The Side Hustle Show cover image

The Side Hustle Show

610: How a Teenager Built and Sold a 6-Figure Lawn Care Business

May 23, 2024
Jack Fleming, a young entrepreneur, shares how he started and sold a 6-figure lawn care business at 19. Topics include marketing, hiring, scaling, and setting up for a successful exit. Insights on managing a team, profit margins, online presence, and transitioning to a business owner mindset are covered.
57:23

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Transitioning from personalized service to a multi-employee approach is crucial for business growth and scalability.
  • Implementing digital tools and systems enhances operational efficiency and accuracy in managing various aspects of the business.

Deep dives

Transition from Solo Service Provider to Agency-Type Business

As the business evolved from a solo middle school operation to a structured agency, challenges like customer reactions to different workers emerged. Mrs. Smith expressed disappointment when someone other than Jack showed up, highlighting the transition from personalized service to a multi-employee approach. Hiring friends and gradually integrating other employees and crew managers facilitated the growth while aiming for a 40% margin on construction projects ensured profitability and scalability.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode