
Ep 228. Hiring Your First Employee: Tips, Mistakes, and Lessons from the Field!
About this episode
In this episode, Mike dives into one of the biggest milestones in growing your lawn or landscape business—hiring your first employee. Whether you're overwhelmed with work or looking to scale, this move can make or break your momentum. I share practical tips, common pitfalls, and real-world insights from a recent mastermind session with other green industry pros. Learn how to hire smart, train right, and avoid the costly mistakes many first-time employers make. If you're ready to build a team the right way, this episode is your blueprint.
https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlesquadpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/coastalfertilization/
Branded Bull Website Design: https://www.brandedbull.com/
https://go.getjobber.
EQUIP Exposition (Save 50% with code: SIDEHUSTLE)
Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference
Save 10% on KUJO Yardwear:
https://www.kujo.com/?utm_
Get every episode summarized
Each time Side Hustle Squad publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Side Hustle Squad

Ep 333. Robotic Mowing Is Here… So Why Are People Still Fighting It? First Kress...
Side Hustle Squad

Ep 332. Why Contractors Need to Get Serious About LinkedIn!
Side Hustle Squad

Ep 331. Why You Need to Be in the Room: Live Events That Can Change Your Busines...
Side Hustle Squad

Ep 330. When Everything Breaks: How to Stay Productive in the Field Without Goin...
Side Hustle Squad