In this episode of the Handyman Startup Podcast, I’ve got something special for all you landscaping contractors out there.
I bring on Christy Webber of Christy Webber Landscapes in Chicago, IL and uncover her story and how she went from a small town lady mowing lawns, to running one of the largest Landscaping companies in Chicago.
I know this isn’t the typical type of guest I bring on the show and Christy isn’t a handyman, but the lessons she shares are applicable to all trades.
Christy’s story is incredible, especially considering that she didn’t graduate with a business degree. In fact, her education was in physical education. She knew nothing about operating a business and just got started mowing lawns. And that’s the key to her success, she just got started.
Her determined attitude and love for her job helped her build a business that currently employs roughly 400 people! Listen in to find out how.
Here’s what we cover in this episode:
- Why some companies fail in bad economic times and others succeed.
- How to scale a service business even if business isn’t your strong suit.
- How integrating your story into your business can get your customers working to help you.
- Struggles with employees and how to deal with them.
- How to overcome fear and finally get started with your business.
- How brutal honesty with your customers can take your business to the next level.
- The importance of letting go and allowing others to help you.
Links and Resources
- Check out Christy’s website here.
- Handyman Web Academy Info (Now called Handyman Marketing Machine)
As always, thanks for listening! And a special thanks to Christy Webber for joining me on the podcast and sharing her story to help others succeed.
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Comments or Questions
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Kudos on your interview with Christy Webber. What a inspirational story! Goes to show us the importance of just getting started. We don’t have to have all the answers. When you believe I can do it, the how to do it develops.
Thanks…Jim
Thanks, Jim! You are so right. It’s amazing how powerful just believing in yourself is.
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Great interview. I liked her realness. Motivating. And great info. Great to hear trucks bring in her new clients. I have been thinking of a branded truck.
Excellent podcast, Christy is truly inspirational. Listening to this podcast has given me the swift kick I needed.
Awesome! I was hoping somebody would say that.
Wow Christy calls it as she see’s it, I think that’s great as it makes her more down to earth and more relatable to the average person.
There are a ton of great lessons to learn from Christy. I’m really thankful she took the time to join me on the show.
Great interview. There is a lot to take away from this interview.