0 to 1 Million in 12 Months with Luxury Landscaping - Jacob Farling - ORO Landscape

The Digital Toolbox Podcast

Summary
Jacob Farling from ORO Landscape shares his journey from high school to dropping out of college and starting his own landscaping business and reaching over 1 Million in revenue. He talks about his early experiences mowing lawns and the challenges he faced in school. Jacob discusses his foray into real estate and the lessons he learned from a tough mentor. He then shares how he landed his first landscaping job and the obstacles he overcame to complete it successfully. Jacob's story is a testament to his determination and willingness to take risks in pursuit of his entrepreneurial dreams. Jacob shares his journey of starting his landscaping business, from taking on his first big job to selling his lawn care business and going all-in on landscaping. He emphasizes the importance of learning from experience and being willing to take risks.
Jacob also discusses the role of coaching and mentorship in his success, particularly his experience with Chase Gallagher. He highlights the challenges he faced, including door knocking in the winter and dealing with rejection, but emphasizes his determination to keep pushing forward. In this conversation, Jacob shares his experience starting and growing his landscaping business. He emphasizes the importance of taking action, learning from mistakes, and constantly improving. Jacob discusses the role of sales and marketing in his business, as well as the value of providing excellent customer service. He also talks about the challenges he has faced and the hate he has received from others in the industry. Jacob offers advice for aspiring landscapers, including the importance of having a website, door knocking to find clients, and reaching out to your social network. He also announces his upcoming coaching program and the opportunity for three students to learn from him.
Get in Touch with Jacob:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobfarling/
Website: https://orolandscape.com/
Jacob's Recent Magazine Feature: https://issuu.com/trishaventker/docs/denver_spring_2024/18

Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background

03:33
High School and Early Entrepreneurial Ventures

08:50
College and the Decision to Drop Out

18:04
Returning Home and Starting a Landscaping Business

24:06
Taking Risks and Learning from Failure

26:21
Landing a Major Landscaping Job

29:22
Overcoming Challenges and Building Strong Client Relationships

30:52
Starting with a Cracked Footer

33:02
Realizing the Potential of Landscaping

35:39
Taking the Leap and Dropping Out of College

39:35
Finding Inspiration and Rebranding

49:08
Door Knocking and Landing the First Big Job

59:08
Coaching and Going All-In on Luxury Landscaping

01:06:26
Persistence and Overcoming Rejection

01:06:38
Taking Action and Learning from Mistakes

01:14:51
Providing Excellent Customer Service and Constantly Improving

01:19:06
Facing Challenges and Overcoming Hate

01:20:27
Building a Strong Online Presence and Finding Clients

01:24:48
Joining Jacob's Coaching Program for Personalized Guidance

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