18: Mayhem on a Monday - Featuring Brandon & Martin

In this episode, Brandon and Martin discuss their recent experiences in the landscaping business. They talk about the challenges they faced during the week, including equipment issues and difficult customers. They also share their strategies for dealing with problematic clients and the importance of finding customers who appreciate their work. Additionally, they discuss the effectiveness of different marketing methods, such as lawn signs and social media, in attracting new customers. The conversation covers various topics, including social media engagement, employee updates, vehicle purchases, and the use of iPads for business operations. In this part of the conversation, Martin and Brandon discuss the cost of data plans for their iPads and how it benefits their business operations. They also talk about using iPads for tracking employee hours and job completion, as well as the convenience of having all the information in one place. They briefly mention their plans to meet up in person and record a podcast together. The conversation ends with a discussion about their Instagram accounts and the challenges of maintaining a consistent posting schedule. In this conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss the differences between using bulk mulch and bagged mulch in their landscaping businesses. They compare the cost, convenience, and speed of installation for both options. They also mention the potential for creating Stripe Life and Crooked Stripes merchandise  Takeaways Being selective with the jobs you take on and focusing on quality over quantity can lead to more success and satisfaction in your business. Social media engagement can lead to increased interaction and visibility for businesses Keeping employees updated and recognizing their achievements can boost morale Bagged mulch is more convenient and faster to install, with no mess or waste. 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/⁠ https://getjobber.com/im/ambassador-referral/?pscd=go.getjobber.com&ps_partner_key=YnJhbmRvbmJydWJhY2hlcjY2NjM&ps_xid=5zNGHCygTFK1BU&gsxid=5zNGHCygTFK1BU&gspk=YnJhbmRvbmJydWJhY2hlcjY2NjM