Ep 54. Going from 80 hrs to 40 hrs a week as an owner.
Release Date: 08/05/2024
Ep 79. From Mowing Lawns to Margin Mastery: Randall's Journey Into Hardscaping
The Cost of Doing Business
What happens when two buddies in small-town West Virginia go from mowing neighbors' lawns with a John Deere to running a thriving hardscaping company? In this episode, I sit down with Randall from to unpack the raw, unfiltered story behind their evolution from maintenance to installs, how they battled seasonal cash flow nightmares, and the moment they realized hardscaping was their future. We talk about building a team, the pain of being stuck on the job instead of working on the business, and the power of budgeting, proposals, and communication in closing jobs fast. If you're a...
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Ep 78. He Built a Profitable Business Without a Crew | Kevin Robinson
The Cost of Doing Business
In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Robinson of , right on the jobsite, to talk through what it really looks like to run a thriving landscape business as a one-man crew. We get into the systems, the tools, and the mindset that help him keep production high without burning himself out. We talk about how he protects his time, why simplicity wins, the trap of “busy but broke,” and the power of knowing your numbers (instead of just guessing). This episode is packed with lessons for anyone building a business that serves their life, not the other way around. Whether you’re solo or scaling,...
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Ep 77. Real Leaders Build People, Not Just Patios | Aaron Emerson
The Cost of Doing Business
In this episode, I sit down with Aaron from Emerson Lawn & Landscape on a sunny spring morning outside Philly to talk about the not-so-glamorous side of leadership. We dive deep into what it actually looks like to transition from being the technician who does it all… to becoming the kind of leader who builds people, systems, and culture. Aaron gets real about almost losing the business, the mindset shifts that turned it around, and how leadership is less about control and more about letting go, automation, delegation, preparation, training, and anticipating problems before they hit. We...
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Ep 76. He’s Not at $1M Yet - But He’s Building Like He Is | Ken Brown
The Cost of Doing Business
I sit down with Ken Brown of this week - an owner/operator with a big goal: hit $1 million in revenue before age 30. Ken's not there yet, but he’s well on his way by making smart moves most contractors overlook: implementing a Profit First-style banking system, tracking every job like it matters, and using tech to win back his time. From mowing seven days a week to designing custom outdoor projects, Ken shares the mindset shifts and systems that are helping him grow with purpose and not panic. If you’re stuck in the hustle or wondering how to scale without losing control, this episode is...
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Ep 75. How Letting Go Built a Better Business w/ Nick Pandolfi
The Cost of Doing Business
On this podcast I sit down with Nick Pandolfi of Pandolfi Landscape Construction to talk about what it really takes to grow a business that lasts. From installing plunge pools to letting go of control, Nick opens up about the hard-earned lessons that freed up his time, protected his profit, and gave him back his family life. If you’ve ever wrestled with doing it all yourself, this episodes for you. Give them a follow: If you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out: - Landscape Business Management Software Follow us on Instagram:
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Ep 74. I'm Losing Money on Every Job - and Didn’t Even Know It w/ Robert Green
The Cost of Doing Business
This one hits deep. In today’s episode, I sat down with Robert from Stone Craft Design & Build to unpack what it really takes to scale a construction business. From nearly burning out and losing hundreds of thousands to regaining control, building a team culture that people would yearn to be part of, and finally running a profitable, sustainable business. We talk budgets, mindset shifts, what got him into SynkedUP, and how clarity around his numbers saved his business. This isn’t a story about square footage…it’s about stepping up and designing your future. Give them a follow on...
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Ep 73. I Almost Quit After This Job - and I Was the Problem
The Cost of Doing Business
This week I sit down with Marco from Annabelle Landscapes, a loyal customer and a guy who’s been through the real trenches of building a business. He tells the story of landing his first big patio job, an $80K project that sounded like a dream at first… until the stress, snow, and not knowing his numbers nearly broke him. That job almost convinced him to walk away from hardscaping entirely. Not because the work was bad - but because his mindset was the real limit. We talk through that shift. From feeling like you’ve got to do it all yourself to realizing the only way forward is to build...
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Ep 72. How Knowing Your Numbers Changes Everything w/ AJ Wanders
The Cost of Doing Business
AJ Wanders from Monolith Artscapes shares what it really looked like to go from self-doubt to confidence in the early days of running his business. As a two-man crew, AJ talks about why he chose to invest in SynkedUP right out of the gate, and how that decision helped him win back his evenings, quote jobs faster, and make decisions with clarity instead of guesswork. He opens up about leaving the comfort of a steady paycheck, navigating mindset struggles, and how knowing his numbers gave him the freedom to put family first. If you’ve ever thought you’re too small for systems or felt the...
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Ep 71. Lessons from an Aquascape Artist of the Year - Joe Genovese.
The Cost of Doing Business
In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and fellow pond builder Joey Genovese from Genoscape Inc. They’re a full-service landscape construction company specializing in water features. Joey’s been in the game over two decades, evolving from general landscaping to becoming one of the most respected water feature specialists in the industry. We dig into everything, from slogging through mud at early Aquascape builds to installing 100-ton boulders in Southern Africa. We talk about surviving the 2008 crash, downsizing smart, building a niche brand, and most...
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Ep 70. Building a Business That Runs Without You w/ Greg Wittstock
The Cost of Doing Business
On this special episode of The Cost of Doing Business, I sit down with longtime friend and mentor Greg Wittstock, CEO and Founder of Aquascape. We dive deep into the real, messy journey of transforming a hobby into a thriving business, creating a company culture that lasts, and empowering a team strong enough to run the show without you. "If you're working IN the business, you have a job. If you're working ON the business, you have a company." Greg’s straightforward advice years ago was the catalyst that inspired me to start my own company, SynkedUP. Today, we revisit those life changing...
info_outlineJeremy Morales of Morales Masonry & Landscaping has been pounding the pavement for years in this industry, working out in the field, hustling to make it.
Today he tells his story on how he realized the work will always be there and started making some business and lifestyle changes. Today he's realizing his lifelong dream of getting his pilot's license and flying his own plane.
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