Lone Star Lawn Talk W/ Andrew Martinez

Hosted by Andrew Martinez

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May 2025

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Hello and welcome to the Lone Star Lawn Talk Podcast. Your host Andrew Martinez has 13 seasons in the lawn and landscaping industry. This show is designed to be a beacon podcast for the green industry professional. This weekly series is geared to help you improve practices and avoid pitfalls. This Podcast will add to the ax-sharpening arsenal for your business and personal life.

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May 9, 2025Episode 28522 min

Ep.285 Funny story of NOT FOLLOWING my process.

Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Do You want to be a guest on the show? Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing (Check out what Green Frog has done for the hosts website www.southernsonslandscape.com) My Service Area: Routing Software 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources. Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

May 8, 2025Episode 28430 min

Ep.284 AVOID getting burned from using text messaging.

Today, in episode #284, the host, Andrew Martinez, talks about the importance of using the right formats and documentation to protect yourself and your client when submitting and getting approval for work to be done. So many times we find ourselves getting complacent and comfortable in our systems and procedures that we skip not so obvious but extremely important processes that can have disastrous outcomes. Andrew encourages you to examine your business and processes of giving estimates and make sure you are protected in case jobs go sideways. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Do You want to be a guest on the show? Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing (Check out what Green Frog has done for the hosts website www.southernsonslandscape.com) My Service Area: Routing Software 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources. Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

April 25, 2025Episode 28331 min

Ep.283 Optimizing rain delays.

Today, in episode #283, the host, Andrew, talks about utilizing precious time from lost production time on rain days. Andrew offers several points of time management that he applies in his own business that the listener may find value in. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Do You want to be a guest on the show? Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources. Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

April 21, 2025Episode 28225 min

Ep.282 Two COMMONLY FORGOTTEN best business practices.

Today, in episode #282, the host, Andrew, talks about the importance of 2 best business practices, answering your phone and being available to your client for unique upsells. Sometimes through the day-to-day, these small but essential details get lost and can impact our businesses deeper than we can see. As you listen to today's program, consider what you can do in your own business according to these best business practices. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Do You want to be a guest on the show? Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources. Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

April 14, 2025Episode 28128 min

Ep.281 Process over product.

Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Do You want to be a guest on the show? Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing My Service Area: Routing Software 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources. Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

April 4, 2025Episode 28033 min

Ep.280 (Prt.2) 3 years in after 40. David Luna w/ Lawn Strong Lawn Care.

Today, in part 2/ episode #280, a fellow Lonestar, David Luna with Lawn Strong Lawn care, talks with the host, Andrew Martinez, about his journey from corporate America to his 3 year long lawn business endeavor. David talks about marketing and the many benefits that the lawn care industry has brought for him and his family Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Follow the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawn_strong/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E56Nadf7x/ Do You want to be a guest on the show? Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources. Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

April 2, 2025Episode 27934 min

Ep.279 (Prt.1) 3 years in after 40. David Luna w/ Lawn Strong Lawn Care.

Today, in episode #279, a fellow Lonestar, David Luna with Lawn Strong Lawn care, talks with the host, Andrew Martinez, about his journey from corporate America, of almost 40 years, now 3 years in a lawn care business endeavor. David talks about marketing and the many benefits that the lawn care industry has brought for him and his family. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Follow the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawn_strong/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E56Nadf7x/ Do You want to be a guest on the show? Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources. Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

March 28, 2025Episode 27826 min

Ep.278 Battling attrition with digital & print marketing.

Today, in episode #278, the host ,Andrew, talks about the attrition he's experienced at the start of the 2025 season. He gives the listener solid points of wisdom from experience to help offset known coming annual attrition. Print and digital marketing, when used with precision as a blowtorch and not as a flamethrower, will keep you on the green brick road of success in your trades business. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Do You want to be a guest on the show? Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing My Service Area: Routing Software 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources. Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

March 28, 2025Episode 27826 min

Ep.278 Battling attrition with digital & print marketing.

March 24, 202555 min

Ep.277 LIVE EVENTS w/ the "Light Bringer" himself, Cornell Mack!

Today, in episode #277, Cornell Mack with Mack Landscaping out of PA and On the Attack with Mack podcast talks live events with the host, Andrew. Cornell has a handful of his own annual live events, and talks about the big one in our industry that takes place in October, Equip Expo. Take from the show what you need to create margin not just in your pocketbook, but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Follow the guest: Linktree to ALL: https://linktr.ee/mack_landscaping412?utm_source=linktree_profile_share Do You want to be a guest on the show? Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.: https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources. Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com