Transitioning to a Business Owner and the Value of Reputation in a Service Business

$70k in profit at age 19?

Not bad for a summer business. Jack Fleming started his lawn care journey with just one lawn mower, knocking on his neighbors' doors.

He grew Yard Boyz to generate tens of thousands in profit, allowing him to pay for college debt-free, before selling the business for a six-figure sum.

In this inspiring episode, we cover:

• marketing a local service
• collecting reviews and protecting your reputation
• hiring and scaling
• setting the business up for a 6-figure exit

Full show notes:

How to Start a Lawn Care Business: $70k in Profit at 19

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