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The Cost of Doing Business Podcast is here to help business owners find the path to profitability. We look beyond the glamour and glitz of the Instagram highlight reel by digging into the behind-the-scenes work necessary to achieve our goals.
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Ep 109. Stop Running Your Landscaping Business Like a Hobby | Jesse Erickson (opens the original)
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A lot of contractors start a business because they love the work. But loving the work and building a real business are two different things. In this episode of The Cost of Doing Business, Jesse Erickson, owner of Pristine Landscapes, talks about learning to build systems, delegate, and take care of the bread-and-butter work before chasing bigger projects. Because the goal isn't just to stay busy. It's to build something that doesn't depend entirely on you. Give Jesse a follow on Instagram: https
Ep 108. Why the Best Leaders Start in the Field | Bryce McCloskey (opens the original)
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Bryce started at Affinity Outdoors sharpening mower blades. Fourteen years later, he's helping run the entire operation. In this episode of The Cost of Doing Business, Bryce shares how growing through the ranks of the business made him a better leader and prepared him for more responsibility. Sometimes the best leaders are the ones who've done the work themselves. If you enjoyed this episode, join us at the SynkedUP Contractor Summit in Pittsburgh on September 10–11. Bryce and the Affinity team
Ep 107. He Went From $630K to $2M in 3 Seasons | David Esh (opens the original)
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Tripling your business in three seasons doesn't happen by accident. In this episode of The Cost of Doing Business, David Esh talks tracking his numbers from day one and staying focused on executing the changes that build a successful business. Knowing your numbers could be the difference between just doing the work and growing your business. Give David a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david208.lux/ Learn more about SynkedUP: https://www.synkedup.com #businessgrowth #contractor #l
Ep 106. His Side Hustle Is Now A $1M Business | With Dylan Stephenson (opens the original)
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Every contractor reaches a point where they have to bet on themselves. In this episode of The Cost of Doing Business, Dylan Stephenson shares the mindset shifts that helped him grow Brilliant Gardens from a side hustle into a million-dollar business. Your next opportunity could be one decision away. Learn more about the 2026 SynkedUP Contractor Summit: https://www.synkedup.com/contractor-summit Give Dylan a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_gardens/ If you're interested in
Ep 105. Why I Stopped Paying My Crew Hourly | Alex Bulow (opens the original)
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Most contractors pay by the hour. Alex Bulow doesn't. In this episode of The Cost of Doing Business, Alex shares why he switched most of his crew to salary, how it changes the way they work, and why it's helped build a stronger business. Build a crew that wants to win, and the business will follow. 💡 Check out Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inca_stone/ If you're interested in learning more about SynkedUP, check us out: SynkedUP - Landscape Business Management Software https://synke
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