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Ep 94. Procrastination, Pickups, and the Pursuit of Growth

⏱️ 59:20 🎀 Jason Lee, Jordan Upcavage
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Ep 94. Procrastination, Pickups, and the Pursuit of Growth
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  • 0:29
    Equip Expo Procrastination
    Jordan and Jason discuss their shared procrastination in booking travel and tickets for the upcoming Equip Expo, leading to increased costs and stress.
  • 0:54
    Florida's Immigrant Workforce
    The hosts discuss the impact of new E-verification laws in Florida on the landscaping and tree care industry, noting increased employee pickups and its potential effect on service prices.
  • 5:23
    Jordan's Truck Breakdown Saga
    Jordan recounts his arduous journey of multiple truck breakdowns, including battery issues and electrical failures, leading to a temporary courtesy vehicle and a re-evaluation of his vehicle replacement strategy.
  • 7:59
    Diesel vs. Gas Trucks
    Jordan and Jason debate the pros and cons of diesel versus gas trucks for work, considering maintenance costs, fuel economy, and depreciation benefits.
  • 8:41
    Hiring a Business Developer
    Jason announces his plan to hire a business development manager to drive growth for his landscape maintenance company, aiming to push past the three-million-dollar revenue mark.
  • 10:07
    Commercial Project Strategy
    Jordan expresses his desire to secure more large-scale commercial tree care projects, taking inspiration from Jason's business development approach.
  • 10:32
    Networking for Commercial Work
    Jason advises Jordan on strategies for acquiring commercial work, such as networking with property management companies and joining organizations like BOMA.

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Jason Lee
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Jordan Upcavage
Host

Key Takeaways

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Procrastination can lead to increased costs and stress for business travel and event registrations; plan and book ahead to save money and reduce last-minute pressures.

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Be proactive in addressing vehicle maintenance; ignoring early warning signs can lead to significant breakdowns and operational disruptions, costing time and money.

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For diesel trucks, if one battery goes bad, replace both simultaneously to prevent premature failure of the new battery and ensure consistent performance.

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Utilize current market conditions or regulations, such as employee E-verification, as a sales advantage by highlighting your company's compliance and reliability to potential clients, especially HOAs.

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Consider the 100% depreciation benefit for new equipment and vehicles; sometimes replacing old, costly-to-maintain assets with new ones can be a financially sound business decision.

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To expand commercial business, actively pursue networking opportunities like BNI meetings, Chambers of Commerce, and industry-specific associations (e.g., BOMA) to build relationships and generate leads.

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Evaluate the feasibility of a dedicated business development role to focus solely on external sales and relationship building, particularly when aiming for significant revenue growth in established markets.

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