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Welcome to Aussie LawnStars, The freshcut Lawncast We are all about the legends, and cowboys, Aussie seasons and grasses and products. We share the stories and product reviews, helping you make your business successful.

Full Throttle Lawn and Garden with Chris 05/04/2025

Full Throttle Lawn and Garden with Chris Chris has elluded me for far too long so when I called him, I got his interview the next day and got it straight out to you this week. Well thought out and executed start Tested market value and viable margins Text book business startup, yet so unique an inspiring. And you'll love the instagram account; https://www.instagram.com/full_throttle_lawn_n_garden?igsh=cTR4MGRhaHZzamNq /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/36427470

Scag and International Mowers Warehouse visit 04/28/2025

Scag and International Mowers Warehouse visit Watch this episode on Youtube as the video content from the Warehouse is important. Duncan Russell and his wife Ella own International Mowers and we take a close look at what they have done with it. We look at the Scag lineup available in Australia and the warehouse that allows them to serve Australia with new machines and parts. They have been supporting Scag, and McConnel and Seppi with a commitment to their customers that is awesome. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/36345920

Have you upgraded your spreadsheet and paper diary? SortScape does it with simplicity 04/21/2025

Have you upgraded your spreadsheet and paper diary? SortScape does it with simplicity Your business will address these questions early on. How to track regular maintenance work? Can I store customer details, the planned schedule and invoice all from one app? Will I be able to track more detailed information like, route density, Price structure, lost time travelling, photos of each job, employee performance? join SortScape now on http://sortscape.com/aussielawnstars /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/36252985

Women in business with Ally Marie 04/13/2025

Women in business with Ally Marie Ally has invested in the path of horticulture, working for Nursuries and other successful businesses before forging her own path, starting a garden maintenance business in Melbourne. We learn from Ally about what makes her business work well and the many challenges she has faced, some she continues to face in a male dominated industry. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/36117200

First 12 months has been business crash course for Felix Castelan 04/06/2025

First 12 months has been business crash course for Felix Castelan Felix has come a long way in his first year and he is making the most of the lessons he has learnt last year and the first part of this year. We cover the details of his start up and the equipment, pricing and employing. This is a wild ride. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/36027640

Autonomous Wright ZK adds levels of efficiency to your business 04/01/2025

Autonomous Wright ZK adds levels of efficiency to your business The Autonomous Wright ZK is due to be released in Australia soon. It offers efficiency that cannot be matched for those who have large open areas that require regular mowing. Listen in to Aiden Andrews and myself as we discuss this in person /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35963290

Women in Business - Renae Smith tells us how she manages multiple employees successfully 03/23/2025

Women in Business - Renae Smith tells us how she manages multiple employees successfully Renae Smith is not far from me on the Central Coast. Her Husband Dan Smith is also in the business. Renae shares the intricate details of their business so we can see what works well when you grow from solo to multiple teams on the road. We cover in depth the need for a CRM and we look at how SortScape has worked well for Renae. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35794830

Women doing Business well with Kyla Macdonald 03/16/2025

Women doing Business well with Kyla Macdonald Kyla has an amazing business. what has she done right? High Value clientele, Specialist CRM, and battery gear, and a clear goal to cap the size to suit their hours and lifestyle and income. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35711455

Lucas House and Garden 03/09/2025

Lucas House and Garden James Lucas, the man behind Lucas House and Garden shares so much wisdom in this interview. 50 Employees, and a reputation built on 20 years in Melbourne's top tier gardens. James was very humble and a pleasure to spend time with. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35591455

How to employ with Kim Arnel 03/02/2025

How to employ with Kim Arnel Kim Arnel from has a really good grasp on how to treat employees and how to hire employees. She spent more than an hour with me to help us understand how to do it right. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35497905

Why is it that you don't employ people 02/23/2025

Why is it that you don't employ people Lawncare businesses come in two basic forms. One is self employed and focused on the tecnical expertise while the other is about applying best business practices. We will see a revolution business skills amongst those who might otherwise have struggled, but employing staff is still very daunting for so many of us. Clint Adams from Lawn Hub discusses this topic in depth today /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35395745

Where do you go when you've been in business for 25 years? 02/19/2025

Where do you go when you've been in business for 25 years? /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35346965

Marketing in a franchise with Tye Kelpie 02/19/2025

Marketing in a franchise with Tye Kelpie Steven has invested in a franchise, but he also is heavily invested in marketing directly to find local work /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35346890

Business skills with Tye Kelpie 02/18/2025

Business skills with Tye Kelpie Steven and I cover a bunch of topics around his history farming and business skills he has learnt in life and applied in his franchise. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35324770

New Zealand Franchise Green Acres with Tye Kelpie 02/17/2025

New Zealand Franchise Green Acres with Tye Kelpie Steven lives just out of Auckland NZ and has been in business for 25 years. settle in for this four parter as we find some gold nuggets from Steven's breadth of experience. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35316200

Lawn and Land Equip Expo 2025 02/09/2025

Lawn and Land Equip Expo 2025 I've captured BJ for a sneaky update on Lawn and Land Equip Expo And captured his singing /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35208310

What systems made Jim's the choice for Chris Stanford 02/03/2025

What systems made Jim's the choice for Chris Stanford I wanted Chris to explain why he opted for Jim's when he already had made a start as an independant. Specifically which systems in Jim's were really attractive. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35113915

Chris Stanford from independant to Jim's Franchise..Why 02/02/2025

Chris Stanford from independant to Jim's Franchise..Why Chris has been in the industry as an employee and started working on his own independant business before making the decision to join the Jim's Mowing network. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35113890

Do you have the right tool for the job? part 2 01/29/2025

Do you have the right tool for the job? part 2 Damian Bush and I continue the discussion on tools that do what they are intended for or tools that are asked to do things they were never intended for /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35070835

Do you have the right tool for the job? 01/27/2025

Do you have the right tool for the job? Damian Bush calls back into the dungeon to discuss this topic with us. Having the right tool for the job has come up many times but here we address it in depth. Why it's important to have the right tool for the job and that sometimes you make do with the tools you do have. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/35031480

What does the Tomcat Chipper range look like? 01/21/2025

What does the Tomcat Chipper range look like? Alvin and I wrap up this interview with more business talk and discussion around Tomcat products that could work well in your business /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34944300

Small business challenges with Alvin 01/20/2025

Small business challenges with Alvin In our discussion, Alvin and I cover a few topics that he has seen small businesses struggle with. Getting your priorities right when it comes to finances can make or break your business. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34925780

Alvin's Chippers - Tomcat 01/19/2025

Alvin's Chippers - Tomcat This three part interview is with Alvin from Tomcat Chippers Australia. We cover an introduction with Alvin and take a dive into his history as a tree worker and in his role at Tomcat Chippers. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34909150

Ear Molds for your hearing protection and listening while you work 01/12/2025

Ear Molds for your hearing protection and listening while you work Anthony runs Hunter Hearing Protection. We discuss hearing protection and bluetooth connectivity while working. Ear Molds provide one of the best solutions for hearing protection that works with all manner of hats and glasses without interferring and still providing great hearing protection. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34822190

Is it more efficient to do your own maintenance 12/26/2024

Is it more efficient to do your own maintenance Steve and I take a dive into large site jobs and doing your own equipment repairs and maintenance. This last few weeks I've resorted to taking my mower to the local dealer for repairs and I'm sure glad I did. Most repairs I can save time and get back up on the tools quicker doing my own repairs, but sometimes it just isn't going to be. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34617760

In depth buying a round with Steve Mason 12/22/2024

In depth buying a round with Steve Mason Steve Mason bought a round in regional Victoria. Traralgon is several hours out of Melbourne yet Steve Mason has taken on a lawncare run he has been able to improve. Better clients and better prices amongst other things have seen him set up well in business /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34568190

Profit First Principles with Katie 12/16/2024

Profit First Principles with Katie We take a closer look at why you benefit from the Profit First Principles in your business. Katie has years of experience using Profit First and guiding others to use it successfully in their trade businesses. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34465820

Profit First with Katie Crismale-Marshall 12/15/2024

Profit First with Katie Crismale-Marshall We have finally got the expert in Profit First to join us and help us understand the financial systems that set you up for success. Katie Crismale-Marshall is the CEO of Profit First Australia. In Profit First for Tradies, she podcasts and mentors businesses in establishing and maintaining their financial systems under this model. If you would like to hear more from Katie, look her podcast up Profit First for Tradies or her website for business mentoring or email her [email protected] /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34458255

How important is training? with Steve Ween 12/11/2024

How important is training? with Steve Ween In this final episode with Steve Ween we look at training both for you as a business owner and how you ensure employees are aware and educated. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34399475

Work Health and Safety with tools and safety measures in work practices 12/10/2024

Work Health and Safety with tools and safety measures in work practices Steve Ween raises the dreaded issue of guard versus no guard and a bunch of other safety choices we can or should make. Do you choose not to use Guards on machines, Hi Vis workwear, safety cones working beside the road? The list of appropriate safety measures available to us is extensive. Some are prohibitive in their very nature. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34368505

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