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Side Hustle Squad

Welcome to the Side Hustle Squad Podcast with your host, Mike Garvey! My goal is to provide entrepreneurs with all the tools and resources they need to start and succeed in the lawn care industry on the side while working a full-time career. Whether you"re a seasoned pro or just starting out, or thinking about taking the leap into starting a business, this podcast will help you build and grow. Guests from the green industry and beyond will be on the show to share their experiences and advice. I

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26:46

Ep 21. Equipment Failures and Updates: Having Backups...

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2023/05/16

On today’s episode, Mike and Larry discuss recent equipment failures and the importance of having backup equipment or a backup plan when failures happen. Larry discusses how he has learned to fix various machines over his career. Mike and Larry discuss the possibility of a Side Hustle Squad YouTube Channel in the future! @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 20. Managing and Handling Customer Complaints:...

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2023/05/11

In this episode, Mike and Larry talk about managing customers' issues and complaints. Larry discusses issues he’s dealt with in the past and with current customers. Mike and Larry also share some funny stories and customer interactions over the years. They also discuss responding to customer complaints and doing a thorough investigation. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 19. Estimating and Giving Quotes: Responding...

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2023/05/09

On today’s episode of the podcast, Mike and Larry discuss various ways of estimating and quoting different services in the green industry. They talk about the importance of Jobber, staying organized, answering the phone, and responding to leads quickly. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 18. Employees: Finding, Retaining, Managing and...

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2023/05/04

In this episode, Mike talks with his partner Larry about finding, retaining, and managing employees. Many business owners need help finding the right time to make their first hire. This episode will help! Larry and Mike share their experiences with finding new employees and keeping them. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 17. EQUIP 2023: Registration is OPEN!

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2023/05/02

In this episode, Mike talks about his trips to Louisville, Kentucky to attend EQUIP. EQUIP is the biggest annual event dedicated to landscapers, hardscapers, manufacturers, dealers, and businesses. Register Early to Save! Looking forward to seeing everyone in October 2023. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 16. Managing Customers Expectations: Maybe I Was...

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2023/04/27

In this episode, Mike shares a recent customer interaction where the customer is unhappy with weed control services. Mike reflects on maybe he wasn’t clear in the description of the services that were going to be provided in the quote. Mike also discusses when to part ways with a customer when it is just not a good fit. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 15. Eric Hughes: Full Time Teacher with a Lawn...

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2023/04/25

Today, Mike talks with Eric Hughes, owner of The EH Group. Eric is a full-time art teacher with a large lawn care company. Eric talks about managing his career, his side hustle, and his large family! Eric shares his knowledge on starting a business, growing a business, managing his time, and staying organized. Brian Fullerton recently toured Eric’s Shop in Delaware, Ohio. Link below. Take a video tour of Eric's shop: https://youtu.be/odr2YWYdmis @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 14. Steve Scerbo : Full Time Corrections Officer...

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2023/04/20

On this episode, Mike and Larry talk with Steve Serbo, owner of Lakeshore Landscaping in Brick Township, NJ. Steve shares his advice and insight into being a Full Time Corrections Officer and business owner. Steve and Larry talk about how they started Fine Cuts in 1998, prior to owning their own businesses. Steve shares his challenges, his experiences, and where he sees the business going in the future. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 13. Tips to Capture Google Reviews and Boost your...

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2023/04/18

In this episode, Mike talks about an article he came across from his distributor, Central turf and Irrigation Supply, which discusses tips on capturing those 5-Star Google reviews from customers. Google reviews are critical to having a successful online presence! This episode discusses how to ask for reviews, get reviews, and acknowledge when you received a review. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 12. Lamont Hairston, Hairston Property Management:...

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2023/04/13

In this episode, Mike talks with Lamont Hairston, a big supporter of the Side Hustle Squad Podcast. Mike and Lamont have attended live events throughout the country together over the past year. Lamont shares his experiences, advice, and the fact that he’s going FULL-TIME! Lamont shares how he has handled his multiple jobs and spending time with his family. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 11. Book Review on Brian Fullerton’s Zero to 100k:...

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2023/04/11

In this episode, Mike talks about Brian Fullerton’s new book Zero to 100K. Mike has gained some valuable lessons and knowledge from Brain’s book. The book contains best practices, funny stories, and valuable lessons on starting a lawn care business. It’s a must-read for anyone considering starting a lawn care business or already in business. Zero to $100K!: The Complete Guide on How to Start a Successful Lawn Care Company by Brian Fullerton @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 10. Mike Anderson: Real Estate Investor and Full...

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2023/04/06

In this episode, Mike sits down in the Side Hustle Squad Studio with Mike Anderson, a law enforcement officer and real estate investor with 25+ rental properties. Mike discusses how he started his first business, a photo booth rental company, then sold it to start his real estate career. Mike shares so much great advice on getting started in real estate, where he sees his future, and balancing his career and family life. This is a must-listen for anyone considering taking the leap into investing

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Ep 9. A Simply Green Side with Adam Guker: Navigating...

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2023/04/04

In this episode, Mike talks with Adam Guker, a 16-year law enforcement detective. Adam talks about his thriving lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal business and how it has evolved over the last 20+ years. Adam’s family has been in the lawn care Industry since when his father started his small engine repair and lawn equipment dealership in Toms River, NJ in 1961. Adam provides advice, experience, and tips on how he has managed to balance his full-time career and very successful business.

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Ep 8. From Longshoreman to Law Enforcement to...

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2023/03/30

In this episode, Mike sits down with his fellow trooper and academy classmate, Dan Francisco, who has recently retired from law enforcement to become a longshoreman, the career he had prior to being in law enforcement. Mike and Dan discuss making difficult career choices in life and how to adjust to these changes. Dan gives his experiences on having side jobs and multiple jobs at once and how to juggle life and family. Dan also provides advice to anyone thinking about making a career change

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Ep 7. PostcardMania: The Power of Every Door Direct...

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2023/03/28

In this episode, Mike talks about his experience since hiring PostcardMania, after hearing them speak at Brian Fullerton’s Lawntrepreneur Academy Live Event. Mike discusses how he feels he now has a marketing team, each person with their own specific job, that will help Coastal Fertilization gain new customers on routes that they already service. Visit postcardmania.com for sample designs, products, services, and more. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 6. The Story of Coastal Fertilization: The Past,...

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2023/03/23

In this episode, Mike sits down with his business partner, Larry Delli Santi, and discuss how Coastal Fertilization was formed. Mike and Larry share some stories, advice, and some funny stories they have experienced in the last few years together. Mike and Larry talk about the future of the business, as well as some valuable partnerships they made. Part 1 is found in episode #3. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 5. Retirement and Life after Public Service: Not...

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2023/03/21

In this episode, Mike talks about an article written by Dr. Brian Kinnaird Ph.D., a certified trauma support specialist called Life After Law Enforcement, which was published in Psychology Today. Mike talks about the different struggles police officers and civilians may go through when retiring. Mike discusses some suggestions that Dr. Kinnaird writes about to help with post-separation anxiety. Mike hopes this episode helps anyone that is struggling since retirement due to the change and

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Ep 4. The Price is the Price and Stick to It: You...

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2023/03/16

In this episode, Mike discusses how we need to continue raising the bar in the green industry regarding pricing. Do not bend to customers that do not value your experience, expertise, time, and investment in your business. Mike shares two recent experiences with a potential customer and a former customer. Just remember, there will always be new potential high-quality customers. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 3. Hanging at Larry's Bar: The Story of Larry...

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2023/03/14

In this episode, Mike sits down with Larry Delli Santi, owner of Amazing Creations Landscaping and Lawn Care in Toms River, NJ. Larry discusses how he started, lessons learned, ups and down, and advice to people in the lawn care community or looking to start. We end the episode just before Mike and Larry start Coastal Fertilization Together in 2017. The story of Coastal Fertilization from Larry's perspective is still to come. @coastalfertilization @sidehustlesquadpodcast

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Ep 2. How and Why Jobber has Transformed Coastal...

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2023/03/09

In this episode, Mike discusses the benefits of Jobber and how it has enhanced customer communication, helped with gaining leads and quoting jobs, scheduling, and invoicing. Mike talks about how he was invoicing, using an old, antiquated system, and how Jobber has streamlined that process. Thinking about buying Jobber to improve your business? Listen to this episode to gain first-hand knowledge, stories, and experiences, walking you through the process of getting a lead and all the way to getting

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