Sales made Simple for Outdoor Living Pros, Landscapers and Hardscapers (formerly Outerspaces) Why Failing Big Might Be the Best Thing To Happen To Your Outdoor Living Business w/ Garr Russell
Sep 22, 2025
Garr Russell, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Fireside RV Rental, shares his inspiring journey from childhood failures to building a successful multi-location franchise. He discusses how his early setbacks, including a failed lawn care venture and a stint in jail, shaped his drive to succeed. Garr emphasizes the power of reframing failure as a stepping stone for growth and the importance of vulnerability in building trust with clients. His insights into scaling businesses and turning pain into purpose offer a motivating roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Childhood Lawncare Startup
- Garr Russell tried to start a lawn care business in fifth grade but skipped essential steps like learning the trade himself.
- He learned later that doing the work first prepares you to manage others effectively.
Press Into Pain To Find Freedom
- Pressing into painful emotions helps uncover lies and hurts that shape lifelong patterns.
- Confronting and processing those moments brings freedom and becomes material for encouraging others.
From Drug House To Conversion
- Garr describes a spiral from being a class clown to running a drug operation and being raided and jailed.
- After that low point he gave his life to the Lord and began a radical personal transformation.
