Ep 31. Hiring, Estimating, Business Systems for a 2 Man Show
09/18/23 • 50 min
Aaron Ashton runs Thunderbird Landscaping in Pittsburgh PA. Talking to Aaron, you can see his love for what he does on a daily basis. In our conversation, we discuss the challenges he's faced in hiring and keeping good employees, and when people go out on their own.
We also covered what "winning" looks like for business systems for a 2 man show, and how to free up time for the owner to do more of what they love.
Give Aaron a follow on Instagram and his website
Instagram (@thunderbirdpgh) Thunderbird LandscapingIf you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out:
SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/
Aaron Ashton runs Thunderbird Landscaping in Pittsburgh PA. Talking to Aaron, you can see his love for what he does on a daily basis. In our conversation, we discuss the challenges he's faced in hiring and keeping good employees, and when people go out on their own.
We also covered what "winning" looks like for business systems for a 2 man show, and how to free up time for the owner to do more of what they love.
Give Aaron a follow on Instagram and his website
Instagram (@thunderbirdpgh) Thunderbird LandscapingIf you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out:
SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/
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Ep 30. The difference between a master craftsman and master business owner
Alex Bulow was a master craftsman, no doubt about it. He spent many years in the industry as an employee, but then, in spite of his reluctance, ended up owning his own business.
We talk about that journey, and what it takes to succeed. And owning a business, instead of the business owning you.
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When he went back to the 4 crew size, his revenue per man went from $110k per man per year to $350k per man.
We did a deep dive into the lessons learned during that experience.
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Instagram (@fromthegroundup17327)and check out his website at
From The Ground Up | Landscaping & HardscapingIf you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out:
SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synkedup.com/
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