Welcome to the Mowing in the Dark podcast. This podcast is all about business, family, & life. I am your host Aaron Sutter and I own and operate a lawn care business in Michigan. I also run a youtube channel called Lansing Lawn Service LLC. With this podcast I will focus on conversations with lawn care business owners and others who can bring insight and value to your life.
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340. My Last Driveway Project Did NOT Go As Planned
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26:27Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! Recently I did a driveway project and I had bid plans for how this thing was going to go. I had it all planned out. I had the time of everything perfect in my mind and everything was going to run on schedule includng the delivery of 27 yards of crushed limestone. The only problem was that no…
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339. Doing Something New With Driveway Repair
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24:36Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! I have been doing driveway repair for three years now and I have never done a new install. Well today that is going to change. Today I have a driveway repair job, but I also have a new install as apart of that driveway repair. Its a small install which is great for learning how its done. **P…
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338. Rural Route Density is Just Different
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27:21Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! After moving my business from Lansing, MI to rural Michigan I thought route density wouldn't be possible. The lawns are just too far apart and too big for it. But I realized that route density is possible in rural areas it just look a little different, at least for my business. **Please give…
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! There are allot of things you can do with content, but the most important thing to remember is to tell a story with your content. You don't even need to say a single word to tell a story. Just look at black and white silent films. They are some of the most popular fims ever made because they…
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336. Bonfire Sessions: They Removed 60 Gallons of Flubber From the Backyard
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50:28Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! One day Aaron found a wet spot in the yard and started wondering where this spot could have come from. After some searching Aaron realized the water was coming from the septic tank at his house. Aaron instantly went into a downward spiral about having to get the whole system replaced. Instea…
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335. Why Do Customers Ask Us To Cut It Shorter?
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29:39Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about the Psycology of Customers asking their lawn care provider to cut the lawn shorter. Is it just because they want the lawn shorter or is it something more? **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: htt…
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334. (Re-Upload) Bonfire Sessions: Looking Back on Hard Times in Life w/ My Wife
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1:15:44Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's bonfire sessions episode Aaron sits down with his son Levi and his wife Renee around the fire to talk. Aaron and Renee talk about going through some very hard times in their lives and going through another hard time recently. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in…
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks a bit about his health and he also gets into the health of his new business and where his businesses are going. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG W…
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332. Bonfire Sessions: The Newest Equip Expo Meet Up
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35:04Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's Bonefire Sessions episode Aaron talks about the second annual SMS (Social Media Secrets) Meet up at the Equip Expo in Louisville, Kentucky Oct. 21, 2025 at 7 pm. More details to come on the location. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me…
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331. Re-Upload: Battery Powered Equipment Isn't Reliable
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32:42Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In todays' episode Aaron talks about why he thinks battery powered equipment is not as reliable as everyone says. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPECIFICALLY FOR LA…
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330. Bonfire Sessions: Thinking About Rural Poverty and Why it Exists
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28:03Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! Today I am trying something new. I am starting a new episode series called Bonfire Sessions where I sit at bonfire and discuss a certain topic I have been thinking about or have a converation with someone about whatever we are thinking. There is something about a bonfire that generates good …
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329. Starting A Lawn Care Business Takes Sacrifice
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39:03Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In this episode talks about what he is doing in his day which is a soil conditioning project and a driveway repair. Aaron also talks about the the cost of starrting a lawn care business and the sacrifice it takes to make it happen. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Appl…
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328. Why Getting Your Pricing Right is So Important
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49:42Welcome back tot he Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about his other business, Gravel Blasters Repair and Restoration and why put out accurate estimates is so important for your business. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansingl…
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327. What Weather Apps I Use to Stay on Top of It
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24:37Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's epsiode Aaron talks about weathers apps and which ones he uses to stay ahead of the weather. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPECIFICALLY FOR LAWN CARE *Y…
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In this epsiode Aaron talks about a poor customer service experience he had at a dealership and he talks about brush hogging a 3 acre property. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG …
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about his Memorial Day weekend and also the posibilitiies of smaller meets ups at Equip Expo 2025. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPE…
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about how the lawn care season is going and what its like double cutting acreage lawns during the spring rush. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WE…
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about working holidays and how communication builds trust and respect in your lawn care business. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPEC…
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's epsiode Aaron shares about his growing lawn care business, Sutter Brothers Lawn Care and shares some thought process on pricing lawns. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FRO…
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321. I Gave Away A $4000 Gravel Driveway Repair
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29:23Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about giving away a gravel driveway repair to someone in need after a family medical emergency costs a family huge. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FR…
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320. Finished Up a Really Difficult Gravel Driveway Repair
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29:41Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's epsiode Aaron talks about a really difficult gravel driveway repair that he just finished up. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPECIFICALLY FOR LAWN CARE *…
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In this episode Aaron talks about what he is doing today and the type of lawns his new business is landing. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPECIFICALLY FOR LAWN CAR…
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318. What Happened to Good Customers Service?
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33:14Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about his growing lawn care business, Sutter Brothers Lawn Care and his struggles with customer service at local dealers. Aaron also talks about his love from Bradley Mowers and the amazing customer service that they offer. **Please give the podcast a 5 star ra…
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317. The Season has Started and Going Old School
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38:46Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks more about his adventures in trying to get his Google Business listings back and he also talks about advertising the old school way. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglaw…
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In this epsiode Aaron talks about his adventures in trying to get his Google Business listings back for both of his businesses. He also talks about his families Spring break vacation to Ohio. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: htt…
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315. Faith Friday: Examine Yourself (2 Corinthians 13)
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47:57Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's Faith Friday episode Aaron finishes up the book of 2 Corinthians. The author Paul talks about examining yourself to be sure that you are in the faith. Aaron also gives an update on where his new business, Sutter Brothers Lawn Care is at and what is going on in the new business. **…
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314. The First 5 Steps to Starting A Lawn Care Business
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44:22Welcome back tot he Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about making repairs to his lawn care shop and getting closer to getting his Google business listing back up and running. The main topic in this podcast however is the first 5 steps that anyone starting a new lawn care business needs to take to get a successful…
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313. What It's Like Running 3 Solo Operated Businesses
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35:00Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's epsiode Aaron talks about the challenges of running three solo operated business simultaniously. It's not easy and it can get super crazy. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN…
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312. Sometimes You Have to Educate Your Customers
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37:53Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aarobn talks about some of the challenges that come with repair gravel driveways and how to educate your clients so that they understand the reality of gravel driveway repair. Gravel driveway repairs don't last forever. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review …
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron gives an update on what his businesses are doing this week. Business is really starting to take off as the weather warms ups. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREE…
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310. Faith Friday: My Power is Made Perfect in Weakness (2 Corinthians 12)
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42:31Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's Faith Friday episode Aaron digs into 2 Corithinas chapter 12. This is where Paul talks about his thorn in the flesh. Aaron has a bit of a different take on what this thorn in the flesh might be. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your…
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309. Name Recognition in the Play in Early Spring Advertising
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19:08Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In this episode Aaron talks about early Spring advertising and what works for having a successful Spring rush. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPECIFICALLY FOR LAWN …
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about the start of the lawn care season and what is going on in his business. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPECIFICALLY FOR LAWN CA…
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about his visit to the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPECIFICALLY FOR LAWN CARE *You…
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306. Join Me at the National Farm Machinery Show
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28:55Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron gives an update on where he is at with starting his new business, Sutter Brothers Lawn Care and talks about attending the National Farm Machinery Show 2025. Let's get into it. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feed…
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305. Faith Friday: People Don't Suffer for a Lie (2 Corithians 11:16-33)
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45:59Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's Faith Friday episode Aaron finishes up 2 Corithians chapter 11. This is where Paul give his resume of suffering and why the corithian church should believe what he is teaching about Christ. Because people are typically unwilling to suffer for a lie. **Please give the podcast a 5 s…
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304. Faith Friday: Study So You Can Spot a False Gospel (2 Corinthians 11:1-15)
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47:54Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's Faith Friday episode Aaron gets into 2 Corinthians chapter 11. He talks about how to spot a false gospel. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPECIFICALLY FOR…
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron gives an update on the new business and what where he is at in the process of getting it up and running. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPE…
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302. Always Reach for the Next Rung om the Ladder
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31:11Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron shares some of his work experience from all 3 of his previous jobs or careers and gives an example from his experience of work Door Dash for the last couple of weeks. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: htt…
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301. Faith Friday: Don't Boast in Yourself, Boast in the Lord (2 Corinthians 10)
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48:35Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's Faith Friday episode Aaron gets into 2 Corinthians chapter 10. In this chapter Paul defends his ministry and the way he and the apostles lead the church. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansingla…
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300. Frustration with Starting a New Business
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25:59Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about some of the frustrations he is having with starting his brand new lawn care business. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lansinglawnservice GREEN FROG WEB DESIGN SPECIFICAL…
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299. Faith Friday: Giving Isn't Just About Money (2 Corinthians 9)
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45:01Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's Faith Friday epsiode Aaron gets into 2 Corinthians chapter 9 as a continuation of 2 Corinthains chapter 8 where Paul talks about giving. Giving isn't just about money though, it is about time and energy and resources. God loves a cheerful giver. **Please give the podcast a 5 star …
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298. Are You Sacrificing Your Family on the Alter of Business?
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25:30Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about scheduling your trip to Equip Expo 2025. It is time right now to schedule your trip so that you have no excuse for not going. Let's get into it! **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.li…
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297. Don't Use the Government as a Holding Account for Your Money
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27:17Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about getting your books ready for tax season. He also talks about those individuals who lend their money to the government for a year just so they get that big, fat, tax return. STOP!! You don't trust the government with almost anything else so why would you t…
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296. Faith Friday: Giving, It's A Picture of Where Your Heart's At (2 Corinthians 8)
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38:51Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's Faith Friday episode Aaron goes through 2 Corithians chapter 8. In chapter 8 the author, Paul talks about giving how it is a sign of where the givers heart is at. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/…
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295. Working on Tiny Things That Make Big Impact
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26:24Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about focusing on the little things that have to be done in order to have a greater impact in your business especially in the slow season. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Give Me Your Feedback: http://www.linktr.ee/lans…
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Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about winter side hustles for lawn care business owners. You can go out and get a part time job or you can do gig work to earn some extra money to pad the coffers. Let's talk about it. **Please give the podcast a 5 star rating and review in Apple Podcasts.** Gi…
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293. Faith Friday: Sorrow Leads to Repentance (2 Corinthians 7)
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33:54Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's Faith Friday episode Aaron gets into 2 Corinthians chapter 7 where Paul talks about a sinful situations which he wrote about in 1 Corithians chapter 5. He talks about the letter that he wrote and that it may have brought sorrow, but that sorrow led to repentance. **Please give the…
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292. How to Start a Gravel Driveway Business in 6 Easy Steps
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41:46Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's episode Aaron talks about how he started his gravel driveway repair business and the 6 steps he took to get there. Is it easy like the title says? No, but it isn't too difficult either. If you are considering starting a gravel driveway business these are the steps that Aaron used …
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291. Faith Friday: Today is the Day of Salvation (2 Corinthians 6)
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52:25Welcome back to the Mowing in the Dark LAWN CARE Podcast! In today's Faith Friday episode Aaron jumps into 2 Corinthians chapter 6. Here the author Paul talks about salvation and all the hardships that he and his fellow workers in the Lord have gone through while sharing the gospel. Today Aaron talks about what we are suppose to do when we share th…
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