How to make sure you are profitable with Adam Sylvester
Release Date: 08/28/2025
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From banker to landscaper, Carroll Fitzgerald built a 70+ person business with 35 trucks — and then sold it to his own management team. In this episode, Carroll shares the full story of how he scaled Fitzgerald’s Landscaping and structured a successful employee buyout. What you’ll learn: How Carroll grew his company from a weekend side hustle to a multimillion-dollar operation Why he planned his exit 5 years in advance — and how that paid off How he used SBA financing and vendor takebacks to help his team buy the business What makes a succession plan actually work in the trades...
info_outlineIf you’ve ever wondered why you’re working harder but not keeping more money, this episode is for you.
Dominic Rubino sits down with Adam Sylvester (Charlottesville Gutter Pros & Charlottesville Lawn Care) to break down the ‘Go Back Report’—a tool that uncovers the true cost of rework, callbacks, and discounts in a contracting business.
In this episode, we cover:
1. How to calculate the true cost of a callback
2. Why giving a “simple” 10% discount can kill your profit
3. What recurring revenue does for cash flow
4. Why you must stop competing with low-ball contractors
5. How to use logic and numbers to make better business decisions
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More about Adam Sylvester:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sylvester-72b64350/
Charlottesville Lawn Care: https://cvillelawncare.com/
Charlottesville Gutter Pros: https://cvillegutterpros.com/
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