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Profits with Pajak

John Pajak
Yardbook
Lawn Care Industry
Equip Expo
Lawn Care
Green Industry
Pricing
LCR Summit
Profitability
Pricing Strategy
Cash Flow
Equip Exposition
Lawn Care Business
Louisville
Customer Service
Profit Accelerator Live
Burnout
Relay
John Pajak
Landscaping
Sales Tax

Profits with Pajak is a weekly podcast that focuses on providing actionable strategies and insights for small business owners in the green industry. Hosted by John Pajak, each episode features in-depth discussions with successful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and industry experts, who share their experiences and lessons learned on building and growing profitable businesses. From financial planni... more

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Latest Episodes

Equip Expo 2026 is here! Before you walk through the doors of the Kentucky Exposition Center, make sure you're prepared to get the most out of your experience.

In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John shares practical tips for navigating the mas... more

Do you really need a brand-new truck to run a successful lawn care business? And when does buying used equipment make more financial sense than buying new?

In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John shares his philosophy of pairing reliable used t... more

What if building a bigger business isn't the same as building a better life?

In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John sits down with Joseph DiPace to discuss his journey from mowing lawns to building a profitable, debt-free lawn application busi... more

By the end of a long lawn and landscape season, it's easy to start making declarations: I'm never offering that service again. I'm firing that customer. I'm selling that machine. I'm downsizing. I'm growing. I'm done.

Some of those decisions may ul... more

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Recent Guests

Joseph DiPace
Beppi's Lawn Care owner, Michigan
Beppi's Lawn Care
Episode: Build a Better Life, Not Just a Bigger Business featuring Joseph DiPace Ep. #553
Tony Rudolph
Lawn care operator and podcaster
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Episode: Work ON the Business: Events, Equipment Choices, and Elite Clients with Tony Rudolph Ep. #534
Naylor Taliaferro
Speaker and organizer associated with LCR Media and LCR Summit
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Episode: Why LCR Summit Is the Best Way to Start Your Equip Expo Week Ep. #532
Michelle Marshall
Owner of Marshall Lawn Solutions, Texas-based lawn care business
Marshall Lawn Solutions
Episode: Building Systems and Scaling Fast with Michelle Marshall at LLTC 2026 Ep. #531
Morgan Laidlaw
Guest from CFVI, presenting AccuRator technology
CFVI
Episode: How CFVI's Accurator Saves Time, Product, and Headaches in the Field with Morgan Laidlaw Ep. #530
Dennis Hering
Advisor at the Advisory Investment Bank
Advisory Investment Bank
Episode: Your Business Should Serve You: Making Your Company Exit-Ready with Dennis Hering Ep. #529
Dalton Fisher
Founder of Fisher Multimedia, specializes in video for lawn and landscape companies
Fisher Multimedia
Episode: Stop Hiding: How Fisher Multimedia Helps Lawn & Landscape Pros Show Up Online Ep. #528
Eric Prokop
Consultant for PermaGreen, industry expert in turf management equipment
PermaGreen
Episode: The Efficiency Advantage: Eric Prokop on PermaGreen Equipment Ep. #527
Joe DiPace
Owner of Beppi's Lawn Care, Michigan
Beppi's Lawn Care
Episode: When the Lawn Needs a Reset… But the Client Won't Say Yes Ep. #507

Host

John Pajak
Host of Profits with Pajak

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Ep. 552 has to be from God

    Hey John. This episode has to be one of your best ever. You and I have met and talked quite a bit, but I have been in the very funk you described this year with the exact same thought processes you talked about. This will really get me in the right direction. I asked God for guidance and he gave me this podcast today. Thanks John!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Todders Turf
    United States13 days ago
  • I thoroughly enjoy your podcast. I’ve been listening to it for a year and a half now. I appreciate your honesty in your past and your present situations and how you allow God to be present in everything you do. Thank you John for your words of wisdom and your knowledge in the business

    Audible
    5
    Kelli Cato
    United States2 years ago
  • Genuine and Knowledgeable

    I thoroughly enjoy your podcast. I’ve been listening to it for a year and a half now. I appreciate your honesty in your past and your present situations and how you allow God to be present in everything you do. Thank you John for your words of wisdom and your knowledge in the business

    Audible
    5
    Kelli Cato
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly recommend

    John is the man and always brings fire

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avid pod listener7
    United States2 years ago
  • Do more to get profits

    If you’re interested in optimizing your profits or business or determining what you should be charging, this podcast is for you! I’ve learned a lot to listening to John and his advice which has helped optimize our business financials and let us take home more profit

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJanuzziMarshall
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Clear, actionable guidance that ties numbers to profits.
Listeners appreciate the practical, step-by-step frameworks.
High production quality and useful guest mix keep it engaging.
Hosts and guests deliver real-world, implementable advice for growth.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What If Your Competition Copies You? Ep. #550
Q: Angelo asks how much information about the business should be shared publicly, especially regarding pricing, and whether competitors could use that information against them.
The host argues that information alone doesn't implement itself; the real competitive advantage comes from execution, systems, and relationships. Publishing prices can help self-qualify customers and reduce friction, but you should not disclose confidential details or critical know-how. Instead, focus on protecting valuable expertise while making it easier for the right customers to buy, and consider charging for design or consultative work on complex projects to monetize the value of your knowledge.
3 Questions Lawn Care Business Owners Are Asking Ep. #542
Q: Jacob notes growth in revenue but less personal profit and asks what he might be doing wrong.
Revenue growth can mask profitability issues; compare gross profit, operating expenses, and net profit year over year, and assess whether growth added excessive costs (new vehicles, equipment, staff, insurance, or higher overhead) that erode margins. Focus on building a profitable, purposeful business rather than simply increasing top-line revenue.
3 Questions Lawn Care Business Owners Are Asking Ep. #542
Q: Alex asks how to know when he's ready to hire his first employee, given he's solo and overwhelmed.
Understand the fully burdened cost of a new employee (salary plus payroll taxes, workers' comp, and benefits), build a clearly defined position with responsibilities and training, project the revenue needed to support it, and only then decide how much capacity the new hire will create for the business.
Big Purchases, Big Premiums, and Pay Pressure: Real Answers for Lawn Pros Ep. #391
Q: Is it normal for insurance premiums to jump for small businesses, and what can I do about it?
Shop around and use a brokerage that compares multiple carriers; consider bundling policies and maintaining good risk management to lower premiums; don't just rely on one dedicated agent—use brokers who can find competitive bids and potentially lower costs.
Small Town Success and When to Add Another Truck Ep. #402
Q: When is the right time to add a second mowing truck?
Plan before you're overwhelmed: ensure you have enough recurring revenue to keep the new truck busy, hire and train staff, and align capacity with anticipated demand so you don't overextend.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Profits with Pajak

What is Profits with Pajak about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on turning profits into reality for small green industry businesses. Episodes consistently tackle practical financial discipline, pricing strategy, cash flow, and scalable operations, often linking these insights to real-world tools, events, and vendors like Yardbook and Equip Expo. Across conversations with owners, operators, and tech experts, the host surfaces actionable frameworks for evaluating equipment, optimizing service lines, and growing profitability, while weaving in industry trends and community-building opportunities that help listeners professionalize their businesses. A notable edge is the blend of hands-on financial rigor with approachable storytelling, plus regular sponsor integrations that spotlight usefu... more

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Recent guests on Profits with Pajak include:

1. Joseph DiPace
2. Tony Rudolph
3. Naylor Taliaferro
4. Michelle Marshall
5. Morgan Laidlaw
6. Dennis Hering
7. Dalton Fisher
8. Eric Prokop

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