YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok can show you success, but nothing compares to real-life experience and putting in the work.

In Episode #95, I reflect on 6 years of building Bone Yard Lawn Service and 4 years on social media, essentially running two businesses while learning that entrepreneurship is often harder than working a traditional 9-to-5.

I discuss how social media helped put things into perspective, realizing I wasn’t alone in the grind, and attending my first Equip Expo with just 237 subscribers, where Blades of Grass recognized me.

Meeting entrepreneurs who had left their jobs and others building successful businesses while still working opened my eyes to what’s possible.

The message is simple: No shortcuts, no handouts. Nothing replaces the discipline, skills, and experience gained from building something day in and day out.

Dirty Hands. Clean Money. Experience Over Everything.

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Mow Trappin Podcast Episode #94 features Lee from Irvin Lawn Service!

Lee brings 17 years of lawn care experience to the conversation and shares what he’s learned from nearly two decades in the industry. We talk about his journey in the lawn care business, how the industry has changed, equipment, running a lawn service, and the lessons that only come from years of actually doing the work.

One thing that really stands out about Lee’s operation is that 85% of his lawn care business is commercial work. We get into his experience servicing commercial properties, building a business heavily focused on commercial accounts, and what he’s learned along the way.

We also dive into Lee’s experience owning and using Chinese lawn care equipment. Why did he buy it? How has it performed? And do you really need equipment from the biggest brands to operate a successful lawn care business?

With 17 years in the industry and an operation that’s 85% commercial, Lee brings a perspective that newer lawn care business owners don’t always get to hear.

If you’re starting a lawn care business, growing a home service business, trying to land more commercial lawn care accounts, or you’ve been cutting grass for years, there are plenty of gems in this conversation.

🎙️ Mow Trappin Podcast Episode #94

🌱 Guest: Lee — Irvin Lawn Service

🏢 85% Commercial Lawn Care

💰 Lawn Care Business | Commercial Accounts | Equipment | Entrepreneurship | 17 Years of Experience

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Another lawn care season is winding down, and this year taught me a lot—not just about running Bone Yard Lawn Service, but about myself.

In Episode #93, I’m breaking down some of the biggest changes and lessons from this season.

I talk about hiring my first employee and what I learned from finally bringing someone into the operation.

I also discuss another season using Urable, improving my route density, adding more weekly customers, and learning that growing a business doesn’t mean saying YES to every job that comes your way.

Going into 2027, pricing has to make sense. The route has to make sense. And the customer has to make sense.

I also give my thoughts on running Echo trimmers, getting ready to line up fall cleanups, and preparing for the next phase of the season.

But one of the biggest changes happened away from the lawns.

The inside work.

I’m completely sober, working on myself, becoming more disciplined, and realizing that growing the man behind the business is just as important as growing the business itself.

Another season. More lessons. More growth.

Topics:
• Hiring my first employee
• Another season using Urable
• Building better route density
• Getting more weekly customers
• Why I’m not saying yes to everything anymore
• Pricing correctly for 2027
• My experience with Echo trimmers
• The inside work & being completely sober
• Preparing for fall cleanups

This is Mow Trappin Episode #93.