Ep 22 - Cale Schindler: Turning a passion into a thriving landscaping business

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern interviews Cale Schindler, owner of Fayette Property Solutions, a landscaping contractor based in Fayetteville, Georgia. Started in 2018 by Cale and his father, the company offers both residential and commercial services, with many larger scale projects. Cale shares the company’s origin story, noting that it began with him assisting a neighbor at age 17, and eventually evolved into a father-son enterprise. Initially, they invested $40,000-$45,000 in equipment without having any customers. He explains that they manage to perform work equal to a six-eight person crew efficiently due to superior teamwork and communication. The show concludes with a rapid fire round in which Cale shares his plan for the future, champions customer service and open communication as keys to the success, and admits his biggest regret was not quitting his day job sooner. (00:00) - Introduction: Jonathan Stern and Cale Schindler (02:24) - Fayette Property Solutions Overview (05:01) - Starting out in Landscape Contracting (10:25) - Transition into starting own company together with father (14:32) - Details on early struggles and reaching turning point 2 years later (20:15) - Decision to continue through tough times for the love of the job (25:30) - Dealing with Covid-19 and the unexpected growth (30:52) - Business partnership with father and managing family dynamic in business (35:36) - Status of business today and growth strategy (40:55) - Rapid Fire Round: Teamwork, Biggest mistake and Advice for Pros starting out