Bex Gardens, Canberra has it's challenges and rewards
Aussie LawnStars
In this interview Garry Ashton talks to Bec about transitioning from a larger landscape company to running her own gardening maintenance business in and around Canberra. From Soil quality, to aquiring customers and climate. We even talk about motorbikes.
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What's new at Stihl in Spring 2025
Aussie LawnStars
Garry Ashton and Silvio Matas caught up in person in Melbourne to tour the Stihl warehouse. This interview is the compilation of in person footage and over the internet video call to bring together behind the scenes Stihl office and product releases and a lengthy interview about all things Stihl Australia.
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Eco Green Garden Care: A Sustainable Approach
Aussie LawnStars
In this conversation, Garry Ashton interviews Stuart Griffiths from Eco Green Garden Care, focusing on sustainability in the gardening industry. They discuss the importance of conscientious capitalism, the mindset required for business growth, and the transition from petrol to battery-powered tools. Stuart shares his journey in the gardening business, emphasizing the role of networking and client acquisition. The conversation also delves into profit margins, the technical aspects of battery tools, and their practical applications in gardening. The discussion concludes with thoughts on the...
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Creeks Garden Care, Whats in a name
Aussie LawnStars
In this conversation, Garry Ashton speaks with Mikey and Olive from Creeks Garden Care about their journey from youth work to starting a gardening business. They discuss the challenges of naming a business, the transition from employment to entrepreneurship, pricing strategies, and the importance of networking within the industry. The conversation also touches on equipment choices, financial management, and the significance of understanding tax implications for small business owners. In this conversation, Garry Ashton and Mikey discuss various aspects of running a landscaping business,...
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Real people, real business, real progress to a profitable business with Gavin Turner
Aussie LawnStars
In this conversation, Garry Ashton interviews Gavin Turner, a gardener from Launceston, Tasmania, who shares his journey from working in a salmon farm to running a successful gardening business. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of gardening in Tasmania, marketing strategies, client relationships, and the importance of mindset in business. Gavin reflects on his pricing strategies, seasonal work, and the significance of providing value to clients while maintaining profitability. In this conversation, Gavin and Garry discuss the challenges of maintaining client relationships and...
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Accelerate your business growth and profit. Dan Aubrey has!
Aussie LawnStars
Today there is no excuse for starting a business and floundering or failing because you don’t know what you’re doing. Listen to Aussie LawnStars to learn business secrets, shortcuts and systems. Join for one of the best systems to help you succeed. Dan Aubrey has taken many paths before starting in business and he has learnt from others in the industry so that he is successful and continuing to move towards new goals. Check out his story here
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Crafted Greens - Making Lawns Better
Aussie LawnStars
Chris Vogel has worked for a Jim’s franchise, bought a Fox franchise and now operates independently to offer lawn care packages and gardening targeted to clients who want premium results.
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Easy path to growth with Mow Buddy
Aussie LawnStars
Jim and Shai from Mow Buddy graced the dungeon with a visit to explain the Mow Buddy platfrom and share how it can provide jobs that are already pre qualifed to save you time and effort chasing leads and advertising. You need to listen to the interview to decide if the Mow Buddy platform is a good option for your business.
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Ignorance will kill your business with Peter Lynch
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Peter has a history steeped in business practices banking and accounting, Peter has insights into small business that will help you succeed. Peter is a good friend of mine and I’ve been talking him into doing this interview for a while now and I know you will get a lot of value from the topics we cover.
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Your business needs you to think about this
Aussie LawnStars
When you start a business you are training your brain to think about a whole lot of challenges you have never faced before...What are they? You probably have already thought about what tools to buy and the basics of impressing the customer with quality service, BUT, what does that look like? Do you wow them with technical knowledge or promise them the world with the best gardens and lawns or the cheapest prices? We take a deep dive into what you need to be thinking about and thinking like so that you gain the right business skills and attitudes to run a great business, whatever the product...
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Nick runs a Coochie HydroGreen on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and we spent two hours discussing his work life, some great banter on mulch v catch and robot mowers too.