What happens when two buddies in small-town West Virginia go from mowing neighbors' lawns with a John Deere to running a thriving hardscaping company? In this episode, I sit down with Randall from M.R. Landscapes to unpack the raw, unfiltered story behind their evolution from maintenance to installs, how they battled seasonal cash flow nightmares, and the moment they realized hardscaping was their future.

We talk about building a team, the pain of being stuck on the job instead of working on the business, and the power of budgeting, proposals, and communication in closing jobs fast. If you're a contractor trying to scale your business, navigate partnerships, or figure out when to finally hire that key crew member… this one’s for you.

Listen in for:

• Why being on the tools too long might be hurting your growth

• The danger of “bank account barometer” thinking

• How SynkedUP helped shift their margins and mindset

• And what it really takes to lead a team through the highs and lows

This is the cost of doing business; and it’s what they don’t show you on Instagram.

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In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Robinson of Robinson Outdoors, right on the jobsite, to talk through what it really looks like to run a thriving landscape business as a one-man crew. We get into the systems, the tools, and the mindset that help him keep production high without burning himself out.

We talk about how he protects his time, why simplicity wins, the trap of “busy but broke,” and the power of knowing your numbers (instead of just guessing).

This episode is packed with lessons for anyone building a business that serves their life, not the other way around.

Whether you’re solo or scaling, Kevin’s story is proof that doing it right matters more than doing it big.

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In this episode, I sit down with Aaron from Emerson Lawn & Landscape on a sunny spring morning outside Philly to talk about the not-so-glamorous side of leadership. We dive deep into what it actually looks like to transition from being the technician who does it all… to becoming the kind of leader who builds people, systems, and culture. Aaron gets real about almost losing the business, the mindset shifts that turned it around, and how leadership is less about control and more about letting go, automation, delegation, preparation, training, and anticipating problems before they hit.

We talk about the hard lessons learned from jobs that bled money, the importance of knowing your break-even, and how building a team that runs without you isn’t just the goal, it’s the responsibility. If you're a business owner struggling to get out of the weeds or afraid to say no to the wrong work, this episode is packed with the kind of leadership gold that only comes from the trenches.

Because success doesn’t come from working harder. It comes from leading better.

Give Emerson a follow in instagram @‌emersonlawnlandscape

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I sit down with Ken Brown of Liberty Outdoor Landscapes this week - an owner/operator with a big goal: hit $1 million in revenue before age 30.

Ken's not there yet, but he’s well on his way by making smart moves most contractors overlook: implementing a Profit First-style banking system, tracking every job like it matters, and using tech to win back his time.

From mowing seven days a week to designing custom outdoor projects, Ken shares the mindset shifts and systems that are helping him grow with purpose and not panic.

If you’re stuck in the hustle or wondering how to scale without losing control, this episode is your blueprint.

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On this podcast I sit down with Nick Pandolfi of Pandolfi Landscape Construction to talk about what it really takes to grow a business that lasts. From installing plunge pools to letting go of control, Nick opens up about the hard-earned lessons that freed up his time, protected his profit, and gave him back his family life. If you’ve ever wrestled with doing it all yourself, this episodes for you.

Give them a follow: @pandolfilandscapeconstruction

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This one hits deep. In today’s episode, I sat down with Robert from Stone Craft Design & Build to unpack what it really takes to scale a construction business. From nearly burning out and losing hundreds of thousands to regaining control, building a team culture that people would yearn to be part of, and finally running a profitable, sustainable business. We talk budgets, mindset shifts, what got him into SynkedUP, and how clarity around his numbers saved his business. This isn’t a story about square footage…it’s about stepping up and designing your future.

Give them a follow on instagram: @stone_craftdesigns

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This week I sit down with Marco from Annabelle Landscapes, a loyal customer and a guy who’s been through the real trenches of building a business.

He tells the story of landing his first big patio job, an $80K project that sounded like a dream at first… until the stress, snow, and not knowing his numbers nearly broke him. That job almost convinced him to walk away from hardscaping entirely. Not because the work was bad - but because his mindset was the real limit.

We talk through that shift. From feeling like you’ve got to do it all yourself to realizing the only way forward is to build systems, trust people, and let go of control. He shares what finally made him commit to using a CRM, how he got his crew to buy in (even when they hated clocking in), and the moment the business stopped feeling like a fight.

If you’ve ever struggled with the fear of leveling up, or felt stuck because everything depended on you, this one’s for you. It’s not about overnight wins. It’s about doing the hard internal work to build something sustainable.

Connect with Marco: https://www.instagram.com/annabellelandscapes/

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AJ Wanders from Monolith Artscapes shares what it really looked like to go from self-doubt to confidence in the early days of running his business. As a two-man crew, AJ talks about why he chose to invest in SynkedUP right out of the gate, and how that decision helped him win back his evenings, quote jobs faster, and make decisions with clarity instead of guesswork.

He opens up about leaving the comfort of a steady paycheck, navigating mindset struggles, and how knowing his numbers gave him the freedom to put family first.

If you’ve ever thought you’re too small for systems or felt the weight of trying to do it all 👉 this one’s for you.

Give AJ a follow @‌monolithartscapes on Instagram

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