04: Lawn Striping in Hampton - Featuring Jack Haraden w Haraden Landscaping

In this episode, Brandon and Martin interview Jack Haraden, owner of Haraden Landscaping in Hampton New Hampshire. Jack shares his journey into the landscaping industry, including his education in horticulture and entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and work ethic in building a successful business. He also highlights his main services, such as mowing, mulching, and pruning. Jack shares his experiences with leaf removal and the equipment he uses, including a leaf plow and dump trucks with dump inserts. The topics discussed include equipment and tools, specifically mowers and trailers. The conversation also touches on the use of business software for organization and scheduling. The importance of prepayment and billing is highlighted, as well as future plans and goals for the business. The hosts and guest discuss various topics related to the landscaping industry. They talk about vehicle expenses and the challenges of justifying the cost of new trucks. They also share their personal preferences for truck brands. The conversation then shifts to staying busy during the off-season and taking on random jobs to supplement income. The guest provides advice for new landscapers, emphasizing the importance of hard work, reliability, and honesty. They also discuss building a community and using social media for marketing. The conversation concludes with a discussion on creating content and sharing work on social media platforms. Takeaways: Word of mouth is a powerful marketing tool, especially in tight-knit communities. Having clear future plans and goals can guide business growth and decision-making. Vehicle expenses can be a significant challenge for landscapers. During the off-season, landscapers often take on random jobs to stay busy and supplement their income. Starting small and gradually growing the business is a common approach among successful landscapers. Creating and sharing content on social media platforms can help showcase the quality of work and attract potential customers. Like and subscribe the podcast for more, and THANK YOU for listening! Cheers. Follow Jack's Instagram page for his sweet Walker and Scag stripes in Hampton! Follow us on Instagram @thecrookedstripes ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecrookedstripes/⁠⁠ Follow our personal business Instagram pages: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stripelifecanada/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hodderlandscaping/⁠⁠ Interested in Jobber? Free 14 day trial with the this partner link below: ⁠⁠https://getjobber.com/im/ambassador-referral/?pscd=go.getjobber.com&ps_partner_key=bWFydGluaG9kZGVyODQ5OA&ps_xid=zqVwRuNqVVW39U&gsxid=zqVwRuNqVVW39U&gspk=bWFydGluaG9kZGVyODQ5OA