Green Profit Academy Pros Podcast

Christeen Era & Steve Bousquet
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Green Profit Academy Pros Podcast

This show digs into the challenges of growing a Lawn Care and Landscape business while maximizing your profit. Whether you are just starting a lawn care and landscape business or have been in business for decades, whether you only have one service or several, our podcast has something for you.In this podcast, we will cover how you can:Maximize profitCreate leaders in your team so you can finally wear your CEO hat.Stop worrying about how you will pay your bills during the down season.Discover the hidden bleeds that kill profits.Generate more income while at the same time spending more time with your family.

  1. 99 - Rick Wallace of Liquid Lawns

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    99 - Rick Wallace of Liquid Lawns

    In this episode of the Green Profit Academy Pro's podcast, host Steve sits down with Rick Wallace, an accomplished entrepreneur running a thriving lawn care business. Rick shares his inspiring journey from starting at age 12 with a push mower to growing his lawn care company to over 8,000 clients, with locations in Georgia and Florida. Together, Steve and Rick dive into the challenges and successes Rick experienced while transitioning from traditional landscaping to a focused lawn application...

    1h 15m

  2. JAN 27

    98 - Top 5 Ways to Make More Money in 2025

    In this episode, Steve and Christeen discuss the top five ways small business owners can increase profitability in 2025. They dive into actionable strategies, including how to effectively raise your prices, stop offering low-profit services, and improve your estimating processes. Christeen shares insights on the importance of understanding costs, setting expectations for your team, and avoiding common pitfalls in pricing. The hosts also tackle the critical topic of hiring smarter by finding t...

    56 min

  3. JAN 20

    97 - Planning and Goal Setting for Business Success

    In this episode, host Christeen Era delves into the critical importance of planning and goal setting for achieving business success in today's fast-paced environment. She unpacks the concept of strategic planning and its role in efficiently allocating resources and aligning efforts towards long-term sustainability and growth. Christeen emphasizes the significance of setting clear objectives that align with a company's mission and vision, ensuring cohesive progress. She also highlights essenti...

    26 min
  4. 96 - Interview with Jim Parker, The Lawn Boss: Maximizing the Sales Price of Your Business

    JAN 13

    96 - Interview with Jim Parker, The Lawn Boss: Maximizing the Sales Price of Your Business

    In this episode, Christeen Era delves into the intricacies of maximizing the sales price of your business, a pivotal concern for any entrepreneur contemplating the sale of their company. Joined by Jim Parker, renowned as the "Lawn Boss" and a seasoned expert in the lawn care industry, they explore the nuances of preparing a business for market, from understanding the critical difference between selling a business and bringing it to market, to the importance of recasting financials for potenti...

    1h 20m

  5. JAN 6

    95 - The Five Functions of Business

    Join Christeen Era and Steve Bousquet in this engaging episode as they explore one of Steve's favorite business topics: the Five Functions of Business. As we step into 2025, they delve into how understanding these core functions—Marketing, Sales, Deliverables, Money, and People—can transform the clarity and ease of business operations across industries. Learn how each function contributes to the overall success of a business, the systems and measurables that can enhance efficiency, and the im...

    1h 3m

  6. 12/30/2024

    94 - Harnessing Potential: Building Dynamic Teams with Gallup Strengths

    Join Steve Bousquet and Christeen Era as they explore the transformative power of Gallup Strengths in both personal and professional settings. As we approach the start of a new year, this episode offers valuable insights into how identifying and leveraging individual strengths can lead to enhanced leadership skills, improved team dynamics, and increased business profitability. Steve shares his personal experiences from being the grand marshal at a Winterfest parade in Norwich, Connecticut, to...

    1h 2m

  7. 12/23/2024

    93 - Retention Revolution: Crafting Cultures That Stick

    In this engaging episode, Christeen Era and Steve Bousquet explore the "Retention Revolution" and discuss how to craft organizational cultures that truly stick. They delve into the critical importance of employee retention, sharing personal experiences and insights on creating a work environment that not only attracts but retains top talent. Christeen highlights how intentional culture-building efforts, like leveraging CliftonStrengths, can significantly impact employee satisfaction, while St...

    56 min

  8. 12/17/2024

    92 - How a Lawn Application Company Maximizes Profit in 5 Steps

    Join Christeen Era and Steve Bousquet as they delve into the strategic steps that lawn application companies can take to maximize profitability. Drawing from their extensive experience in the green industry, they break down essential practices for optimizing daily routines, understanding seasonal cycles, and implementing efficient routing to streamline operations. Christeen and Steve emphasize the importance of leveraging technology to automate tasks, enhancing productivity and reducing admin...

    1h 5m
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About

This show digs into the challenges of growing a Lawn Care and Landscape business while maximizing your profit. Whether you are just starting a lawn care and landscape business or have been in business for decades, whether you only have one service or several, our podcast has something for you.In this podcast, we will cover how you can:Maximize profitCreate leaders in your team so you can finally wear your CEO hat.Stop worrying about how you will pay your bills during the down season.Discover the hidden bleeds that kill profits.Generate more income while at the same time spending more time with your family.

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  • Creator
    Christeen Era & Steve Bousquet
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Green Profit Academy Pros Podcast
  • Show Website
    Green Profit Academy Pros Podcast

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