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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

Why you need to talk to Steve about Work Health and Safety 12/09/2024

Why you need to talk to Steve about Work Health and Safety Steve Ween has a history in both Work Health and Safety and Lawncare business. In this first episode we cover his background and some of the misunderstood requests we get around documents and requirements. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34351185

DLM on the importance of relationships 12/08/2024

DLM on the importance of relationships The intro is with DLM employee Ricki, followed by a discussion with Luke and Lindsey about relationships with dealers and accountants /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34332475

Commercial V residential work wit DLM 12/02/2024

Commercial V residential work wit DLM Luke and Linds have established a dominatant position in South Australia, working predominantly on commercial work with only a few residential jobs now. We talk about the things that make this work and make it worth while. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34247910

DLM Linds and Luke started with Fox 12/01/2024

DLM Linds and Luke started with Fox DLM started as a franchise with Fox and are now an award winning independant business. We managed to convince Linds and Luke to both join me in the dungeon for an interview to see how they have built their South Australian business /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34215005

What has Mindset got to do with lawn mowers and starting a business? 11/28/2024

What has Mindset got to do with lawn mowers and starting a business? Jackson's history in the fitness industry means he is used to being around people that feed off each others positivity an success. Mindset can mean many different things, but please take this one thing away from listening to today's and this week's final episode. Your mindset can stop you succeeding! and likewise when you change they way you think, or what you are thinking about, it changes how you operate. This is very simply a path to succeeding in the areas that make small business operationally successful. It is being educated and focused on the carriculum that you need to know when starting out with a lawn mower, or a hedge trimmer, chainsaw or hand weeding. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34195275

Diversity adds value to you not just your customer 11/27/2024

Diversity adds value to you not just your customer Jackson from Magnus covering the importance of diversity in your business. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34182875

What is the best mower on the market With Jackson 11/26/2024

What is the best mower on the market With Jackson Jackson and I talk about buying the right tools that bring in revenue instead of floating your ego. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34153340

Business takes on many forms. Magnus has evolved quickly 11/25/2024

Business takes on many forms. Magnus has evolved quickly Jackson walks us through the changes in Magnus that have quickly moved it from a Solo gig to a serious and formidable business. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34134141

2 years in with Magnus All Property Services 11/24/2024

2 years in with Magnus All Property Services Jackson and Erica have formed their business on pillars that helped them transform from a part time solo gig to something simply miraculous in two years. This is the first episode in which Jackson and I cover the history and briefly tour into the difference between some of the business choices and th limits this can place on your business. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/34123916

BVG's Urban Assault CatchPro 11/17/2024

BVG's Urban Assault CatchPro Benny V joins me to discuss the amazing new CatchPro and Whippa Grippa. Urban Assault series. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/33933862

Tools for profit - James Miotto 11/14/2024

Tools for profit - James Miotto Miotto has put a lot of thought into which tools make him money. We look at why the 32" stander works well for him and why he loves using a mid size portable chipper/mulcher. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/33926277

Perceived Value with James Miotto 11/12/2024

Perceived Value with James Miotto James Miotto and I explore what it means to provide value for your customers. What forms their perception of Value? This will change depending on the type of customer they are and what they see you providing /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/33903037

James Miotto, It's been 3 years since we first interviewed you 11/10/2024

James Miotto, It's been 3 years since we first interviewed you James Miotto was 15 when we first talked for Aussie LawnStars. James is now an adult, finishing school and his apprenticeship. This episode is a much deeper look into what it looks like running a business in Australia. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/33865097

The original Aussie Trade Show LLEE 11/04/2024

The original Aussie Trade Show LLEE If you didn't make it to LLEE at any of the three locations this year, you'll love the walk around I did and chat with most of the vendors. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/33771602

Touring to Griffith with Ben Giblett 11/03/2024

Touring to Griffith with Ben Giblett I took a trip to Griffith to visit Ben Giblett and check out where he works because I wanted to see another contractor that mows weekly. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/33764172

Craig Markey Marketing 10/30/2024

Craig Markey Marketing In the Sutherland Shire, Craig has found marketing that makes his business grow quickly. The right marketing can easily pay for itself in the lawncare industry. /episode/index/show/aussielawnstars/id/33693772

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