Growing Your Business Beyond the Mower with Blake Albertson

<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">In this podcast episode, we dive into the world of lawn care business expansion and acquisition with Blake Albertson of B&B Lawncare. He sheds light on the challenges and strategies involved in acquiring new companies, particularly in areas like billing and customer transition. We also discuss essential topics like efficient cash flow management, payroll tax handling, and the benefits of learning from industry experts and peers. Blake emphasizes the importance of maintaining a focus on core business activities while steering clear of unnecessary diversification. Furthermore, we explore quick and effective problem-solving skills, the value of empowering employees through open communication and striking a balance between delegation and micromanagement. The episode concludes by highlighting the benefits of decluttering the business for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Tune in for valuable insights into lawn care business growth and success.</span></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style= "font-size: 18pt; color: rgb(63, 62, 61); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <strong><em>" The number one thing that I'm grateful for with the place we're at in business right now is being able to spend more time with my kids that were just like, it's such an age that it's fun, it's moving so fast and I get to hang out with them a little bit more than I could if I was working till dark every night and um, That's what I'm most thankful for, that we've done everything we've done, and we've grown a little bit and stepped a little bit out of the field is being able to spend time with my family.<br /> "</em></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style= "font-size: 18pt; color: rgb(63, 62, 61); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> <strong><em> - Blake Albertson</em></strong></span></p> <p><span style= "font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(63, 62, 61);"> <strong><span style="font-size: 36pt;"><span style= "font-size: 24pt; col