In this episode, Scott breaks down how small landscaping businesses can outrank national chains on Google Maps—without spending big on ads or hiring a marketing agency.

Spoiler alert: You already have a secret weapon the big brands can’t compete with.

Scott shares the 3 ranking factors Google actually uses to decide who shows up at the top—and how small, scrappy landscapers can win by leaning into what makes them local and trustworthy.

You’ll learn:

1. The #1 mistake landscapers make with their Google Business Profile

2. How to turn everyday jobsite photos into visibility boosters

3. Why your local reputation matters more than brand recognition

4. What “relevance” really means—and how to update your profile to match it

5. How to use reviews the right way to build trust and climb the ranks

Plus, Scott shares the overlooked reason some landscapers with fewer reviews are still beating the competition—and how you can do the same with a simple weekly routine.

👉 Want help implementing this strategy in your landscaping business? Grab one of the last few Google Business Profile Tune-Up spots at www.milliondollarlandscaper.com/managegbp

📒 Show Notes 📒

Our mission here at Million Dollar Landscaper is to help you grow a profitable landscaping business.

Here are the ways to work with us here at Million Dollar Landscaper:

⚡️PODCAST: Listen to the podcast https://www.milliondollarlandscaper.com/podcast

⚡️PROGRAMS: Learn about our online courses at: https://www.milliondollarlandscaper.com/workwithus

⚡️YOUTUBE: Check out our videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/MillionDollarLandscaper

Connect with Scott Molchan on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milliondollarlandscaper

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarlandscaper/

We would really appreciate it if you would leave us a review at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/million-dollar-landscaper-podcast/id1367445237

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-Cycle CPA: Accounting Services For The Green Industry & Service-Based Businesses, Bringing a business mind to accounting. https://t2m.io/H4hkcEg

-Green Frog Web Design: Green Frog understands the struggle of finding a dependable website designer as a lawn and landscape company. Their aim is to demystify web design and foster trust to help your business grow. http://mdl.coach/greenfrog

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In this episode, Scott breaks down one of the biggest myths in local marketing: that all you need to rank higher on Google is more 5-star reviews.

Spoiler alert: It’s not true.

Scott shares the results of recent tests run with real landscaping businesses—and reveals how some are outranking competitors with double (or triple!) the number of reviews by simply posting updates and photos consistently.

You’ll learn:

1. Why reviews alone won’t boost your Google ranking

2. The posting strategy that sends the right “signals” to Google

3. What types of photos and updates move the needle the most

4. How to turn your job site into free SEO fuel

5. The minimum number of reviews you do need before this works

Plus, Scott explains how to set up a simple weekly routine that builds trust with Google and potential customers—without hiring an SEO agency or begging for reviews.

👉 Want help implementing this strategy in your landscaping business? Book a GBP Tune-Up at www.milliondollarlandscaper.com

📒 Show Notes 📒

Our mission here at Million Dollar Landscaper is to help you grow a profitable landscaping business.

Here are the ways to work with us here at Million Dollar Landscaper:

⚡️PODCAST: Listen to the podcast https://www.milliondollarlandscaper.com/podcast

⚡️PROGRAMS: Learn about our online courses at: https://www.milliondollarlandscaper.com/workwithus

⚡️YOUTUBE: Check out our videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/MillionDollarLandscaper

Connect with Scott Molchan on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milliondollarlandscaper

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarlandscaper/

We would really appreciate it if you would leave us a review at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/million-dollar-landscaper-podcast/id1367445237

TOOLS AND APPS WE RECOMMEND

-Cycle CPA: Accounting Services For The Green Industry & Service-Based Businesses, Bringing a business mind to accounting. https://t2m.io/H4hkcEg

-Green Frog Web Design: Green Frog understands the struggle of finding a dependable website designer as a lawn and landscape company. Their aim is to demystify web design and foster trust to help your business grow. http://mdl.coach/greenfrog

This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.

#LandscapingBusinessTips #MillionDollarLandscaperPodcast #GoogleBusinessProfileTips #LocalSEOForLandscapers #LandscapingMarketing #GetMoreLeads #LandscaperMarketing #MarketingForContractors #LandscapeBusinessGrowth #RankHigherOnGoogle #DigitalMarketingForLandscapers #GrowYourLandscapeBusiness #LeadGenerationTips #LandscapingPros #GBPPostingStrategy #MarketingThatWorks #SmallBusinessMarketing #MillionDollarLandscaper #LandscapeIndustryInsights #MarketingForLandscapers #OnlineMarketingForContractors #LandscapeContractor #MarketingHelp #LocalSearchSuccess #LandscaperEducation

Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for our videos and podcasts on the Million Dollar Landscaper Podcast and YouTube channels. https://www.milliondollarlandscaper.com/disclaimer

In this episode, Scott sits down with Matt Thibeau, founder of Savant Marketing, to break down what landscapers really need to know about running Facebook ads that actually get results.

Matt’s agency specializes in marketing for lawn, landscape, and outdoor living businesses—and in this conversation, he clears up the confusion around boosted posts, ad budgets, creative content, and more.

You’ll learn:

1. Why most Facebook ads fail (and how to fix yours before wasting money)

2. The three things every landscaping ad needs to succeed

3. How to create offers that attract quality leads—not price shoppers

4. The surprising power of personal branding (and why your face beats a fancy logo)

Plus, Matt shares what kind of budget you actually need to make Facebook ads work—and why following up fast matters more than fancy tech.

👉 Want help running ads that fill your schedule with real leads? Head to https://savantmarketingagency.com to connect with Matt.

If you’ve ever wondered whether Facebook ads are worth it for landscapers—this episode gives you the straight answers.

📒 Show Notes 📒

Our mission here at Million Dollar Landscaper is to help you grow a profitable landscaping business.

Here are the ways to work with us here at Million Dollar Landscaper:

⚡️PODCAST: Listen to the podcast https://www.milliondollarlandscaper.com/podcast

⚡️PROGRAMS: Learn about our online courses at: https://www.milliondollarlandscaper.com/workwithus

⚡️YOUTUBE: Check out our videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/MillionDollarLandscaper

Connect with Scott Molchan on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milliondollarlandscaper

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarlandscaper/

We would really appreciate it if you would leave us a review at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/million-dollar-landscaper-podcast/id1367445237

TOOLS AND APPS WE RECOMMEND

-Cycle CPA: Accounting Services For The Green Industry & Service-Based Businesses, Bringing a business mind to accounting. https://t2m.io/H4hkcEg

-Green Frog Web Design: Green Frog understands the struggle of finding a dependable website designer as a lawn and landscape company. Their aim is to demystify web design and foster trust to help your business grow. http://mdl.coach/greenfrog

This video is sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we'll receive a small commission.

#LandscapingBusinessTips #MillionDollarLandscaperPodcast #FacebookAdsForLandscapers #LandscapingMarketing #GetMoreLeads #LandscaperMarketing #MarketingForContractors #LandscapeBusinessGrowth #DigitalMarketingForLandscapers #GrowYourLandscapeBusiness #LeadGenerationTips #LandscapingPros #FacebookAdsTips #MarketingThatWorks #SmallBusinessMarketing #MattThibeau #SavantMarketing #MillionDollarLandscaper #LandscapeIndustryInsights #MarketingForLandscapers #OnlineMarketingForContractors #LandscapeContractor #MarketingHelp #FacebookMarketing2025 #LandscaperEducation

Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for our videos and podcasts on the Million Dollar Landscaper Podcast and YouTube channels. https://www.milliondollarlandscaper.com/disclaimer