Luis Barrett: From Borrowed Equipment to Two Locations

Would you start a business with just a borrowed lawnmower?

In this latest episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, Ryan Deemer chats with Luis Barrett, who went from borrowing his dad’s mower to running multiple crews across two states in just four years.

At only 21 years old, Luis has built Freedom Lawn & Landscape into a thriving operation, proving that grit beats experience every time. This episode is filled with insights on starting from scratch, scaling fast, and creating a business that doesn’t run you into the ground.

Key Insights:✅ The Borrowed Mower Hustle: How Luis started with zero equipment and turned a side hustle into a full-time, multi-crew business.

✅ Manifesting Success: At 13, Luis declared his future business plans online—and made them happen.

✅ Hiring the Right First Employee: Why an office manager before a laborer can be the key to scaling smart.

✅ Eliminating Chaos: The three-step system Luis uses to cut unnecessary tasks, automate processes, and free up time.

Why This Episode Matters:

If you’ve ever hesitated to start because you don’t have all the right tools, experience, or capital, Luis’s story proves that determination and strategic thinking can take you further than the perfect setup ever will.

🔗 Connect with Success:

👉 Visit Freedom Lawn & Landscape’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066998774375

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Join us next week as we bring you more insights from professionals shaping the excavation industry!