Small Engine Nation Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Small Engine Nation Podcast was created to help the new small engine repair business owners start their companies off on a strong, solid, educational foundation.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will be talking about our major podcast update & channel name change. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. Check out our YouTube Channel: Fill's Lawn Care
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will be taking about mark up on small engine parts. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. Check out our YouTube Channel: Fill's Lawn Care
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will be taking about using Amazon as a parts distributor and overall parts ordering. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will be taking about Kinetix pre-mixed Fuel. Is this pre-mixed fuel better than the rest? Listen till the end! I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will be taking about if carburetor cleaning should be included in your tune up price. Some people charge extra when they clean carburetors on small engines. Other simply clean the carburetor regardless and not charge extra. What is my verdict? Listen till the end! I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will be taking a live call with Chris McFarland. His small engine diagnosis fee is $75 and he has a good reason for it. Stick around to find out why he charges that much to look at machines. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will talking about what small engine parts to order with only a $100 budget. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will talking about the future of Small Engine repair. What does the future look like for us small engine mechanics? Will Battery-Powered powered machines close down small engine shops? Listen to find out! I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will talking about when to not repair small engines. What do I mean by that? Well listen to the podcast episode to find out! I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will be discussing what to do when a customer has passed away and you still have their small engine machine. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we have a special guest on the show. John Relyt calls us because he is interested into going from hobby small engine repair to a part time business. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will be talking about a question I recently got on one of my videos. We talk about installing a bunch of parts on a machine and machine still won't run right. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will be talking about my nightmare customer I will never forget.. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will be talking about the easiest ways to gain more clients in 2021 in your small engine repair business. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, I had the amazing privilege of getting to answer questions from @Derek's Workshop and Projects . The podcast episode is one of the longest ones I've made but I believe to be the most beneficial. Filled with many golden small engine repair questions hope, I think there is something for everybody here. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, I had the amazing privilege of getting to answer questions from @Derek's Workshop and Projects . The podcast episode is one of the longest ones I've made but I believe to be the most beneficial. Filled with many golden small engine repair questions hope, I think there is something for everybody here. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, I will talk about about the services in your small engine repair business. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, I will talk about full time/part time small engine repair business. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, I will talk about naming your small engine repair business. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this new podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, I will show you how to use Yardbook as your small engine repair business CRM. There are many other CRM's you can utilize for your business, but yardbook is great for starters that are looking to get more organized with their business. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this NEW podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, I will be discussing expenses/overhead in your small engine repair business. Expenses in your small engine repair business can vary depending on how busy you truly stay throughout the months. Monthly expenses fluctuate over time. Keep track of all of your expenses and overhead in your small engine repair business to further increase your productivity and professionalism. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this NEW podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, I will be discussing the 5 things to avoid in your small engine repair business. There are so many other things that you should avoid but I believe these 5 should at least be mentioned. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this NEW podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, I will be discussing how to seal with non-paying customers in your small engine repair business. Nobpdy likes non-paying customers and nobody likes to not get paid for their work. It is usually a rare occurrence but it can happen to you in your small engine repair business. How can you permanently avoid non-pay? Stick around because you will be surprised at what my answer is. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this NEW podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, I will be discussing if the customer should ever buy the small engine repair parts. Should they ever buy parts or should you, as the professional mechanic, ALWAYS buy the parts? Stick around because you will be surprised at what my answer is. I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Fill's Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this NEW podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, I will be discussing the slow season in your small engine repair business. Don't feel bad if you experience it (even every year) because most, if not all mechanics have a particular slow season in their small engine repair business. Whether it's in the summer or winter time, the outcome is the same. Machines don't come in and you start scrambling on ways to being in income. Just plainly sitting around, organizing your shop isn't going to make you any money. You have to go out there and earn it! I hope you enjoy this Small Engine Nation Podcast Episode. Be sure to check us out on Spotify, Anchor FM, Google Podcasts, and many more places. All video versions of the podcasts can be found on YouTube under our channel name "Small Engine Nation". Thank you and have a wonderful day.
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On this NEW podcast episode of Small Engine Nation, we will be discussing should you work as an employee or start your own small engine repair business. In my personal experience, I have been in both positions. Currently, I run my own small engine repair shop. One thing you cannot control is when the the slow season appears. There are many advantages of running your own small engine repair business but there are also disadvantages, vise versa for being an employee at a small engine repair shop. I hope this small engine repair podcast episode has answered any of your questions. If it did, leave a like and always make sure to be subscribed & notifications on to never miss any upcoming videos. Thank you and may God bless you!
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Do you ever wonder from where you should buy your small engine repair parts in your business? Buying parts in your small engine repair business can be confusing but in this podcast episode, I want to make it clear the advantages and disadvantages of buying from 3 key places. Local repair shops, Amazon, and other online retail stores. These are generally the 3 places you will shop for small engine repair parts. Me personally, I tend to do alot of shopping for my parts on Amazon because they offer 2 day delivery. Fast parts delivery is key in a small engine repair business. I also do sometimes shop at local repair shops because I can have instant access to parts when they have them in stock. Where do you buy your small engine repair parts?
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In this week's episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, I will be discussing on where should you buy tools as a small engine mechanic? I get this tool question a lot and I hope this video will help answer it. Should you buy expensive tools as a small engine mechanic or should you buy cheap tools as a small engine mechanic? Buying tools as a small engine mechanic can be tricky especially if you're just starting out in the small engine repair business. I for one believe Harbor Freight Tools is a great place to shop for small engine mechanic tools if your are just starting out. Unfortunately, there is not a store out there that specifically sells small engine mechanic tools, so you will have to do research and more than likely order online for specific tools. What kind of small engine mechanic tools do you have & where do you buy them?
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On this episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, we will be talking about discounts in your small engine repair business. Not long ago, I asked a YouTube Community question if you offer discounts in your small engine business and majority of you said no you don't. Whether you offer discounts or not, we should be able understand each others perspectives. If you were to ask me if I offer small engine repair discounts, I would say yes ONLY if the client asks for one. Again, you aren't right or wrong if you don't offer discounts. You decide your small engine repair prices and small engine repair discounts.
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On this weeks Episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, our host Fill explains how to start a small engine repair business with no money, that's right: NO MONEY! Starting is small engine repair business with no money is possible and don't let anyone tell you it isn't. At times it may seem like the small engine start up cost is over the roof, but let me let you in on a little secret, you can start with zero cash. Starting & running a small engine repair business with no money can be tricky and involves a lot of labor intensive time. In your case, your time would be free because what do you have to lose when you have no money either way? An action so few take when starting a small engine repair business with no money, but those that do start become successful and make a living doing what they love. Are you up for the challenge?
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Should you be offering Pickup & Delivery Service In Your Small Engine Repair Business? In this Episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, we will discuss if you should be offering pickup & delivery service in your small engine repair business. I have heard mixed feelings about this service, as some shops are so buys, they can't seem to find the time to go and pickup machines from potential clients. So what do those potential clients do? They call someone else. PROFIT & CLIENT LOSS! This is the exact reason I ALWAYS highly encourage young entrepreneurs, that start small engine repair businesses, to offer a small engine repair pickup service, as well as a small engine repair delivery service. This will not only increase closing sales, but also build stronger customer relationships. Watch the rest of the video on why I believe you SHOULD offer pickup & delivery services in your small engine repair business.
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In today's Episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, we will discuss bring backs in your small engine repair business. Everybody hates bring backs! Even though they happen vary rarely to good mechanics, they DO happen. Bring backs and call backs can be avoided as long as you inform the customer of all the repairs needing to be done on their machines & make sure to analyse their problem prior to the machine coming back to the shop.
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In today's Episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, we will discuss the top 3 ways to market your small engine repair business in 2020. These 3 things are how my small engine repair business blew up. My top 3 lead drivers are Nextdoor, Craigslist, and Word of Mouth. Implementing these 3 marketing platforms in my business have tremendously increased my lead generation, thus making my phone ring off the hook!! Understanding how my small engine repair business blew up so fast is exactly what I want to share with you today. The simplest and most efficient form of marketing is #3, word of mouth. Having your friends and family hand out your business cards, and inform all of their friends and co-workers about your business will make you known as the go-to small engine mechanic when the time comes for that person to need a small engine repair service. Now do be in mind that doing these 3 things will not instantly blow up your small engine repair business and make your phone ring, but over time they can make your small engine repair business blow.
Nextdoor is a great platform that can drive new leads with a single post. Nextdoor connects all of your neighbors, that live around you, in one big social circle. There, you can post about your business or the "side work" that you do, which in return will definitely make some curious neighbors want to reach you if they need your service.
Craigslist ads... THEY WORK. Trust me. Pay the $5 per post and you are guaranteed a lead or 2 withing a few days. At least that is what I have been averaging.
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On this episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, I explain to you why you should be upselling in your small engine repair business. #1 reason is to make more profit! Now you want to be careful to not PUSH any of your customers to an extra sale or service, you want to be informative and provide them with the benefits of replacing their old parts. Upselling is a skill that can and will be mastered over time in your small engine repair business. Hope you enjoy and learn something about upselling in your small engine repair business. Have a great day!
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On this episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, I had the amazing privilege of speaking to Andrew's Engine Repair out in Arizona. Andrew is currently working on maintaining work flow throughout the dry Arizona winter months. We speak briefly on the subject of attending a trade/tech school before opening up you small engine repair business. We both came to a one agreement...
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On this episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, we will talk about flipping machines in your small engine repair business. Do you flip machines in your business? Do you make decent profit when flipping your machines or do you lose money? What was your highest profit when flipping small engine machines? Let everyone know!
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In this video, I had the amazing privilege of speaking to David with David's Small Engine Repair out in Kansas City, Kansas. David is currently working on growing his small engine repair business in order to continue providing for his family. From unemployed to entrepreneur, this is David's story...
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On this episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, we will talk about software for your small engine repair business. The software in my small engine repair business is named Yardbook. I will be discussing why software is essential in daily small engine repair business operations. Enjoy!
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In this episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, I will show you what options are present when disposing your used gas and oil in a small engine repair business. Enjoy!
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In this episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, I will talk about how to price small engine repair services. I show you my prices because I feel like there is nothing to hide when sharing your small engine repair service prices. All this information is totally public. Understanding how much to charge for your small engine repair services can be difficult, but hopefully this video can help you out. The service prices vary depending on location/geographic. Let me know if you have any questions about my small engine repair service prices. Enjoy!
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In this episode of Small Engine Nation Podcast, I will speak with you on why you should start a small engine repair business in 2020 right now! I start by explaining my story of how I started fixing small engines in my parents garage. I proceed by explaining how anyone that has a desire working in this field can start making money in this business. Starting a small engine repair business requires minimal knowledge on how to fix a 2 cycle/4 cycle engine. Generally, you will be starting on repairing lawn mowers and other various 2 cycle machines. Changing oils, air filters, fuel filters, spark plugs, and sharpening blades are VERY easy repairs to master quickly, and can make you profit as long as you know what you're worth & marking up your parts. Think you can or have you already started a small engine repair business? Let us know in the comments below!
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