Home Service Millionaire with Mike Andes
Episodes
How I Made $4,277 in One Day! ... by Upselling - Ep.69
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the value of upsetting maintenance clients. We show an example of how to triple the value of a customer by upsetting landsc...
What Type of Trucks and Trailers to Buy - Ep.68
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk about 3 different types of trucks and 3 different types of trailers... The pros and cons of each. I also share what we use at...
How I Started a 7-Figure Lawn Care Business - Ep.67
10 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give a detailed story of how I got into the landscaping industry and how I have grown my business since. Ā Enroll in the course at...
Crazy Marketing Strategy to Get More Customers - Ep.66
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a marketing strategy that gets your brand in front of new home buyers. These individuals are in need of advice and your services. Using Zillow...
Live Caller - Email Marketing for Existing Customers - EP.65
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to a landscape business owner about marketing and how to grow his business. I focus on how he can grow the lifetime value of h...
How to Determine Your Hourly Rate - Part 1
18 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Enroll in the course at LandscapeBusinessCourse.comĀ View the Video Version of this Episode on YouTube Channel:Ā youtube.com/mikeandes Ā
The Evolving Job Title of the Owner - Ep.63
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you scale your business? You start to work ON the business not IN the business. Today, we talk about the STEPS to get there since it can take s...
Demonstration: How to Make Monthly Projections - Ep.62
04 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show I do a demonstration of how you should be planning your business growth for the upcoming year. This episode should be WATCHED on YouTu...
What Should Your Profit Margin % Be? - Ep.61
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we take a DEEP dive on a very simple topic. Your profit margin. We need to stop bragging about our revenue growth and start thinking about the ...
Tips for SOLO Landscape Entrepreneurs - Ep.60
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I share two things SOLO landscape business owners must think about if they want to grow their business. Visit LandscapeBusinessCourse.com and c...
How to Systemize Your Paperwork - Ep.59
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I show you two documents that we use in our business to run more efficiently. One is the paperwork we use for project management and the other ...
SPECIAL STRATEGY EPISODE - Dominate 2018! - Ep.58
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is a MUST-LISTEN for all landscape entrepreneurs! Get geared up for 2018 and create a strategy and plan to dominate your market in 2018!
Part Three - How to Stand Out from the Competition AFTER the Sale - Ep.56
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The last part of this three part series outlines 3 ways you can differentiate yourself from the competition after the job has been done.
Part Two: Separate Yourself From the Competition - Ep.55
31 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How can you separate yourself from the competition? There are sometimes dozens of other landscape companies competing for the work you need to grow yo...
Should You Buy Equipment for Tax Write-Off? - Ep.054
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: this episode is chopped up advice and has a lopped sided perspective.... but it brings a balance to our industry. Should you buy a big mower,...
Would Your Business Fail if the Economy Tanked? - Ep.53
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is your business anti-fragile? Is it resilient and nimble or can it be broken easily? If you got injured would the business stop? If the economy tanke...
How to Create Your 2018 Marketing Plan to Dominate Your Market - Ep.52
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a BIG announcement! I am doing a FREE webinar for all listeners of the podcast. In this episode of the podcast, I share what I have be...
Phone Call About Customer Lifetime Value - Ep.051
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You might have lots of customers, but are you creating a profitable company? The caller today has 70+ clients but I want to see a higher average ticke...
Starting w/ Time But No Cash - Ep.050
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ron is starting his lawn care business... but its almost WINTER!? Yep, and he doesn't have money to burn on marketing... but it's still possible!
Going from Homeless to $10K Monthly Revenue - Ep.049
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tim is a course member and tells his story of going from homeless to landscape business owner. Mike shares how he can go about scaling up his business...
Debate on Charging By-the-Job VS By-The-Hour - Ep.48
15 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Should you charge by-the-hour or by-the-job? The debate continues today on the show.
Being Romantic Stifles Growth Opportunities - Ep.047
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Don't get romantic about the marketing methods you have used in the past 10 years, 10 months, or 10 days! Constantly be looking for the areas that are...
What to Do in the Winter!? - Ep.046
20 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of long, unprofitable winters? Today, I give some insight on what you can do to grow your business and MAKE MONEY during the "slow" months of a ...
Should You Pay Employees "By-the-Job" - Ep.045
13 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, I answer a couple questions from LBC members about hiring, pay scales, and team building.
NEVER DO THIS! - Ep.44
22 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Some important announcements today! Dion, from Kansas City, calls in and Mike shares advice on how to grow his business. Mike shares the ONE THING you...
Your Website is the Modern Business Card - Ep.43
26 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I talk with Christian from Mississippi. We talk about how he can scale his business using the modern business card -- the website.
Q&A Lawn Care and Landscaping - Ep.42
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This was an exclusive members only webinar for cohort #7 of the Landscape Business Course.
Starting a Second Location - Ep.41
20 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are close to signing a lease for our second location... I want to share the details of the build out and cost to get the new location up and runnin...
What Truck Should You Buy? - Ep.40
14 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
GMC, Ford, Chevy, 1500, 1 ton, dually, long bed??? So many options... what type of truck is best for your landscaping business?
Become a Course Member... for FREE! - Ep.39
06 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You can now become a course member at LandscapeBusinessCourse.com for just the cost of the software ($247)... The Coursework is now free!
Hiring Your Second Guy - Ep.38
01 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join the webinar tomorrow on attracting all-star talent and the hiring system you must have in place to retain them.
Cash Flow Management - Ep.37
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You might be making money, creating estimates, winning bids, doing marketing.... but then you ask yourself the question, " Where's all the money at?"Ā ...
Bidding Commercial Maintenance Jobs - Ep.36
01 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike takes a call from a course member, James, about his first commercial landscape maintenance estimate he is giving.
Why You Should (*NOT*) Grow Your Business - Ep.35
28 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When talking with Tyler, I realized that I don't often bring a balance to the "grow fast and scale your business" mantra I usually talk about. Here is...
College Dropout to Landscape Entrepreneur - Ep.34
21 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph is wanting to drop out of college and go full time with his landscaping business. How does he go from 35 lawn care clients to 100 in 2017?
Franchising and Retail Numbers - Ep.33
14 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Big announcement today! And I share more about our landscaping products retail operation at Augusta Lawn Care (and how it compliments the service side...
Must Listen! Scaling Up Lawn Care & Value-Add - Ep.32
08 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kristian is the owner of a landscaping business that does lawns and snow removal. In his second year, Kristian is looking to hire 2 crew members and g...
BONUS: Talking to a Tree Service Business Owner - Ep.31
07 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a special episode where we focus on tree service... still part of the green industry but not specifically for landscaping. However, it can be...
Up-Selling, Contracts, Software Recommendations and More - Ep.30
28 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ezekiel from Fresno, California called in and we talked about everything from software to upsetting maintenance clients.Ā
How to Transition from Your 9-5 Job - Ep.29
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony has a good paying job but wants to get started in the landscaping business. Mike walks him through his options as far as making the transition...
Focus on 2 Things: Sales and Hiring - Ep.28
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Colton came on the show today and had questions about the two things that every landscape business owner needs to be more obsessed about: sales and hi...
16 Year Old Lawn Care Entrepreneur - Ep.27
14 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
If you are young and are thinking twice about starting your business, this is a must-listen. Also, if you are just starting out and want advice on mar...
Consulting Call: Marines to Lawn Care Business Owner - Ep.26
08 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Eric got back from the Marines last August and is looking to start his lawn care and landscaping business. A must listen for anyone thinking of starti...
Consulting Call: How to Get Out of the Field - Ep.25
31 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vince called me and is in his 50's. It is imperative for Vince (if he wants to grow) to starting working in the sales/marketing aspect of the business...
How to Go From $100K to $1 Million in Annual Sales - Ep.24
24 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The million dollar revenue marker has become a milestone for the landscaping industry. The idea that 7 figures worth of sales is processed from a law...
Hiring System to Find All-Stars - Ep.23
15 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Getting the right people on the bus is sort of a big deal. Finding the right employees and them keeping them is so important to the long term health o...
How to Use Facebook To Dominate This Spring - Ep.22
11 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I believe that Facebook ads are CURRENTLY the most underpriced ad product in the world. Yes, this will undoubtedly change. Eventually, the clicks will...
How to Double Your Income in 2017 - Ep. 21
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the 5 things that will help you DOUBLE your personal and/or landscaping business income in 2017 1.) Hire Someone to do EVERYTHING in Your Bus...
Guerilla Marketing - Ep.20
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
You've hear the term a hundred times but today Mike gives some hardcore, real-life examples of guerrilla marketing that he is trying in his lawn care ...
LIVE CALLER: Standardized Pricing and First Year Blues
23 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan (a member of the course) won a live advising call with Mike. This is their conversation about standardized pricing and first year blues.
A Rant About Your Excuses - Ep.18
20 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
If you think that age, sex, race, religion, or anything else is keeping you from success this episode is for you. Yes, these are big issues and their ...
How to Finance Your Landscaping Business
13 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There are three major categories that financing can fall into. SBA, equipment financing, and bootstrapping. Mike talks about them all today on the sho...
THE PODCAST IS CHANGING! (2017 Business Goals)
04 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
From now on the podcast will be different. Each week Mike will share longer form audio clips on the journey he is taking in his business... more speci...
5th Thing That Keeps Landscaping Businesses Small
20 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Role of the Owner
4th Thing That Keeps Landscaping Businesses Small
20 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Pricing Method
3rd Thing That Keeps Landscaping Businesses Small
20 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Employees and LeadershipĀ
2nd Thing That Keeps Landscaping Businesses Small
20 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Software Systems
1st Thing That Keeps Landscaping Businesses Small
20 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Systems and ProceduresĀ
How to Deal with Difficult Customers
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when a customer is dissatisfied or unhappy with your service? You have got to act quickly and communicate well to ensure you retain the...
You Are Selling P2P
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
P2P stands for people to people. You are not in the B2B (business to business) or the B2C (business to consumer) environment... Everyone is looking to...
Collections and Contracts
08 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Should you send overdue invoices to collections? Should you have contracts or charge per mowing service?
Billing and Invoicing Tips
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Now we actually talk about the process of MAKING MONEY. How you invoice is important and the type of payment methods you accept will determine whether...
Do You Need a Routing and Scheduling System?
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a tight mowing route is imperative if you want to make money mowing, and scheduling is important to make sure you can invoice accurately at t...
Do You Need a CRM System?
03 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management and you must have one to scale a successful landscaping business.Ā
Should You Start a Website?
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike tells you IF and WHY you need to start a website and develop an online presence.
Enclosed VS Open-Air Trailers
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike tells you why you should buy an enclosed trailer instead of an open air trailer.
Second Mower Selection
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike tells you the options and his suggestions for your first zero turn mower.
First Mower Selection
02 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mike tells you what type of mower you should buy when you first get started.