Running any business can have difficult moments. When you're working alongside your spouse, those moments can feel bigger and more often. In today's podcast, Kat Thompson shares her secrets to success while running a landscaping business with

The Benefits of Hiring a Business Coach.

Oct 8th, 2020 42m 54s

In this episode will talk about the benefits of hiring an outside coach or consultant to Help you stay develop and stay focused on the most important strategies for winning in your business. This episode will challenge the mindset of “going

Why You Should Put Marketing Dollars into Your Website First

Sep 30th, 2020 40m 33s

Building a website that drives online traffic to your business can be a challenging task. Understanding how the Google algorithms work and earning Page 1 organic visibility is a science. In today’s episode we’ll speak with Mike Tomaino, owner o

Getting Started In Artificial Turf

Sep 23rd, 2020 47m 55s

Artificial Turf is $1 billion industry and it’s still in its infancy. In this podcast we’ll explore this massive opportunity and how relatively easy it is to get started with special guest Greg Weitz. With high profit margins in a low barrier t

No More Fat Contractors

Sep 17th, 2020 31m 46s

Health and wellness is a popular topic in today's society, but what does it really mean? At Steel Toe U, our passion is for contractors to be successful in all areas in life. Including health! Phil and Kali discuss food habits they have adop

To Franchise or Not to Franchise?

Sep 9th, 2020 20m 33s

There are definitely pros and cons to buying into a franchise business. Systems are in place so that takes a lot of the guesswork out of running a business. But, sometimes those systems are so restricting that an entrepreneur struggles. Toda

Recovering Equipment Costs

Sep 2nd, 2020 32m 12s

Bidding jobs should not be a guessing game and leave the estimator saying, "I hope we make money..." The most successful businesses know their numbers (overhead, COGS, etc) so they are able to bid properly and profit every time. Today we tal

Purchasing vs. Renting Equipment

Aug 26th, 2020 22m 7s

How do you know when the time is right to stop renting and purchase a piece of equipment? In episode 099, Phil goes over an easy way to determine if it makes more financial sense to continue renting or to jump in and make a purchase.

Putting Your Money to Work

Aug 19th, 2020 17m 43s

Small investments grow nicely over time. Money can work harder than you, so use the power of compound interest to create a retirement. After all, that's why most people get in to business.

We're Back!

Aug 12th, 2020 1h 2m

After a bit of a break, Steel Toe University is excited to be back in action and committed to bringing contractor's the best information that will lead to a fulfilling business and personal life.

STU 096: Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times - Part 3

Mar 24th, 2020 1h

The third discussion during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sunday, March 23, 2020. How is the current COVID-19 Pandemic affecting the businesses of Steel Toe U students? What are business owners currently seeing in their area? What are they changing

STU 095: Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times - Part 2

Mar 24th, 2020 1h 5m

The second discussion during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sunday, March 20, 2020. How is the current COVID-19 Pandemic affecting the businesses of Steel Toe U students? What are business owners currently seeing in their area? What are they changing

STU 094: Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times

Mar 20th, 2020 1h 19m

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Phil discussed how the current COVID-19 Pandemic is affecting the businesses of Steel Toe U students. What are business owners currently seeing in their area? What are they changing in their businesses and lives?

DMU 093: Start Being a Man

Apr 9th, 2019 1h 2m

In this recording from a Mastermind Group webinar series, Stan and Phil tackle the topic of "How to be a Man." It is vital that your morals and values follow you in every part of your life. Stay congruent and true to yourself in your relation

DMU 092: Jake Hatch - Landscaper to Entertainer

May 1st, 2017 29m 15s

092: Jake Hatch – Landscaper to Entertainer

May 1st, 2017

Jake Hatch of Black Sheep Skid has taken the skills he learned as a landscaper and transferred them into a form of entertainment. Using his skidsteer and no safety equipment, he puts on a show that delights and terrifies audiences (and sometim

DMU 091: Chuck Bowen - Growing with Fewer Pains

Apr 17th, 2017 41m 6s

091: Chuck Bowen – Growing with Fewer Pains

Apr 17th, 2017

Chuck Bowen, editor of Lawn and Landscape Magazine, talks about how to grow your business with fewer growing pains.Set yourself apart from other companies with excellent customer service. Customers want someone who is going to call them back

DMU 90: Ross Aubrey - Focusing On Ourselves So We Live to Enjoy Our Success

Apr 4th, 2017 46m 16s

090: Ross Aubrey – Focusing On Ourselves So We Live to Enjoy Our Success

Apr 3rd, 2017

As business owners, we find ourselves focusing and devoting A LOT of time to growing. At the end of the day, many contractors find they have eaten the easiest and fastest thing with little concern for how that will affect our future. Ross Aub

089: Matt Jones - Building and Using Your Database Effectively

Feb 6th, 2017 34m 33s

089: Matt Jones – Building and Using Your Database Effectively

Feb 6th, 2017

Matt Jones of The Site Shed Podcast joins Stan to teach us how to use a website as a way to create a good business database that we can market to over time.Use your website as a way to create content. This content can then be used to create l

088: Danny Iny - Make Money Selling Your Knowledge

Jan 30th, 2017 34m 29s

088: Danny Iny – Make Money Selling Your Knowledge

Jan 30th, 2017

Danny Iny’s passion is teaching people how to sell online courses to generate income. He is the founder of Mirasee, a company dedicated to improving the world by helping people spread their knowledge. They teach people how to do different com