6th Lawn Care Season and 90 Lawns?

📅 June 13, 2026 ⏱️ 59:41 🎤 Justin Rkowski, Greg Durbin

Chapters

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0:00

Show Start & Greg's Absence

The hosts begin the show with a sound check and discuss Greg's temporary absence, while also mentioning a guest who will be joining later.
0:39

Hat Controversy & Show Opener

Greg returns and a lighthearted debate ensues about his non-lawn care related hat, before moving on to copyright issues with music and computer settings.
1:16

Hydroar Mower & Technical Glitches

The hosts discuss a Hydroar mower demo, its quirks, and the challenges of dealing with technical issues and tracking data.
11:26

Ventrak Brush Hogging

Justin shares his experience with blight mowing for the city of Vasser using a Ventrak with a brush hog, discussing its profitability and challenges.
21:30

Ventrak & Business Growth

Justin details how the Ventrak has been instrumental in expanding his business, allowing him to efficiently handle larger properties and various tasks like mulching.
25:09

Employee Management & Advertising

Justin talks about his approach to managing employees, the difficulties of finding reliable staff, and his past experiences with advertising methods like Angie's List.
34:03

Route Density & Business Expansion

Justin discusses the importance of route density, his journey from widespread mowing to a more focused approach, and the challenges of working with specific clients.

Speakers

Justin Rkowski

State Corrections Officer, Rut Bros Lawn Care

Greg Durbin

Host

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize route density to minimize travel time and fuel costs, even if it means initially turning down distant clients.

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Embrace specialized equipment like brush hogs for niche services like blight mowing, which can be highly profitable despite initial investment and potential challenges.

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Leverage technology for client management, such as credit card on file systems, to streamline payments and reduce administrative burden.

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When facing equipment issues, thoroughly investigate all possible causes, including small components like fuses, before assuming major repairs are needed.

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Develop a clear and consistent policy for employee punctuality and performance to maintain operational efficiency and team discipline.

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Consider the long-term career benefits and work-life balance of integrating a part-time business with a stable full-time job, especially if the full-time job offers flexibility.

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Explore different methods for advertising and client acquisition, such as online platforms like Angie's List, especially during the initial growth phases of your business.

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