In many cases—not all, but many cases—real estate investors can speed up the time it takes to become financially independent by choosing to pay off the mortgages on their properties early. Sometimes it makes sense to take every extra dollar beyond a healthy amount of reserves and aggressively pay off properties as quickly as possible. Other times, …

Today, we're joined by Luis Barrett of Neosho, Missouri. He shares his lawn care business startup story with us and spends a few minutes talking about their struggles with cash flow, keeping up to date with bills, and how failing to plan is planning to fail. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance…

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Today, we're discussing a few critical items that we can pay attention to that will pay big dividends this spring rush. A lot is happening this time of year, but you can still catch your breath and make sure these items don't fall through the cracks this April. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintena…

Today, we're joined by Damian Bush, owner of one of the Jim's Mowing franchises in Tasmanian, Australia! Damian shares how he purchased a Jim's Mowing franchise, transitioned out of the food and beverage industry, and wanted to even out a work-life balance instead of working 100 hours a week. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneurac…

Deal Alchemy™ - Residential vs Commercial Property Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating the returns you're earning on your investments. Often, this is done through the choices we make when selecting the investment property and the strategies we choose to implement. For example, you could choose to invest in residential properties where your tena…

What would you do with an extra 47 leads for your company by the 18th of April? That is a question I was thinking about when I saw the stat on a recent submission form from our website, which prompted me to think about digging your well before you need it. Getting a website, marketing strategy, or referral program in place is critical to help you c…

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Today, we're sharing an excerpt from our most recent live stream part of our Facebook group called LINK. We had a great question from a group member, which parlayed into a 20-minute rant about line items, bids, and customer service. I hope this snippet helps you guys out on your spring bids, and we hope to see you on the next LINK Live! Get Brian's…

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Today we're sharing about bidding commercial sites and some of the real frustrations that come with it along the way. Not every site is a home run, not every decision-maker is the understanding type. Sometimes, these accounts take maintenance to keep the relationship going, which is our job as business owners to make sure everyone's happy and the j…

Warning - Risks of Loan Called Due When Investing in Real Estate Investing in real estate adds some risk to an already risk-filled life. However, certain activities and strategies when investing in real estate create additional risks that other strategies and activities do not have. For example, choosing to utilize strategies where the lender has t…

Today, we're joined by my beautiful wife, Liz, as we share about our marriage conference that we co-host coming up this July! We are going to the Bahamas on a cruise and will be attending the marriage conference in the beautiful destinations of Coco Cay and Nassau. https://www.togetherinthetrades.com/ July 26, 2024 Get Brian's Free Newsletter https…

Today, we're joined by special guest Kory Ballard, owner of Ballard Products and previous owner of Perficut in Des Moines, Iowa! Kory has grown two incredible businesses along his entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, Kory shares how he navigated focusing on one at a time, and how he built a team with a dream for both to succeed. Get Brian's Fr…

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Today, we're sharing about our second meeting with our team, where we had the opportunity to establish company core values! This was an exciting conversation and exercise that I would encourage any growing company to spend a few hours doing. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian…

How to Analyze Buying a Rental Property at a Discount in Fullerton Some real estate investors insist on only buying properties where they can purchase them at a significant discount. While not mutually exclusive, other investors insist on buying quality properties at a fair price as long as it gets them their desired returns and will stand the test…

Today, we're joined by Chris Howell, owner of Back Forty Land Development, as he shares his startup story and how he is getting back into dirt work, seeding, and reclamation work. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenance On Instagram Register for EQUIP 2024 (Save…

Today, the team sat down together and created our company mission and vision statement, both of which have been a long time coming! We were excited to do this to help give us a rudder for the growth we anticipate for the coming years. We believe this will help not only our customers, but also our future team members, to know who and what Brian's La…

Today, I'm sharing about the company's recent wins and growth in March, including the recent equipment purchases and mindset shifts with our new software LMN. We're excited about gaining momentum into spring and, as the weather breaks, getting back out there to complete a ton of work. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.co…

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How to Calculate PMI If you're planning to buy a property and put less than 20% down, you're likely to be required to pay Private Mortgage Insurance. Lenders prefer that you put at least 20% down, but if you insist on putting less than 20% down, they may still make the loan. However, they will usually do so at a slightly higher mortgage interest ra…

Today, Charlie Kerrigan joins us all the way from Ontario, Canada to share his start-up story about his lawn and landscaping business. At just 17 years old, Charlie and his team are doing big things and adopting software and systems that is putting him decades ahead of his competition. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.c…

Today, we're discussing the reality many of us have faced lately: plummeting closing rates and the struggle to get quality pricing. While this may be an omen for the country's economic state, it also could be a reality check for those of us who genuinely don't know our numbers. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Bria…

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Today, we're joined by Rory Kendall, owner of Patriot Lawn Specialist out of Vinita, Oklahoma. Listen in as Rory shares about his recent experience acquiring another company and how that has helped them to double overnight! Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenanc…

There are a large number of investing strategies you could pursue as a real estate investor: Nomad™, house hacking, fix and flip, buying 20% down rentals, buying 25% down rentals, saving up to buy free and clear rentals and many, many more options. Which is the best? Which gets you to financial independence fastest? Which gives you the highest net …

Today, we're joined by Lee Withers, National Robotics Field Manager from Kress North America, sharing about their incredible breakthroughs in battery and robotic equipment. This fun discussion was educational and insightful, especially for those aspiring to convert their fleet to battery-powered equipment and learn more about the Kress platform. Ge…

Today we’re joined by special guests Blake Albertson and Jeremiah Jennings as we catch up late night on our adventure to Charlotte, NC. Listen in as the guys swap funny stories, talk about budgeting for winter, and how to maximize productivity for the spring rush. Part 2 can be heard on The Growing Green Podcast Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://…

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Today, we're joined by Ezra Heinritz, owner of EZ Lawn Care in Sussex, Wisconsin, who is sharing his start-up story! Ezra has been in business for just a few seasons but is already projecting to generate half a million in 2024. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Mainte…

Deal Alchemy™ - Increasing Down Payment There are four primary returns from investing in rental properties: appreciation, cash flow, debt paydown, and the tax benefits of depreciation. Additionally, there is a secondary return in the form of the interest earned on the reserves required to make the investment in the first place. Many real estate inv…

Today, we're sharing the full two-hour live stream with Mark Bradley, CEO of LMN. We shared openly about our transition to LMN software for Brian's Lawn Maintenance. I was really excited about this live stream, as we provided a transparent look under the hood of not only the LMN software but also the opportunities for growth for Brian's Lawn Mainte…

Today, we're talking about our recent trip to Kansas City, Missouri, and the fun time we had hanging out with the Kawasaki Engines team. While here, we had many items to tackle, including quotes, calls, and a quick meetup with Blake Albertson of B&B Lawn Care. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenan…

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Today, we're having a candid conversation and transparent look at what it costs to operate and be profitable in your business. For my company, this has been a guessing game for far too long, and I suspect it may be for your company as well. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian'…

Warning - Risks of Rental Property Expenses When Investing in Real Estate Risk is all around us. When we choose to invest in anything, we’re choosing to take on the additional risk characteristics of that investment. For example, when we choose to invest in real estate, we choose to take on the risk characteristics of the specific real estate inves…

Today we’re sharing a speech Mark Bradley gave at our annual conference at Lawntrepreneur Academy LIVE 2023. Listen in as Mark shares insightful growth strategies and leadership tips on growing a successful landscaping business. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maint…

Today, we're discussing our switch to LMN software and the decisions behind making the jump! We'll discuss the evolution of what we've used previously and why we feel LMN will be the best system for us moving forward. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenance On I…

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Today, we're sharing about six incredible resources coming to you this spring to help you maximize the growth of your lawn care business! Check out our resources at Lawntrepreneur Academy, including the two additional resources with our exclusive LMN Launch Party and LINK+Equip membership bonus! Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneu…

How to Analyze a New Construction Single-Family Home Property in Fullerton Your ability to analyze deals is arguably the most important skill as a real estate investor. It allows you to make smart investment decisions and helps you avoid making career-ending bad decisions, such as buying cash-flowing-sucking vampire properties. In this class, James…

Today, we're joined by Samantha Heald, VP of Corporate Sales at Postcard Mania, discussing marketing during a potential economic recession. Breakout with your business and secure new customers and market share with actionable steps from this conversation with an industry insider! Zero to $100K!: The Complete Guide on How to Start a Successful Lawn …

Today, we're sharing two chapters from our best-selling book Zero To $100K, focusing on marketing and route density! These two topics are supercritical this time of the season, and we wanted to give our strategy and insights on how we approach topics each spring. Zero to $100K!: The Complete Guide on How to Start a Successful Lawn Care Company Get …

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Today, we’re sharing our very first podcast episode, telling the story of how Brian’s Lawn Maintenance came to be! We have a bunch of new listeners already this spring, and with that, we wanted to share with all of you where we came from, where we’re at, and where we’re going. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian…

The 3 Strategies to Pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Whether they're putting 15% down and buying a non-owner-occupied property or utilizing an owner-occupied loan with 0%, 3%, 3.5%, or 5% down for Nomading™ or house hacking, some real estate investors will choose to put less than 20% down. With the decision to put less than 20% down comes the c…

Today, we're joined by Matt Bowman, President of Perficut based in Ankeny, Iowa. Matt offers a unique perspective of the enterprise that Kory Ballard founded and the initial phase of their business growth to $10m. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenance On Insta…

Enjoy Brian & Liz's presentation at LAL 23. It's powerful motivation as you get back on the mower in 2024. Also, Mr. Producer shares the date for LAL 2024. Get Brian's Free Newsletter https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Brian's Lawn Maintenance On YouTube Brian's Lawn Maintenance On Instagram Register for EQUIP 2024 (Save 50% with code Brian) Pl…