Kevin explores the top five crucial metrics to help your landscaping business run efficiently. Learn how to effectively track total sales year after year, maximize your net margin, measure revenue per hour, utilize job costing, and manage equipment costs and utilization. Discover how these metrics can enhance decision-making, boost team engagement, and improve overall business performance. Tune in for practical insights and actionable steps to elevate your business operations.

00:00 Introduction to Business Metrics

00:19 Top Five Metrics Overview

00:24 Metric 1: Total Sales Year After Year

01:11 Metric 2: Net Margin

02:40 Metric 3: Revenue Per Hour

03:29 Metric 4: Job Costing

04:52 Metric 5: Equipment Cost and Utilization

07:05 Conclusion and Next Steps

Mark Bradley is a landscaping legend and tech titan–building the leading job management platform for landscapers through LMN.

In this episode, Kevin and Jacob chat with Mark about his journey. The conversation highlights the crucial lessons Mark learned on his journey to multimillion-dollar success in the industry–with wisdom on the importance of systemizing operations, developing a dedication to continuous learning, and the role of mentorship in getting your business to the next level.

Learn more about how to build a million-dollar landscaping business at https://thewealthylandscaper.community!

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Challenges and Growth in the Landscaping Industry

07:27 From Nuclear Industry to Landscaping

08:12 Building a Business: Early Struggles and Successes

13:48 The Importance of Design and Quality

20:01 Creating Freedom Through Business

29:04 Systemizing for Growth

35:58 Mastering Revenue Per Hour

37:19 Finding High-Value Jobs

40:32 Efficiency in Paver Projects

43:31 The Importance of Budgeting

48:21 Scaling and Mentorship

57:01 Transition to Tech and LMN

01:06:40 Key Entrepreneurial Lessons

01:16:12 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

Season 1, Episode 2: Kevin's Story

In this episode of The Wealthy Landscaper Podcast, Kevin and Jacob dive into Kevin’s personal and professional journey, revealing the experiences that shaped his unique approach to business. From early struggles in the landscaping industry to achieving a work-life balance driven by core values, Kevin discusses how mentorship, family, and relentless dedication have fueled his success. They also explore the mindset shift that turned Muskoka Landscapers into a multi-million-dollar business and how The Wealthy Landscaper platform is designed to help others follow a similar path.

Episode Highlights:

• Kevin’s mission: building a valuable life for family and business.

• Why helping others amplifies success and fulfillment.

• The role of mentorship and education in Kevin’s transformation.

• How focusing on team culture and efficiency skyrocketed business growth.

• Discover the long-term benefits of aligning personal and professional goals.

👉 Ready to learn how to create a more valuable life through your landscaping business? Join The Wealthy Landscaper platform today and start unlocking your business potential with expert insights and community support!