Taylor Talks Trades Why Support Disappears When You Become ‘Successful’ | Episode 103 Chris Mclaughlin
Jan 16, 2026
54:52
In this episode, we sit down with Chris McLaughlin to hear the real story behind his journey from working as a greenskeeper around the world to building his own landscaping business.
Chris talks about how his early career took him across different countries and helped shape his work ethic, mindset, and love for the industry. He shares what it was really like starting out, learning on the job, and finding his path through hands on experience.
The conversation also dives into the realities of growing a business.
Chris opens up about the struggles that come with scaling, the pressure behind the scenes, and why being busy does not always mean being profitable.
He speaks honestly about how people often support you in the early days, but as you grow, that attention fades and you are left to push forward on your own.
This episode is about growth, resilience, and understanding what success really looks like when you are building something from the ground up. Whether you are in the trades, running a business, or thinking about starting your own journey, Chris’s story offers real insight into the highs and the hard truths.
Like comment and subscribe for more real conversations from the world of trades and business. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
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Chris talks about how his early career took him across different countries and helped shape his work ethic, mindset, and love for the industry. He shares what it was really like starting out, learning on the job, and finding his path through hands on experience.
The conversation also dives into the realities of growing a business.
Chris opens up about the struggles that come with scaling, the pressure behind the scenes, and why being busy does not always mean being profitable.
He speaks honestly about how people often support you in the early days, but as you grow, that attention fades and you are left to push forward on your own.
This episode is about growth, resilience, and understanding what success really looks like when you are building something from the ground up. Whether you are in the trades, running a business, or thinking about starting your own journey, Chris’s story offers real insight into the highs and the hard truths.
Like comment and subscribe for more real conversations from the world of trades and business. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylortalkstrades
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-talks-trades
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@taylortalkstrades
Spotify 👉 https://spoti.fi/3ZMHf5L
Apple Podcasts 👉 https://apple.co/3Lri8RM