Million-Dollar Landscapers Don’t Do $10 Tasks: Buying Back Your Time with Ezra McCarthy MDL Episode 339

In this episode of the Million Dollar Landscaper Podcast, host Scott Molchan sits down with Ezra McCarthy of Green Frog Web Design to tackle one of the biggest struggles for landscapers—getting stuck working in their business instead of on it.

 

Most landscapers start their business because they’re great at what they do, but before they know it, they’re buried in the day-to-day grind—sharpening mower blades, handling customer calls, doing estimates, and even bookkeeping. Sound familiar?

 

💡 “Million-dollar businesses aren’t built on $10 tasks.”

 

Inspired by Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell, this episode breaks down how to escape the technician trap and build a business that doesn’t run you into the ground. Ezra shares practical strategies on delegation, leveraging tools, and shifting your mindset so you can work smarter, not harder.

 

In this episode, we cover:

✅ The difference between running a business vs. owning a job

✅ Why most landscapers struggle to step out of the daily grind

✅ How to calculate your “buyback rate” and delegate smarter

✅ The #1 mindset shift that allows business owners to scale

✅ Real-world examples of landscapers buying back their time and increasing profits

✅ How Green Frog Web Design helps landscapers free up time with better systems

 

🌟 If you’re constantly putting out fires, working long hours, and feeling like your business can’t run without you, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how to reclaim your time, increase profitability, and finally start running your business like a real business.

 

🚀 Want to free up more of your time? Connect with Ezra McCarthy and Green Frog Web Design to get a website that works for you, not against you. Visit GreenFrogWebDesign.com today!

 

📒 Show Notes 📒

Our mission here at Million Dollar Landscaper is to help you grow a profitable landscaping business.

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TOOLS AND APPS WE RECOMMEND

-Cycle CPA: Accounting Services For The Green Industry & Service-Based Businesses, Bringing a business mind to accounting. https://t2m.io/H4hkcEg

-Green Frog Web Design: Green Frog understands the struggle of finding a dependable website designer as a lawn and landscape company. Their aim is to demystify web design and foster trust to help your business grow. http://mdl.coach/greenfrog

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