Profits with Pajak
Profits with Pajak is a weekly podcast that focuses on providing actionable strategies and insights for small business owners in the green industry. Hosted by John Pajak, each episode features in-depth discussions with successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and industry experts, who share their experiences and lessons learned on building and growing profitable businesses. From financial planning and operations advice, to marketing and sales tips, the podcast covers a wide range of topics that are relevant to small business owners in the green industry. The show is designed to help listeners unlock the full potential of their businesses, by providing practical advice and proven strategies for creating sustainable profits in the green industry. Whether you're just starting out or are looking to take your business to the next level, the "Profits with Pajak" podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow their business and create long-term success in the green industry.
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Before You Walk Into Equip Expo, Listen to This Ep. #555
10/19/2026
Before You Walk Into Equip Expo, Listen to This Ep. #555
Equip Expo 2026 is here! Before you walk through the doors of the Kentucky Exposition Center, make sure you're prepared to get the most out of your experience. In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John shares practical tips for navigating the massive trade show, choosing the right footwear, preparing for outdoor equipment demonstrations, using exhibitor maps, evaluating new equipment, and avoiding costly impulse purchases. You'll also learn why networking might be more valuable than anything you see on the showroom floor, and how to turn your Equip experience into real improvements for your business. Equip Expo registration: Promo code: PAJAK (check current pricing and availability) FREE Yardbook User Group Meetup: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. Eastern Time at Pod-Row. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Shiny Equipment, Ugly Numbers Ep. #554
10/14/2026
Shiny Equipment, Ugly Numbers Ep. #554
Do you really need a brand-new truck to run a successful lawn care business? And when does buying used equipment make more financial sense than buying new? In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John shares his philosophy of pairing reliable used trucks with new or gently used production equipment. From warranties and depreciation to financing, downtime, and equipment utilization, John breaks down the financial considerations that should guide your next purchase. You'll also hear why finding a great deal on nearly new equipment can be bittersweet, especially when that machine may have become a financial burden for its previous owner. The takeaway: The best equipment isn't necessarily the newest or the cheapest. It's the equipment that helps your business operate profitably. Run the Numbers, Not Your Mouth! Keep Pushing Through! God Bless! Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: YardbookSimplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Build a Better Life, Not Just a Bigger Business featuring Joseph DiPace Ep. #553
10/12/2026
Build a Better Life, Not Just a Bigger Business featuring Joseph DiPace Ep. #553
What if building a bigger business isn't the same as building a better life? In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John sits down with Joseph DiPace to discuss his journey from mowing lawns to building a profitable, debt-free lawn application business. Joe shares how patience, discipline, and understanding his numbers helped him make intentional decisions about his business and his future. From operating with older equipment and avoiding unnecessary debt to achieving major personal milestones, Joe proves that success isn't always measured by revenue, employees, or the number of trucks in your fleet. John and Joe also discuss the value of customer relationships, the advantages and challenges of being an owner-operator, and how faith influences their approach to business and life. The takeaway? You don't have to build the biggest business to achieve financial freedom. You need to build the right business for the life you want to live. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Eliminate It, Fix It, or Accept It Ep. #552
10/07/2026
Eliminate It, Fix It, or Accept It Ep. #552
By the end of a long lawn and landscape season, it's easy to start making declarations: I'm never offering that service again. I'm firing that customer. I'm selling that machine. I'm downsizing. I'm growing. I'm done. Some of those decisions may ultimately be right, but exhaustion isn't the best business advisor. In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John explains why end-of-season frustrations should be documented rather than immediately acted upon. Learn how to separate isolated incidents from real patterns, put numbers behind your emotions, and sort problems into three categories: eliminate it, fix it, or accept it. Before you rebuild your company for 2027, finish 2026, get some distance, and make your decisions with a clear head. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with The Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Shake It Off and Finish Your Season Strong Ep. #551
10/05/2026
Shake It Off and Finish Your Season Strong Ep. #551
October can be one of the toughest months for northern lawn and landscape business owners. You're tired, your employees are tired, and after months of weather delays, equipment failures, customer issues and your own mistakes, it's easy to mentally check out before the season is actually finished. In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John talks about putting the mistakes of 2026 in perspective and focusing on what you can still control. You can't change what happened earlier in the season, but you can serve today's customer, keep today's promises, lead your team, collect what you're owed, and finish the year with purpose. You don't have to finish perfect. You just have to finish strong. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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What If Your Competition Copies You? Ep. #550
09/30/2026
What If Your Competition Copies You? Ep. #550
Should you publish your prices, or are you handing your competitors an advantage? In this Q&A episode, John answers a listener's concern about competitors shopping estimates, copying flat-rate pricing, and using your own information to underbid you. After 550+ episodes of sharing how he operates, John explains why information isn't the real competitive advantage, execution is. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Google Isn't Just Ranking You Anymore, AI Is Trying to Understand You. Ep. #549
09/28/2026
Google Isn't Just Ranking You Anymore, AI Is Trying to Understand You. Ep. #549
Search isn't what it was five years ago. AI Overviews, AI Mode and conversational search are changing how customers discover local businesses. John breaks down what still matters from traditional SEO, what's changing as we head into 2027, and what lawn care and landscape companies should do now to make their businesses easier for both customers and search engines to understand. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Where Did My $100 Go? Ep. #548
09/25/2026
Where Did My $100 Go? Ep. #548
You charge a customer $100 for a job. How much did you actually make? In this short episode of Profits with Pajak, John follows a simple $100 sale from the moment the customer pays, through processing fees, labor, materials, equipment, overhead and taxes to show why revenue and profit are two very different things. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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That's Just the Way It Is Ep. #547
09/24/2026
That's Just the Way It Is Ep. #547
John thought he'd be home around 4:00. Instead, a distracted mistake while mixing herbicide, equipment problems, fueling, repairs, and preparation for the next day resulted in the truck finally getting parked at 9:22 p.m. After 27 years in the green industry and 11 years owning Turf Tamer, it raises a bigger question: When is “that's just the way it is” reality, and when is it an excuse for something that needs to change? Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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How to Pay Lawn & Landscape Employees Ep. #546
09/21/2026
How to Pay Lawn & Landscape Employees Ep. #546
How much should you pay a mower, landscape laborer, applicator or crew leader? Pajak breaks down why job titles alone don't determine wages and explains how skill, responsibility, productivity, independence and your local labor market should influence compensation. Most importantly, he discusses why paying higher wages only works when your pricing and production can support them. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Are We Pricing Lawn Care or a Moon Landing? Ep. #545
09/18/2026
Are We Pricing Lawn Care or a Moon Landing? Ep. #545
Are you running the numbers, or are you overengineering a simple decision? John breaks down why some services need detailed estimating while others should be governed by simple pricing rules, minimum charges, and flat rates. The goal isn't to stop analyzing your numbers. It's to analyze them well enough that you eventually don't have to analyze every single job. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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YA WHAD-DA-YA-WANT? Ep. #544
09/16/2026
YA WHAD-DA-YA-WANT? Ep. #544
After years in business, Pajak is starting to understand the old-school business owner who answers the phone with nothing more than, “Yeah?” This humorous episode explores customer service, tire-kickers, defending your prices, qualifying prospects faster, and why being professional doesn't mean giving everyone unlimited access to your time. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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How Big Do You Want to Go? Ep. #543
09/14/2026
How Big Do You Want to Go? Ep. #543
How big do you actually want your business to become? In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John challenges the assumption that successful businesses must constantly grow. From the growing pains that come with employees, equipment, management, and overhead to the financial reality that more revenue doesn't always mean more money, you'll learn how to determine the right size for your business, your goals, and the life you want to live. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $30.00 with promo code PAJAK through October 19th, then prices are full price at $120. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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3 Questions Lawn Care Business Owners Are Asking Ep. #542
09/11/2026
3 Questions Lawn Care Business Owners Are Asking Ep. #542
In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John answers three questions that many lawn and landscape business owners eventually face: How do you know when it's time to raise your prices? When should a solo operator hire their first employee? And how do you know whether your business is actually growing or you've simply created more work for yourself? No complicated formulas and no internet-guru answers. Just practical business conversations designed to help you run the numbers and make better decisions. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville.
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Don't Buy Equipment Just for the Tax Write Off Ep. #541
09/09/2026
Don't Buy Equipment Just for the Tax Write Off Ep. #541
Equipment dealers are getting ready to make deals, tax season is approaching, and business owners are hearing the same advice: "Buy it before the end of the year and write it off." But does buying equipment just to get a tax deduction actually make financial sense? In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John breaks down the questions lawn and landscape business owners should ask before making year-end equipment purchases. We discuss Section 179, depreciation, cash flow, financing, equipment utilization, and why waiting until next season may sometimes be the smarter financial move. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Run the Numbers: What Should You Charge in 2027? Ep. #540
09/07/2026
Run the Numbers: What Should You Charge in 2027? Ep. #540
How much should you raise your prices in 2027? Five percent? Ten percent? Before picking an arbitrary number, John Pajak argues that you're starting with the wrong question. In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John explains why the best time to begin building next year's pricing is while you're still living through this year's season. From labor and material costs to route density, callbacks, inefficient customers, owner compensation and profit, you'll learn what to document now so you can build 2027 pricing around your actual numbers instead of somebody else's opinion. Run the numbers, then walk into next season with confidence. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Did I Build Myself an Ivory Tower? Ep. #539
09/02/2026
Did I Build Myself an Ivory Tower? Ep. #539
Have I become disconnected from the reality of the green industry? After years of surrounding himself with successful business owners, manufacturers, speakers and industry leaders, John wonders whether his perception of the industry has changed. At the same time, one of the most difficult seasons he's faced in years is bringing him right back to the realities of running a small business. In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John examines self-limiting beliefs, hustle culture, professionalism, overwhelm, and why a difficult season doesn't mean you've built a bad business. Sometimes the answer isn't working harder. It's remembering what matters, challenging what you've been told is impossible, and making the next good decision. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit 2026Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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You Worked All Summer. What Did You Keep? Ep. #538
08/24/2026
You Worked All Summer. What Did You Keep? Ep. #538
You've been working since spring. The trucks are moving, payroll is getting made, customers are paying, and money is flowing through the business. But how much of it are you actually keeping? In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John walks through a late-summer financial checkup every green industry business owner should perform before September gets away from them. We'll look at revenue, labor, materials, overhead, cash, service profitability and the small financial leaks that can quietly destroy your margins. The year isn't over yet. Pull the numbers, find the problems, and make the adjustments while there's still time to finish 2026 strong. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit (October 18 & 19th, 2026, Louisville, KY)Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Don't Touch the Wire: Know When to Leave It Alone Ep. #537
08/19/2026
Don't Touch the Wire: Know When to Leave It Alone Ep. #537
Sometimes the urge to “do something” can make a bad situation worse. After watching people attempt to deal with damaged power lines following a storm, John draws a powerful parallel to business ownership. In this episode, we talk about the danger of fixing things you don’t fully understand, why activity isn’t always progress, and why the smartest move sometimes is knowing what not to touch. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit (October 18 & 19th, 2026, Louisville, KY)Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Thank You for the Shower Ep. #536
08/17/2026
Thank You for the Shower Ep. #536
After nearly a week without power or running water, the electricity unexpectedly returned to John's home for about a couple of hours. It was just long enough for his family to experience a little comfort and for John to finally take a shower. When the power disappeared again in the middle of the night, his reaction: gratitude. This is a short reflection on blessings, perspective, neighbors, faith, and learning not to take the ordinary things for granted. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit (October 18 & 19th, 2026, Louisville, KY)Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Civility and Survival After the Indiana Tornadoes Ep. #535
08/15/2026
Civility and Survival After the Indiana Tornadoes Ep. #535
John describes the harrowing aftermath of severe tornadoes that recently devastated his Indiana community. He shares personal accounts of living without power or running water, highlighting both the beauty of neighbors helping neighbors and the disturbing breakdown of social civility at local gas stations. Pajak reflects on the fragility of modern society when basic resources become scarce, noting how quickly desperation can lead to aggression and greed. Throughout the episode, he emphasizes the importance of maintaining a servant’s heart and exercising self-control during times of extreme stress. It's a somber reminder to appreciate everyday blessings and to prioritize family safety while offering grace to others as they navigate the long recovery process. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit (October 18 & 19th, 2026, Louisville, KY)Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Work ON the Business: Events, Equipment Choices, and Elite Clients with Tony Rudolph Ep. #534
08/10/2026
Work ON the Business: Events, Equipment Choices, and Elite Clients with Tony Rudolph Ep. #534
John Pajak sits down with Tony Rudolph of Tony’s Lawn Care to talk about building a profitable, tight route in high-end communities, making the shift to battery-powered equipment, and how to stand out from competitors without growing a huge crew. They also break down how to maximize your trip to Equip Expo and why industry events can change the trajectory of your business. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: LCR Summit (October 18 & 19th, 2026, Louisville, KY)Ready to stop guessing and start building a more profitable lawn care or landscaping business? The LCR Summit is a two-day business growth and networking event designed specifically for green industry professionals. Learn practical strategies for pricing, marketing, hiring, leadership, financial management, and building systems that help your business grow without consuming your life. Best of all, it's held the two days before Equip Expo, making it the perfect way to kick off your week in Louisville. Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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What I Wish Someone Had Told Me in Year One Ep. #533
08/07/2026
What I Wish Someone Had Told Me in Year One Ep. #533
If you're in your first few years of business, this episode is for you. John Pajak shares the advice he wishes someone had given him when he was just starting out, from navigating mistakes and long hours to understanding your numbers and staying the course. This isn't a lecture; it's an honest conversation from one business owner to another, filled with practical wisdom that can save you years of frustration and help you build a stronger business from the ground up. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Why LCR Summit Is the Best Way to Start Your Equip Expo Week Ep. #532
08/05/2026
Why LCR Summit Is the Best Way to Start Your Equip Expo Week Ep. #532
In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John Pajak sits down with Naylor Taliaferro from Pod House in Scottsdale, Arizona, to preview one of the biggest weeks of the year for the green industry. October 19-23 in Louisville, Kentucky. They discuss what attendees can expect at the 2026 , why it has become a must-attend event for contractors looking to grow their businesses, and how it sets the tone for the week leading into Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky. The conversation also covers the return of the Equip Expo Morning Show, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what's planned, who should attend, and why these live events continue to bring together some of the industry's top leaders and educators. Whether you're attending LCR Summit for the first time or you're a veteran of Equip Expo, this episode will help you make the most of your trip to Louisville this October. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Building Systems and Scaling Fast with Michelle Marshall at LLTC 2026 Ep. #531
08/03/2026
Building Systems and Scaling Fast with Michelle Marshall at LLTC 2026 Ep. #531
Live from the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference in Scottsdale, John Pajak sits down with Michelle Marshall of to unpack CRMs, data security, and building a real operating system for a fast-growing lawn care business. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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How CFVI’s Accurator Saves Time, Product, and Headaches in the Field with Morgan Laidlaw Ep. #530
07/31/2026
How CFVI’s Accurator Saves Time, Product, and Headaches in the Field with Morgan Laidlaw Ep. #530
At the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference in Scottsdale, John sits down with Morgan Laidlaw of CFVI to talk about ending hand mixing for lawn and pest pros. They break down how CFVI’s AccuRator automates chemical batching, improves safety and accuracy, reduces waste, and gives owners real data on product usage—whether you’re a solo operator or running multiple branches. Website: Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Your Business Should Serve You: Making Your Company Exit-Ready with Dennis Hering Ep. #529
07/29/2026
Your Business Should Serve You: Making Your Company Exit-Ready with Dennis Hering Ep. #529
Are you building a sellable business—or just owning an overworked job? From recurring revenue and systems to “buying back your time,” John Pajak and investment banker Dennis Hering break down what private equity really looks for, how to avoid a $50K fire sale, and why you should run your business like you’ll sell it… even if you never do. Get in touch with Dennis Website: Email: Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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Stop Hiding: How Fisher Multimedia Helps Lawn & Landscape Pros Show Up Online Ep. #528
07/27/2026
Stop Hiding: How Fisher Multimedia Helps Lawn & Landscape Pros Show Up Online Ep. #528
Lawn and landscape pros are great at the work—but most are invisible online. Live from the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference, John Pajak talks with Dalton Fisher of Fisher Multimedia about using video, social media, and AI the right way to build trust, stay visible in Google and Google Business, create evergreen content that keeps selling for you, and stop losing jobs to competitors who simply show up better online. Get in touch with Dalton Website: Instagram: Dalton_Fishermultimedia Email: [email protected] Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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The Efficiency Advantage: Eric Prokop on PermaGreen Equipment Ep. #527
07/24/2026
The Efficiency Advantage: Eric Prokop on PermaGreen Equipment Ep. #527
In this episode of Profits with Pajak, recorded live at the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference, John sits down with Eric Prokop from to discuss how the right equipment can dramatically improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability in a lawn application business. From reducing labor demands to increasing daily production, you'll hear practical insights that can help you get more done with every hour in the field. Whether you're running a solo operation or managing a growing team, this conversation will give you plenty to think about before your next equipment purchase. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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It’s Too Hot to be a Hero Ep. #526
07/20/2026
It’s Too Hot to be a Hero Ep. #526
Working outside in the summer isn't for the faint of heart. When temperatures climb into the mid-90s with heat indexes over 100 degrees, the job changes. Your equipment struggles. The turf struggles. And your body struggles. In this episode, John shares lessons learned from years of working in brutal summer conditions, from lawn care to construction, along with practical tips that have helped him stay safe, recover faster, and keep moving when the heat is relentless. Episode Links: Apple Podcast Listeners- Copy and paste the links below into your browser. Upcoming Events: Equip Expo (October 20–23, 2026, Louisville, KY): The largest trade show in the green industry, bringing together contractors, equipment manufacturers, and business leaders for four days of equipment demos, networking, and real-world strategies to help you grow and scale your business. Tickets are just $15.00 with promo code PAJAK through September 10, then prices go up. Lock in your ticket now and take advantage of the discount. Sign up and learn more: Show Partners: Yardbook Simplify your business and be more profitable. Please visit Get 30 days of Premium Business level of Yardbook for FREE with promo code PAJAK Mr. Producer Click the link to connect with Thee Best Podcast Producer in the biz! Green Frog Web Design Get your first month for only $1 when you use code, PAJAK, and have your website LIVE in 3 weeks from projected start date or it is FREE for a year.
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