The Wealthy Landscaper

By: Kevin Scott and Jacob Barkey
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Wealthy Landscaper Podcast, where we help landscaping business owners unlock their full potential. Hosted by industry veteran Kevin Scott and his co-founder, Jacob Barkey, this podcast dives deep into the strategies, tools, and insights you need to grow your business, increase profitability, and achieve a sustainable work-life balance.

    Our discussions feature real-world advice, interviews with industry leaders, and actionable tips on everything from sales and marketing to operational efficiency and employee management. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your established business to the next level, The Wealthy Landscaper Podcast is your go-to resource for transforming your landscaping business into a thriving, profitable enterprise.

    Tune in, and join the community at https://thewealthylandscaper.community

    The Wealthy Landscaper Inc. 2024
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Episodes
  • The Top 10 Tactics to To Help Your Team Think Like An Owner
    Nov 14 2024

    In this episode, Kevin shares how to give your team actionable, mindset-shifting strategies. Discover the importance of sharing your vision, rewarding efforts, involving team members in problem-solving, setting clear and realistic goals, and much more. This video covers 10 essential tips that will improve your business and enhance your team's engagement and accountability. For additional resources, visit thewealthylandscaper.community and take our 20-point questionnaire.

    00:00 Introduction to How to Make Your Team Think Like An Owner

    00:20 Share Your Vision

    00:32 Reward Efforts

    00:54 Involve Them in Problem Solving

    01:14 Set Clear and Realistic Goals

    01:38 Make Accountability Normal

    02:01 Communicate the Why

    02:28 Celebrate Wins Big and Small

    03:03 Reflect on Failures Without Blame

    03:37 Offer Continuous Learning

    04:08 Lead by Example

    04:41 Recap and Final Thoughts

    05:13 Call to Action

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    5 mins
  • Top 5 Essential Metrics to Optimize Your Landscaping Business
    Nov 5 2024

    Kevin explores the top five crucial metrics to help your landscaping business run efficiently. Learn how to effectively track total sales year after year, maximize your net margin, measure revenue per hour, utilize job costing, and manage equipment costs and utilization. Discover how these metrics can enhance decision-making, boost team engagement, and improve overall business performance. Tune in for practical insights and actionable steps to elevate your business operations.

    00:00 Introduction to Business Metrics

    00:19 Top Five Metrics Overview

    00:24 Metric 1: Total Sales Year After Year

    01:11 Metric 2: Net Margin

    02:40 Metric 3: Revenue Per Hour

    03:29 Metric 4: Job Costing

    04:52 Metric 5: Equipment Cost and Utilization

    07:05 Conclusion and Next Steps

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    8 mins
  • Mark Bradley: Developing Your Unstoppable Potential
    Oct 21 2024

    Mark Bradley is a landscaping legend and tech titan–building the leading job management platform for landscapers through LMN.

    In this episode, Kevin and Jacob chat with Mark about his journey. The conversation highlights the crucial lessons Mark learned on his journey to multimillion-dollar success in the industry–with wisdom on the importance of systemizing operations, developing a dedication to continuous learning, and the role of mentorship in getting your business to the next level.

    Learn more about how to build a million-dollar landscaping business at https://thewealthylandscaper.community!

    00:00 Introduction

    01:30 Challenges and Growth in the Landscaping Industry

    07:27 From Nuclear Industry to Landscaping

    08:12 Building a Business: Early Struggles and Successes

    13:48 The Importance of Design and Quality

    20:01 Creating Freedom Through Business

    29:04 Systemizing for Growth

    35:58 Mastering Revenue Per Hour

    37:19 Finding High-Value Jobs

    40:32 Efficiency in Paver Projects

    43:31 The Importance of Budgeting

    48:21 Scaling and Mentorship

    57:01 Transition to Tech and LMN

    01:06:40 Key Entrepreneurial Lessons

    01:16:12 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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    1 hr and 17 mins

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