Episodes
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Use These Two Magic Words To Close More Upsells - MDL Episode 99
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Thursday Jun 11, 2020
Upsells are one of our favorite ways to increase revenue. Done correctly, adding upsells can dramatically increase the value of the service you're providing while giving you a little extra money to take to the bank. They're a win-win!There is more to upselling than just throwing out ideas and hoping that your customers take the bait.In today's episode, we'll explain how just two words can magically increase your closing rate on upsells.
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Friday Jun 05, 2020
Are you suffering from Profit FOMO? - MDL Episode 98
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Friday Jun 05, 2020
Being booked out for weeks is a good thing, right?
But what if you are presented with the opportunity to do a really good job that you know is going to make you money, but they want it done right now? Do you push back work that you've committed to?It's a tough question to answer, but we tackle it in this week's latest episode!
Friday May 29, 2020
STOP Feeling Like You Can't Get Caught Up - MDL Episode 97
Friday May 29, 2020
Friday May 29, 2020
I think it's safe to say we've all been here at one point or another.The point where you're no longer running your business...It's running you. No matter how much you try...You're tired and you can't get caught up.As entrepreneurs, it's something we all go through and in today's episode, we have a few tips on how to start opting out of overwhelm and get some relief.
Friday May 22, 2020
The secret to awesome workplace relationships - MDL Episode 96
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
In today's episode we talk about workplace relationships, but perhaps not in the way you might think.We talk about them from the standpoint of how understanding not only your own personality type, but also those of your key employees can help keep the peace at work.
Friday May 15, 2020
Why you need a call to action button on your website - MDL Episode 95
Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
Even if you didn't know that that's what it was called, you have definitely seen a Call To Action Button. Call to Action Buttons are typically on websites or in ads and their purpose is exactly what their name implies: they invite you to take some kind of action.
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Do you want your days to run smoother?Are you dealing with the chaos all day, but don't know how to go about fixing the problem?Then we've got a great new podcast episode for you!This episode will help you because it provides examples of when and how to communicate effectively AND help keep your days running smoothly.It's called "3 Mistakes Landscaping Business Owners Make With Communication"
Friday May 01, 2020
Member Showcase: Derek Taussig of Taussig Landscape - MDL Episode 93
Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
In this week's episode, we talk to a member of the Million Dollar Landscaper Academy Derek Taussig. He is the owner of Taussig Landscape in Manhattan, Kansas. He shares how he got started and some of the things he has learned along the way of being in the landscaping business. We also discuss how COVID 19 is impacting his business.
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Lump Sum VS Line Item Estimates - MDL Episode 92
Friday Apr 24, 2020
Friday Apr 24, 2020
In today's podcast, we are talking estimates.More specifically, we go over some of the differences between the line item and lump-sum estimates.Which kind does Scott prefer? You'll have to tune in to find out!
Friday Apr 17, 2020
How to Get Your Customers Attention - MDL Episode 91
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
Wouldn't it be great if every customer trusted your expertise and never questioned you or your work?
Ha! We got jokes, right?
While not every customer is a pain and doesn't want to listen, we've all had run-ins with that impossible customer that has their own ideas and notions and "knows better" than you do.
In this week's episode we run through a simple process you can use to get your customers to pay attention to what you have to say all while making sure they still feel heard and understood. It's a win-win!
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Hope For The Best, Plan For The Worst - MDL Episode 90
Friday Apr 10, 2020
Friday Apr 10, 2020
In today's episode, we discuss some ideas to help you coup with the COVID 19 Pandemic.