Apr 30, 2025
In this rapid-fire Q&A episode, John Pajak breaks down the most cost-effective herbicides for cool season grasses. From broadleaf killers to crabgrass control, you’ll learn which products offer pro-grade results without crushing your profit margins.
Heads up for warm season folks: Some of these products can damage or...
Apr 28, 2025
In this powerful chapter of The Vacuum Salesman Chronicles, John Pajak shares the brutal story of The $100 Lesson. A defining moment that nearly broke him as a young Kirby vacuum salesman. Tricked by false praise, sabotaged by his own team, and left broke with only 60 cents to his name, John finds hope in an unexpected...
Apr 25, 2025
Are you tired of clients nickel-and-diming you, asking for discounts, and treating your business like a neighborhood favor? In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John gets real about why your lawn care business isn’t a charity and why it’s time to stop apologizing for your prices. Learn how to deal with bargain...
Apr 23, 2025
Callbacks are a fact of life in the green industry—but how you handle them can make or break your business. In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John shares a step-by-step framework for responding to callbacks the right way, turning mistakes into trust-building moments, and putting systems in place to keep repeat...
Apr 21, 2025
Before I understood what sales really meant, I was knocking on doors with a roll of bounty towels and a free carpet shampoo offer, trying to sell $1,800 vacuum cleaners to people who never asked for me. In this episode, the first in The Vacuum Salesman Chronicles, I take you back to 1995. I had just graduated high...