$30M Lawn Care Company Advice with Kory Ballard, Founder Perficut Site Management & Owner Ballard Innovative Products

<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">In this episode, we sit down with Kory Ballard, an industry veteran who started his journey in the field at the age of 14. Kory shares his insights on various aspects of the business, from attracting and retaining the best talent to the importance of maintaining a professional image. He also opens up about the struggles his business faced when it reached $5 million in revenue and how hiring a CFO helped turn things around.<br /> <br /> Join us as we explore the keys to building a sustainable landscaping business, the distinction between running a business and having a job in this industry, and the significance of properly compensating and incentivizing employees. Kory's valuable experiences and advice provide invaluable takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs who dream of creating a multimillion-dollar enterprise. So let's dive in and uncover the secrets behind achieving lasting success in the lawn and landscape industry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 24pt;"><strong><em>"It's hard work. You've got equipment, you've got people, you got the weather, you've got all the inflation going on and fuel, you're gonna go out and do this and not be profitable, man, just go fishing" -  Kory Ballard</em></strong></span></p> <p><strong><span style= "font-size: 36pt; color: rgb(22, 145, 121); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> Topics Covered: <br /></span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 14pt;">How Kory started in the lawn and landscape industry when he was 14 years old</li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;">How to get the best people in the business and how to retain them</li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;">Why it is necessary to look professional</li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;">Why Kory's business wasn't profitable when they reached $5M</li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;">How hiring a CFO help Kory get back in business again</li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;">Building a sustainable landscaping business</li> <li style="font-size: 14pt;">The difference between doing business vs ha