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If you get your hands dirty at work, this podcast is for you. Stan Genadek has been in the landscaping/excavating business for 30 years. Entrepreneur, business owner and family man, Stan wanted to create a podcast that focused on contractor education – more specifically – on landscaping and excavating businesses from the business side of things. The Landscape Business Pro Podcast will interview inspiring experts of all kinds that will help us dig into marketing, sales, management, tricks of the trade and anything else that will help you be more successful and run a better business. Although we interview a wide range of different guests, we will always keep our focus on our listeners. Whether you're an employee aspiring to begin your own business, or a seasoned owner looking to sharpen your skills and expand your horizons, Stan and his guests' top priority is to arm you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to push yourself to the next level.
The show will also feature interviews with industry experts and innovative entrepreneurs. The goal is to help you be more profitable, more efficient, have happier customers and of course, make more money! Ultimately, this show is all about contractors, business owners, and anyone that get's their hands dirty to earn a living. When not creating podcasts, Stan is owner of Genadek Landscaping & Excavating in MN, and is also cofounder of a website designed to help landscapers and excavators move dirt fill without brokerage fees.
The show will also feature interviews with industry experts and innovative entrepreneurs. The goal is to help you be more profitable, more efficient, have happier customers and of course, make more money! Ultimately, this show is all about contractors, business owners, and anyone that get's their hands dirty to earn a living. When not creating podcasts, Stan is owner of Genadek Landscaping & Excavating in MN, and is also cofounder of a website designed to help landscapers and excavators move dirt fill without brokerage fees.
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1Travis Leicht of OnSite Supply talks to Stan about maximizing your current assets to create more profit in your business. What are some changes that can be made (easily) to bring in more income with less effort. Travis has been doing Periscope videos and using them to increase his business. When it comes to business, […]
Syd Stephan of Kage Innovations gave his son, Mike Stephan, the opportunity to create a one of a kind snow plow system. Mike was always creative and he was encouraged by his parents to keep coming up with new ideas. When somebody senses that you’re willing to take a risk and pursue their creative solutions to make […]
When he was 24, Bryan’s neighbor offered him a job at a lawn care business. After becoming unhappy with his manager, Bryan had had enough. Another neighbor was moving and had 3 things to get rid of: a dog, a TV, and a John Deere lawn tractor for $800. He used that John Deere to […]
Blake is a 19-year-old who has been in the green industry for 3 years. He has been dominating social media to grow his business. Consistency – You have to post on social media regularly (not a bunch in one day and then not again for awhile) . Quality – High quality content that aren’t all the same. Tags […]
If you get hurt, can your company still go on? It’s time to start thinking about your business as a business. Focus on building your people instead of focusing on building systems. Once you have your key people in place, then you can create systems around them. If you don’t have people to operate the […]
Are you looking to expand your business to include chemical applications? Matthew Martin has worked for national fertilizer and weed control companies and has ran his own business, and he sits down with Stan to guide people looking to move into this niche or expand their current business. His first piece of advice is for […]
After moving to Wheaton, IL, as a young boy, Greg taught himself how to build a pond by digging one in his parents’ backyard. Neighbor’s saw his work and asked him to build them ponds. Eventually, he started a small business to make summer money. After the Chicago Tribune wrote a front page article on […]
George Packard and Stan discuss the importance of growing your business so you create a safety cushion if you get injured, sick, or worse. If you don’t want to grow your business for yourself, do it for the ones you love. Be smart about your advertising. At the very minimum, there should be a […]
Daniel Aplin is starting in plant installation and design and interviews Stan in this weeks podcast interview. He is given free reign and gets to ask Stan anything he wants. Questions covered include: How do you set goals and commit to them? S – Specific M -Measurable A – Actionable R – Realistic T – […]
Former successful lawn care and landscape professional, Doug Cobair, and his wife Stacy decided to sell it all and move from the city to the country. He went from living in a 2500 sq ft house in the city to homesteading on 11 acres and living in a 800 sq ft log home that built by himself (with […]
**The information contained herein is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment in any manner. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding any medical condition.** Enzo found himself drinking and medicating a clinical depression. The substances made […]
Stan chats with Stacey Marks, co-founder of OnSite Supply about the importance of connecting with both your male and female market and using social media. Having a female look at your marketing and advertising ideas to give their input can be a make-or-break situation as a woman is the one making the final decision in […]
Jeri Schulze knows how to hire (and fire) for large companies, small companies and everything in between. She discusses what to look for in a resume and interview to help decide if somebody is going to be a good fit for your team. 1. There is no universal resume. You should highlight what you are […]
Look for reasons to be grateful (every single day) instead of things to be upset about. Practicing gratitude is a “keystone habit.” The positive affects continue into other areas in your life. “Give Thanks” System T – Think about what you’re grateful for H – Have an open mind (nothing you are grateful for is […]
Brian ran a business in high school with a friend, got a job out of school, and then in April 2015, he started a new business. In today’s episode, Brian asks Stan vital questions about transitioning from running a part-time business to a full-time business. They also dive into important questions about the differences in […]
Don’t have analysis paralysis and think yourself out of new projects. Just get started! Stan interviews Joe Mooney of Homesteadonomics about how he harvests 90-95% of his water usage from rainwater. Joe goes over the specifics of how he has his collection, filter, and storage systems set up. Every inch of rain on 1,000 square […]
Dirt Monkey University is looking for writers to contribute content using their experience in the industry. We will then post your blog on our website and put a link to your website. We will also provide you with a badge that you can put on your website and link to your article. This will have […]
Stan sits down with Greg Chism (AKA Geek to Freak) and Keith & Ashley Kalfas after the GIE Expo to have a casual conversation about the ins and outs of their YouTube “careers.” Links from this episode Geek to Freak The Landscaping Employee Trap
Stan talks to Dustin Maher of Fit Moms for Life about exercise, nutrition, and how it affects every part of our lives and business. Our body is our engine – food is our fuel. Exercise smarter. Change the food you eat. You are the role model for your family and company. Food myths: Fat makes […]
Stan turns the tables and is interviewed by young entrepreneur, Robert Buzzard. He is 20-years-old and wants to start an excavating and hardscaping business. Robert has limited technical and business experience and wants to know the best plan of action. Things you need to master when starting a business Sales – sales skills will make […]
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