The LeanScaper Podcast

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In this episode, Benji sits down with serial entrepreneur and podcaster Dwayne Kerrigan, who has owned 35+ businesses across 14 industries. From road building to landscaping to restaurants, Dwayne shares the 5 fundamental business skill sets that span industries.

You’ll hear:
  • Why vision is a muscle anyone can build
  • The 20-minute “think time” writing exercise that forces breakthroughs
  • The shocking truth about culture: you get what you tolerate
  • Why sales scripts are the ultimate freedom—not a crutch

⏰ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: 35+ businesses before 40
06:59 – The power of singular focus vs. juggling businesses
12:51 – Vision is a muscle, not just a gift
16:23 – The power of better questions
22:40 – The brutal 20-minute think-time exercise
27:29 – Culture = you get what you tolerate
41:12 – Sales is table stakes—find the pain point
57:57 – Becoming data-driven: P&Ls and finance days
01:01:51 – Advice to 21-year-old me

What is The LeanScaper Podcast?

The LeanScaper Podcast is where serious landscape leaders go to grow.

If you want new school systems for an old school industry, expertly crafted interviews with world class experts, endless inspiration you’ve come to the right place.

Hosted by Benji Carlson and Mark Bradley. New Episodes release every Monday, on every platform.