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Aussie LawnStars

Garry Ashton
Jim's Mowing
Lawn Mowing Industry
Lawn Care Industry
Lawn Mowing Business
Business Systems
Battery-Powered Equipment (crest, Bushranger)
Mackay, Australia
Northern Beaches, Australia
Price Optimization
Gorilla Gardening
Small Business
Gianni
Entrepreneurship
Franchise
Staffing/employing
Profits With Pajak
Pricing / Stop Fees
Customer Avatar
Customer Service
Paddock/overgrown Mowing

Welcome to Aussie LawnStars, The freshcut Lawncast We are all about the legends, and cowboys, Aussie seasons and grasses and products. We share the stories and product reviews, helping you make your business successful.

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Latest Episodes

In this engaging conversation, Garry Ashton and Richard Purton explore the nuances of landscaping, business growth, pricing strategies, and plant care across Australia and the UK. They share insights on equipment choices, hedge trimming techniques, a... more

In this engaging conversation, Dan Ridley and Garry Ashton explore the parallels between racing cars and building a successful business, emphasizing the importance of passion, strategic planning, and continuous improvement. They share insights on ind... more

Jabir shares his journey from working as a chef and support worker to becoming a successful lawn care franchise owner in Orange. Discover how he invested in equipment, built his business, and navigated challenges with social media and customer servic... more

Emil Montibeler shares his journey from corporate media to running the successful Gorilla Gardening business. Discover insights on business structuring, client management, industry expertise, and maintaining passion and professionalism in the landsca... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Ridley
Lawn care business owner and racer
Self-employed / racer
Episode: How to Accelerate Your Business Growth with Dan Ridley
Emil Montibeler
Gorilla Gardening, social media presence, lawn and garden specialist
Gorilla Gardening
Episode: From Corporate Media to Gorilla Gardening: Emil Montibeler's Journey
Craig Galea
Owner of Momeyover, lawn mowing specialist in Hawkesbury region (Western Sydney)
Momeyover
Episode: Mastering Acreage Mowing: Lessons from Craig Galea
Ezra McCarthy
Marketing-focused entrepreneur helping lawn care businesses with websites, Google presence, and online marketing
Green Frog Web Design (greenfrogwebdesign.com)
Episode: Ezra McCarthy's Marketing Secrets
Luke Smith
Host of The Landscaping Podcast
Luke Smith (individual)
Episode: Aussie Podcasters confront each other and the myths that let you down
Johanna Bates
Entrepreneur running a lawn care business on the Northern Beaches
Self-employed
Episode: Northern Beaches attracts young entrepreneurs - Johanna Bates
Brendan Blackman
Butcher turned mobile butchery and lawn care business owner
Mobile Butchery and Lawn Care (Mackay)
Episode: From Lawns to Livestock: Business journey with Brendan and Sam Blackman
Sam Blackman
Co-owner, handles client interaction and administration
Mackay lawn and butchery business
Episode: From Lawns to Livestock: Business journey with Brendan and Sam Blackman
Mitch Blake
Lawn care business owner and franchise leader in Jim's network
Jim's Mowing (regional franchisor context)
Episode: The art of Lawncare; systems, support and Mitch Blake

Host

Garry Ashton
Host of Aussie Lawn Stars; focused on practical business advice for lawn care operators.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 301 ratings
  • Great podcast

    So much information and enjoyable to listen to! Really enjoyed the interview with Michelle, top chick!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kirra91
    Australiaa year ago
  • Awesome podcast

    I highly recommend this awesome podcast if you want to improve your business. You will hear great stories and experiences from a wide range of guests with plenty of lessons to share.

    Garry is a leading light in this industry and is passionate about helping everyone. Every episode has new things to learn about running a successful business. Thank you, Garry, for consistently putting together great interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Castlebridge Garden Services
    Australia2 years ago
  • great show

    this is a fantastic show

    i really enjoy it

    great job

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stivi fichera
    Australia2 years ago
  • I’ve never known a dungeon to be so informative!!

    Gary does an amazing job interviewing fellow contractors as well as industry leading suppliers. By listening to the tales, trials and tribulations of contractors from all over Australia we can realise that we are not alone, even the most successful people did it tough at some point and we are only human. Listening to this podcast and the soothing tone of Garry Ashton helps to inspire me to do bigger and better with my business and not just create a job for myself. The thing I enjoy the most in t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TerraCare Property Services
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great resource for contractors

    I’ve only recently discovered this podcast but I’m hooked. I’ve found out so much information that has helped change the way I think about my business, equipment, and what to consider.

    I’m two years in to being a contractor and this show is making me wish I’d listened to it before I started.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    James McMahon
    Australia3 years ago

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Fans appreciate the Australian market focus and real-world business lessons.
Listeners praise the practical, no-nonsense approach to pricing and operations.
Many comment on the host's relatable storytelling and useful guest insights.

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Mastering Acreage Mowing: Lessons from Craig Galea
Q: What has been your experience with battery-powered gear (Crest) versus petrol, and how does it affect productivity?
Craig highlights which batteries fit different tools, charging times, run times in practice, and how on-site charging and battery management impact daily capacity and job pacing.
Mastering Acreage Mowing: Lessons from Craig Galea
Q: How do you approach pricing and wages to ensure profitability?
He discusses the shift from hourly rates to understanding the true daily/weekly income needed and balancing owner wages with staff wages and operating costs to ensure profit after all expenses.
Mastering Acreage Mowing: Lessons from Craig Galea
Q: Why did you decide to focus on lawn mowing rather than broader gardening or parks maintenance?
Craig explains that while he has horticulture training, mowing in paddocks and lawns fits his interests, offers more control over the work-life balance, and can be scaled with staffing, creating a sustainable business model.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aussie LawnStars

What is Aussie LawnStars about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, battle-tested advice for running and scaling lawn-care and landscaping businesses in Australia. Across episodes, listeners hear how owners optimize margins, pricing, staffing, and systems, with a strong emphasis on real-world experiences, branding, and client relationships. Guests range from solo operators to franchise leaders, marketers, and equipment specialists, often using vivid analogies and personal anecdotes to demystify cash flow, service diversification, and growth strategies. Noteworthy are pragmatic frameworks for profitability, the prominence of systems and training, and a distinctly hands-on, Australian industry lens that helps listeners decide which tools, partners, and approaches fit their stage... more

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These podcasts share a similar audience with Aussie LawnStars:

1. Into The Green Podcast
2. The Australian Lawn & Garden Podcast
3. More Than Just Mowing Podcast by Jim's Mowing
4. Straight Talk with Mark Bouris
5. Backstage with Cooper & Matty Johns

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Aussie LawnStars launched 5 years ago and published 306 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on Aussie LawnStars?

Recent guests on Aussie LawnStars include:

1. Dan Ridley
2. Emil Montibeler
3. Craig Galea
4. Ezra McCarthy
5. Luke Smith
6. Johanna Bates
7. Brendan Blackman
8. Sam Blackman

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