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The LeanScaper Podcast

The LeanScaper Podcast is where serious landscape leaders go to grow. If you want new school systems for an old school industry, expertly crafted interviews with world class experts, endless inspiration you’ve come to the right place. Hosted by Benji Carlson and Mark Bradley. New Episodes release every Monday, on every platform.

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41:02

The Momentum Flywheel: A Simple System To Get Unstuck

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2026/02/10

Momentum isn’t something you summon. It’s something you build. In this episode, Benji Carlson sits down with mental fitness coach Fyfe Barraclough to explore how momentum actually compounds and why most leaders unknowingly sabotage it. The conversation moves beyond motivation and into systems: how energy, clarity, alignment, action, and reinforcement interact to either accelerate progress or quietly slow it down. Inside the episode: • Why momentum feels elusive even when effort is high •

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55:17

How to Choose the Right CRM for Your Landscaping...

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2026/02/03

Most contractors don’t have a software problem—they have a decision-making problem. In this episode of the LeanScaper Podcast, Benji Carlson sits down with Mark Sedgley to break down how to actually implement technology that sticks, why most software ends up unused, and how leaders can build the muscle of better systems thinking in a world full of disruption. Expect to learn: • Why buying software is like buying a gym membership • The #1 mistake that kills software implementations • How to

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77:45

The Future of Landscaping: AI, Roll-Ups & Monster Exits

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2026/01/27

Discover where the landscaping industry is heading next. In this panel discussion recorded live at our Dallas event, six industry leaders share practical insight into the forces reshaping the future of landscape businesses: technology, private equity, M&A, scaling, leadership, and long-term value creation. Whether you’re building toward an exit, planning your next growth phase, or trying to future-proof your company, this conversation offers a clear look at what’s coming and how to

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48:18

How the Best Local Landscapers Become the Obvious Choice

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2026/01/13

If you’re a landscaper trying to grow your business, content isn’t about going viral—it’s about becoming the obvious choice in your market. In this episode, Benji sits down with Brian Fullerton to break down what actually matters when it comes to content, social media, and long-term brand trust in local service businesses. This is not an episode about algorithms or posting hacks. It’s about credibility, consistency, and calm leadership—and why most contractors misunderstand content

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45:02

Why Success Still Feels Empty for So Many Business...

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2026/01/06

Register for LeanScaper's Revenue Intensive here: https://leanscaper.com/events/revenue-intensiveWhy do so many business owners achieve everything they set out to build… yet still feel a quiet emptiness underneath it all? In this conversation, Benji sits down with Philip McKernan to explore why success often feels misaligned, why old wounds silently shape our ambition, and what it takes to shift from proving yourself to actually living in alignment. This episode is a grounded, honest look

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49:28

The 4 “Boring” Things That Actually Grow Landscaping...

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2025/12/30

Register for LeanScaper's Revenue Intensive here: https://leanscaper.com/events/revenue-intensiveIn this episode of the LeanScaper Podcast, Benji sits down with Justin White, CEO of K&D Landscaping, to break down what actually drives revenue growth in a landscape business. Justin shares his journey from being thrust into the CEO role at 25 years old to scaling K&D from ~$1.5M to over $20M in annual revenue. Together, they unpack the boring but powerful principles that create

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45:40

The Partnership Playbook That Drives Growth

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2025/12/23

Register for LeanScaper's Revenue Intensive here: https://leanscaper.com/events/revenue-intensiveWhat if the biggest growth driver for your landscaping business isn’t ads, equipment, or even skill—but partnerships? In this episode of The LeanScaper Podcast, Kevin Scott reveals how 90% of revenue comes from partnerships with architects, builders, vendors, realtors, municipalities, and even customers. Expect to learn: -Why you should never email proposals again -How nagging a single architect

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42:48

How Landscapers Should Build Next Year’s Budget Step...

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2025/12/16

Register for LeanScaper's Revenue Intensive here: https://leanscaper.com/events/revenue-intensiveWhat if the key to keeping more money in your landscaping business isn’t selling more work—but finally building a budget you’ll stick to? In this episode of The LeanScaper Podcast, Benji sits down with Meaghan Likes—entrepreneur, financial educator, and owner of multiple home-service companies—who has built hundreds of budgets and helped contractors hit double-digit net profit with simple

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51:31

Why the Traditional ‘Marketing Funnel’ No Longer...

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2025/12/09

Register for LeanScaper's Revenue Intensive here: https://leanscaper.com/events/revenue-intensiveThe old marketing funnel is broken (or at the very least has some holes in it). In this episode of The LeanScaper Podcast, Benji sits down with Marc Levesque of Webrunner Media to break down why contractors keep wasting money on leads, how to actually generate AND capture demand, and the exact steps to fix your “leaky funnel” before you pour more money into ads.Timestamps:0:00 – Why the old

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60:05

What 35 Businesses Taught Dwayne Kerrigan About...

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2025/12/02

In this episode, Benji sits down with serial entrepreneur and podcaster Dwayne Kerrigan, who has owned 35+ businesses across 14 industries. From road building to landscaping to restaurants, Dwayne shares the 5 fundamental business skill sets that span industries.You’ll hear: Why vision is a muscle anyone can build The 20-minute “think time” writing exercise that forces breakthroughs The shocking truth about culture: you get what you tolerate Why sales scripts are the ultimate freedom—not a

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64:28

Is Profit Lying to You? Why Throughput Might Be the...

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2025/11/25

Unlock the hidden metrics that actually drive profitability in contracting and landscaping businesses. In this episode, LeanScaper CEO Mike Lysecki breaks down why profit numbers lie, how throughput reveals the truth, and the exact ratios you should track to make more money. Expect to learn: The “labor efficiency ratio” and how it instantly shows if your crews are productiveHow mowing can look more profitable than hardscape — but throughput proves the oppositeThe universal “bottleneck law”

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55:53

Breaking the Scarcity Trap: How Landscapers Attract...

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2025/11/18

In this episode, Benji Carlson sits down with Brian Kaskavalciyan of The Wealthy Contractor to uncover why so many landscapers and contractors struggle with scarcity thinking—and what it really takes to build wealth in business. Brian shares powerful mindset shifts, personal stories, and practical tools that help entrepreneurs overcome fear, reprogram limiting beliefs, and finally give themselves permission to win. Expect to learn:1. Why fear is the #1 reason contractors undercharge. 2. How

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48:50

‘Post & Pray’ Hiring Is Dead: How Landscapers Win...

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2025/11/12

Hiring in the trades is broken. Too many contractors “post and pray,” hoping the right people show up. In this episode, Benji sits down with Naomi Pitt and Josianne Gaudette from CrewHR to break down what real recruitment looks like in 2025—from building pipelines, referral programs, employer branding, and even using AI without losing the human touch. If you’re struggling to attract and keep top talent, this episode is packed with tactical advice and powerful mindset shifts

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50:13

Stop Wasting Leads: Funnel Audit for Landscapers w/...

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2025/11/04

Marketing is the lifeblood of every small business — yet most entrepreneurs waste thousands chasing shiny objects, outsourcing to the wrong people, or tracking the wrong numbers. In this conversation with best-selling author Allan Dib (The 1-Page Marketing Plan, Lean Marketing), we unpack how to eliminate waste, focus on what matters, and build a marketing engine that works. 👉 Subscribe for more insights: https://www.youtube.com/@leanscaper 👉 Grab Allan’s free resources: leanmarketing.com

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73:57

The 5 Stages of Scaling Your Landscaping Business w/...

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2025/10/28

Learn More About Our Accelerator Programs: https://leanscaper.com/programs In this episode of the LeanScaper Podcast, Benji Carlson sits down with Mark Bradley to break down the five stages of scaling a landscaping business—from startup hustle to legacy enterprise. Mark shares raw stories, painful lessons, and powerful frameworks that every entrepreneur needs to hear. Whether you’re stuck at $500K, fighting to get past $3M, or steering a $20M company, this roadmap will help you scale with

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45:58

How To Harness Jobsite Intelligence w/ Isaac Barlow

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2025/10/21

In this episode, Benji sits down with Isaac Barlow, founder of BusyBusy, one of the first time-tracking tools purpose-built for the trades. Isaac is a visionary entrepreneur and technologist who transformed the way contractors capture and use jobsite data. Isaac shares his deep insights on the power of “jobsite intelligence,” the critical field data that helps contractors make smarter, more profitable decisions. This conversation explores:Why time tracking is the most crucial, yet

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73:45

How to Build a Leadership Team Before You Burn Out w/...

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2025/10/14

If your business can’t run without you, it’s not a business - it’s a bottleneck. Barry Hartman built 505-Junk into a 7-figure operation because he built leaders - not just labor. In this episode, he shares the hard-won lessons behind building a leadership team that drives growth without bloated overhead.✅ When to begin designing and building a leadership team (hint: sooner than you think)✅ How to design roles that create ownership and eliminate confusion✅ Why culture beats credentials in

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68:20

Hiring Your First Salesperson? Don’t Screw This Up....

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2025/10/07

Hiring your first salesperson can feel like pulling the cord on a chainsaw that won’t start; over and over again. In this episode, Benji sits down with Asad Zaman, CEO of Sales Talent Agency, to unpack why this hire is so hard and why most business owners get it dead wrong.Asad has helped 1,500 companies make over $1 billion in sales hires, and he’s here to deliver hard truths and practical steps. They dive into why only 1 in 10 salespeople are actually good at the job, why the real

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59:22

The Blue-Collar Gold Rush: PE’s Big Move into...

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2025/09/30

Private equity is flooding into the landscaping industry, but why now? In this episode, Morgan from Breakwater M&A breaks down the massive shift in investor focus and what it means for blue-collar entrepreneurs. We talk about: • Why landscaping is suddenly a hot investment target • How AI is pushing investors out of tech and into real-world businesses • The “golden era” of exits—and how to avoid leaving money on the table • The real reason most contractors can’t sell their business (and

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44:13

The Lean Operations Playbook For Landscapers w/ Mike...

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2025/09/23

What happens when you hire a software programmer, not a landscaper, to help run one of the biggest jobs of your career? In this live talk turned podcast episode, Mike Lysecki reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how systems, transparency, and accountability became the backbone of TBG’s success and eventually the foundation for LMN and LeanScaper. From a $5M residential project that ballooned into $12M, to a job interview where Mark opened his QuickBooks and doubled Mike’s salary on the

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