Mar 2024

Ep 33: Joe Hennessey - From push mowers to landscaping business owner

Hennessey Landscaping is a top lawn care and landscaping company in Southwest Connecticut, led by Joe Hennessey, an entrepreneur who started his landscaping journey at 12 years old, initially helping neighbors with snow plowing and lawn mowing. Officially founded in 2019 after Joe graduated from college, Hennessey Landscaping has grown to include two trucks, several employees, and a diverse array of services, pivoting from Joe’s initial casual work to a professional and ambitious business with aspirations for further growth. The company has navigated challenges such as scaling, hiring, and effective marketing, embracing digital marketing and website development to enhance visibility and customer engagement.

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“I made the decision to get a website built and invest in advertising… that’s kind of the way that it’s going is, you know, digital marketing and all of that.”

1. Joe Hennessey’s early foray into landscaping began with snow plowing and lawn mowing in his neighborhood as a young teen. 2. Hennessey Landscaping officially started as an LLC in 2019, soon after Joe graduated college. 3. Joe’s shift from primarily residential accounts to seeking commercial accounts and adopting digital marketing strategies to grow Hennessey Landscaping. 4. Joe’s innovative marketing strategy involved distributing flyers in Ziploc bags with stones to prevent them from blowing away, a tactic used to generate local business leads.

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Apr 2023

Ep 10 - Jon Sanchez: The power of on-the-job education and learning from mistakes

In this episode of Titan Talks, host Jonathan Stern talks to Jon Sanchez, owner of Tru Frame Outdoor Structures. Sanchez shares his journey from deciding jump into construction immediately after high school, learning on the job, and eventually starting his own business. Tru Frame focuses on providing a great customer experience and aims to be the best in the area. The company has seen success with 82 lead requests from their website in just over a year, and the demand for their services has increased during the pandemic.

Mar 2023

Ep 7 - John Olson: The Power of Perseverance Building a Power Washing Business

John shares his inspiring journey from a life of addiction and homelessness to building a successful power washing business. He talks about the lessons he has learned from watching others and using resources like YouTube, the importance of customer service and honesty, and the methods he uses to attract and retain customers. He also shares his vision for the future of his business and the role of perseverance in achieving success.

Feb 2023

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