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The Lawn Care CEOThe 5-Step Escape Plan from the Time TrapSend us a textFeeling like your lawn care business is running your life? Like there’s never enough time to finish everything on your list? In this episode of The Lawn Care CEO Podcast, COO Dan Ralphs and Head Coach Miranda Daigneault break down how lawn care owners can take back control of their time—and it starts with building a profitable business.They talk about the real reason behind Chronic CEO Fatigue, how to stop being the one always plugging leaks, and what it actually looks like to run a business that...2025-07-111h 03The Lawn Care CEOWhen will AI reach Lawn Care?Send us a textIs robotic mowing the future of lawn care? Spoiler alert: It's already here. And it's changing everything. In this episode of the Lawn Care CEO Podcast, we sit down with Michael Mayberry, Director of Customer Success at Scythe Robotics, to talk about the real state of robotic mowing. For years, people have said, “It’s five to ten years away.” But let’s be honest—they’ve been saying that for five to ten years.So what’s actually happening right now? Robotic mowers are already changin...2025-06-1948 minThe Lawn Care CEOAutomations for BeginnersSend us a textSick of being the only one doing everything in your lawn care business? You're not alone—and this one’s for you. In today's episode, we brought on Brian Schlichting, founder of Spraye, to talk about how smart automation can take real weight off your shoulders.We got into the automations that actually save time, how to build stronger customer relationships right from the first interaction, and how upsells should be as simple as a click. We also covered one move most owners are ignoring—reaching back out to...2025-06-1149 minThe Lawn Care CEOCell Phone–Free Vacation Days: The True Story of Handing a Business Over to a GMSend us a textFrom Firefighter to Full-Time Owner: How Tom Built a Lawn Business That Runs Without Him?In this episode, we’re joined by a special guest—Tom Gillespie, owner of Complete Lawn Care out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tom recently hit a milestone most lawn care owners only talk about: he stepped completely out of the day-to-day and into the true owner’s seat.We break down what it really took to build a business that runs without him. From finding and developing the right General Manager, to building trust...2025-06-0447 minThe Lawn Care CEOFinancial Baby StepsSend us a textYou Don’t Need More Revenue—You Need THISToo many lawn care business owners think the answer to their problems is more sales, more clients, or more revenue. But here’s the truth: it’s not about making more money—it’s about managing the money you already have.In this episode of the Lawn Care CEO Podcast, Head Coach Dan Ralphs and CEO Aaron Suttenfield break down the 6 baby steps every lawn care business must take to go from critical financial condition to true weal...2025-05-231h 06The Lawn Care CEOBudgeting, Book Keeping and Bears, Oh My... Making Finance Less ScarySend us a text💥 You're losing money if you don’t know your numbers — here’s how to fix that.Too many lawn care business owners are running off gut instinct and crossing their fingers when it comes to money. In this episode of the The Lawn Care CEO Podcast, we’re announcing something we’ve been building behind the scenes: The Lawn Care Books — our new bookkeeping service built specifically for lawn care companies. We’re joined by Jennifer, our CFO Consultant, who’s been working closely with us to bring this service to life and...2025-05-131h 09The Lawn Care CEO55 questions to determine if you're ready to scale or NOTSend us a textIs your lawn care business actually ready to scale—or are you just dreaming about the Boston Marathon while you're still winded from the stairs?In this episode, we walk through 55 critical questions every lawn care business owner should be asking to assess whether their company is actually ready for growth. We’re not talking about surface-level fluff — this is the hard look at what’s working, what’s broken, and what you need to fix before you start chasing big goals.We share the same assessment we use ins...2025-05-0846 minThe Lawn Care CEOInterview with Financal Guru Greg CrabtreeSend us a text🚨 Unlock the Secrets of Business Profitability with Greg Crabtree 🚨In today’s episode of the Lawn Care CEO Podcast, we sit down with a true industry icon—Greg Crabtree, the author of Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits and Simple Numbers 2.0. If you’re a business owner struggling with your financials or just looking to level up your financial literacy, this conversation is for you!From his journey as a chicken farmer to becoming a financial guru, Greg shares his wisdom on how to approach business numbers in a way that tru...2025-04-291h 10The Lawn Care CEOFrom Addict to $5M Commercial LegendSend us a textWhat does it look like to grow a solid business while working through some of the toughest personal battles?In this episode of the Lawn Care CEO Podcast, we sit down with Brent Moore, owner of Outdoor Living Southeast in Valdosta, Georgia. Brent runs a strong commercial lawn care company now, but his story didn’t start there. He opens up about his past with addiction, the road to recovery, and how he built his business one step at a time.We get into his sh...2025-04-241h 04The Lawn Care CEOPeople are WOWSend us a textWhat makes someone actually inspiring as a leader? Not just a good manager, not just someone who gets results—but someone people want to follow.In this episode, we’re talking about the heart of the business. The stuff that doesn’t show up on a P&L but determines whether people stick around or check out. We're sharing what we believe makes a leader truly inspiring, how to communicate your “wow,” and what messages your team needs to hear consistently.We’ll break down the habits and behavior...2025-04-2249 minThe Lawn Care CEOA 500K Profit Turn Around in 1 YearSend us a textThis father-son duo is CRUSHING it—and their numbers prove it.In our latest podcast episode, we sat down with John and Bryce Molloy from Molloy Landscape—a dynamic father and son team who's been putting in the work and seeing amazing results.Since joining our coaching program, John’s business has completely transformed—over $500K in profit in just one year, streamlined expenses, and most importantly, total clarity on their numbers. We’ve also had the privilege of coaching not just John, but also h...2025-04-181h 07
The Lawn Care CEOA Problem Solving Mindset that Works Every TimeSend us a textIn today’s podcast, we’re talking about a decision-making model that’ll change how you solve problems in your business—especially when you don’t know what’s really going on.It’s borrowed from the way doctors think.They don’t react. They assess, diagnose, and treat based on real data—not guesses. That same mindset can help you stop spinning your wheels and start solving the right problems.If you’re just reacting to symptoms without fixing the root cause, you’re gonna stay stuck in th...2025-04-1643 minThe Lawn Care CEONew Year, New Coach, New ProgramSend us a textIn this episode of The Lawn Care CEO Podcast, we’re thrilled to introduce you to our new coach, Miranda! 🎉 Miranda is joining us as our third coach, and she’s bringing her elite coaching methodology to help lawn care businesses thrive.With over 100+ business owners coached in both 1:1 and group settings, Miranda has a unique ability to simplify complex systems, making them approachable and actionable. Her focus on organizational behavior and business structure is next-level—powerful, yet easy enough for any business owner to implement. Whether you're analytical, creative, or somewhere...2025-01-231h 04The Lawn Care CEOLawn Care Mergers & Acquisitions Explained with Matt StemmlerSend us a textIn this episode of The Lawn Care CEO podcast, Matt Stemmler joins us to talk about mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the lawn care industry. With a background in engineering and finance, Matt brings a unique perspective to helping business owners connect with the right investors. We cover the current state of the lawn care M&A market, the types of deals business owners can explore, what drives valuation, how the sale process works, and the critical role of an industry-focused M&A advisor.Have questions about M&A in...2024-11-271h 13The Lawn Care CEOHow a Virtual Assistant transformed our businessSend us a textWhen you’re starting out in business, it often feels like you’re short on time, money, or both. That's why we're bringing you a little “hack” that changed the game for us in the lawn care industry—hiring a virtual assistant (VA). In this episode, we sit down with our very own VA, Via, who’s been handling the back end of The Lawn Care CEO—everything from admin tasks and social media to marketing and day-to-day operations. We’re talking about how hiring a VA has changed our business, the...2024-11-131h 05
Pest Control MillionairePCM 101 | Dan Ralphs & Aaron Suttenfield of The Lawn Care CEOAaron Suttenfield is the founder of RDS Lawn Care (https://rdslawncare.com/)Dan Ralphs is the founder of The Lawn Care CEO (https://www.lawncareceo.com/)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelawncareceo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelawncareceoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLawnCareCEO Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelawncareceo Check out their podcast ‘’The Lawn Care CEO’’!: https://thelawncareceo.buzzsprout.com/Gorilla Desk Free Trial: https://gorilladesk.com/?fpr=jonas-12The Pest Control Millionaire Podcast is all about helping small business owners scale th...2024-11-051h 39The Lawn Care CEOShould You Buy Another Business? Here’s What to ConsiderSend us a textIn today’s episode, we talk with Jason Dorsey, CEO of Turf Magic, about mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for lawn care businesses. When organic growth slows down, M&A can be a great way to expand. Jason shares how he got into M&A, what to look for when buying a business, and the red flags to avoid.Whether you’re a new business owner or looking to grow, this episode covers the basics of business acquisitions and how to decide if M&A is right for you.Foll...2024-10-301h 02The Lawn Care CEOHow to Manage Your Costs and Boost Your Profits for 2025Send us a textIn today’s video, we’re getting back to the basics of running a successful business by focusing on costs and profitability. It’s not just about bringing in revenue; you need to know how much it costs to deliver your product or service and ensure that your profits are healthy. Profitability is what allows your business to grow, avoid debt, and stay financially strong.We’ll also talk about why it’s important to start planning your 2025 budget now. As your business grows, your systems should make you more efficient, but you ne...2024-10-181h 02The Lawn Care CEOStart Small, Win Big: Lessons from Jonas OlsonSend us a textIn this episode, we’re joined by Jonas Olson from Turf Badger, who shares his journey of starting and growing his lawn care business. Jonas shares the importance of having a big vision, getting others to believe in it, and showing them how it can be done. We also discuss the 4 main responsibilities of a CEO: setting the vision, building a strong team, managing money, and running good marketing! Jonas also shares valuable lessons he's learned along the way, like focusing on a smaller market before expanding and doubling down on yo...2024-09-251h 01The Lawn Care CEOHow to Overcome CEO BurnoutSend us a textIn today’s podcast episode, we’re talking about something many CEOs experience but rarely discuss—Chronic CEO Fatigue (CCF). It’s that feeling of being constantly overwhelmed and stressed as a business leader.Sometimes, feeling overwhelmed comes from making your business too complex. It’s not that you can’t handle it, but the more complicated things get, the more stressful they become. Simplifying your business can help ease that burden.If you’re dealing with Chronic CEO Fatigue, don’t be afraid to ask for help. Whether it’s from a coac...2024-09-0449 minThe Lawn Care CEOThe Importance of Team Culture in Growing Your BusinessSend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Greg Harris, the founder of Leap Frog Land Care, who shares his inspiring journey from working for someone else to running his own successful company in the green industry. Greg opens up about how he built strong relationships with his former employers and how these connections helped him when he started his own business.We will explore why building strong partnerships is so important and how these connections can have a big impact on your business. Greg also reveals his approach to building a...2024-08-281h 00The Lawn Care CEOHow Healthy Is Your Lawn Business? 5 Key Areas to EvaluateSend us a textIn this podcast episode, we’re going to help you check the health of your business. Think of us as business doctors, and your company as our patient. We’ll look at 5 Key Areas to see if your business is doing well or if it needs some help.What We'll Cover:Leadership: Are you leading your team effectively?Sales/Marketing: How are you bringing in and keeping customers?Team: Do you have the right people in the right jobs?Fina...2024-08-091h 00The Lawn Care CEOHow to Know It's Time to Hire Your First EmployeeSend us a textFind out the best practices for hiring your first employee, from knowing when to hire to ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute effectively to your business. Hiring the right employee can help take your business to the next level. 🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2024-07-1758 minThe Lawn Care CEOHow to hire the right employees for your lawn business?Send us a textIn this video, learn how to hire the perfect employees for your lawn care business and improve your overall hiring process! Learn the benefits of slow, committed hiring and how it can make your life easier.Email us at info@ceocoach.biz to get a sample hiring ad that will attract the right candidates! #HiringTips #BusinessAdvice #LawnCare🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2024-07-1058 minThe Lawn Care CEOWhy don't lawn care companies make money? (Part 2)Send us a textThere are two halves of making sure that we are profitbable, in today's episode we are going to talk about the expense side of the business. COGs, overhead and debt, oh my!Join us live at AutoCamp in Cape Cod, MA, for a two-day Bootcamp designed to help you grow your lawn care business. This event, in partnership with Harrell's and Spraye, will provide you with the tools and strategies needed for your lawn care business. Register for free here: https://harrellsllc538.lpages.co/bbb-cape-cod/🔗 Follow Us! 2024-07-0358 minThe Lawn Care CEOComing Soon: Lawn Care CEO in Person OpportunitySend us a textExciting News! Join us for a two-day Business Building Bootcamp designed to help you grow your lawn business with coaching from The Lawn Care CEO, Spraye, and Harrell's.This event is meant to be a one-stop shop to help you understand what it takes to run or scale a successful fertilization and weed control division.All for free!When: August 22 & 23Where: AutoCamp, Cape Cod, MARegister here today: https://harrellsllc538.lpages.co/bbb-cape-cod/🔗 Follow Us!...2024-06-2806 minThe Lawn Care CEOWhy don't lawn care companies make money? (Part 1)Send us a textThe sad truth is that at the end of the year a lot of lawn care companies don't have any money left in the bank. We at the Lawn Care CEO are on a crusade to end such things. In this special two-part episode, we discuss the first of two reasons you too may be left cashless at the end of the year. Get our free Pricing Profitable Work Course Here:https://www.lawncareceo.com/pricing101.html🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok 2024-06-271h 07The Lawn Care CEOThe Surprising Fundamentals All Lawn Care Companies Need to Get RightSend us a textNo matter what your marketing budget, there are certain marketing fundamentals that we should all be getting right. They are key activities we should maximize and prioritize above all other marketing expenses. They work for companies that are just getting started and for companies that are scaling. Time to put fuel in the rocket ship and take off!🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2024-06-1353 minThe Lawn Care CEOHow to Think Like a CEO (Cornerstone Podcast)Send us a textA Cornerstone Podcast stands out because it teaches some of the foundational principles that we base all of our other coaching on. If you are going to only listen to one or two of our podcasts, this is definitely one you don't want to miss! Here we give you the overview of all the key things you should think about as a CEO. We have literally helped hundreds of companies scale by using the Elite Business Growth Method that we outline here. Don't miss it!🔗 Follow Us! Facebook I...2024-05-1753 minThe Lawn Care CEOCreating a Culture of AccountabilitySend us a textHave you ever had someone on your team that was a lovable loser. It might have even been a family member or friend. Someone who you love as a person but who is underperforming as an employee. In this episode, we are going to talk about how you handle that situation and create a culture of accountability. We also give details on how to lead your weekly leadership meetings. FYI, if you want the KPI Scorecard we reference, email info@ceocoach.biz and ask nicely for it. 🔗 Follow Us!2024-05-0359 minThe Lawn Care CEOHow to Create a Purpose Driven Small BusinessSend us a textHave you ever felt like your employees are doing as little as possible? In this episode, hear stories of people who are successfully inspiring their staff to give more... including giving up vacation days and coming in on Saturdays! Some of these tactics may even end up inspiring you to work harder.🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2024-04-1759 minThe Lawn Care CEOCulture Eats Strategy For Breakfast w/ Sam BradfordSend us a textExcited to spend time with Sam Bradford who helped to build the incredible culture of Dutch Bros Coffee in Arizona. In this episode, we discuss how we as leaders can begin to craft a culture that retains employees and makes your business a talent magnet!🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2024-04-0949 minThe Lawn Care CEOHow Do I Start a Fertilization & Weed Control Division this Year?Send us a textFertilization is a profitable division. In this episode, we lay out how a mowing-only guy could start a fertilization and weed control division. With special guest Cort Hall, we talk about various aspects of the fert. business, including: The differences between mowing and fertilization companies, The potential of diversifying services The importance of building a strong team. Logistics and costs of setting up a fertilizing truck The role of good customer service The benefits of utilizing a CRM system.🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2024-04-0155 minThe Lawn Care CEOIs This the Most Profitable Division in Lawn Care?Send us a textWhen working in business we should ask ourselves three things to determine the value of any division in our business:Is it simple to deliver?Does it offer recurring revenue?Is it profitable?In today’s episode we talk about one division that checks all the boxes and may have you change the way you think about the services you offer.🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2024-03-201h 00The Lawn Care CEOPerformance Based Pay ?!?Send us a textWe put P4P on trial (sort of) and dig into why performance based pay may be a total game changer for your lawn care business. We ask:What about two-man teams?Will people want to leave?What if quality suffers?WARNING: You may leave this podcast wanting to install performance based pay!🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2024-03-1255 minThe Lawn Care CEORemoving the BottleneckSend us a textAs we travel the country, talking with business owners one of our favorite questions to ask is: "What is the bottleneck?" Or, "What is your #1 roadblock?" The answer often comes back as a one word response, "me". In this episode, we discuss four key behaviors that highly successful CEOs do to remove this pesky bottleneck. 🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2024-03-051h 05The Lawn Care CEOLessons From The RoadSend us a textOver the last 2 months, we have traveled the country getting to know some incredible 1 Million + Lawn Care companies. In this episode we teach you 4 big lessons we learned on the road. And we also start a new crusade!! 🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2024-02-061h 16The Lawn Care CEOWhat Makes A Healthy Lawn Care Business?Send us a textWhen you go to the hospital the first thing the doctor does is to take your vitals. What are the vitals that make a healthy lawn care business? In this episode, we unpack what makes a healthy lawn care business. This is your chance to take a hard look at your business to see how healthy your business is!🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2023-11-2158 minThe Lawn Care CEOHello World!Send us a textOur welcome to the Lawn Care CEO Podcast! Here is what you will learn today:Why some small business owners struggle to grow.What is the true definition of Lawn Care Success.One mindset shift that you need to make right at the beginning of your journey to massive Lawn Care CEO success.PS WE hope you like it and stick around for our weekly podcast!🔗 Follow Us! Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube2023-11-011h 03