Mow Trappin Podcast

Mow Trappin Podcast Episode #94 features Lee from Irvin Lawn Service!

Lee brings 17 years of lawn care experience to the conversation and shares what he’s learned from nearly two decades in the industry. We talk about his journey in the lawn care business, how the industry has changed, equipment, running a lawn service, and the lessons that only come from years of actually doing the work.

One thing that really stands out about ...

Another lawn care season is winding down, and this year taught me a lot—not just about running Bone Yard Lawn Service, but about myself.

In Episode #93, I’m breaking down some of the biggest changes and lessons from this season.

I talk about hiring my first employee and what I learned from finally bringing someone into the operation.

I also discuss another season using Urable, improving my route den...

Mow Trappin Podcast Episode #92 — Equip Expo 2026 is coming October 20–23 in Louisville, Kentucky, and if you’re going, you need a PLAN.

Equip Expo is huge. Between the equipment, manufacturers, outdoor demos, networking, education, creators, events and thousands of people, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and spend the entire trip walking around without accomplishing what you actually came for.

In this episode, I...

What happens to a lawn care business when the grass stops growing? The work may slow down, but the bills, equipment costs, insurance, fuel, and overhead don’t disappear.

In Episode #91 of the Mow Trappin’ Podcast, I’m talking about working through a drought, dealing with slow-growing and dormant lawns, and why professional lawn care prices don’t automatically drop just because Mother Nature changes the condit...

10 years ago, I was sleeping in my niece’s bed thanks to my sister, with a felony on my record. Today, that felony has been removed, I’m six years into building Bone Yard Lawn Service, and we’ve reached Episode #90 of the Mow Trappin Podcast.

This episode is about belief, timing, perseverance, and working when your current situation doesn’t match the future you see for yourself.

Your past doesn’t have to...

Success isn’t just about making more money or growing a business. It’s about taking inventory of the three things that make success possible—your mind, your body, and your spirit.

In Episode 89 of the podcast, we’re talking about why your mindset determines your direction, why your health is your greatest asset, and why resilience is the key to overcoming obstacles. As entrepreneurs, lawn care professionals, ...

Summer is the toughest part of the lawn care season. The heat is intense, equipment starts breaking down, unexpected expenses show up, family responsibilities increase, and burnout becomes real.

In Episode #88 of the Mow Trappin Podcast, we’re talking about how to push through the hardest months of the season without losing sight of the goals you set at the beginning of the year. Whether you’re running a solo law...

Halfway through the year is the perfect time to stop and ask yourself some hard questions. What’s working in your lawn care business? What’s not working? Are you making progress or staying stagnant?

In this episode of Mow Trappin, we’re talking about making adjustments before the year gets away from you. Fall is right around the corner, but the opportunities don’t stop. You can still gain customers, i...

Can a solo lawn care operator really reach $10,000+ per month with only 50 customers?

In this episode of the Mow Trappin Podcast, I break down why I believe most lawn care businesses chase the wrong numbers. More customers doesn’t always mean more profit. The goal isn’t 100 lawns—it’s the right 50.

We discuss route density, pricing, weekly vs biweekly mowing, profit margins, customer quality, time freedom, and...

The mowing season is just getting started, and now is the time to push harder for more lawn care customers. In this episode, I talk about buying a Segway to help move faster between properties, save time during the workday, and increase efficiency while mowing lawns. Small time savings every stop can add up BIG over an entire season.

I also break down simple lawn care marketing strategies that can help bring in more properties witho...

On Podcast 83, Bone Yard Lawn Service talks about why ugly 2-week yards can still be VERY profitable with the right pricing, equipment setup, and mowing system. A lot of lawn care companies avoid overgrown properties, but sometimes the roughest lawns bring the biggest checks when route density, efficiency, and expectations are managed correctly.

This episode breaks down profitable lawn care pricing, solo lawn care strategy, overgrow...

Podcast Episode 82 is about building strategy in today’s economy while prices keep going up. I talk about lawn care, business decisions, staying profitable, managing expenses, and why you have to think before you move when everything costs more.

As a business owner, every dollar matters — fuel, equipment, repairs, trucks, bills, and time. This episode is about adjusting your mindset, protecting your money, and ma...

Tonight’s episode hits different.

Being a single father in lawn care isn’t just about cutting grass — it’s about responsibility, pressure, and showing up every single day no matter what.

In this episode, I talk about the real grind behind running a lawn care business while raising kids on your own. No excuses, no days off, and no one coming to save you.

This is for every dad out there handling business and fami...

In episode 80 of the Mow Trappin Podcast, I’m talking about why you can’t forget what you told yourself in the off season. When the season gets busy, it’s easy to get off track, start moving off emotion, and stop following the plan. But this is the time to go back to your notes, your goals, and your game plan. Read what you wrote down when things were slow, and make sure the moves you’re making now still lin...

In this episode, I break down one of the biggest mistakes in lawn care — emotionally estimating jobs and letting customers control your schedule.

If you’ve ever:
 • Lowered your price because you “felt bad”
 • Took on a property you knew wasn’t worth it
 • Let customers dictate your route and timing

…this episode is for you.

I talk about how emotional...

A mower went down… but that’s not even the real problem.

In this episode, I break down what happens when equipment fails in the middle of the job, and why the type of customers you have matters more than gas prices ever will.

Too many lawn care businesses stay stuck because they’re scared to raise prices or they’re working for the wrong people. The right customers don’t complain about fu...

In this episode of the podcast, we talk about something a lot of lawn care businesses forget — taking care of the customers who take care of you.

Too many people in the lawn care industry spend all their time chasing new leads, new clients, and more work… while ignoring the loyal customers who have been paying them for years.

Those customers are the real foundation of your business.

In this episode...

In Episode 76, I sit down with Ryan Gratton to talk about a side of the lawn and landscape industry that a lot of contractors overlook — small engine repair and prevention.

Ryan’s path in the industry is unique. He started out as a park manager overseeing mowing crews, working directly in the field and managing large-scale maintenance operations. While doing that, he realized something important: understanding th...