Green Industry Podcast

In this follow-up to my popular Taxes 101 episode, we dive into the reality of debt and how to escape it. Drawing from timeless biblical principles (and a nod to practical steps like Dave Ramsey's approach), I'll share why debt can feel like bondage, how to create a payoff plan, and actionable tips for landscaping pros to avoid common traps like equipment financing pitfalls. If you're buried in credit cards, loans, or business debt, this episode gives you hope, scripture-backed motivation, and real steps toward freedom. Let's level up your money game together! 🎟️ Equip Expo 👉 Save 50% off Equip Expo Ticket w/ Promo Code PAUL: Register Here 📚 Level Up Your Money (New Release) 👉 Get Your Paperback Copy! 🎧 Level Up Your Money (Audiobook) 👉 Listen on Audible 📲 Connect with Paul - Visit Official Website 🛠️ Paul's Recommended Tools & Professionals 📚 The Landscaping Bookkeeper – Know your numbers, stress less: thelandscapingbookkeeper.com 📞 CallRail – Track where your leads are coming from: callrail.com 📈 Lawn Care Launch: Click Here (new program for business owners) 🌐 Footbridge Media – Get a pro lawn care website: footbridgemedia.com 💻 Horizon360 – All-in-one contractor business software: gethorizon360.com 📦 Business-Building Resources by Paul Price Increase Letter Template Contract Templates 📚 Paul's Most Popular Business Books How to Build a Thriving Lawn Care Business: Buy on Amazon Cut That Grass and Make That Cash: Buy on Amazon Level Up Your Money (New Release): Buy Now

In this episode of the Getting Your Finances in Order series, we break down the most common business structures for lawn care pros—from sole proprietorships and LLCs to S-corps and beyond—explaining their federal tax setups, self-employment tax hits, pass-through rules, and the key 2026 quarterly estimated payment deadlines to help you choose wisely, save money, and stay penalty-free. 🎟️ Equip Expo 👉 Save 50% off Equip Expo Ticket w/ Promo Code PAUL: Register Here 📚 Level Up Your Money (New Release) 👉 Get Your Paperback Copy! 🎧 Level Up Your Money (Audiobook) 👉 Listen on Audible 📲 Connect with Paul - Visit Official Website 🛠️ Paul's Recommended Tools & Professionals 📚 The Landscaping Bookkeeper – Know your numbers, stress less: thelandscapingbookkeeper.com 📞 CallRail – Track where your leads are coming from: callrail.com 📈 Lawn Care Launch: Click Here (new program for business owners) 🌐 Footbridge Media – Get a pro lawn care website: footbridgemedia.com 💻 Horizon360 – All-in-one contractor business software: gethorizon360.com 📦 Business-Building Resources by Paul Price Increase Letter Template Contract Templates 📚 Paul's Most Popular Business Books How to Build a Thriving Lawn Care Business: Buy on Amazon Cut That Grass and Make That Cash: Buy on Amazon Level Up Your Money (New Release): Buy Now

In this episode, Paul Jamison reacts to a raw segment from The Ramsey Show where Dave Ramsey and Ken Coleman advise a struggling Dallas, Texas lawn care business owner to shut down and get a full-time job, unpacking the deeper financial and operational reasons behind the tough call while sharing practical insights on what it would actually take to increase profitability and turn the business around if they choose to fight on. 🎟️ Equip Expo 👉 Save 50% off Equip Expo Ticket w/ Promo Code PAUL: Register Here 📚 Level Up Your Money (New Release) 👉 Get Your Paperback Copy! 🎧 Level Up Your Money (Audiobook) 👉 Listen on Audible 📲 Connect with Paul - Visit Official Website 🛠️ Paul's Recommended Tools & Professionals 📚 The Landscaping Bookkeeper – Know your numbers, stress less: thelandscapingbookkeeper.com 📞 CallRail – Track where your leads are coming from: callrail.com 📈 Lawn Care Launch: Click Here (new program for business owners) 🌐 Footbridge Media – Get a pro lawn care website: footbridgemedia.com 💻 Horizon360 – All-in-one contractor business software: gethorizon360.com 📦 Business-Building Resources by Paul Price Increase Letter Template Contract Templates 📚 Paul's Most Popular Business Books How to Build a Thriving Lawn Care Business: Buy on Amazon Cut That Grass and Make That Cash: Buy on Amazon Level Up Your Money (New Release): Buy Now

In this candid video podcast episode, I open up about the 3 biggest mistakes I've made as a small business owner — lessons learned the hard way that cost me time, money, and stress. If you're an entrepreneur or aspiring business owner, these insights could save you from the same pitfalls! Mistake #1: Not understanding taxes — I didn't set aside enough for tax bills, leading to scrambling at deadline time. Mistake #2: Partnering with the wrong people — Bad hires, subcontractors, and even clients drained my energy and resources. Mistake #3: Ignoring my numbers — Without knowing my finances inside out, I lacked confidence in pricing and nearly undervalued my services. 🎟️ Equip Expo 👉 Save 50% off Equip Expo Ticket w/ Promo Code PAUL: Register Here 📚 Level Up Your Money (New Release) 👉 Get Your Paperback Copy! 🎧 Level Up Your Money (Audiobook) 👉 Listen on Audible 📲 Connect with Paul - Visit Official Website 🛠️ Paul's Recommended Tools & Professionals 📚 The Landscaping Bookkeeper – Know your numbers, stress less: thelandscapingbookkeeper.com 📞 CallRail – Track where your leads are coming from: callrail.com 📈 Lawn Care Launch: Click Here (new program for business owners) 🌐 Footbridge Media – Get a pro lawn care website: footbridgemedia.com 💻 Horizon360 – All-in-one contractor business software: gethorizon360.com 📦 Business-Building Resources by Paul Price Increase Letter Template Contract Templates 📚 Paul's Most Popular Business Books How to Build a Thriving Lawn Care Business: Buy on Amazon Cut That Grass and Make That Cash: Buy on Amazon Level Up Your Money (New Release): Buy Now

In this episode, I share real-life stories of how being in the right place at the right time dramatically exploded my lawn care business, while revealing the modern essentials every owner needs today—dominating Google and AI searches, maintaining a strong Google Business Profile and Facebook page, and the game-changing habit of always answering the phone and calling customers back promptly. 🎟️ Equip Expo 👉 Save 50% off Equip Expo Ticket w/ Promo Code PAUL: Register Here 📚 Level Up Your Money (New Release) 👉 Get Your Paperback Copy! 🎧 Level Up Your Money (Audiobook) 👉 Listen on Audible 📲 Connect with Paul - Visit Official Website 🛠️ Paul's Recommended Tools & Professionals 📚 The Landscaping Bookkeeper – Know your numbers, stress less: thelandscapingbookkeeper.com 📞 CallRail – Track where your leads are coming from: callrail.com 📈 Lawn Care Launch: Click Here (new program for business owners) 🌐 Footbridge Media – Get a pro lawn care website: footbridgemedia.com 💻 Horizon360 – All-in-one contractor business software: gethorizon360.com 📦 Business-Building Resources by Paul Price Increase Letter Template Contract Templates 📚 Paul's Most Popular Business Books How to Build a Thriving Lawn Care Business: Buy on Amazon Cut That Grass and Make That Cash: Buy on Amazon Level Up Your Money (New Release): Buy Now