Profits with Pajak

You Worked All Summer. What Did You Keep? Ep. #538

Aug 24, 2026

You've been working since spring. The trucks are moving, payroll is getting made, customers are paying, and money is flowing through the business. But how much of it are you actually keeping?

In this episode of Profits with Pajak, John walks through a late-summer financial checkup every green industry business owner...

Don't Touch the Wire: Know When to Leave It Alone Ep. #537

Aug 19, 2026

Sometimes the urge to “do something” can make a bad situation worse. After watching people attempt to deal with damaged power lines following a storm, John draws a powerful parallel to business ownership. In this episode, we talk about the danger of fixing things you don’t fully understand, why activity isn’t...

Thank You for the Shower Ep. #536

Aug 17, 2026

After nearly a week without power or running water, the electricity unexpectedly returned to John's home for about a couple of hours. It was just long enough for his family to experience a little comfort and for John to finally take a shower. When the power disappeared again in the middle of the night, his reaction:...

Civility and Survival After the Indiana Tornadoes Ep. #535

Aug 15, 2026

John describes the harrowing aftermath of severe tornadoes that recently devastated his Indiana community. He shares personal accounts of living without power or running water, highlighting both the beauty of neighbors helping neighbors and the disturbing breakdown of social civility at local gas stations. Pajak...

Work ON the Business: Events, Equipment Choices, and Elite Clients with Tony Rudolph Ep. #534

Aug 10, 2026

John Pajak sits down with Tony Rudolph of Tony’s Lawn Care to talk about building a profitable, tight route in high-end communities, making the shift to battery-powered equipment, and how to stand out from competitors without growing a huge crew. They also break down how to maximize your trip to Equip Expo and why...