client and service provider. Tune into today's show for a solid axe grinding session. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the show. Follow the guest: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riley.pototschnik.official Do Yo...2024-11-1356 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.244 Start up under $500 & priorities in the bizz w/ in Aaron Sutter of Lansing Lawn service.In episode #244, Andrew invites a fellow podcaster that he tunes into personally on a weekly basis. Aaron Sutter with Lansing Lawn Care and Mow in the Dark Podcast talk about his origin story, diversification and the importance of setting priorities while being an entrepreneur in the green industry. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the show. Follow the guest: Linktree: https://linktr.ee...2024-11-121h 08
DALLAS FAMOUSS3 Ep 22 Dante MartinezThis week on Dallas Famous, we're thrilled to sit down with Dante Martinez. Dante is a rising voice in the Dallas comedy scene and a multifaceted Latino comedian and actor. Known for his candid and fearless approach to comedy, Dante navigates edgy topics with humor and authenticity, sharing raw perspectives on everything from personal struggles to the dynamics of Dallas life. His performances have made waves not only locally but also in Texas comedy circuits, where he’s gained a reputation for blending unfiltered humor with keen social insights. Tune in for a very raw and candid conversation with on...2024-11-0645 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.241 POD-ROW Todd Zimmerman w/ KressIn episode #241, In Todays show, Todd Zimmerman, VP for Product Development of Kress battery hand tools, stops by our booth at POD-ROW in Louisville, KY at the EQUIP Expo. Todd enlightens the listener who is either on the fence or curious about battery powered equipment for their daily arsenal in lawn care. Andrew gets answers to some challenges at the forefront of pros in the lawn industry wonder about when considering cordless/ batterie as an option. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider le...2024-11-0432 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEp.240 POD-ROW George Powery "The Body-Prenuer".In episode #240, Andrew interviews another fellow Lonestar entrepreneur in the green industry from Corpus Christi, TX. George Powery has a commercial lawn care business and intertwines health and wellness implementation to everyone he can. The main topic in this session is how the average lawn care bro/sis can implement good, practical health and wellness into their own route. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in th...2024-11-0140 minLone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew MartinezEP.239 POD-ROW Bear Duplisea w/ APPLAUSEIn episode #239, Andrew interviews a great company that specializes in implementing REVIEWS for you and YOUR TEAM to your clients. Tune in with Andrew and Bear Duplisea w/ Applause, and find out if Applause would be a great add to help with the ever pursued golden reviews from your clients. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the show. Follow the Guest:...2024-10-3038 min
The Product ExperienceIt's the Strategy, stupid - Andrew Martinez-Fonts (VP Product, Honeysales)This week on the podcast, we speak with Andrew Martinez-Fonts, VP of Product at Honeysales, to discuss product strategy and how that should always come before any technological advances. Andrew stresses the need to truly understand customer needs and align strategies with business goals.Featured Links: Follow Andrew on LinkedIn | Honeysales | 'Five things we learned at the #mtpcon + Pendomonium roadshow - Berlin 2024' feature by Louron PrattOur HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product manager with early-stage and growing startups and as a mentor to...2024-10-3021 min