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

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.

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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