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He Lost His Voice… But Not His Fight | Lawn Care Pro Beats Cancer & Builds a Business

📅 March 27, 2026 ⏱️ 1:00:59 🎤 Evan Lindman, Greg Durbin, Andy Wilson

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  • 0:00
    Introduction to the Turf Nerds
    Evan Lindeman and Greg Durbin open the show with light-hearted banter and a brief discussion of their podcast's theme.
  • 0:36
    Reader's Digest & Pricing Anecdotes
    Greg shares funny stories about perceived value and pricing, leading into a discussion about Reader's Digest.
  • 1:30
    Greenworks & Mean Green Mowers
    Evan talks about potential partnerships with Mark's Outdoor Power and discusses the high cost and operational savings of commercial electric mowers.
  • 2:26
    Andy Wilson's Introduction
    Andy Wilson is introduced as a special guest, a throat cancer survivor, and the owner of Professional Lawn Maintenance.
  • 2:34
    Overcoming Throat Cancer
    Andy shares his powerful story of battling throat cancer, undergoing multiple surgeries, and the challenge of relearning to speak.
  • 3:44
    Faith and Business Transition
    Andy discusses how his faith helped him through his illness and the decision to leave law enforcement to start his lawn care business.
  • 5:08
    Building Client Relationships
    Andy, Evan, and Greg discuss the importance of integrity, dependability, and fostering strong relationships with clients, leading to business growth.
  • 6:14
    Knowing Your Numbers & Diversifying
    Andy explains the critical importance of understanding profit margins, expenses, and diversifying services like fence installation to maintain profitability and extend the work season.
  • 7:52
    Fence Installation & Injury Recovery
    Andy details the process and profitability of fence installation and shares his recent experience recovering from a catastrophic injury.
  • 9:20
    Client Loyalty & Future Book
    Andy discusses the loyalty of his clients during his recovery and announces his upcoming book on client retention in the green industry.

Speakers

E
Evan Lindman
Host
G
Greg Durbin
Host
A
Andy Wilson
Professional Lawn Maintenance

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize client relationships by being dependable and trustworthy; this builds loyalty and reduces the need to constantly seek new clients.

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Understand your true costs and value; don't just charge based on the job, but on your worth and the customer's expected outcome.

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Diversify services to extend your work season and maintain revenue during lean times (e.g., offering fence installation during off-mowing months).

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Know your numbers: meticulously track income, expenses, and profit margins to ensure business growth and prepare for potential sale.

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Implement systems and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to professionalize your business and prevent common mistakes.

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Don't let perceived write-offs dictate equipment purchases; only invest in what you truly need and can afford, starting lean if necessary.

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Be resilient and adaptable: even catastrophic events can lead to new opportunities and a stronger business if approached with determination and a clear purpose.

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