Lone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew Martinez

This episode talks about our FIRST LOCAL meet up/ podcast event. Scott Reisinger, G.M. of Classic Turf equipment has been so gracious to open their shop to us as a backdrop to our meet up. This shows just how important it is to have a dealer you can depend on.   Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocket book, 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: Website: ClassicTurEquipment.com Our Partners, Sponsors & Affiliates we believe in: X-mas Light Mentor : Professional x-mas light business resources.  Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Ballard-inc.com: Premium products for your lawncare service business. Brandedbullinc.com: Media, Website, branding & Graphic design. Mention is for $100 OFF your purchase. My Service Area: Routing Software Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

In this episode, Andrew interviews a fellow Lonestar Ezra McCarthy of Maple Leaf Mowing. Ezra is shifting gears on of and has been bitten by the bug of digital marketing. As Ezra launches into the digital side of the green industry, he gives his take on some important nuggets of having an online  presence and marketing. Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocket book, 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: http://Mapleleafmowing.com http://Mccarthyshandyman.com    http://Greenfrogwebdesign.com Our Partners, Sponsors & Affiliates we believe in: X-mas Light Mentor : Professional x-mas light business resources.  Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Ballard-inc.com: Premium products for your lawncare service business. Brandedbullinc.com: Media, Website, branding & Graphic design. Mention is for $100 OFF your purchase. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

On this episode, Andrew is joined with a fellow podcaster in the  Green Industry and 1st time guest to the show, Willie Rodriguez  of the Plant Movement Podcast. They talk about some key elements that we all face at some point in our trek of entrepreneurship. Willie brings his unique perspectives in business and carrying the right mentality as a successful, long time plant nursery owner/grower.  Take from the show what you need to create more margin not just in your pocket book, 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:  Instagram page: The Plant Movement Podcast Podcast Chanel: The Plant Movement Podcast YouTube: @Theplantmovement Our Partners, Sponsors & Affiliates we believe in: X-mas Light Mentor : Professional x-mas light business resources.  Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Ballard-inc.com: Premium products for your lawncare service business. Brandedbullinc.com: Media, Website, branding & Graphic design. Mention is for $100 OFF your purchase. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing (Check out what Green Frog has done for the hosts website www.southernsonslandscape.com) My Service Area: Routing Software 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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 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?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing (Check out what Green Frog has done for the hosts website www.southernsonslandscape.com) My Service Area: Routing Software 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

Today, 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?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com 

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 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?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing My Service Area: Routing Software 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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 today. Follow the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawn_strong/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E56Nadf7x/ Do You want to be a guest on the show?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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 have consumed today. Follow the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawn_strong/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E56Nadf7x/ Do You want to be a guest on the show?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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 friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Do You want to be a guest on the show?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing My Service Area: Routing Software 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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 content you have consumed today. Follow the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kroopins_poopin_scoopin/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/22tav1szCOnWcVJTJKp8p3?si=ac1cf85246724494 YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/kroopins_poopin_scoopin Website: https://www.poopinscoopin.com/ Do You want to be a guest on the show?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

Today, in episode #275, Andy Wilson with the lawn hustle podcast joins the host today and dives into what his lawn and landscaping business looks like. Andy has recovered from a serious throat cancer complication 20 years ago but does not let that keep him down. Andy tandemly discusses his overcoming cancer along with offering up gemstones in the lawn service business that he's been involved with for over 16 years. 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. Guest Links: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1RCZmmrkKajmUkwNZZy9nF?si=e43c8ae8fe954423 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professional_lawn_maint Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/@professional_lawn_maint Do You want to be a guest on the show?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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 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?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing My Service Area: Routing Software 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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 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?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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 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. Lawn Care Success Blueprint: https://open.spotify.com/show/3nzN5bWsiKb5jI2sdAyPVp?si=e58a84eacf994f9e Do You want to be a guest on the show?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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 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?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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 owned on a piece of equipment in his own inventory. 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 Page: https://www.instagram.com/kawasakiengines/ Do You want to be a guest on the show?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

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 consumed today. Do You want to be a guest on the show?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com