Andy hosts a live Q&A episode covering landscaping, equipment, and business updates, including progress on his new shop build (epoxy office floors, drop ceiling, plumbing/HVAC work, and delayed interior ceiling work) and the start of the season with spring cleanups, mulching, drainage, seeding, and the first mowing day. He discusses current crew structure, whether to hire for a dedicated second crew, and how crew size and skillsets affect efficiency. Andy compares the Kubota SVL97-3 to a demoed John Deere 333P, highlighting cab sealing, cameras, power, technology features, and control feel, and addresses why technology may or may not be necessary. He answers questions about office staffing, shipping container moisture/venting, spring marketing, Trimble rover/GPS workflow challenges, fuel surcharges, consultation and design fees, and balancing paperwork with field production.

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Ep 165. Mowing, Mulching, Marketing, and Machine Talk