Aussie LawnStars
Episodes
Hannah Tasker's Business Journey
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Garry Ashton interviews Hannah from the Bega Mowa Center, exploring her journey into the lawn care business, the challenges face...
Losing it all turns Paul McCasker into a great business coach
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Paul McCasker discusses the difficult decision to wind down his business and enter voluntary insolvency. He reflects on his stub...
Insights from Kate's Mowing
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Garry Ashton interviews Kate from Kate's Mowing, exploring her journey into the lawn care business, the challenges she faced, an...
Can you be qualified and run wildly profitable business? Sam Ashby
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Sam Ashby shares his journey in the horticulture and landscaping industry, discussing his experiences with various tools and bra...
Lawn Hustle Podcast - Andy Wilson talks about his business successes
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Andy Wilson shares his journey of building a successful lawn maintenance business, emphasizing the critical role of reputation a...
From Macca's to Leading Jim's Mowing - Dan Cahill
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He emphasizes the importance of building a solid foundation before expanding. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? 🚀 What's your ...
Brodie's Management Techniques and the Air Spade
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Garry Ashton and Brodie discuss the Air Spade tool and its applications in tree management, emphasizing the importance of soil h...
The Balance of Horticulture and Business Skills with ABCAM
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Cam shares his journey from working in nurseries to running his own landscaping business, Abcam. He discusses the importance of ...
Simplify and Standardise, Mike Andes has the Key to Business
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Garry Ashton interviews Mike Andes, a successful entrepreneur in the lawn care industry. They discuss Mike's journey from starti...
Artistry in Landscaping with Reon Halverson
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Garry Ashton and Reon Halverson discuss the intricacies of landscaping, including personal journeys into the industry, the impor...
Building a Supportive Business Model Ben and Kerry Toll
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Garry Ashton and Ben Toll discuss their experiences in the lawn care industry, focusing on their involvement with the NDIS and t...
Mastering Business Systems for Success with Simon Beet and Lawnrite
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Garry Ashton and Simon Beet discuss the advantages of franchising, the importance of business systems. They explore strategies f...
Bex Gardens, Canberra has it's challenges and rewards
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview Garry Ashton talks to Bec about transitioning from a larger landscape company to running her own gardening maintenance business in a...
What's new at Stihl in Spring 2025
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Garry Ashton and Silvio Matas caught up in person in Melbourne to tour the Stihl warehouse. This interview is the compilation of in person footage and...
Eco Green Garden Care: A Sustainable Approach
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Garry Ashton interviews Stuart Griffiths from Eco Green Garden Care, focusing on sustainability in the gardening industry. They ...
Creeks Garden Care, Whats in a name
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Garry Ashton speaks with Mikey and Olive from Creeks Garden Care about their journey from youth work to starting a gardening bus...
Real people, real business, real progress to a profitable business with Gavin Turner
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Garry Ashton interviews Gavin Turner, a gardener from Launceston, Tasmania, who shares his journey from working in a salmon farm...
Accelerate your business growth and profit. Dan Aubrey has!
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today there is no excuse for starting a business and floundering or failing because you don't know what you're doing. Listen to Aussie LawnStars to le...
Crafted Greens - Making Lawns Better
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Vogel has worked for a Jim's franchise, bought a Fox franchise and now operates independently to offer lawn care packages and gardening targeted...
Easy path to growth with Mow Buddy
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim and Shai from Mow Buddy graced the dungeon with a visit to explain the Mow Buddy platfrom and share how it can provide jobs that are already pre q...
Ignorance will kill your business with Peter Lynch
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter has a history steeped in business practices banking and accounting, Peter has insights into small business that will help you succeed. Peter is ...
Your business needs you to think about this
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you start a business you are training your brain to think about a whole lot of challenges you have never faced before...What are they? You proba...
Why teams are necessary to grow your business
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Wandmaker has built his business on successful practices and systems that he has proven work well. We cover a lot of ground in this business ...
Felco - the name in pruning and secateurs
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Bennett visited us in the early days of the podcast. Less than 6 months in. Now he is working for Felco I wanted to catch up again and share Luke...
Sydney's top suburbs for a lawn and garden business with Jared Rout
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jared started his business in the best suburbs of Sydney. We cover the pros and cons of working in the North Shore and we focus in on his setup for th...
How to make your grass Coochie Green with Nick Court
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you add a full range of lawn treatments to your lawn mowing run? or do you refer this onto a Coochie HydroGreen? Nick runs a Coochie HydroGreen on ...
Bachio Ngo - Fairfield Falcons
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I finally met Bachio adn we had a great time at the Diesel Dirt and Turf expo in Sydney. Shortly after we recorded this interview so you can get some ...
Robot mowers are not taking our jobs...Dirk Streefkerk, Robot Mowers Australia
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talked to Dirk over two years ago about robotic mowers and how they work and if they suit a market with lawn and garden maintenance. This intervie...
Re-release Michelle Wilson from 2022
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This was recorded in November of 2022. The follow up interview is published today. Michelle has made a lot of changes in two and a half years.
From Business Growth to Personal Growth: Michelle Wilson on fitness, Business improvements and Tools that work well
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle's original interview was recorded in November 2022. Today we revisited how she operates her business in Kalgoorlie. She has revised several t...
Build an aussie business like Castlebridge with Tony Fagan
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony may have moved here from the UK, but he is as true blue as You'd expect from any Aussie, and he has built his business through hard work and pers...
Full Throttle Lawn and Garden with Chris
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris has elluded me for far too long so when I called him, I got his interview the next day and got it straight out to you this week. Well thought o...
Scag and International Mowers Warehouse visit
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watch this episode on Youtube as the video content from the Warehouse is important. Duncan Russell and his wife Ella own International Mowers and we ...
Have you upgraded your spreadsheet and paper diary? SortScape does it with simplicity
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your business will address these questions early on. How to track regular maintenance work? Can I store customer details, the planned schedule and inv...
Women in business with Ally Marie
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ally has invested in the path of horticulture, working for Nursuries and other successful businesses before forging her own path, starting a garden ma...
First 12 months has been business crash course for Felix Castelan
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Felix has come a long way in his first year and he is making the most of the lessons he has learnt last year and the first part of this year. We cover...
Autonomous Wright ZK adds levels of efficiency to your business
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Autonomous Wright ZK is due to be released in Australia soon. It offers efficiency that cannot be matched for those who have large open areas that...
Women in Business - Renae Smith tells us how she manages multiple employees successfully
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Renae Smith is not far from me on the Central Coast. Her Husband Dan Smith is also in the business. Renae shares the intricate details of their busin...
Women doing Business well with Kyla Macdonald
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kyla has an amazing business. what has she done right? High Value clientele, Specialist CRM, and battery gear, and a clear goal to cap the size to sui...
Lucas House and Garden
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Lucas, the man behind Lucas House and Garden shares so much wisdom in this interview. 50 Employees, and a reputation built on 20 years in Melbo...
How to employ with Kim Arnel
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Arnel from https://www.peopleandkapability.com.au/ has a really good grasp on how to treat employees and how to hire employees. She spent more tha...
Why is it that you don't employ people
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lawncare businesses come in two basic forms. One is self employed and focused on the tecnical expertise while the other is about applying best busines...
Where do you go when you've been in business for 25 years?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing in a franchise with Tye Kelpie
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven has invested in a franchise, but he also is heavily invested in marketing directly to find local work
Business skills with Tye Kelpie
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven and I cover a bunch of topics around his history farming and business skills he has learnt in life and applied in his franchise.
New Zealand Franchise Green Acres with Tye Kelpie
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven lives just out of Auckland NZ and has been in business for 25 years. settle in for this four parter as we find some gold nuggets from Steven's ...
Lawn and Land Equip Expo 2025
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've captured BJ for a sneaky update on Lawn and Land Equip Expo And captured his singing
What systems made Jim's the choice for Chris Stanford
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted Chris to explain why he opted for Jim's when he already had made a start as an independant. Specifically which systems in Jim's were really a...
Chris Stanford from independant to Jim's Franchise..Why
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris has been in the industry as an employee and started working on his own independant business before making the decision to join the Jim's Mowing ...
Do you have the right tool for the job? part 2
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damian Bush and I continue the discussion on tools that do what they are intended for or tools that are asked to do things they were never intended fo...
Do you have the right tool for the job?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damian Bush calls back into the dungeon to discuss this topic with us. Having the right tool for the job has come up many times but here we address it...
What does the Tomcat Chipper range look like?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alvin and I wrap up this interview with more business talk and discussion around Tomcat products that could work well in your business
Small business challenges with Alvin
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our discussion, Alvin and I cover a few topics that he has seen small businesses struggle with. Getting your priorities right when it comes to fina...
Alvin's Chippers - Tomcat
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This three part interview is with Alvin from Tomcat Chippers Australia. We cover an introduction with Alvin and take a dive into his history as a tree...
Ear Molds for your hearing protection and listening while you work
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony runs Hunter Hearing Protection. We discuss hearing protection and bluetooth connectivity while working. Ear Molds provide one of the best sol...
Is it more efficient to do your own maintenance
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and I take a dive into large site jobs and doing your own equipment repairs and maintenance. This last few weeks I've resorted to taking my mow...
In depth buying a round with Steve Mason
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Mason bought a round in regional Victoria. Traralgon is several hours out of Melbourne yet Steve Mason has taken on a lawncare run he has been a...
Profit First Principles with Katie
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take a closer look at why you benefit from the Profit First Principles in your business. Katie has years of experience using Profit First and guidi...
Profit First with Katie Crismale-Marshall
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have finally got the expert in Profit First to join us and help us understand the financial systems that set you up for success. Katie Crismale-Ma...
How important is training? with Steve Ween
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode with Steve Ween we look at training both for you as a business owner and how you ensure employees are aware and educated.
Work Health and Safety with tools and safety measures in work practices
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Ween raises the dreaded issue of guard versus no guard and a bunch of other safety choices we can or should make. Do you choose not to use Guar...
Why you need to talk to Steve about Work Health and Safety
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Ween has a history in both Work Health and Safety and Lawncare business. In this first episode we cover his background and some of the misunders...
DLM on the importance of relationships
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The intro is with DLM employee Ricki, followed by a discussion with Luke and Lindsey about relationships with dealers and accountants
Commercial V residential work wit DLM
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Linds have established a dominatant position in South Australia, working predominantly on commercial work with only a few residential jobs no...
DLM Linds and Luke started with Fox
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DLM started as a franchise with Fox and are now an award winning independant business. We managed to convince Linds and Luke to both join me in the d...
What has Mindset got to do with lawn mowers and starting a business?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson's history in the fitness industry means he is used to being around people that feed off each others positivity an success. Mindset can mean ma...
Diversity adds value to you not just your customer
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson from Magnus covering the importance of diversity in your business.
What is the best mower on the market With Jackson
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson and I talk about buying the right tools that bring in revenue instead of floating your ego.
Business takes on many forms. Magnus has evolved quickly
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson walks us through the changes in Magnus that have quickly moved it from a Solo gig to a serious and formidable business.
2 years in with Magnus All Property Services
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jackson and Erica have formed their business on pillars that helped them transform from a part time solo gig to something simply miraculous in two yea...
BVG's Urban Assault CatchPro
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Benny V joins me to discuss the amazing new CatchPro and Whippa Grippa. Urban Assault series.
Tools for profit - James Miotto
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Miotto has put a lot of thought into which tools make him money. We look at why the 32" stander works well for him and why he loves using a mid size...
Perceived Value with James Miotto
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Miotto and I explore what it means to provide value for your customers. What forms their perception of Value? This will change depending on th...
James Miotto, It's been 3 years since we first interviewed you
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James Miotto was 15 when we first talked for Aussie LawnStars. James is now an adult, finishing school and his apprenticeship. This episode is a muc...
The original Aussie Trade Show LLEE
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you didn't make it to LLEE at any of the three locations this year, you'll love the walk around I did and chat with most of the vendors.
Touring to Griffith with Ben Giblett
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I took a trip to Griffith to visit Ben Giblett and check out where he works because I wanted to see another contractor that mows weekly.
Craig Markey Marketing
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the Sutherland Shire, Craig has found marketing that makes his business grow quickly. The right marketing can easily pay for itself in the lawnc...
Craig's business experience and wisdom
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Markey has 20 years in business across multiple businesses. He shares the wisdom he has learnt in this time.
Wisdom in his words Craig Markey
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Markey has years of wisdom from being in business. In the first session with Craig we cover some of his history and what his current business l...
Rebuilding a business with Corey
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Barnes addressed many challenges on returning to rebuild his business. We look at this journey and what his business looks like now
Family and priorities with Corey Barnes
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Barnes invited me down to Shell Harbour to visit and we caught up in his shed for an interview. We cover all manner of topics from Family and m...
Z splaining standers with Forest Harder
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to discuss the pros and cons of different mowers and why you would or should not run a stander in your business
LawnStar Inquiry into Standers with Forest Harder
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forest sent me a inquiry about Standers. Do they provide as good a cut quality as the industry standard 21" mowers? so we recorded a session to discus...
Tim Bowden is back to talk business
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a fairly simple man he says.....as he explains some of the best business practices you could adopt...What are they? Listen in
Tim Bowden Spray painting and Lawn Mowing
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tim is continuing to work full time spray painting and he mows lawns after work. This is a great way for Tim to increase his income.
Tanel and Kate's Tools
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode with Tanel and Kate we talk about th types of work they focus on and the tools that work for them
We talk business decisions with Tanel and Kate
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tanel and Kate clearly focused on lifestyle and place family as a priority. In this episode we cover the current business numbers and what it takes to...
Tanel and Kate
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tanel and Kate started the business together in Atherton Table Lands. Their journey in business and as a family is great insight for others as busine...
Brad Hill Consulting
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently Brad has been helping others get started in the lawn and garden industry. He offers consulting services to others who need help starting or r...
Tools and Business Skills with Brad Hill
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Brad Hill and I talk about the tools and business strategies that work well in West Australia
What does it look like to start in VIP with Brad Hill
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
VIP is one of the franchise options in Australia. They are competing with Jims Mowing and Fox Mowing. Why did Brad choose to start with VIP? Initial a...
VIP beginnings with Brad Hill
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad is one of a select few in WA that chose to start with a Franchise. But his story gets more interesting than this. We look at the pros and cons of...
Gavin, about addiction and his tiny truck
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin and I talk about addiction to susbstances and habbit. It can be a tough fight, even to recognise this in your life. We also talk about his Kei T...
Gavin Matthews talks about his tools and we cover a little bit of Work Health
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin has a bunch of tools that are unique to his gardening business and an amazing approach to battery.
Gavin Matthews Business talk and Robot Mowers
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We cover hourly rates and day rates, and profit and materials. Many valuable business numbers discussed and of course we talk about enhancing your bus...
Gavin Matthews Rough Start
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin had a rough start to life. He found his passion in gardening and more recently running his own business providing high end gardening and lawncar...
Too many Honda HRU216's but there is an aerator there too - Trent Duffield
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trent gives us a run down on how he runs. The equipment he trusts in to keep him operating no matter what.
How to maximise your business value with Trent Duffield
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trent and I do a double take as we examine what he has done that helps his business succeed and thrive. High end clientele and services to match. You...
Trent Duffield, High end Chef, High end lawns and gardens
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trent moved from hospitality to lawn and gardens so he could run his own business and pursue excellence in every aspect.
Jacass Equipment talk
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Casso and I talk all about her tools and setup for running a successful property services business