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Welcome to the Side Hustle Squad Podcast with your host, Mike Garvey! My goal is to provide entrepreneurs with all the tools and resources they need to start and succeed in the lawn care industry on the side while working a full-time career.
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Ep 369. How to Get 25 Google Reviews in 30 Days! (opens the original)
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Google reviews can be one of the most powerful—and least expensive—ways to grow a local service business. In this episode, Mike breaks down a practical 30-day strategy for generating 25 new Google reviews without buying reviews, begging customers, or making the process awkward. You'll learn when to ask, exactly what to say, how to involve your employees, and how to create a repeatable system that produces reviews every month. 🔗 Important Links & Resources 🎙 Side Hustle Squad on Instagram @sidehu
Ep 368. Why Aren't You Offering Aeration and Seeding Yet? (opens the original)
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If you already service lawns but aren't offering aeration and overseeding, you could be leaving significant revenue on the table. In this episode, Mike explains why it's an excellent add-on service, how it strengthens customer relationships, and how it can fill your schedule heading into fall. He also breaks down exactly how to get started, from choosing equipment and pricing jobs to marketing the service and managing customer expectations. 🔗 Important Links & Resources 🎙 Side Hustle Squad on In
Ep 367. First Time at Equip Expo? Some Things You Need to Know! (opens the original)
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Heading to Equip Expo for the first time? Don't walk into one of the industry's biggest trade shows without a plan. Mike shares ten practical tips to help you navigate the show floor, maximize the outdoor demo yard, meet the right people, avoid common mistakes, and turn your trip to Louisville into real value for your business. 🔗 Important Links & Resources 🎙 Side Hustle Squad on Instagram @sidehustlesquadpodcast ROPED on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/roped.us/ 🌱 Coastal Fertilization on I
Ep 366. Back to School for Your Business: The Fall Reset Every Owner Needs (opens the original)
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Back-to-school season isn't just for the kids, it's also the perfect time to reset your business. In this episode, Mike shares a few things every business owner should review, from reviewing your financial report card and cleaning up operations to improving your marketing, sharpening your skills, and preparing for the end of the year. If your business has fallen into summer mode, this episode will help you refocus, rebuild momentum, and finish the year strong. 🔗 Important Links & Resources 🎙 Sid
Ep 365. Did you get a Negative Review? Here's What to Do! (opens the original)
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What should you do when a customer complains, leaves a negative Google review, or disputes a charge after the work was completed? Mike discusses how business owners can respond professionally, document their work, protect their reputations, and determine when to fix the problem, issue a refund, or stand their ground. 🔗 Important Links & Resources 🎙 Side Hustle Squad on Instagram @sidehustlesquadpodcast ROPED on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/roped.us/ 🌱 Coastal Fertilization on Instagram @c
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