Avoiding Growth Traps: Insights on Scaling from Jonathan Pototschnik Ep. #266
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Building a Movement, Naylor Taliaferro and the Growth of the Lawn Care Community Ep. #462
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Recorded live at SYNKD Live in New Orleans, John Pajak sits down with Naylor Taliaferro to reflect on the growth of SYNKD and the lawn care community over the past decade. What began as the YouTube Rally at Pleasure Ridge Pizza has evolved into major industry gatherings at venues like the Mega Cavern, Copper & Kings Brewery, the YUM! Center, and the KICC. Naylor shares how those early meetups helped shape a connected, thriving community and why in-person events still matter. The conversation also highlights Naylor’s continued impact through the Equip...
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You Don’t Need a Commercial Mower Yet (A Talk for New Guys) Ep. #461
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Braxton is 19, wants to start mowing lawns, and feels overwhelmed by all the talk of commercial equipment. In this episode, John slows things down and answers Braxton’s question directly, breaking down when a commercial mower actually makes sense, what to look for, and where new operators should really start. This is a must-listen for anyone early in their lawn care journey. Comments and Questions are welcome. Send to Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Equip Expo : 2026 Tickets are 50% OFF with promo code Pajak ...
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The War Against Cash, and Why It Should Worry You Ep. #460
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The push toward a cashless society is accelerating, but at what cost? In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John breaks down real-world experiences with disappearing change and uses them to expose a bigger issue, the war against cash. From privacy concerns to system failures and consumer control, this conversation challenges the idea that digital convenience is always progress. Business owners and consumers alike need to understand what’s at stake before the option disappears. Comments and Questions are welcome. Send to Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links...
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Finding Your Tribe, Winning at Life, and Why Live Events Still Matter Ep. #459
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Recorded live at SYNKD Live in New Orleans, John Pajak sits down with Cornell Mack to talk about why live events still matter, how real relationships are built outside of social media, and why so many business owners feel lonely until they find their people. Mack shares the heart behind the Winning at Life movement, what makes the Winning at Life Meetups different, and how community, faith, and shared experiences can change both your business and your life. If you’ve ever felt like you were building alone, this episode is for you. Find Mack and Winning at Life...
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Trust Before the Transaction. The Real Art of Marketing Ep. #458
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Recorded live at SYNKD in New Orleans, I sat down with Stephanie Baiocchi from Impulse to talk about what most business owners get wrong about marketing. We dive into the importance of educating customers, building trust, and positioning yourself as the authority long before you ever pitch your services. When people understand what you do and why it matters, selling stops feeling pushy and starts feeling natural. This conversation is a must-listen for service-based business owners who want better clients, better conversions, and long-term loyalty. To learn more about Impact...
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Get in the Room: How Live Events Transform Small Business Owners Ep. #457
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Kicking off our Synkd Live short series from New Orleans, I sit down with Mike Garvey from the to talk about why attending live business events is one of the fastest ways to level up as a small business owner. The right conversation, the right idea, or the right connection can completely change the trajectory of your business, but only if you show up and implement what you learn. This episode is a reminder of why proximity, education, and action matter. Comments and Questions are welcome. Send to Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. ...
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Can One Machine Do It All? The Truth About Multi-Purpose Equipment Ep. #456
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Can a stand-on mower become a true multi-purpose money maker, or do equipment shortcuts quietly destroy profit? In today’s Inbox Insights episode, John answers a listener question about attachments, robotic mowing, and how to realistically modify equipment without wrecking your machines or margins. Comments and Questions are welcome. Send to Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Relay Relay is small business banking that puts you in complete control of what you are earning, spending, and saving. Click here to sign up for Relay...
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How to Kill the Cash-Eating Monster in Your Business Ep. #455
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Most small business owners don’t fail. They slowly bleed cash until burnout sets in. In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John introduces the “Cash-Eating Monster” and breaks down five ways businesses unknowingly become money furnaces instead of profit engines. John shows how to starve the monster and build a business that produces wealth, freedom, and peace of mind. Comments and Questions are welcome. Send to Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Budgets, Breakevens, and Bottom Lines™ Workshop John Pajak’s exclusive...
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From Chicago to Sydney: Real Business Talk for Lawn Care Pros Ep. #454
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In this episode, John Pajak sits down with Garry Ashton, host of the , for a powerful cross-continental conversation on what truly builds a profitable, sustainable lawn care business. From systems and pricing psychology to hiring, quoting strategies, and long-term business mindset, John and Garry break down the universal lessons that lawn care operators face, no matter what side of the world they operate on. This episode dives deep into what actually moves the needle, and why business fundamentals always beat shiny new equipment. Comments and Questions are welcome. Send to Episode Links:...
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Why Your CRM Feels Broken (And How to Fix It in One Afternoon) Ep. #453
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Most business owners struggle with estimates and invoicing, not because their CRM is broken, but because their catalog is a mess. In this episode, John Pajak breaks down how standardizing your services instantly improves speed, accuracy, automation, and scalability. If invoicing takes hours instead of minutes, this episode will change the way you run your business. Comments and Questions are welcome. Send to Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Yardbook Training Workshops Learn one-on-one with John Pajak to use Yardbook like a...
info_outlineIn this episode of Profits with Pajak, John Pajak is joined by his mentor, Jonathan Pototschnik, to dive into the realities of business growth and the common pain points that can make owners question their next steps. They discuss why so many business owners find themselves in a cycle of starting and stopping their growth—whether due to the challenges of hiring new employees, balancing an expanding customer base, or handling the strain of fluctuating marketing efforts. Jonathan shares valuable insights on avoiding these pitfalls, helping you learn how to navigate and speed through common growing pains without letting them hinder your long-term success. Tune in for a candid conversation on staying resilient through the ups and downs of scaling your business.
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