#21: RC Mowers – The Future of Autonomous Mowing

After a brief vacation, the It's Your Neighbor Podcast is back with episode #21, featuring a special guest from just across the highway – Michael Brandt, the CEO of RC Mowers. Monte and Anthony kick off the episode by celebrating the milestone of their first 20 episodes, reflecting on the journey so far, and expressing excitement for future interviews with local difference-makers from Wisconsin and beyond. Guest Spotlight: Michael Brandt, CEO of RC Mowers Michael Brandt dives into the entrepreneurial experience, discussing the sleepless nights, anxiety, hardships, and risks associated with starting a new business. He highlights the importance of aligning partners with company values and shares insights into the innovations driving RC Mowers, particularly their fully autonomous mowing robot. This cutting-edge machine is designed to calculate, strip, and mow large commercial spaces, allowing employees to focus on more significant, high-return work. Brandt also emphasizes that the product or service is only about 20% of the business. While ideas are crucial, understanding how to build the business around what you offer is essential. People often forget the complexities of starting a business, which encompasses everything from accounting, marketing, sales, to customer service. There's so much more than just the product or service you are selling. About RC Mowers: RC Mowers specializes in American-made, remote-operated robotic slope mowers designed for steep slopes, rough terrains, and hazardous landscapes. Their Autonomous Mowing Robot™ addresses the labor shortages in the landscaping industry, enabling landscape contractors to reduce their workforce while maintaining productivity. A single operator can achieve the same output as a traditional crew of three, increasing profitability in the process. RC Mowers’ robust remote control systems, featuring 2,000 lb industrial tank-like mowers, are perfect for cutting down heavy vegetation and navigating steep 45-degree slopes and angles. Whether it's overpasses, steep hills, ditches, retention ponds, or muddy swampy areas, RC Mowers provides reliable solutions for challenging lawn maintenance tasks. These autonomous mowers are reliable, punctual, and free from common employment issues, making them an innovative solution for the industry. Tune In: Join Monte and Anthony as they explore the fascinating world of autonomous mowers with Michael Brandt and celebrate the ongoing journey of the It's Your Neighbor Podcast. Listen to the full episode to gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship and innovative solutions transforming the landscaping industry. For more information on RC Mowers, visit https://www.rcmowersusa.com