34: Forging Into Fall

In this episode, Brandon and Martin discuss their recent long weekends and adventures. They talk about barbecues, drinking games, and unexpected trips. They also mention their upcoming plans for the Stripe Life Expo and the giveaways they have planned. The conversation then shifts to fall fertilization and the importance of building a strong root system for the next year. They discuss different products and ratios for fall fertilization and the efficiency of using a stand-on spreader sprayer. In this part of the conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss various topics related to lawn care and landscaping. They talk about using spreaders and the challenges of using certain types of equipment. They also discuss the benefits of fall lawn care, including fertilizing, liming, and aeration. They touch on the importance of cutting back perennials and grasses in the fall, as well as the potential for re-blooming daylilies. They also mention the possibility of offering winter planters as an additional service. The conversation ends with a discussion about the love-hate relationship with leaves and the start of the leaf season. In this part of the conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss their experiences with managing leaves during the fall season. They talk about the challenges of dealing with a large volume of leaves and the different methods they use to handle them.  They also discuss the possibility of offering leaf removal services to their clients and the potential benefits of partnering with other companies. The conversation then shifts to the topic of snow removal and the considerations involved in offering this service. They discuss the logistics of snow removal, including the cost of equipment and the challenges of finding reliable employees. They also briefly mention the idea of using snow stakes for marking driveways. In this final part of the conversation, Brandon and Martin discuss the cutthroat nature of the snow removal industry and share some funny stories about their experiences on the job. They also talk about their preferences for mowing, including whether they prefer to work alone or with a team, and their favorite time of year to mow. Martin shares his strategy for marketing additional services to customers. Takeaways: Using a stand-on spreader sprayer can greatly improve efficiency when applying fall fertilizers. Fall fertilization is important for building a strong root system for the next year. Cutting back perennials and grasses in the fall helps prepare the garden for the next season. Creating a positive company culture and showing appreciation to your employees can help retain them Customers value reliability and quality over cheap deals Late September and early October are favourite times of year to mow Marketing additional services to customers can lead to more business opportunities Personal Pages: https://www.instagram.com/stripelifecanada/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/hodderlandscaping/⁠ Jobber FREE 14 Day Trial and Stripe Life Discount https://getjobber.com/im/ambassador-referral/?pscd=go.getjobber.com&ps_partner_key=YnJhbmRvbmJydWJhY2hlcjY2NjM&ps_xid=6LNgszEn0RHUmo&gsxid=6LNgszEn0RHUmo&gspk=YnJhbmRvbmJydWJhY2hlcjY2NjM