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 the right cultural fits and strengths, and emphasize the importance of onboarding and retaining top-tier employees.
The conversation wraps up with a deep dive into the transformative impact of implementing Profit First. Steve shares real-life results from his business, showcasing how this approach not only increased revenue but also boosted profits exponentially over the years. Plus, they highlight advanced strategies from the book Profit First for Lawn Care and Landscape Businesses and how their coaching programs can help businesses achieve similar success. Don't miss the links in the show notes to access the book and learn more about the tailored triage coaching program to take your business profitability to the next level.
Resources to increase your business's profitability:
Profit First for Lawn Care and Landscape Businesses (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Lawn-Landscape-Businesses-ebook/dp/B09LTJVFBG/
GPA Business Triage Response Path
6 Week coaching program to get your business back on track fast. First, our assessments will narrow down the top three things you need to fix; then our experienced industry coaches will help you focus on stopping the bleed and getting back on track.
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