Scalable or Stuck? A Real Talk on Ag Business Growth w/ Kyle Espinola
03/31/25 • 38 min
In this episode of The Toast Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Espinola, a Central Valley entrepreneur and founder of Caddyshack Rodent Services, Tree Barber, and Watts Up Solar Cleaning. Kyle shares his journey from college graduate to agricultural entrepreneur, discussing the challenges of building successful businesses and facing the seasonality of business in the services Ag industry. To the importance of building a strong team behind your brand that share the same standard for your business. Whats gonna make your business scale? Tune in!
To Learn More about the businesses mentioned in this episode:
Sponsors:
🛒 Shop at The Ag Center for your crop inputs using code "Toast" for 5% off! Check out their website: https://theagcenter.com/
Pacific Farm Management – Trusted labor solutions and ag management services across California. (559) 416-7154
Central Irrigation – Your go-to source for efficient irrigation systems, drip tape, tree stakes, and expert land development installs.
Barrier Solar – Power your operation with clean, reliable energy.
In this episode of The Toast Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Espinola, a Central Valley entrepreneur and founder of Caddyshack Rodent Services, Tree Barber, and Watts Up Solar Cleaning. Kyle shares his journey from college graduate to agricultural entrepreneur, discussing the challenges of building successful businesses and facing the seasonality of business in the services Ag industry. To the importance of building a strong team behind your brand that share the same standard for your business. Whats gonna make your business scale? Tune in!
To Learn More about the businesses mentioned in this episode:
Sponsors:
🛒 Shop at The Ag Center for your crop inputs using code "Toast" for 5% off! Check out their website: https://theagcenter.com/
Pacific Farm Management – Trusted labor solutions and ag management services across California. (559) 416-7154
Central Irrigation – Your go-to source for efficient irrigation systems, drip tape, tree stakes, and expert land development installs.
Barrier Solar – Power your operation with clean, reliable energy.
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Sponsors:
🛒 Shop at The Ag Center for your crop inputs using code "Toast" for 5% off! Check out their website: https://theagcenter.com/
Pacific Farm Management – Trusted labor solutions and ag management services across California. (559) 416-7154
Central Irrigation – Your go-to source for efficient irrigation systems, drip tape, tree stakes, and expert land development installs.
Barrier Solar – Power your operation with clean, reliable energy.
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