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Swinging tree to tree like Tarzan working during the night at UPS and growing Lawn care[Jason smith]

⏱️ 1:51:58 🎀 Tony Rudolph, Jason Smith
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Swinging tree to tree like Tarzan working during the night at UPS and growing Lawn care[Jason smith]
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  • 0:00
    Introduction to Jason Smith
    Tony introduces Jason Smith, a fellow lawn care entrepreneur, and asks him to share his background and business.
  • 0:46
    Walnut Mountain Lawn Care
    Jason introduces himself, his family, and his lawn care business based in Youngsville, North Carolina.
  • 4:13
    Innovative Segway Use
    Jason explains how he uses a Segway for trimming and edging on large properties, improving efficiency despite feeling 'goofy'.
  • 15:17
    Jason's Diverse Background
    Jason talks about his origins in Atlanta, his brothers' lawn care businesses, and his move to North Carolina for graduate school.
  • 18:19
    UPS Part-Time Work
    Jason details his part-time early morning job at UPS, highlighting the excellent benefits and how it complements his lawn care business.
  • 21:57
    Career Shift and Lawn Care Start
    Jason recounts a previous job loss and how it led him to start Walnut Mountain Lawn Care, leveraging existing equipment and skills.
  • 28:54
    Finding Clients and 'Jumanji Yard'
    Jason shares how he found initial clients through the Nextdoor app and describes a significant 'Jumanji' property that provided substantial work.
  • 38:42
    Learning Business from Podcasts
    Jason expresses gratitude for lawn care podcasts, explaining how they helped him learn the business side of things after a less successful woodworking venture.
  • 45:20
    Laser Engraving Side Business
    Jason reveals his side business of laser engraving, creating marketing merchandise for local businesses, a skill learned from a previous job.

Speakers

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Tony Rudolph
Host
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Jason Smith
Owner, Walnut Mountain Lawn Care

Key Takeaways

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Explore unconventional tools for efficiency: Jason uses a Segway for trimming large properties, significantly speeding up tasks like edging and moving between distant work areas.

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Leverage existing skills: Jason's experience with laser engraving from a previous job led him to start a side business making marketing merchandise, diversifying his income streams.

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Utilize community platforms for client acquisition: The Nextdoor app proved to be a valuable, albeit unexpected, source for new clients for Jason's lawn care business.

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Seek out industry knowledge: Podcasts and online communities can provide crucial business insights and help anticipate challenges, especially for those new to the business side of contracting.

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Balance full-time benefits with entrepreneurial pursuits: Working a part-time job with strong benefits (like UPS) can provide financial stability and healthcare, allowing for a less stressful launch of a new business.

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Embrace unique project opportunities: Taking on challenging, overgrown projects ('Jumanji yards') can provide substantial, long-term work and build a strong reputation for tackling difficult jobs.

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Consider the 'why' behind your business: Jason learned from a past woodworking business that treating a hobby like a business is crucial; otherwise, it can become 'miserable' if not approached with a business mindset.

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