EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 35 MIN
108: What's in the Water?
from Crooked Stripes Podcast · host Brandon Brubacher, Kyle Breiner
This one's a proper solo catch-up, no guests, no script, just Brandon getting into it. A busy spring, some wins, some headaches, and a local issue that deserves way more attention than it's getting.We get into the Canadian Tire promo collab (a goal from day one, now becoming real), picking up the sprayer, and what a wild start to the season has actually looked like on the ground. Plus a rant about customer service that'll hit close to home for anyone running a business .. and a deep dive into the Waterloo Region groundwater crisis that's quietly shutting down development across Elmira, Kitchener, Waterloo and beyond.If you're grinding through your own busy season right now, this one's for you.Thanks for tuning in 🤝Takeaways:Field blunders, a popped tire, and rising fuel costs, the real math of running a lawn care businessLanding brand deals: how the Canadian Tire collab came together and what it means for Stripe LifeNew equipment: the sprayer is in the fleetCustomer service is broken across every industry, here's the standard we hold ourselves toThe Waterloo Region water crisis: what's happening, why it matters, and why it's not getting enough attentionWhether you're just starting out or scaling up, this one's got something for you — and a few laughs along the way.Other Links:👨🌾 Stripe Life Canada: @stripelifecanada🅾️ Breiner Lawn: @breinerlawn👨💻 Episode Sponsor: Green Frog Web Design — https://greenfrogwebdesign.com/
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This one's a proper solo catch-up, no guests, no script, just Brandon getting into it. A busy spring, some wins, some headaches, and a local issue that deserves way more attention than it's getting.We get into the Canadian Tire promo collab (a goal from day one, now becoming real), picking up the sprayer, and what a wild start to the season has actually looked like on the ground. Plus a rant about customer service that'll hit close to home for anyone running a business .. and a deep dive into the Waterloo Region groundwater crisis that's quietly shutting down development across Elmira, Kitchener, Waterloo and beyond.If you're grinding through your own busy season right now, this one's for you.Thanks for tuning in 🤝Takeaways:Field blunders, a popped tire, and rising fuel costs, the real math of running a lawn care businessLanding brand deals: how the Canadian Tire collab came together and what it means for Stripe LifeNew equipment: the sprayer is in the fleetCustomer service is broken across every industry, here's the standard we hold ourselves toThe Waterloo Region water crisis: what's happening, why it matters, and why it's not getting enough attentionWhether you're just starting out or scaling up, this one's got something for you — and a few laughs along the way.Other Links:👨🌾 Stripe Life Canada: @stripelifecanada🅾️ Breiner Lawn: @breinerlawn👨💻 Episode Sponsor: Green Frog Web Design — https://greenfrogwebdesign.com/
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108: What's in the Water?
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