Side Hustle Squad

Welcome to the Side Hustle Squad Podcast with your host, Mike Garvey! My goal is to provide entrepreneurs with all the tools and resources they need to start and succeed in the lawn care industry on the side while working a full-time career. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, or thinking about taking the leap into starting a business, this podcast will help you build and grow. Guests from the green industry and beyond will be on the show to share their experiences and advice. I provide in-depth interviews with successful entrepreneurs, offering insight into what it takes to succeed in running a business. I will also discuss the various aspects of the lawn care industry, from equipment and industry trends to stories and experiences from my own lawn care business successes and failures. You will leave each episode feeling informed, empowered, and ready to hustle. No matter what stage of the journey you're in, the Side Hustle Squad is here to help you succeed. Tune in every week for the latest interviews, tips, tricks, and advice for growing your business.

Ep 252. Live from Vegas: First Impressions at the Lawn & Landscape Tech Conference! 07/31/2025

Ep 251. Live from Pod Row: Chatting with Rehlko’s Nino DeGiglio at the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference! 07/29/2025

Ep 250. Thank You & What’s Next: Las Vegas Tech Conference Bound! 07/24/2025

Ep 249. Hiring Administrative Help: The Turning Point in Out Lawn Care Business 07/22/2025

Ep 248. Crossing Paths with LCR Media! 07/17/2025

Ep 247. Always Hiring: Why Small Business Owners Should Never Stop Recruiting! 07/15/2025

Ep 246. Locking in Commercial Accounts! 07/10/2025

Ep 245. Mid-Year Business Check-In: Time to Reassess, Refocus, and Reignite! 07/08/2025

Ep 244. Shop Update, NJDEP Inspections and Hustling for Commercial Accounts 07/03/2025

Ep 243. Maximizing Direct Mail ROI with Samantha Heald of PostcardMania 07/01/2025

Ep 242. Know Your Numbers & Grow: A Deep Dive with John Pajak 06/26/2025

Ep 241. Branded Bull on Rebranding and Services They Can Offer YOU with Adam Fullerton! 06/24/2025

Ep 240. From Full-Time at a Coal Mine to Full-Time Lawn Care: Matt Dickey’s Journey to Lawn Care Success 06/19/2025

Ep 239. Happy Father’s Day! Time to Recharge and Not Burn Out After the Spring Rush! 06/17/2025

Ep 238. Checking in with My Wife, Rebecca Garvey! 06/12/2025

Ep 237. Thinking 10 Years Ahead in Your Business! 06/10/2025

Ep 236. Why EQUIP Expo Is a Game-Changer for Your Business! 06/05/2025

Ep 235. Double Your Revenue Without Finding New Clients: The Power of Add-On Services! 06/03/2025

Ep 234. Free Money for Your Business? What You Need to Know About the Jobber Grant! 05/29/2025

Ep 233. Mike’s First Guest Spot on The Green Industry Podcast with Paul Jamison! 05/27/2025

Ep 232. Breaking the Bottleneck: How to Stop Being the One Holding Your Business Back! 05/22/2025

Ep 231. When is it Time to Hire Help? The Signs You Can’t Ignore as a Business Owner! 05/20/2025

Ep 230. Mike Says Goodbye to his Dog, Cole: Grieving the Loss of a Best Friend 05/15/2025

Ep 229. Why a Supportive Spouse Is the Real MVP in Lawn Care Entrepreneurship! 05/13/2025

Ep 228. Hiring Your First Employee: Tips, Mistakes, and Lessons from the Field! 05/08/2025

Ep 227. When the Landscape Truck Catches Fire: Larry’s Wild Ride & Fire Safety Tips! 05/06/2025

Ep 226. Checking In: Wins, Losses, and Lessons from the Spring Rush! 05/01/2025

Ep 225. How to Successfully Add and Launch New Services in Your Lawn Care Business! 04/29/2025

Ep 224. 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Lawn Care Side Hustle! 04/24/2025

Ep 223. Big Moves: Behind the Scenes of Our New Shop Build 04/22/2025