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Life in the Fastlane

Nick Carlson, CEO and Founder of Dawson Manufacturing, shares experiences from his racecar career to owning a multi-million-dollar landscaping company out of Maryland. CTO Kyle Parks, owner of Scarlet Oak Landscaping offers insight with his company as well as asks the peoples questions for Nick to answer. The two also talk about life amongst themselves and with guests on the show. Welcome to ”The Life in the Fast Lane Podcast”.

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    0144. How to ADD Value to your Company.

    Welcome back to another episode of Life in the Fastlane. Join Nick and Kyle as they speak about adding value to your company. Start by asking yourself how you yourself can add value to your business and then instill your team to do the same. Remember your raises and commission are not given, they are earned so learn to become better.    Go out and win!    If you are interested in purchasing any products such as the ones discussed in the podcast, email Kyle: [email protected]     If you are interested in a marketing career, contact Nick: [email protected]   Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com) Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com)

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    0143. ILandscape Review and Talks about Energy

    Join Nick and Kyle one another episode of Life in the Fastlane, where they discuss how to keep your energy levels up, some subliminal messaging and they review of the Ilandscape show in Chicago!    Go out and win!    If you are interested in purchasing any products such as the ones discussed in the podcast, email Kyle: [email protected]     If you are interested in a marketing career, contact Nick: [email protected]   Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com) Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com)

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    0142. AI in the Landscaping Industry.

    Join Nick and Kyle on another episode of Life in the Fastlane where they discuss the growing your business in the landscaping industry and manufacturing world. AI is on the forefront of everyone's mind, it is time to make it work in your business!    Go out and win!    If you are interested in purchasing any products such as the ones discussed in the podcast, email Kyle: [email protected]     If you are interested in a marketing career, contact Nick: [email protected]   Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com) Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com)

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    0141. Are you noticing uncertain times economically? Here is what we are doing to Pivot to win.

    Welcome back to another episode of Life in the Fastlane. Join Nick and Kyle as they discuss current events and the ways they are pivoting to win at Dawson Manufacturing. The markets and economy seem uncertain at the current moment but there is a way to win, its by looking in the mirror and telling yourself you will and coming up with a plan. A man with a plan will outperform a man with an education.    Go out and win!    If you are interested in purchasing any products such as the ones discussed in the podcast, email Kyle: [email protected]     If you are interested in a marketing career, contact Nick: [email protected]   Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com) Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com)

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    0140. Nicks Key to Success

    Welcome back to another episode of Life In the Fastlane. Join Nick Carlson who has build multiple 7 figure businesses who speaks about his key of success which ultimately comes to people and moments around him. Nick and Kyle discuss gratitude and role it plays in their lives!    We are Hiring!  Marketing Professionals! Contact [email protected]    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com) Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0139. WE ARE BACK!

    We are so sorry for the wait! We had a restructuring of the Pod as well as sicknesses and of course the holidays being dealt with. Our goal is to help you win in the next 4 years. The soil is fertile, and the future looks bright!   Today we discuss the change of the podcast and talk a little about accountability as Kyle call himself out on his mistake and ways, he is fixing it.  With that said be sure to leave a comment about your thoughts on the podcast.    For any questions in regard to our products contact [email protected]    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com) Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0138. Visualize the Fear to WIN.

    Welcome back to another episode of Life in the FastLane. Nick and Kyle talk about visualization again as they reach a new gear in the company. Everyone is firing on all cylinders and everything is going very well! Visualization should not only include the good things but the bad things too because if you don't recognize when things are going bad they can bite you in the ass.    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com)   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0137. Execute Execute Execute!

    Welcome back to another episode of Life in the FastLane, where Nick and Kyle talk about execution. The largest determining factor in success after studying other and ourselves is action. Executing those actions are what separate you from the pack. Remember choosing to not do something like drinking or going to bed angry is an action as well. You have to define the factors for yourself, just remember to stick to your moral compass.    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com)   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0135. Side hustles might hurt you more than you think.

    "Jack of all trades and a Master at none", its a saying for a reason. You can get decently good at a lot of things but youll never be a master at them all. Every "millionaire" expert online says you need 7 streams of income to be wealthy. What they don't tell you is that its once you have that money is when you can then diversify. If you focus on all 7, the one with the least attention tends to fall apart. Focusing on one task at a time allows for tasks to get done better, faster, with more efficiency thus giving you a better result versus a half assed result.    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com)   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0134. Stop Succumbing to your EMOTIONS.

    Nick and Kyle talk about how emotions tend to lead to a lot of damage. Whether that is business, personal or political, it will create damage. Now it can help assess judgement, however there needs to be more logic used for decision making. Business deals in the likes of TESLA, Space X, Palentir, and Dawson Manufacturing, emotions aren't used for decision making, these companies use logic.    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com)   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0133. Q&A, when to hire and how to handle the marketing to grow.

    Nick and Kyle answer a question for a listener in regard to hiring and marketing. The biggest takeaways are to create a structure for your business to market and then hire. When hiring don't hire fast. You as the business owner must sell the vision of the company and be sure to meet that vision at every check point. With that you will gain the right teammate for your company and see massive growth. Just be sure to sell and pick up the PHONE!    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com)   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0132. The GOLD Standard of Dawson Manufacturing

    Dawson Manufacturing is about reinvent our industry standard to set a new industry standard. We strive to our ability to take care of our customers no matter what the cost is. Our customers come first and foremost. For example, a DXF.file is file that shows the area for a person to create a wrap for a product like a skid steer a truck. We didn't offer it before but its something our team came together to find a solution so we can offer it to more customers. We strive for perfection quite like Disney.    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com)   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]    

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    0131. If you are going to fall, fall FORWARD.

    Life is full of challenges and difficult decisions. Sometimes that decision can be a work opportunity. Other times can be relationship opportunity, and other times it can be lifestyle opportunity. Trust yourself and take action on the decision and change your life. Nicks most recent experience is to revolutionize the daily operation of Dawson Manufacturing. Kyles most recent was his decision is to disassociate himself from the identity of Scarlet Oak Landscaping and becoming the best at Dawson Manufacturing.    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com)   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Equip 2025 is October 22nd - 24th.   Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0130. Focus or Lose. The Choice is YOUR'S.

    Nick and Kyle discuss discipline and focus. There is an old adage "whether you think you can or you can't you are right". A majority of society these days work, come home, watch TV, eat, take care of children (if they have them) and go to bed to repeat. There is not intentional action to grow. With intention comes results, those results are your wins. As those wins stack up you see a betterment in lifestyle. Tim Grover stated best, to WIN you can't have balance, you have to make it. You can have a great family life and great career. The mindless TV watching and scrolling on IG or FB you lose.    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22 Home (lawnbuddy.com)   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0129. Cars, boats, guns and golf. What do you guys like?

    Little episode to change the pace. Nick and Kyle talk business a lot but not about themselves. Here is a dive into who they are as people and their thoughts on life. Nick is a MASSIVE car enthusiast. Kyle, more of a fishing/boating enthusiast. Listen to some of the good things in life for a bit!    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0128. MulchMate to Australia!

    Nick and Kyle have an amazing conversation with Cameron, with Grolife in Australia. Cameron came to America in 2023 for the Equip Expo to see what we are doing in America with our landscaping. According to him we are 5 years ahead of what catches on over in his neck of the woods. When visiting he stumbled across the MulchMate and is now in the process of building a truck and getting on set up in Australia. Tune in to see what all he has to say while running 3 different operations for Grolife!    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three-day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0127. Create a life worth living for your team.

    Motivation is a hard one. The for the landscaping industry, its very easy for burnout to set in around the middle of May when you have an entire season to complete work in. Its up to the boss and an management to motivate the team to keep on hustling to get to the next level. Without the team you won't make it to the finish line. Nick and Kyle talk about what has and has not worked in Nicks experiences recent and not recent.      Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0126. TruckMate HD, make the desicion and BUY! Your landscape company will thank you!

    Lets talk a bit about TruckMate HD. TruckMate HD is our bulk material dispensing solution for mason body dump trucks. **NO, they do not adapt to a trailer, this will cause a lot of safety issues!** The machine is an absolute beast, handling material from mulch to riprap and firewood, it will dispense the materials into your wheelbarrow. It has its advantages and disadvantages from the MulchMate but you won't be disappointed.    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0126. ITS NOT A TAX DEDUCTION!

    **CONSULT A TAX ADVISOR FOR ALL TAX AND LEGAL ADVICE** **ALL CONTENT DISPLAYED IS PERSONAL REFERENCE FROM EXPERIENCE**   Nick and Kyle discuss common things landscape businesses commonly use as "tax deductions" in their business. Most companies do this because a "guru" online said you can do it. What most people don't know is that most people are doing it incorrectly and we want to help landscapers do it right!    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0125. LAL2024, what a great weekend!

    Nick and Kyle discuss the conversations had with some amazing individuals at Lawntreprenuer Academy Live 2024. One of our current customers Atlas Outdoor gave his testimony on the MulchMate in front of a bunch of people how much they love it and that they want more! Nicks observation and conversation with Mark Bradley absolutely blew his mind away. We are really excited for 2025!    Thank you to Brian & Liz Fullerton to hosting the event, we are excited for next year!    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]  

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    0124. Proudly Veteran Owned in the USA. Feat Steven Werner

    Nick and Kyle speak to Steven Werner about Lawn Buddy. Kyle uses lawn buddy as his CRM service. It was built specifically for the green industry. Steven's experiences in the industry as well as background in military services helped him create an app that is always listening to its customers to create a better product.    Check out Lawn Buddy and use our referral code: CY22   Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0123. Equip 2024! NO BREAKDOWNS!!!

    Nick and Kyle talk about the 2024 Equip Expo. This year they made it out and back without blown up tires and trucks. The show went off without a hitch, listen to what they talk about on todays episode!    Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0122. Mirror Mirror on the wall.

    STOP EITH THE VICTUM MENTALLITY! We all choose to blame external forces in our life for what happens to us every day. In reality you are the one responsible for your own happiness, and outcome in life. If you choose to take control of everything you will become more successful, but it all comes from looking in the mirror physically and mentally to see how you can become better.    Come see us at Equip Expo October 16th-18th in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Our indoor booth is 1088 and outdoor is on the asphalt 5231D.    Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0121. Ya'll are going to loose your MINDS! DS2000 Progress

    The DS2000 is really shaping to be a UNIT. We are just finishing up the electronic components and let us just say. This will be the LARGEST equipment dispenser on the market. The DS2000 will have 2-3x the power that the DS1000 has and will revolutionize the landscaping market. Come see the unveil at Equip Expo in October. Booth Locations linked below.    Come see us at Equip Expo October 16th-18th in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Our indoor booth is 1088 and outdoor is on the asphalt 5231D.    Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0120. $69000 of Fall Approvals Sold in 48 Hours. Be Happy!!

    There are always lessons to be learned from other people. One of the hardest is to be happy for other people in their success and still driving yourself forward when you are feeling behind. Just because it's raining doesn't mean it's a back day. Just because there is a lot going on around you don't mean those tasks are hard. Your happiness is relative to you. It's not I'll be happy when, be happy now! 

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    0119. Living a Dream.

    The thing that drives us here at Dawson Manufacturing. We all see a dream of a standalone Dawson Manufacuring facility and wages at the facility that we won't want to lose. Most of all its working with the BEST team in the industry. One day Nick will be in his dream Lamborghini and Kyle and Sam will be out of their boats with the money they worked for at Dawson Manufacturing working day in and day out.    Come see us at Equip Expo October 16th-18th in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Our indoor booth is 1088 and outdoor is on the asphalt 5231D.    Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0118. Your Best Lessons Come From Failure.

    Some of the best lessons are learned from failure. Society has learned unfortunately from school that if you fail you can't succeed. But the best lessons are actually learned from failure. Take Elon Musk for example, Paypal isn't what it is today without failure. He had to constantly change and evolve it to get better, same with Tesla and SpaceX. Read Issac Waltersons book on Elon and see how many failures he endured and now he is worth in the range of $250 billion. That was all from lessons learned from failure.    Come see us at Equip Expo October 16th-18th in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Our indoor booth is 1088 and outdoor is on the asphalt 5231D.    Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0117. Life is not always about what you know, it's sometimes who you know!!

    Kyle working at Dawson MFG took a 4-year relationship with not only Nick, but Craig, Sam, Justin and the rest of the team at Dawson MFG. Relationships are truly sacred. Being able to have someone you can call on to help not only in your personally life but business life is truly astonishing. Sometimes these relationships take time to form, but once formed can create some amazing results. Our experience tend to come from the people around you. The better people you have around you the better life you will live.    Come see us at Equip Expo October 16th-18th in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Our indoor booth is 1088 and outdoor is on the asphalt 5231D.    Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0116. You wanted more so we delivered. Check Out the DS2000!!

    This has been a long time coming of how we can out do the MulchMate DS1000. Well, here is the reveal of what we have been working on. The DS2000. The ability for a larger capacity, lighter trailer that will have smart capabilities in the future to track all of your load when it comes to your company. We are here to help you run your business more efficient and better. Wanna know your yard per man per hour, the DS2000 will upload that data to your system and give a to the minute calculation! Check out our social media platforms and see sneak peaks of what the machine can do.    Come see us at Equip Expo October 16th-18th in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Our indoor booth is 1088 and outdoor is on the asphalt 5231D.    Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0115. You NEED to Believe in YOURSELF!

    One of the reason's Nick loves golf and racing. They are very much solo sports, golf more than racing. When you are driving it's all you in the race. When you are in the pit you have a team. When you are golfing, no one can handle your swing but you. No one controls your put but you. No one chips the ball but you. No one scores but you. When it comes to life, change start from looking in the mirror. That is the only person that can make a change in your life. Many people in the present day have an issue seeing believe in themselves. The problem is the belief comes in time when social media says it has to happen now. The change can happen now, but the results come with time and consistency. Your have to put the time and consitency in.    Come see us at Equip Expo October 16th-18th in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Our indoor booth is 1088 and outdoor is on the asphalt 5231D.    Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0114. Learn to life with a ROLEX.

    One thing Nick has been saying a lot lately is "I want my inner circle to surround me with Rolex's". To have a Rolex means one of two things about your character which is easy to spot. One you like to showboat, or two you work your ass off and this is your trophy. We choose to surround ourselves with the later. A rising tide raises all ships and that is where Dawson MFG is heading. We are grabbing the next gear and we are about to disappear!    Come see us at Equip Expo October 16th-18th in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Our indoor booth is 1088 and outdoor is on the asphalt 5231D.    Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0113. Dude it's your Marketing at $500K. Get a MulchMate and MARKET!

    A lot of smaller companies ask well how can I afford a machine when we only produce $500k in revenue. Well here is where you can. The machine not only helps you in what you currently do it helps you in what you can do. Sure your current annual revenue is $500k but machine will free up white space in your calendar to do more work. With the help of proper marketing techniques you can go from a $500k annual company to $750k annual revenue just with the MulchMate and no added crew members! Seriously, check it out!    Come see us at Equip Expo October 16th-18th in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Our indoor booth is 1088 and outdoor is on the asphalt 5231D.    Our next demo day will be January 8-10th a three day event for those in town to come by and see!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0112. Yeti Giveaway Winner, First Demo with Metro Grounds. Feat. Dawson

    We announce our Yeti giveaway winner from speaking to landscapers down at Chesapeake Landscape Material yard in Pasadena MD. Nick and Kyle talk about the demo they did with Metro Grounds and some of the things they could have done differently to improve for the next demo.    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0111. What classifies your credentials and how important are they?

    Nick and Kyle discuss credentials within hiring, who a person is and how to handle disagreements. No real right way but credentials go a long way when talking to certain people. A lawyer and doctor can have certain credentials compared to a business owner, but the execution of perfection can make the difference in the individual. You can be a doctor but not have a great practice and the businessman can have a highly profitable company making billions with great margins. The businessman has better credentials then the doctor.    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0110. Make more than $100k A MONTH with a MulchMate DMT!

    We just finished our Dawson Demo the recent weekend. One of our customers without the DMT is able to do $100k a month without the MulchMate. MulchMate projects his numbers to shoot to $250,000 per month with 2 team members and this is all while working for 4-5 months a year in Texas! That is just NUTS, yes you read all of that right. See how the DMT MM combo can benefit you!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0109. What is MulchMate up to???

    Kick back and relax with Nick and Kyle today. Demo Day went off well with lots of lessons learned and excited for the next one in January. Equip is the next big event where you can see our newest equipment. October 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Kentucky Exposition Center. It's the LARGEST event in the green industry and we want to see you. We have some secrets up our sleeves that we can't wait to show you all as well some upgrades to our booths!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0108. What is Merit, Equity, Intelligence?

    Many companies are hiring on the basis of DEI, (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). In the sense of standards, they tend to be lowered for a hiring sake versus the merit of the individual. MEI (Merit, Equity and Intelligence) is the basis of hiring on these standards to best further how a company can grow and be better in the long haul. Check out the conversation!    RSVP to Demo Day:  @mulchmateusa | Linktree   Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0107. A Little Trip to Belmont for a Trailer.

    Nick and Kyle take a small trip to Belmont Trailers for a DMT pickup and to swap out some upgraded control boxes for our customers. Dawson MFG is currently undergoing renovations with carpet, paint and tile in the office areas and everyone is in a tailspin. Events like this really pull a team together to work harder and make sure everything gets done when up against such a tight deadline because our DEMO DAY is in just a week!    RSVP HERE!  @mulchmateusa | Linktree   Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0106. Leave the emotions behind and follow these numbers!

    Nick and Kyle sit down to discuss the numbers of what MulchMate costs a company to not buy. We used very recent data from a company that produces roughly $45 million dollars a year in revenue. The numbers we recorded for just the spring season in saving was $150,000, but what many people don't understand is that the machine increase your productivity roughly 3x allowing a company to collapse a 3-month schedule to 2-months giving near $3,000,000 worth of more work to potentially to be on the table for this company in the MulchMate was implemented.  RSVP to Dawson Demo DAY: @mulchmateusa | Linktree   Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0105. Come One Come ALL. Dawson Demo Day!!

    Dawson Manufacturing is hosting its second demonstration day at Dawson Manufacturing Global Headquarters. 899 Airport Park Road Glen Burnie MD 21061 Suite E (Back Lot).  We will have free food, and prizes at the event. You will be able to try all out our products and machines at the event and ask all the questions your heart desires. RSVP here! @mulchmateusa | Linktree    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0104. Help us Help you. Ditch the old way, try out the MULCHMATE.

    What is the difference between cost and price? Well price is the numerical value of the product or service. Its what you pay for on the invoice. You may ask, " What is cost then"? Well cost is the value the product or service can provide you. Imagine having a machine that allows you to rake in money. Do you want to rake in $1000.00 or $3000.00. Well I know we would rather have the latter and the MulchMate can get you there. We want to help you reach this lifestyle.    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0103. Act with Intent. Learn how to not react.

    We all go about life with it happening to use versus us happening to life. Well, what do we mean about that? Kyle took sometime this summer to spend more time with his daughter and wife. While doing that he had a friend take over the mowing section of his business and didn't notice how much it was costing him till last second.  Now it didn't get out of hand it was something that was recoverable. But it definitely took him by surprise. If he acted with intent he would have managed his time better with his daughter and wife better so that he could still mow and bring the income to him specifically. Check out the examples in the podcast and see how acting with intent can change your life.    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0102. Find a new room. You are the average of the 5 people you are around most.

    Sayings exist for a reason. You are the sum of the 5 people you are around the most. That could be your net worth, yourself worth, your personality, all of it and more. We are social being and in order to become a part of the click of people you need to blend in or offer something to better yourself and those around you. A great book to read on this is Dale Carnegie's book, How to Win Friends and Influence People.  If you are the smarted person in the room, however, you need to find a new room.    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0101. How Much SH*T are you willing to eat to win?

    Whether its accepting you are wrong to a coworker, or doing something you really don't want to do within a company, or even working longer hours than expected. No matter what you do for a living, you will eventually have to eat some crap, as an employee or employer. Facing it and getting better is truly a test to oneself to get better and provide the best for them, their family and the workplace. Don't be afraid to do that crappy jobs, you'll actually be happy that you did it and got it out the way.    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    0100. Blue Collar Workers Deserve More Recognition.

    Nick and Kyle dive into a little blue-collar work. We don't know everything one statistic we do know is that for every 5 blue-collar workers 2 are taking their place and it is going to cause some problems but leaves a gap in for people to make a great living for themselves. There are some extremes that we all see is that those who work in the trades don't make good money, but if you apply yourself and work hard you life can be better than those who got a doctorate in college!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]  

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    099. Getting Shit Done!

    Nick and Kyle have had a full week of work this week. The 27th annual SIMA show in Pittsburg has kicked off. Kyle, Justin, and Gavin took care of the booth before being kicked out. We took up the MulchMate, our SnowMates and KartMates for display. Nick has an Audi update as he has to take the transmission out again because the reverse "fork" is messed up, but man is it wicked sounding! Life is going to offer you opportunities to get better. Try to see them and take them.    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]    

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    098. Welcome the pain because it helps make you better.

    Today everyone falls victim to their pain. With pain comes a lesson to become a better person, strengthen relationships, mend past issues and more. It is very hard sometimes in the moment to see a clear path but if you learn the discipline to attack the problems head on then you not only become a better person but you learn a valuable lesson. Remember life is like a beach youll get a big wave every once in a while. It was your fault for being in that position at that exact time to get knocked over, dust your elbows off and get back after it.    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    097. Not only should honesty be a policy, it should be a lifestyle as well!

    A lesson Nick taught Kyle a few years ago when it came to running a business is that honesty is the best policy. When Kyle spoke to Nick about a project and the issues he was running into, Nick called out the BS. Honesty has since turned into a lifestyle for not only Nick but Kyle. The ability to tell a client what is going on like a vender not having the stone in the store in time, or machinery breaking causing a delay. It is always best to communicate these things as they happen to the customer so that they are aware in real time, and you aren't putting yourself in a corner to come up with an excuse as to why you didn't let them know. Just tell them the truth and people pull their guards down.    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    096. When sh*t hits the fan, how do you still win?

    Life as an entrepreneur is like living at the beach. Some days will be nice, some days it will be nice with some larger waves. Some days you will encounter a small storm, and some days you will encounter hurricanes. It is not a matter of what happens to you, its a matter of how you handle it. We will always be dealt bad cards, the struggle is not falling victim to the situation and allowing it to handle you, not you handling it.    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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    095. Must Be Nice!!

    Do you go around letting your bosses or senior colleagues know that it "Must be nice" to be in their position? If you do, we suggest you take a step back and look at the extra time that individual put in to get into that position. Not a lot of people see the late nights because they are with their family doing something. Those who put the time in are in those positions for a reason. Listen to Walter Issacsons books on the likes of Elon Musk and Albert Einstein. The mental anguish people go through to run a company can be very hard for an average joe.      Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: [email protected] Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: [email protected]

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Nick Carlson, CEO and Founder of Dawson Manufacturing, shares experiences from his racecar career to owning a multi-million-dollar landscaping company out of Maryland. CTO Kyle Parks, owner of Scarlet Oak Landscaping offers insight with his company as well as asks the peoples questions for Nick to answer. The two also talk about life amongst themselves and with guests on the show. Welcome to ”The Life in the Fast Lane Podcast”.

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