899. Setting the 2026 Budget: The Most Important Thing You Can Do Before Year-End

In this episode, we dive into our annual budget review and build out our full 2026 budget inside LMN for Brian's Lawn Maintenance. I walk you through why this is the most important end-of-year task, how it shapes your pricing and profit for next season, and why getting your numbers dialed in now sets you up to win big in 2026. Let's get our ducks in a row and go into the new year with clarity, confidence, and a rock-solid plan.

💥 Special Black Friday / Cyber Monday Savings from Lawntrepreneur Academy

Take advantage of limited-time discounts on the industry's best training, contracts, and business-building resources.

https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/store 

🔥 Exclusive Codes:

LINK Membership – 30% Off: Use code LINK30

Courses & Contracts – 30% Off: Use code SAVE30

Whole Ball of Wax – $400 Off: Use code SAVE400

These deals won't last long—grab the tools that will help you grow and level up your business.

🌱 LINK Membership

Be part of a community where your success isn't diminished by helping others succeed.
Get encouraged, ask questions, and gain valuable insight to help you grow your lawn care business.
👉 Join the LINK Membership

---

🔗 Helpful Links & Resources

📬 Free Newsletter
Stay up to date with Brian's latest tips and updates:
Subscribe to the Newsletter

🎥 Follow Brian Online

• YouTube: Brian's Lawn Maintenance

• Instagram: @brianslawnmaintenance

📘 Resources to Grow Your Business

• Zero to $100K! – Start a Successful Lawn Care Business

• MERCH – Brian's Lawn Maintenance Apparel & Gear

• Whole Ball of Wax 

🧠 LMN Mastermind Sessions
Try LMN Landscape Software — use code BRIAN for special savings:
Learn More

💼 Business Services

• Cycle CPA – Save $200 with code: BRIAN

• PostcardMania – Direct Mail Marketing

• Branded Bull – Marketing & Branding Experts

• Coast Pay - Fuel and Fleet Cards

🔧 Top Tools & Equipment – Affiliate Partners

Use code: BRIANS10 to save 10% at the links below:

• Equipment Defender

• Kujo Yardwear – + Free Shipping!

• ISOtunes – Save 10%

• Proven Locks

• Attentive AI – Promo Code Brian50 saves 50% at signup

• Darwin's Grip

• Plow-Right Snow Markers (Brians10 - Save 10%)

• Ballard Inc.

• EarthWay Spreaders

• Rhino Hitch

• SureCan USA

• Comfort Trim