In this episode, our hosts Mike Nelson and Derek Foster interview Chris Manzela, co-owner of BradManz Landscaping! Chris has been working since he was only 14 years old, but he's progressed a long way since then - from $3.75 an hour bussing tables to owning his own business and a massive football fan cave, Chris' steps forward have not been small! What's his secret? Listen to this episode, and you just might find out!
00:15 - Introductions
01:32 - Whoa! New Sound Effects!
02:11 - An Introduction to BradManz Landscaping
04:26 - Getting Started… At 14?!
06:16 - Food Service Wages… Thankfully Have Changed!
07:04 - Picking (and Losing) a Partner
08:05 - Chris Can Do It: Getting a Degree
10:39 - Brickman!
11:35 - Managing Over Maintenance
14:21 - The Beginning of BradManz
15:08 - Matching a Spirit of Generosity
16:54 - Where’s the Work Ethic? Lazy Podcasters!
20:54 - Broadcasting from the Bills Sanctuary
21:16 - Building a Business: It Always Starts Small! Go Above and Beyond!
24:51 - Do You Know, and Do You Care?
26:39 - Shoutout to The Town Tinker!
27:48 - Valorous Volunteerism: Shoutout to Ronald McDonald House!
31:09 - Competition is a GOOD Thing! Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help!
36:59 - Take Care of Your Unicorns!
40:44 - A Day in the Life of Chris
43:47 - A Well-Oiled Gearshift
48:13 - Communication is Paramount!
49:31 - Pay Your Bills!
51:58 - Chris’ (Incorrect) Prediction for the Big Game
52:51 - How to Get in Touch: bradmanzlandscaping.com
54:11 - Closing Remarks: Shoutout to MLB and Michaels Group!