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.

#MowTrappin #BoneYardLawnService #Entrepreneurship #LawnCareBusiness #DirtyHandsCleanMoney

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

Subscribe to Bone Yard Lawn Service for more real-world lawn care business conversations, equipment discussions, commercial lawn care talk, and the Mow Trappin Podcast.

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.

Mow Trappin Podcast Episode #92 — Equip Expo 2026 is coming October 20–23 in Louisville, Kentucky, and if you’re going, you need a PLAN.

Equip Expo is huge. Between the equipment, manufacturers, outdoor demos, networking, education, creators, events and thousands of people, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and spend the entire trip walking around without accomplishing what you actually came for.

In this episode, I break down how to approach Equip Expo with a purpose, manage your time, decide who and what you need to see, network the right way, create content, and make sure you leave the event with something that can actually help your lawn care business.

Don’t just GO to Equip Expo.

Make Equip Expo WORK FOR YOU.

📍 Equip Exposition 2026

📅 October 20–23, 2026

📍 Louisville, Kentucky

Subscribe to Bone Yard Lawn Service and follow the Mow Trappin Podcast as we continue talking real lawn care business, money, growth, equipment and the journey of building a business from the ground up.

#EquipExpo2026 #EquipExpo #LawnCareBusiness #MowTrappin #BoneYardLawnService #LawnCare #LandscapingBusiness

What happens to a lawn care business when the grass stops growing? The work may slow down, but the bills, equipment costs, insurance, fuel, and overhead don’t disappear.

In Episode #91 of the Mow Trappin’ Podcast, I’m talking about working through a drought, dealing with slow-growing and dormant lawns, and why professional lawn care prices don’t automatically drop just because Mother Nature changes the conditions.

When the rain comes and the grass is thick, overgrown, and takes twice as long, we don’t double the customer’s price. A sustainable lawn care business has to price for the entire season—not just the easiest week.

🌱 Working through drought conditions

💰 Why lawn care prices don’t drop

📈 Pricing your business for profit

☀️ Handling slow-growing lawns

🚜 Building a lawn business that survives tough seasons

#LawnCare #LawnCareBusiness #Drought #MowTrappin #Landscaping #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness

10 years ago, I was sleeping in my niece’s bed thanks to my sister, with a felony on my record. Today, that felony has been removed, I’m six years into building Bone Yard Lawn Service, and we’ve reached Episode #90 of the Mow Trappin Podcast.

This episode is about belief, timing, perseverance, and working when your current situation doesn’t match the future you see for yourself.

Your past doesn’t have to determine your future. Keep believing, keep building, and WORK UNTIL IT WORKS.

#WorkUntilItWorks #Entrepreneurship #Motivation #LawnCareBusiness #MowTrappin

Success isn’t just about making more money or growing a business. It’s about taking inventory of the three things that make success possible—your mind, your body, and your spirit.

In Episode 89 of the podcast, we’re talking about why your mindset determines your direction, why your health is your greatest asset, and why resilience is the key to overcoming obstacles. As entrepreneurs, lawn care professionals, and business owners, we spend so much time maintaining our trucks, trailers, mowers, and equipment that we often forget to maintain ourselves.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why your mindset shapes your success
• How your physical health affects your business
• The importance of resilience and a winning spirit
• Questions to help you evaluate where you are today
• Practical ways to improve your mind, body, and spirit every day

Whether you’re in the lawn care industry, landscaping, pressure washing, or running any small business, this episode will challenge you to become the strongest version of yourself because your business can only grow as much as you do.

If this episode helps you, LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE for more lawn care business, entrepreneurship, and personal development content, and SHARE it with someone who needs this message.

#Mindset #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #LawnCare #Landscaping #BusinessOwner #PersonalDevelopment #HealthIsWealth #Motivation #Resilience #MentalStrength #Success #Discipline #WinningMindset #BoneYardLawnService

Summer is the toughest part of the lawn care season. The heat is intense, equipment starts breaking down, unexpected expenses show up, family responsibilities increase, and burnout becomes real.

In Episode #88 of the Mow Trappin Podcast, we’re talking about how to push through the hardest months of the season without losing sight of the goals you set at the beginning of the year. Whether you’re running a solo lawn care business or managing a crew, this episode is about staying mentally tough and finishing the season stronger than you started.

If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or questioning whether it’s worth it, this conversation is for you.

Topics Covered:

* Lawn care burnout
* Working in extreme summer heat
* Equipment failures
* Unexpected business problems
* Family and work-life balance
* Staying motivated
* Finishing the lawn care season strong
* Building a profitable lawn care business