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Landscaper Roots, an exclusive presentation of Turf's Up Radio™ displaying the courage it takes to overcome enormous adversity in life and conquer a dream of having a business of your own. Step by step, you will listen to your host Aaron Walls guide you in the direction of success no matter how far you've fallen behind in life. 
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Summer Help

Summer Help

Listening to Tessa talk about being able to work instead of spending the day in school
48:1605/03/2024
HowlArt

HowlArt

Listen in as talk about what it’s like to be an artist in today’s world
51:0812/02/2024
Are you really truly solo?

Are you really truly solo?

Sitting here this morning having an intimate conversation with Tony Rudolph out of Georgia and his lawn care company.
58:4302/02/2024
Long winter for contractors

Long winter for contractors

lawn care is still busy even during the slow season
44:0931/01/2024
Feuding

Feuding

understanding how controversial topics gets views and audience engagement
40:0724/01/2024
Nite Liters with Chris Mitchell

Nite Liters with Chris Mitchell

Chris educated me on some lingo and tells about lighting sine the 90’s.
47:2703/01/2024
Christmas break

Christmas break

Me and my daughter discussed life as a teenager
39:1326/12/2023
I Remember When

I Remember When

Sometimes it’s better to remember rather than shut the door on the past.
38:1812/12/2023
Don’t do this or that

Don’t do this or that

There is going to be challenges in starting a business
38:4905/12/2023
Some more Christmas lights talk

Some more Christmas lights talk

I’ve been installing Christmas lights since October and it seems to be winding down some.
34:0729/11/2023
What’s the difference between grateful and thankful

What’s the difference between grateful and thankful

Sometimes we just need to hear how others are grateful
56:1221/11/2023
Can I quit my factory job and become a holiday decorator

Can I quit my factory job and become a holiday decorator

What’s some of my struggles and some of my gains after leaving a factory job as I’ve grown my lawn and landscape company into Christmas lights.
34:2015/11/2023
Can I even get into Christmas lighting

Can I even get into Christmas lighting

I’m a small business owner who installs Christmas lights after the growing season and this a conversation I have with one of my suppliers
39:1308/11/2023
Social media presence

Social media presence

This is how I utilize services
43:5101/11/2023
What Goes Around Came Around

What Goes Around Came Around

Sometimes it takes a while and sometimes it comes around faster than expected.
41:0722/09/2023
Social Enterprise

Social Enterprise

Addiction and recovery are very difficult steps in life which many people battle with for years. Listen in for an in-depth discussion with my good friend, Chris Seaton, and find a bit of hope for the future.
53:4324/08/2023
Adding Stuff

Adding Stuff

Are you staying put or are you adding stuff? If you wanna succeed you need to keep pushing.
43:4417/08/2023
Gotta bright future

Gotta bright future

Mike Marlow is back to give us some more advice about holiday lighting. It may be summer but its time the think about lights.
48:0011/08/2023
Keep on keepin on

Keep on keepin on

You got make things happen and be thankful for each and every day.
43:2804/08/2023
Sober living and making comebacks

Sober living and making comebacks

Have you ever wondered what it's like to run a sober living house? Listen in as I dive into this one with a good friend.
53:1328/07/2023
Back at it again

Back at it again

Trying not to get down on yourself can be hard. You gotta just keep moving forward and pay attention to the details.
55:0221/07/2023
How are my roots?

How are my roots?

Everyone has a different story about their roots in this industry and the roots of their lives. I'm proud of where I've come from because without it, I wouldn't be where I am.
57:5413/07/2023
Late night comedy and random calls

Late night comedy and random calls

Sometimes I find myself laughing at the silliest stuff especially when it comes to stand up comedy, but what about those random telemarketer calls you receive? Have you ever just played along?
30:3806/07/2023
Why so sad?

Why so sad?

Quit feeling sorry and quit listening to that sad, sad music.
30:1830/06/2023
Kids, ya gotta love'em

Kids, ya gotta love'em

I know you'll feel my pain after listening in to this one. Every parent loves the joys of kids growing older am I right?
30:2622/06/2023
Missed Calls, Burn Piles and Good Friends

Missed Calls, Burn Piles and Good Friends

Trying to call your kids sometimes works and there's always a different way to take care of unwanted items and trash. Plus, my buddy jumps on for a quick update.
32:1416/06/2023
Here Come the Christmas Lights

Here Come the Christmas Lights

Mike Marlow is stopping by for a little chat about holiday lighting.
30:1610/06/2023
Humility is a necessity in life

Humility is a necessity in life

My lighting game has continued to grow and so has my insight into certain aspects of my life. Humility in this industry is incredibly important and so is trying to fix problems in different ways to make the most of your day and profit line.
29:4611/05/2023
The Wheels Keep Turning

The Wheels Keep Turning

Round and round we go in this crazy world right?
30:5106/05/2023
Messed up this time but I'm learning

Messed up this time but I'm learning

Sometimes you try and go cheap and get exactly what you were hoping for...something cheap.
30:1920/04/2023
Good old days

Good old days

Chrome for days, good music and more
35:3617/04/2023
Stress and the ways we deal with it all

Stress and the ways we deal with it all

What ways do you find to deal with stress in your life? Some can be helpful but many times we use ways which are more harmful than the stress was originally.
31:2510/04/2023
Man Cold

Man Cold

We know them, we love them...we've all had one...
30:5704/04/2023
Trolls don't just live under bridges

Trolls don't just live under bridges

It seems like all of the trolls have left their usual hiding places and headed for the internet.
30:0727/03/2023
Its better when its longer

Its better when its longer

Took some time to extend my usual show to cover some thoughts I've had and play some tunes for you.
57:5318/03/2023
Website woes

Website woes

Sometimes you have to do things you don't want to do, but why does it have to be so complicated?
32:1110/03/2023
How do you thrive?

How do you thrive?

When I want to truly thrive, I look for the moments of fear and moments that challenge me to succeed.
30:0924/02/2023
It's Storytime

It's Storytime

Take a listen as I go down memory lane to a time when I wasn't making the best decisions.
30:0321/02/2023
Stop Delaying and Make it Happen

Stop Delaying and Make it Happen

Keep at it, never quit...prove your worth.
30:0814/02/2023
Gambling your life away

Gambling your life away

Do you bet on sports? Play the lottery? How much do you gamble with your business? There are a lot of similarities between them.
29:5813/01/2023
Nobody likes change

Nobody likes change

We all know it and hate it. Change is something inevitable, but we all run from it most of the time, especially when the cherries and berries are in your rearview mirror. How do you handle change? Would you make a change of blind faith if it meant a better life for you and yours? Give a listen and find out.
29:2605/01/2023
Flyers still have their place

Flyers still have their place

Do you use flyers for your business? I use them for mine all the time. Over the years I have changed my methods and how I distribute them buy the definitely still have the ability to increase your business.
28:4102/01/2023
Kids, what are ya going to do?

Kids, what are ya going to do?

I thought I'd take a few minutes to talk about what it's like for me raising kids as a contractor and the different ways I try to balance managing a business and managing a family at the same time Especially with teenagers.
29:4202/01/2023
Should you switch to electric?

Should you switch to electric?

The world of battery powered equipment has certainly changed the last few years. Are you making the switch to electric for your business? Have you added up the costs? Check out this episode as I do a run down of what it would take for me to make the switch.
26:4816/12/2022
Landscaper roots run deep

Landscaper roots run deep

Doing things outside of your comfort zone are never easy. Follow my journey as a landscaper and a new landscape lighting contractor. I don't know where my path will take me, but I know it's better than the path behind me.
27:4008/12/2022