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Home Service Millionaire with Mike Andes

495 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 158 ratings

The No.1 Home Service Podcast where Mike Andes, founder of Augusta Lawn Care Services Franchise, Pay for Performance, and Copilot CRM, shares invaluable insights into growing a profitable home service business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, Mike dives into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to succeed in the home service industry. With his wealth of experience and expertise, Mike answers your burning questions, provides actionable strategies, and offers practical advice to help you achieve your business goals. Tune in to Home Service Millionaire and unlock the secrets to building a thriving home service empire.

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Landscape Company Stuck for 3 Years at $600K - Taking It to the Next Level!

November 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/6M-hcnUjNss   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise Get Your Landscape Business Website Built: ❌ LAWN CARE WEB DESIGN: https://www.LawnCareWebDesign.com Get Business Consulting...

My Critique of Tigran "$366,000 in Debt" Gertz (IS @Tigran Gertz WRONG?!)

November 27, 2020 22:57

Tigran Gertz recently made a video how you need debt to grow your landscape business. $366,000 of debt to be precise. If you are just starting your lawn care business this is not the "advice" you need. Here is some balance/context concerning debt/loans if you are small or starting your company.   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/iXYAe-8yxqw   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape ...

My Critique of Tigran "$366,000 in Debt" Gertz (IS @Tigran Gertz WRONG?!)

November 27, 2020 22:57

Tigran Gertz recently made a video how you need debt to grow your landscape business. $366,000 of debt to be precise. If you are just starting your lawn care business this is not the "advice" you need. Here is some balance/context concerning debt/loans if you are small or starting your company.   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/iXYAe-8yxqw   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape ...

Landscape Summit 2021 will now be VIRTUAL! [Government Shutdown]

November 17, 2020 16:34 - 5 minutes - 9.12 MB

Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/aFBJU9SAgX0   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ If you need a refund, please email this address below. WE WILL get to them, I promise. We might just be a little delayed. ❎ EMAIL: [email protected] #LawnCareBusiness #LandscapingBusiness #LawnCareSetup

Full Conference Schedule - Landscape Summit 2021

November 14, 2020 02:03 - 21 minutes - 30.7 MB

Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/BUtUbL8lZp4   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise Get Your Landscape Business Website Built: ❌ LAWN CARE WEB DESIGN: https://www.LawnCareWebDesign.com Get Business Consulting...

How to Be Consistently Accurate on Estimates Landscape Business Q&A

November 03, 2020 22:46 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Q/A 5/5   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/FMo1q3Ufo7I   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise Get Your Landscape Business Website Built: ❌ LAWN CARE WEB DESIGN: https://www.LawnCareWebDesign.com Get Busin...

Using Profit Sharing to Change the Culture of Your Landscape Business. (Landscape Q&A)

November 03, 2020 22:39 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MB

Q/A Video 4/5   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/tKNYyRxex1U   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise Get Your Landscape Business Website Built: ❌ LAWN CARE WEB DESIGN: https://www.LawnCareWebDesign.com Get...

He Tested Positive for Covid! But Needs To Sell Jobs! (Lawn Care Q&A)

November 01, 2020 08:30 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

Video 3/5 of My Q&A MARATHON this weekend!   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/_yAAYtw09UU   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise Get Your Landscape Business Website Built: ❌ LAWN CARE WEB DESIGN: https://...

Should I Add Fertilizations to My Business? (Lawn Care Business Q&A)

October 31, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

Video 2/5 of My Q&A MARATHON this weekend!   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/F4MAoRc7uTo   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise Get Your Landscape Business Website Built: ❌ LAWN CARE WEB DESIGN: https://...

Raising Prices & Staying Busy in Fall With Landscape Jobs. (Landscape Q&A)

October 31, 2020 08:30

Video 1/5 of My Q&A MARATHON this weekend!   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/u6pMwVMIktE   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise Get Your Landscape Business Website Built: ❌ LAWN CARE WEB DESIGN: https://...

#1 Thing You Must KNOW! Is Profit-First Useful for Lawn Care Business?

October 23, 2020 22:40 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Carlos has no idea what his numbers are because he just has his bookkeeper manage them all the time. You MUST know your income and outflow streams in order to make financially-sound decisions for your business!   Watch on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/e7qBG5j8Hb0   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join A...

Millionaire Landscape Contractor Share Tips for Starting a Lawn Care Business

October 20, 2020 22:46 - 1 hour - 87 MB

Zachary is planning to start a lawn care business next Spring. Here are my top tips for him when it comes to names, branding, websites, marketing, and equipment setups.   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/j92NdmL73o8   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE:...

Calling Out and Being Late: Changing the Culture Of A Lawn Care Company

October 20, 2020 17:36 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

In this video I speak with Amity Morales about how to change the culture of their landscaping business so that the employees care, and treat the business as their own.   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/6Fw6KVgt9hc   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: ...

6 Businesses, 30+ Employees, 25 Years Old - My REAL Financial Statements

October 19, 2020 17:37 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

Here is a breakdown of the revenues and profits from all my businesses last month. I am grateful for an incredible Team that supports the vision of what we are trying to accomplish. I couldn’t do this without them! Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/SFH88kUqSxY   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join ...

Sharing My Heart to My Team (Vision of Augusta Lawn Care)

September 29, 2020 19:00 - 5 minutes - 7.85 MB

This is a clip from a Team meeting where I reminded our Team of our goals and mission at Augusta.   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/cMEbB0p7nNo   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise Get Your Landscape B...

Every Landscaper MUST Watch This Video! The Secret to High Profits and Fast Growth EXPLAINED!

September 28, 2020 14:04 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

This lecture style video at the whiteboard is a must-watch. Many owners struggle with the question, “should I grow? Or should I focus on becoming more efficient/profitable?” This video breaks down how to make that decision AND how you can do both!   Watch on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/bZFEvMRNUYw   Landscape Summit (Conference Registration) ✈️https://landscapebusinesscourse.lpages.co/conference/ Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://w...

MUST-HAVE Tips to Growing Your Lawn Care Business - Live Consulting Call w/ Mike Andes

September 23, 2020 21:38 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

In this Zoom call I speak with Dean King from Full Circle Landscape Solutions about the ways he can grow his lawn care business that currently has 55 Customers.   watch on Youtubehttps://youtu.be/cHsHEcZUHyI   Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise Get Your Landscape Business Website Built: ❌ LAWN CARE WE...

$650K Landscape Business! (Team Meeting) Switching to Augusta Lawn Care

September 23, 2020 01:17 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

This is probably MY favorite video I have ever created. No tall grass but so impactful. It is the product of everything I have taught and believed in. This is how we will change the level of professionalism in the industry. This Team meeting shows a landscape company that has decided to turn around their culture and take their business to the next level. Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Law...

Financial Statement REVEALED: Small Lawn Care Business, BIG Profit Margins!

September 17, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MB

Here is an in-depth look at the financial statement for the Mt Vernon Augusta Lawn Care location. This location has two workers and has lower than average revenues, but it manages to be a LEAN, mean, profitable machine!   Watch on youtube:https://youtu.be/Nb5Dindh2Ew   Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchi...

Spending BIG on Landscaping Marketing and Tips for P4P

September 16, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this Q&A Session we talk about the return you should expect when you spend money on advertising. We also talk about some common pitfalls of implementing P4P (Pay-For-Performance).   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/zF3ykZ5SefQ   Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise Get Your Landscape Business Websit...

The Perfect Size of Lawn Care Business | Q&A Session

September 13, 2020 16:23 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

In this Q&A session we go over how you should grow your business correctly. Should you grow fast and then shed services to become profitable and efficient? OR grow slower but be efficient from day 1???

Brian’s Lawn Maintenance SHOP TOUR of Caleb Auman Landscaping | My Reaction

September 11, 2020 17:03 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MB

Brian recently did a shop tour of a hardscaping-focussed company called Auman Landscaping. Lots of equipment and truck tips shared here! Learn How to Build a $100K/Month Landscape Business: ⚠️ ONLINE LANDSCAPING COURSE: https://www.landscapebusinesscourse.com Join Augusta Lawn Care: ⛔️ LAWN CARE FRANCHISE: https://www.AugustaLawnCareServices.com/franchise Get Your Landscape Business Website Built: ❌ LAWN CARE WEB DESIGN: https://www.LawnCareWebDesign.com Get Business Consulting From Mike: ...

⚠️ ATTENTION Lawn Care Business Owners! Motivation Video for Entrepreneurs 🔥

September 05, 2020 01:05 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB

The Summer and 2020 has been long, stressful, and full of uncertainty... this industry isn’t easy... employees are hard to come by... DO NOT GIVE UP! 🔥   Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/w5MLRxir2nc

NO-SHOW Lawn Care Employee! My Reaction to B&B Lawn Care

September 03, 2020 09:29 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

Blake recently hired two people and one of them didn’t show up for their first day of work! Here are some tips to avoid bad employees using a hiring system. It ain’t perfect, but it helps!   Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lcaq9UAzPa8

My Reaction to SG Ninja: You Should Buy New Trucks For Your Landscape Business

August 25, 2020 07:25 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MB

The old debate continues... should you buy new trucks for your landscape business? Well, maybe (in this case) I was wrong....   Watch on Youtube https://youtu.be/8c4HMchvYfE

Reaction to @Keith Kalfas : I Used To HATE My Landscaping Business and Wanted to QUIT 😱

August 20, 2020 23:09 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

Keith Kalfas talks about how to sell larger landscape projects. Here is my reaction!   Watch On Youtube: https://youtu.be/n0EtoJQf5Zs

The Truth About Brian's Lawn Maintenance

August 12, 2020 16:18 - 21 minutes - 30.7 MB

I love Brian Fullerton and the content he creates.... but is buying new trucks and equipment right for YOU and YOUR business?! Maybe... or maybe not.   Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/UN2jlYSZx7E

Questions & Answers while Mowing In The Truck

August 12, 2020 16:10 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

Heres a compilation of questions, and answers I recorded while mowing.       

Steps to Dominating PROJECT Management in Your Landscape Business

August 05, 2020 05:51 - 23 minutes - 26.4 MB

Here are some of the tips I have for making your landscape projects more efficient and profitable.   Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/n_mG3ll71r8

FLAT RATE or HOURLY? Lawn Care and Leaf Cleanup Pricing

July 17, 2020 22:35 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

In this video I answer questions about P4P and how you can charge the Customer BY THE HOUR.   Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/2RBV6569jSA

When to Hire Lawn Care Employees and Raise Prices | LIVE Phone Call

July 10, 2020 19:24 - 31 minutes - 44.6 MB

In this episode, I call a lawn care business owner in Georgia. He currently does $8K in revenue but is trying to grow his business.   Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/SHnClPT9O30

REAL Profit and Loss Statements from My New Lawn Care Business

July 10, 2020 02:36 - 31 minutes - 44.6 MB

Here is a breakdown of the first 3 months of financial reports for Augusta Lawn Care of Mt Vernon. We are now at 2 employees, 2 trucks, and $22K in monthly revenue.   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vsWjaLMtC78

Q&A - Used Trucks? No Trailers?

July 06, 2020 02:22 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

I dropped by the shop on the weekend and made a Q&A video to answer some questions about your equipment, trucks, and trailers.   Watch The Video: https://youtu.be/cNnJeRUEVFc

TEST: Should You Grow Your Lawn Care Business? OR NOT?

July 01, 2020 21:51 - 18 minutes - 26.7 MB

Here are the questions that need answering to determine whether you should grow you landscape business now ... or wait a little longer.   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_jzjhSMaZsQ

Should You Grow Your Lawn Care Business During THE SUMMER!

June 29, 2020 01:47 - 12 minutes - 18.2 MB

The Summer is not the time to coast. If you want to grow your business, this is the time to accelerate! Expand while all your competition isn't marketing or hiring.   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/azjKgwfJ-uQ

Marketing Your Lawn Care Business During the Summer PART 2

June 23, 2020 20:34 - 17 minutes - 25.4 MB

Are your leads drying up this Summer? Here are some marketing ideas in this Q&A session.   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UDqzqQdA__U

Growing Your Lawn Care Business During the Summer PART 1

June 23, 2020 20:29 - 14 minutes - 21 MB

Are your leads drying up this Summer? Here are some marketing ideas in this Q&A session.   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QAMbn9DQiSo

Q&A: How to Motivate Lawn Care Employees and BOOK OUT Projects!

June 19, 2020 19:38 - 21 minutes - 30.7 MB

This Q&A session is packed with tidbits of information on growing your lawn care business and Team culture.   Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/Q2JrZVrgKzc

Steps to Build a $1M+ Lawn Care Business... and WHY Most Fail!

June 14, 2020 16:32 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

I take to the whiteboard today to explain the 5 stages for growth in a lawn care business. Learn about the profit % associated with each stage and why many landscapers give up.

Q&A - Credit Cards, Selling Commercial Contracts, Off-Season Work and MORE!

June 13, 2020 04:23 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

Q&A directly from landscape business owners. Text "landscaping" to 8555751267 to submit your question next time!   Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RluiXEgKhuU

I Feel Like Quitting! OVERWHELMED! | Zoom Consulting Call

June 09, 2020 06:12 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

Here is a Zoom call I had with Mark Hansen. His business is struggling and having a negative impact on his personal life.... Can we figure out what the problem is? Is the business salvageable?   Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/3IlXZtZOsZs

EVERY Landscaper Needs to Know This.... ONE THING TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL!

May 24, 2020 22:14 - 14 minutes - 20.9 MB

I have worked with hundreds of lawn care businesses... here is the one common theme that differentiates the WINNERS and the LOSERS.   Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/cSPW_NDRA2s

Q&A: We Followed a Mowing Crew... They Were SLEEPING!

May 21, 2020 20:40 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

In this video I show a lawn care crew working hard.... I mean hardly working! This crew was asleep in their truck for 2+ hours... HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!?   Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/NXl3nbWMf8c

3 Step Marketing Funnel: How Much Should You Spend on Ads?

May 18, 2020 06:07 - 13 minutes - 19.5 MB

Click, Lead, Customer.... those are the three steps of getting a person INTO your marketing funnel. How much should you pay for a CLICK? How much should you pay for a LEAD? How much should you pay for a CUSTOMER?   Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/eIhWVsdVn-c

Growing Your Landscape Business TOO FAST? How to Fix It!

May 13, 2020 20:54 - 6 minutes - 9.25 MB

There is a point where you can grow your lawn care business TOO FAST... where you have leads pouring in but not enough capital to hire employees and buy more equipment.   Watch The Video: https://youtu.be/v6WYD9QqZEM

How to Grow Your Lawn Care Business WITHOUT MONEY!

May 13, 2020 20:52 - 11 minutes - 17.2 MB

The hardest part of growing a businesses is affording another employee or crew when you are just getting started. Here is some guidance to grow the business if you are cash-strapped.   Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/chMXIgN_SF4

How Much Should You Pay Lawn Care Employees? (P4P for Small-Sized Biz)

May 12, 2020 16:38 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

In this video I explain the importance of implementing a P4P (Pay For Performance) system .... even when you only have 1-2 employees and are just starting out.   Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/RuOVc9STQQE

Q&A at the Office: What is the Best Lawn Care CRM Software? (YELLOW SLIPS!)

May 02, 2020 19:54 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

In this video, I answered some questions on Facebook Live and showed you around the office. We talk about CRM software, yellow slips, and your mindset for growth... as this Augusta office had its best April ever!   Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/058eI68dm8k

Hardscaping Projects VS Lawn Care Maintenance! | Owner, Manager, Estimator, Team Discussion

April 27, 2020 15:45 - 55 minutes - 52.1 MB

This is a round table discussion with me and members of my Team.... about growing your lawn care business into projects and hardscaping.   Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/2jqVGQIwd5s

Q&A: Best Way to Make Your Lawn Care Business More EFFICIENT!

April 24, 2020 06:22 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

This Q&A session includes the #1 way to become more efficient and profitable in your landscaping business.   Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/82scKfNPEZQ