Growing a Landscaping Company at 20 Years Old - Bryton Beck - Bryton landscaping

The Digital Toolbox Podcast

In this conversation, Enmanuel Tejada interviews Bryton, a young landscaper who started his business at the age of 12. They discuss Bryton's journey in the landscaping industry, his approach to client relationships, and his dedication to providing high-quality work. Bryton shares his strategies for finding clients, estimating projects, and building a team. He also emphasizes the importance of passion and dedication in running a successful business. In this conversation, Bryton shares his experience reaching out to other landscapers and influencers in the industry. Bryton contrasts this with his positive interactions with other landscapers like Chase Gallagher. He emphasizes the importance of humility, kindness, and collaboration in the industry. Bryton also talks about his motivation, inspired by his father and grandfather's hard work, and his commitment to providing quality service to his clients. He shares his strategies for growing his business, including building relationships with neighbors and offering flexible payment options. Bryton encourages young landscapers to be persistent, work hard, and be willing to work with others in the industry.

Takeaways

• Starting a business at a young age can be challenging, but it is possible to succeed with hard work and dedication.
• Building strong client relationships is crucial for success in the landscaping industry.
• Estimating projects accurately and providing high-quality work can help differentiate a landscaper from the competition.
• Finding the right team members and fostering a positive work environment is essential for growth and success.
• Passion and dedication are key drivers in running a successful landscaping business. Collaboration and support among landscapers can lead to mutual success
• Humility and kindness are important qualities in the industry
• Building relationships with neighbors can lead to more business
• Offering flexible payment options can attract clients
• Hard work and persistence are key to success in landscaping

Sound Bites

• "I'm just trying to express what I love and my passion."
• "I'm hanging out with 40 to 50 year old dudes that run multi-million dollar businesses."
• "All the risk is on me, man."
• "I hate that mindset. I wanna see them as like, hey, when I expand to your state, what's connect on business?"
• "Being cocky just doesn't take you far places in life, man. But if you be humble, go the extra mile, help people out, man. It brings so much more to your pocket than just money."
• "He was giving me advice on what I can improve on my content. Bro, he's a fucking G, bro. I want to shake that motherfucker's hand one day, bro, and I want to take a picture, and I'm going to be like, yo, you're the fucking guy, bro, for real."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Setting the Stage

01:08
Bryton's Journey in the Landscaping Industry

04:24
Transitioning to Hardscape Projects

07:41
Building Strong Client Relationships

09:03
Estimating Projects and Providing High-Quality Work

14:19
The Power of Passion and Dedication in Landscaping

20:30
The Importance of Mentorship and Giving Back

24:07
The Power of Humility and Kindness

26:34
Positive Interactions with Other Landscapers

29:03
The Importance of Hard Work and Persistence

35:22
Building Relationships with Clients and Neighbors

38:02
Strategies for Growing a Landscaping Business

41:33
Offering Flexible Payment Options
Keywords

landscaping, business, client relationships, estimating, team building, passion, dedication, landscaping, influencers, collaboration, humility, hard work, relationships, payment options