Million Dollar Landscaper Podcast

Green Growth Method Step #4 - MDL Episode 74

We’ve spent the past few weeks introducing our 5 step Green Growth Method.
 
If you haven’t listened to episode #70 where we do a quick rundown of all the steps you can listen to it here.
Today’s topic is Step 4 - Estimating with Confidence!
 
We’ve talked about estimating in a couple of other episodes
All the way back in episode #8, we talked about the 5 estimating systems that are most often used in the landscaping industry.  These are systems that we have available in our Academy. We didn’t invent them, but we did very conveniently put them into ready to use spreadsheets so you don’t have to figure them out yourself.  They are plug and chug, no calculator required lol
 
The five estimating systems that we are referring to are:
Single Overhead Recovery System (SORS)
Duel overhead Recovery System (DORS)
Multiple Overhead Recovery System (MORS)
Overhead Profit Per Hour System (OPPH)
 
What we cover today's episode is how closely Step 4, Estimating With Confidence, in the Green Growth Method is tied to Step 3, Know Your Numbers.
 
You can’t put the cart before the horse.  If you want to learn how to estimate based on the actual numbers for your business, then you have to complete Step 3 before Step 4.  These two are completely tied together.
Wouldn't it be great to have your estimating all figured out before the 2020 growing season?!?
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Green Growth Method Step#3 - MDL episode 73

In today's episode, we gove over Step #3 of the Green Growth Method which is Know Your numbers.
To me, not knowing your number is kinda like the hustle and grind.
Both of these will only get you so far. And they both work...
Until they don't.
Our family business was perhaps a bit farther along than we care to admit before we REALLY dig into our numbers. 😳
So, the number that we’ll talk about in today's episode is the often glossed over Labor Burden.
A real quick explanation of Labor burden is that it is employee costs that are above and beyond their hourly pay rate.
Examples of this would be payroll taxes, vacation time, holiday time, personal days.
For more great info on Labor Burden check out our latest podcast episode! 🎧
Links mentioned in this episode:
Podcast Episode 70 Introducing the Green Growth MethodPodcast Episode 71 Step #1 Add Structure To Your BusinessPodcast Episode72 Step #2 Build Your Team

Green Growth Method Step#2 - MDL Episode 72

A couple of weeks ago we introduced our Green Growth Method which is our 5 step process for taking your business from where it is now to where you want it to be.
 
If you missed that episode, we did a quick run-through of all 5 steps and if you missed it you can listen to episode #70 here.
 
Last week we took a deep dive into Step 1, Add Structure to Your Business,  of the Green Growth Method.  If you missed that one, give it a listen because we get pretty detailed about how to set up a basic system in your business.You can listen to episode #71 here.In today's episode, we will take a look at Step 2 of the method which is Build Your Team.We made this Step 2 in the Green Growth Method because employees have been a HUGE topic lately.  We were really lucky or doing something right because we were always able to hold onto employees for a lot of years.  In this episode, we go over a quick 4 step hiring process that you can use to build your team.

Green Growth Method Step#1 - MDL Episode 71

Deep Dive into Systems & Procedures
Gear up!  In today's episode, we take a deep dive into how exactly to set up a basic procedure in your business!
In last week’s episode, we ran through our entire Green Growth System pretty quick (Missed it? You can listen to it here)So today we take more time to dive a little deeper into the very first step in the system and that first step is Adding Structure to Your Business.And the tools you need to use to add this structure to your business are systems and procedures.Systems and procedures are a topic that I feel like we cover A LOT, but they are just THAT important.So important that we made them step one in the system and why we are going to talk about them again today!

Green Growth Method - MDL Episode 70

If you've listened to our podcast for any amount of time you probably know that we have closed enrollment to our Million Dollar Academy until January so we can focus on our members and we are also overhauling our entire site!Part of that overhaul has involved breaking up all of the courses that we offer into doable size chunks because we don't want to overwhelm anyone with too much information all at once.  What has come out of this overhaul is that we have broken our membership information into two different sections.We have a "Quick Wins" section that contains all kinds of great stuff that is quick and easy for a member to use and implement.  Things like blog posts, Q&A sessions, ready-made forms, etc.The real "meat and potatoes' part of our Academy consists of a 5 step process that we developed out of years of working in and on our family landscaping business.  We've named this the Green Growth Method and in today's podcast, we outline what this method is all about in hopes that you all can get a clear idea of what all goes into running and growing a profitable landscaping business.
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Setting Your Team Up To Win - MDL Episode 69

In order for your company to achieve the goals that you want, you need everyone on your team to be working towards the same goals and vision.    
It is unreasonable to expect that your employees are going to act and treat your business the way you do.  Being an employee isn’t anywhere near the same thing as being an owner.
 
They aren’t going to think the same way that you do.  
 
But what you can do is make sure everyone is on the same page about what is expected of them and what a “win” looks like for your business.
 
In today's episode, we go over 4 ways to set your team and your business to win!

What Can You Take Off Of Your Plate? - MDL Episode 68

 We encourage you to take a nice big long look at your 2019 season and think about what was sucking up all your time...
What was a pain in your butt…
 
Because I want to...here and now...give you permission to NOT DO EVERYTHING in your business!
 
Because as the owner you don’t have to and shouldn’t be doing everything.   
 
You have options that can help keep you from burning out and starting to resent your business.
 
Links mentioned:
Podcast Episode 64 Interview with Kysondra Elliott
https://milliondollarlandscaper.com/podcast-episode-64/
 
Are you looking for a way to improve your landscaping business?  Our Million Dollar Academy can help, unfortunately, the membership is currently closed but you can get on our Million Dollar Academy Waitlist at https://milliondollarlandscaper.com/waitlist/
 
 
 

How Do You Handle All Of Those Receipts? - MDL Episode 67

In today's podcast, we are answering a question from Shelia from Illinois!  She wants to know how to get all those receipts turned in!Admittedly, forgetting to turn in receipts is something that we are totally guilty of!
But never fear, there are things you can do to make the entire process a lot easier for everyone!
 
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How Do I Get My Business From Where It Is To Where I Want It To Be? - MDL Episode 66

Most of you all, even if you're never formally stated it or written it down, probably have a next-level business goal.   How are you going to get there?Just doing the same old stuff you've been doing probably isn't going to cut it.
Author Stephen covey and my older sister both have similar advice for you.
 
Book Mentioned in the episode: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

The Big GIE Expo - MDL Episode 65

In today's episode, we talk about the GIE Expo and the benefits of going.  We also talk about other conferences you could attend.
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