59. How Keegan Eggers Built a $1.5M Landscape Company From Nothing

In Episode 59 of The Six Figure Exit, we sit down with Keegan Eggers of Central Iowa Landscapes to talk about the real journey of building a landscape company from the ground up. Keegan shares how he started out mowing lawns with almost nothing just hustle, long hours, and a willingness to learn and eventually grew that small operation into a $1.5M landscape design and build company. We break down the key decisions, risks, and lessons that helped him transition from basic lawn care work into higher-end landscaping and design build projects. This episode is packed with insights for landscape contractors, lawn care operators, and blue collar entrepreneurs who want to grow their business beyond mowing and maintenance. Keegan talks about scaling a landscape company, learning how to price profitable jobs, moving into design build work, and the mindset required to grow from a solo operator into a real company. If you’re trying to build a profitable landscaping business or take your contractor company to the next level, this conversation is full of practical lessons and real-world experience.