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How He Built a 185+ Location Franchise Starting With Just a Lawn Mower | Mike Andes
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#457 What started as two kids mowing lawns to pay for college has grown into a 185+ location franchise across the U.S., Canada, and Australia! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Mike Andes, founder of Augusta Lawn Care, shares how a near-death accident under a dump truck became the turning point that forced him to systematize his business and step out of day-to-day operations. He breaks down the path from operator to leader, the three stages of scaling from $0 to $1 million, and why pay-for-performance, open-book management, and profit-sharing are game-changers for employee motivation and retention. Mike also reveals how content creation and personal branding helped him grow both his franchise and software companies — and why every small business owner should consider becoming “the mayor” of their local market online. Whether you’re mowing lawns or managing a team of technicians, this episode is full of practical wisdom and inspiration!
What we discuss with Mike:
+ From lawn kid to franchise CEO
+ Scaling from $0 to $1M
+ Pay-for-performance explained
+ Open-book management benefits
+ Systems vs. hustle mentality
+ Surviving a workplace accident
+ Hiring and training A-players
+ Using content to drive growth
+ Local brand vs. national fame
+ Why most franchises fail
Thank you, Mike!
Check out Augusta Lawn Care at AugustaLawnCareServices.com.
Follow Mike on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.
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Manage episode 489050326 series 3449675
#457 What started as two kids mowing lawns to pay for college has grown into a 185+ location franchise across the U.S., Canada, and Australia! In this episode hosted by Brien Gearin, Mike Andes, founder of Augusta Lawn Care, shares how a near-death accident under a dump truck became the turning point that forced him to systematize his business and step out of day-to-day operations. He breaks down the path from operator to leader, the three stages of scaling from $0 to $1 million, and why pay-for-performance, open-book management, and profit-sharing are game-changers for employee motivation and retention. Mike also reveals how content creation and personal branding helped him grow both his franchise and software companies — and why every small business owner should consider becoming “the mayor” of their local market online. Whether you’re mowing lawns or managing a team of technicians, this episode is full of practical wisdom and inspiration!
What we discuss with Mike:
+ From lawn kid to franchise CEO
+ Scaling from $0 to $1M
+ Pay-for-performance explained
+ Open-book management benefits
+ Systems vs. hustle mentality
+ Surviving a workplace accident
+ Hiring and training A-players
+ Using content to drive growth
+ Local brand vs. national fame
+ Why most franchises fail
Thank you, Mike!
Check out Augusta Lawn Care at AugustaLawnCareServices.com.
Follow Mike on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.
Watch the video podcast of this episode!
And follow us on:
Instagram
Facebook
Tik Tok
Youtube
Twitter
To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors.
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/millionaire. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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