{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63896826b5a6630010e23a2c/69d63f62e257f11e03715a5b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP266: From Startup to Success: Chris McManus on Growing a Multimillion-Dollar Landscaping Company","description":"<p>You start with a plan and a lot of passion. But when things don’t go as expected, one lesson hits fast keeping overhead low can make or break your business.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Brad and Chris talk about:</p><ul><li>Turning a side hustle into a full-time landscaping business</li><li>Costly mistakes and lessons learned along the way</li><li>Why low overhead is key to staying profitable</li><li>Simple marketing that actually brings in work</li><li>Hiring the right people and building a strong team</li><li>The vision for scaling and long-term growth</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://gclandscapinginc.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://gclandscapinginc.com/</a></p><p>Instagram (Business): <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gclandscapinginc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/gclandscapinginc</a></p><p>Instagram (Personal):  <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chrismcmanus151\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/chrismcmanus151</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/gclandscapinginc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/gclandscapinginc</a></p><p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:chris@gclandscapinginc.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">chris@gclandscapinginc.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Link to Resources:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by iGUIDE — the smarter way to capture, measure, and market your projects.</p><p>With accurate floor plans, immersive 3D tours, and detailed property data, iGUIDE helps contractors and real estate professionals showcase their work with confidence and precision.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more at <a href=\"https://hammerandgrind.com/iguide\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>https://hammerandgrind.com/iguide</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Grab Brad's tell-all book: The Contractor Profit Blueprint</p><p><a href=\"https://thecontractorprofitblueprint.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>https://thecontractorprofitblueprint.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Help us get the word out to other contractors by leaving us a review or sharing our podcast!</p>","author_name":"Brad Huebner"}