Action Jackson - Jackson's Yard Care On the Importance of Taking a Step Back to Take Leaps Forward: "I had to take a break to find myself. Right? I had to do some soul digging and figure out what I'm on this earth to do." In my experience, there are two honest ways almost guaranteeing you can practically print money: 1) Clean buildings, like houses, or 2) Take care of lawns. Because dirt and grass don't care how they economy is going and people need help keeping things tidy and clipped. Action Jackson started Jackson's Yard Care and took his business to another level. He lays out how he got started, some of the challenges and, most importantly, having the right frame of mind to make miracles happen. On top of building his yard care empire, Action took things a step, or leap, further by starting a training program for those that want to be in the yard care business. He has systematized this training and in the very first year that he started this, he gave 19 people new employment and made three entrepreneurs. The man is a business building machine that helps others grow as well. Listen as Action Jackson explains how he started his yard care business, from the first employee, to the bigger and bigger warehouses and onward into training to help others. This show will get you jazzed to get your business going. Enjoy! Visit Action Jackson at: https://www.jacksonsyardcare.com/ Podcast Overview: 00:00 Lawn Care Training Gaps 03:19 Landscaping Industry Empowerment Program 06:35 "Verifying Resumes: Trust but Verify" 11:05 Thriving Under Pressure 12:42 Logo Update Challenges and Costs 18:12 Journey of Self-Discovery and Purpose 21:18 From Lawn Care to Business Growth 24:39 Struggling to Find Employment 27:26 Everyday Spirituality Journey 29:40 Mindset Shift: Positivity and Action 34:22 Youth Program Success Story 35:25 Snow Removal Hiring Highlights 40:24 Intuition-Based Hiring Process 44:13 Divorce Attorney on Marriage 48:07 Purchasing Equipment with Cash 51:24 Searching for Ideal Space 53:45 Double Rent Dilemma 55:39 "House and Warehouse Same Day" Podcast Transcription: Action Jackson [00:00:00]: Because you have an option to be around that person. If you're negative, I don't want it to have nothing to do with you, because remember I'm protecting my energy. And if I bring a negative energy around me, then I'm the problem. James [00:00:18]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumph and successes of business owners across the land. Downloadable audio episodes can be found On the podcast link found at drawincustomers.com. We are locally underwritten by the The of Sun Prairie, and today we're welcoming slash preparing to learn from entrepreneur extraordinaire, Action Jackson. So Action, how is it going today? Action Jackson [00:00:42]: It's wonderful, man. I can't complain. Everything's been busy and dramatic my way this week. James [00:00:48]: Dramatic Authentic in a good way? Action Jackson [00:00:50]: All the time. Always positive. I love it. James [00:00:53]: I love it. So I was thinking you're in the landscaping business Yeah. But we're just chatting off Care and you got stuff going on in all directions. Action Jackson [00:01:00]: So Yes, I do. James [00:01:01]: How about we start by just listing the businesses you got going On? Action Jackson [00:01:05]: My main business is The landscaping Business, lawn care service. And then my Call Business is is a training program, and that's a placement business. And then my other business is, print on demand and that's promotional products. James [00:01:23]: Alright. Mhmm. I'm gonna take those out of order a little bit. Yep. Let's start with the training program. Okay. Because I didn't know about that until, whatever, Friday. I don't know. James [00:01:32]: A few days ago.
