610: How a Teenager Built and Sold a 6-Figure Lawn Care Business
$70k in profit at age 19? Not bad for a summer business. Jack Fleming started his lawn care journey with just one lawn mower, knocking on his neighbors' doors. He grew Yard Boyz to generate tens of thousands in profit, allowing him to pay for college debt-free, before selling the business for a six-figure sum. In this inspiring episode, we cover: marketing a local service collecting reviews and protecting your reputation hiring and scaling setting the business up for a 6-figure exit Full show notes: How to Start a Lawn Care Business: $70k in Profit at 19 Your Listener Bonus: 101 Service Business Ideas Sponsors: Ladder – Get instantly approved for term life insurance—no doctors, no needles, no paperwork! Indeed – Start hiring NOW with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post! Squarespace – Start building your professional website today! Hertz – Save at least 20% every time you rent a car with Hertz Business Rewards!