Side Hustle Squad

Ep 377. Live from Pod Row: What to Expect at Equip Expo 2026!

Larry is back on the show, and we're recording live from Pod Row at Equip Expo 2026! We're talking all things PodHouse: where to find us, what we've got planned, and what

Ep 376. Building Five-Star Experiences

Mike Garvey and Eric Triplett (The Pond Digger and host of The Deep End Podcast), discuss the challenges of securing online ratings and building a five-star service cultu

Ep 375. Every Season Brings a New Challenge!

I'm sharing updates from Coastal Fertilization, our North Jersey expansion, and what's happening at ROPED as Equip Expo gets closer. Then I get into a lesson every busine

Ep 374. Robotic Mowing Is Growing Up: What Happens After the Demo?

Robotic mowing is about more than watching a machine cut grass. Mike shares a ROPED update and talks about choosing the right property, bringing the crew into the process

Ep 373. Is That New Equipment Worth It? Do the Math Before You Buy

Before you buy that mower, truck, aerator, or new piece of battery equipment, make sure it can earn its place in your business. Mike breaks down how to identify the probl

Ep 372. You Don't Need More Leads, You Need Better Follow-Up!

Most business owners think slow sales mean they need more advertising, more leads, and a bigger marketing budget. But the real opportunity may already be sitting in your

Ep 371. The Fall Business Audit Part 2: Equipment, Marketing & Auditing Yourself

In Part Two of the Fall Business Audit, Mike finishes breaking down the areas every business owner should evaluate before the year ends. Are your trucks and equipment mak

Ep 370. The Fall Business Audit Part 1: Numbers, Customers, Pricing & Your Team

Before you begin planning for next year, you need an honest assessment of how your business performed this year. In Part 1 of our Fall Business Audit, Mike breaks down

Ep 369. How to Get 25 Google Reviews in 30 Days!

Google reviews can be one of the most powerful—and least expensive—ways to grow a local service business. In this episode, Mike breaks down a practical 30-day strategy fo

Ep 368. Why Aren't You Offering Aeration and Seeding Yet?

If you already service lawns but aren't offering aeration and overseeding, you could be leaving significant revenue on the table. In this episode, Mike explains why it's

Ep 367. First Time at Equip Expo? Some Things You Need to Know!

Heading to Equip Expo for the first time? Don't walk into one of the industry's biggest trade shows without a plan. Mike shares ten practical tips to help you navigate th

Ep 366. Back to School for Your Business: The Fall Reset Every Owner Needs

Back-to-school season isn't just for the kids, it's also the perfect time to reset your business. In this episode, Mike shares a few things every business owner should re

Ep 365. Did you get a Negative Review? Here's What to Do!

What should you do when a customer complains, leaves a negative Google review, or disputes a charge after the work was completed? Mike discusses how business owners can r

Ep 364. The Opportunity Is in the Follow-Up!

A great meeting, event, or introduction can open the door, but the follow-up is what turns that opportunity into real business. In this episode, Mike discusses the moment

Ep 363. The Future Is Here: Inside the ROPED × Kress Event!

We're recapping an incredible ROPED event that brought together landscaping professionals, business leaders, Kress leadership, and people interested in the future of outd

Ep 362. Fill the Schedule with Aeration and Seeding!

Fall is coming, and now is the time to start filling the schedule. In this quick episode, I break down what we're doing to create urgency around aeration and overseeding,

Ep 361. Big Moves in New Jersey: Coastal Growth, ROPED & the Kress Live Event!

A lot is happening right now, so I wanted to jump on for a quick update. I talk about what's going on at Coastal Fertilization & Weed Control, the continued growth of Coa

Ep 360. 3 Business Questions I Get Asked All the Time!

In this solo episode, I'm answering three of the business questions I get asked all the time: What's the best piece of business advice I've ever received? What would I do

Ep 359. Beyond the Demo: Building the ROPED Live Experience!

In this episode, I sit down to talk about what we're building with ROPED and why our upcoming live event is about a lot more than just demonstrating equipment. We're brin

Ep 358. What's Coming to Louisville? Naylor Taliaferro Talks LCR Summit & Equip Expo!

Eric Triplett and I sit down with Naylor Taliaferro from PodHouse at the Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference to talk about what he has cooking for Louisville. We get i