The Cost of Doing Business – Details, episodes & analysis

This week we’re in Bend, Oregon with our friend and customer Kyle from @‌pacificpinelandscape. We dive into the challenges of building a strong team as a small business owner. Kyle and I discuss the importance of assuming the best intentions when employees make mistakes, rather than taking a blaming approach. This advice was applied in my own life during my Tussey Landscaping days from lessons I learned reading a book called “Extreme Ownership” - where the idea of having to take responsibility for your team’s mistakes was learned.

We go on to share practical tips on fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement to develop loyal, high performing employees. If you’re looking to strengthen your team and drive sustainable growth, give it a listen.

You can find Kyle here: @‌pacificpinelandscape

If you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out: 

SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/

I'm with Rob Picone from Picone Landscaping in New York, having a great discussion on balancing the pressure between growing a business and not letting life blow by and missing the moments that matter.

We also discussed their journey of onboarding SynkedUP into their business, and how important discipline is in any process in your business. It's always easier to keep on doing what you've always done, it takes discipline to grow and improve.

Give Rob and his wife Lisa a follow on Instagram (@piconelandscapingwny)

If you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out: 

SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/

Mark Todd's story is an interesting one. Listen to his journey with his business, Todd Quality, and how his model and services evolved over time. He went from 9 employees to 3 along the way, and we dig into the pros and cons with his experience on that change.

Mark has significantly increased his net profit by using SynkedUP in his business, and he shares how it did that for him.

Give Mark a follow and check out his awesome machines!

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SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/

No one ever blamed father and son team Anthony Mann and Anthony Hermann-Mann of being lazy. Man! The grass doesn't grow under these boys' feet.

Anthony the father is a 3rd generation mason with roots in Italy, and is now working on nurturing Anthony the son up in the business, teaching not only the craft, but also the leadership and management skills it takes to run a successful business.

Give them a follow! https://www.instagram.com/anthonygrouphardscapes

https://www.anthonygrouphardscapes.com/

If you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out: 

SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/

Jeremy Morales of Morales Masonry & Landscaping has been pounding the pavement for years in this industry, working out in the field, hustling to make it.

Today he tells his story on how he realized the work will always be there and started making some business and lifestyle changes. Today he's realizing his lifelong dream of getting his pilot's license and flying his own plane.

Give him a follow at 

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Jon Valenta is just one of those disciplined, price-driven guys who have built a beautiful 3 man company, ...and is closing 10 out of 10 proposals. Dude, that even blew my mind. Listen in to hear how he does it.

Jon shares his proposal process more in-depth at the Contractor Summit 2024 in Dayton Ohio!

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Jim and James Womer are an incredible SynkedUP success story. I loved listening to it. On today's episode, they take us on their journey as a team, and the challenges of handing responsibilities from one owner to another. Transferring knowledge that's bottled up on one brain; to another brain trying to unpack and learn the process.

Give the Womer boys a follow!

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The boys at Top Rock started off on their own, and worked as a pair for a while. Just recently they hired their first employee. We discuss their thought process behind adding employees, and how they think about structuring their crew and equipment setup.

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Description: Corey and Collin Schindler are truly role models of what we mean when we say #thrivenotsurvive at SynkedUP. Their story is both so relatable, and inspiring.

Long story short, they went from being reactive in their decision-making, to strategic.

They spent $5k a year on SynkedUP, and made $100k in additional profit in their first year. If you ask them, they’ll tell you it felt like spending money they didn’t have. But that investment came back to them many times over.

Give them a follow!

If you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out: 

SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/

Today I get to hang out with Rusty Metsker from Three Trails in Kansas City.
We discussed the most efficient model for structuring crews and setting crews up for success.
Give Rusty and his team a follow at https://www.instagram.com/threetrails

If you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out: 

SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/