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July 23, 2023

International Mowing Megastar, Mike Andes Lecture on how to build a multiple person lawn care business PART 1

In this episode, the guest speaker, Mike Andes, shares his journey of building Augusta Lawn Care from zero to 100 franchisees in just two years.

He discusses the importance of overcoming fear and how it contributes to personal growth.

Mike also mentions a powerful quote displayed on the office wall at Augusta Lawn Care that resonates with their team members.

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In this episode, Mike Andes, founder of Augusta Lawn Care and successful entrepreneur, shares his journey from starting a local lawn care business to growing it into a franchise with 100 franchisees in just two years. Mike discusses his experiences and offers valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. He also shares a heartfelt story about a quote that holds special meaning to his team. Don't miss this inspiring and informative episode.

 

Timestamps:

[00:01:09] Franchising Augusta Lawn Care.

[00:03:39] Overcoming fear to achieve immortality.

[00:07:38] Stress in growing a business.

[00:10:26] Financial stress.

[00:13:30] Psychological stress in business.

[00:16:27] Growing a company's stress.

[00:21:24] Employees thinking like owners.

[00:23:31] Removing permanent marker from whiteboard.

[00:26:15] Financial incentives for employee performance.

[00:30:39] Compensation and Performance

[00:33:26] Dealing with incomplete jobs.

[00:35:52] Employee growth and franchise program.

[00:40:22] Hiring and managing employees.

[00:43:45] Cost per lead calculations.

[00:46:23] Annual value per customer.

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Tune in to hear how Mike Andes turned a local lawn care business into a booming franchise with 100+ branches in just 2 years! Gain valuable insights on overcoming fears, managing stress, and fostering a team that thinks like owners. Plus, don't miss his heartfelt story behind a special team quote. Listen now for entrepreneurial inspiration!

 

Quotes:

 

"Every moment away from fear makes a man immortal." - Mike Andes

 

"The business should not run you. You should run the business." - Mike Andes

 

"If you don't want to work hard, you're just not going to make as much money." - Mike Andes

 

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Mike Andes

Founder of Augusta Lawn Care

An American Entrepreneur