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Stubborn, not knowing when to quit – I decided to start a landscaping company. With no experience, no equipment, and no money I opened my doors.
What a journey it has been for the last 20 years. I invite you to learn from me. To avoid the pitfalls and mistakes I made all to often-before I started to figure it out. Fact: over 90% of landscaping companies and outdoor focused business’s fail. Why? If you thought I could sum that up in one sentence, then you're wrong. I don’t believe that it is possible to describe all the hurdles a business faces in one sentence. What I do believe is that it’s avoidable. Not only that, but I also believe and know you can make a lot of money working outside. How much you make is up to you, but if you're reading this, you're on the right track. Information and knowledge are key, and that is what I am going to be giving you. Everything that I think is important to establishing, running and growing a phenomenal outdoor focused business is here.
I did this for my kids. The goal was to provide a detailed, clear explanation on how to make it in landscaping. If whatever they do in life fails, this will be their backup plan that I know will allow them to live a very comfortable life.
The only way that will work is if I am honest. I can’t sugar coat what is in this. Business is hard and often tiring. Above all else, this guide is designed to help you and them make it. In Beyond the Basics- you will see what it takes to Thrive- not just survive. I use a “win win” philosophy in business. This means that you will learn how to make a lot of money on a job-and make your customer happy. It is simple, elegant and repeatable-job after job.
Watch the video below for more of Stan's story!
Phil Sarros brings over 20 years of landscaping and design experience and holds a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron in Ohio. Phil is currently serving on the board of the ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) North Georgia Chapter. Phil is actively involved in speaking, education, and consultation for the brick and concrete paver industry. Phil Sarros founded Sarros Landscaping in 2002 when Phil and his family relocated to Cumming, GA. Thanks to many loyal clients in and throughout the Atlanta Metro area, Sarros Landscaping has grown into an established name with an impeccable reputation for quality and excellence.
Phil's Background
Phil has been an active member of the Lawn and Landscape Magazine Market Insight Council and regularly contributes articles to Lawn and Landscape magazine, the landscape industry’s largest publication. Select a link below to read Phil's articles.
Phil's Background
Phil has been an active member of the Lawn and Landscape Magazine Market Insight Council and regularly contributes articles to Lawn and Landscape magazine, the landscape industry’s largest publication. Select a link below to read Phil's articles.
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