17: Narducci of the North - Featuring Stefano Narducci w Northern Snow

In this conversation, The Boys interview Stefano Narducci, a successful entrepreneur in the landscaping and snow removal industry from Sault Saint Marie Canada. Stef shares his journey of starting his business at a young age and the challenges he faced along the way. They discuss the importance of leveraging social media for business growth and the evolution of Stef's company from landscaping to snow removal and roofing. They also touch on the effectiveness of different advertising platforms like Kijiji and Marketplace. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the performance of inverted blowers in heavy snowfall and Stef's experience with Kubota as a brand partner. The conversation covers the upcoming release of the Kubota 7070 tractor, which is designed specifically for snow removal. The hosts discuss the benefits of Kubota tractors compared to other brands, such as John Deere. They also talk about the growth of Stefano's snow removal business and his plans to expand into lawn care. The conversation touches on the challenges of running a seasonal business and the importance of keeping employees engaged year-round. Brandon discusses the importance of utilizing customer lists and generating revenue year-round. He emphasizes the need to focus on improving operations and training procedures during the off-season. Stefano shares his experience with online sign-ups and the challenges of pricing accurately. They also discuss the power of social media, particularly YouTube and Instagram, in growing their businesses and building a community. They highlight the importance of high-quality content and the value of long-form videos in engaging and retaining an audience. The conversation covers topics such as social media content strategy, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the preference between John Deere and Kubota equipment. In this final part of the conversation, Brandon and Stefano discuss the benefits of using ramp racks versus trailers for their landscaping businesses. They both agree that ramp racks are a game-changer, allowing for increased efficiency and productivity. They also touch on the importance of focusing on one aspect of the business and becoming the best at it. Stefano shares his plans to grow the snow business and invites listeners to join the United Snow Pros community. The conversation ends with a friendly exchange and plans to meet in person. Takeaways Starting a business at a young age requires determination and resourcefulness. The performance of blowers in heavy snowfall depends on timely and consistent snow removal. Online sign-ups can streamline the process but pricing accuracy can be a challenge High-quality content and long-form videos are effective in engaging and retaining an audience Consistency and strategy are key in social media content creation Authenticity and staying true to your brand are important in building a following The Toronto Maple Leafs have a passionate fan base but struggle in the playoffs - Another tough loss in typical Maple Leaf's fashion, game 7 overtime against the Bruins.. we will touch on this next weekLike and subscribe the podcast for more, and THANK YOU for listening! Cheers. 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/⁠