07: Thriving In The Five One Nine - Featuring Tyler Kent w 519 Property Maintenance

In this episode, Brandon, Martin, and Tyler discuss Tyler's journey into the property maintenance industry and the growth of his company, 519 Property Maintenance. They also talk about the challenges and benefits of residential and commercial/industrial lawn care and snow removal. Tyler shares his experience with Kubota equipment and the potential future expansion of his business. The conversation covers equipment setup and preferences, advantages of loaders vs tractors, back dragging techniques, benefits of adjustable wings, tire selection for equipment, work schedule and hours, marketing strategies, and the power of social media, specifically TikTok live videos. In this part of the conversation, Tyler discusses the importance of building a personal connection with customers and interacting with them through social media. He also shares his experience using Jobber and Snow Yeti for business management, specifically for snow removal operations. Tyler emphasizes the need for detailed snow records to protect against liability. He also talks about the importance of GPS tracking and security measures to prevent theft. Tyler shares his future plans and goals for his business, highlighting the importance of being unique and utilizing social media. He concludes by offering advice for young entrepreneurs and discussing the benefits of snow stakes. In this conversation, Tyler discusses the benefits of using stakes in snow removal and property maintenance. He talks about expanding his business and stocking up on stakes for the next year. Tyler highlights the cost savings and reduced property damage achieved by using stakes. He also explains how colour coordination and reflective stakes improve efficiency and safety. The conversation concludes with a discussion on managing social media and the challenges of running a business. Takeaways Starting a side hustle can lead to a successful career change. Focusing on commercial and industrial clients can be more profitable than residential work. Kubota equipment offers reliability and ease of use for property maintenance tasks. Adjustable wings on plows provide greater precision and versatility in snow removal. Social media platforms like TikTok can be powerful marketing tools for engaging with a wide audience and showcasing services. Consider the timing and target audience when running ads and marketing campaigns. Using stakes in snow removal and property maintenance can provide numerous benefits, including cost savings and reduced property damage. Social media, particularly Instagram, can be a valuable tool for interacting with customers and showcasing behind-the-scenes footage. Running a business involves balancing the demands of day-to-day operations with the need to maintain an active online presence. Like and subscribe the podcast for more, and THANK YOU for listening! Cheers. Follow Tyler's Instagram & TikTok page's for his top quality property maintenance content. https://www.instagram.com/519propertymaintenance/ https://www.tiktok.com/@519propertymaintenance 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