THEY BUILT A $10M BUSINESS IN 11 Years! STARTING FROM ABSOLUTELY NOTHING [HUMBLE STORY]
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Жыл бұрынToday we're joined by owner of Atlas Outdoor Sam Gembel sharing with us the journey of their amazing lawn and landscaping business out in Flint Michigan!
Sam and his wife Brandi and their team of over 95 members have grown Atlas Outdoor over the last 11 years to amazing regional powerhouse! The team and culture they have it second to none, and it shows when you walk in through the front door!
Thank you again to Sam and the Atlas Outdoor team for the warm welcome and hospitality! You guys have an amazing thing going on there!
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@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour Sam! You guys at Atlas have a great thing going! Can you guys leave an encouraging word for Sam down in the comments? I know he'll be reading them! Congratulate them on their success, this is impressive!!
@kgt815 Жыл бұрын
do a tour of backer landscaping inc. in roseville mi
@Sammyb1015 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations
@TheBenghaziRabbit Жыл бұрын
Man I wish I had a boss like Sam when I worked in Landscaping. I started out with no experience and was thrown onto a crew that was all spanish. I didn't speak a word of it and we went out. No freaking idea what I was doing, how to run the equipment... anything. These guys are doing it right!
@byronsmail1766 Жыл бұрын
10 minutes in and I'm thinking this guy is amazing to work for. Seems like a guy that doesn't have any excuses and sees the bigger picture.
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
He was the real deal, you can tell by the people on board. Great talent throughout the whole place.
@chrismonroe8417 Жыл бұрын
Sam is a FANTASTIC guy. I'm one of the media guys there and absolutely love working there!
@garyhietala Жыл бұрын
Brian, I love these shop tours of the 1mil plus companies. Keep up the good work!!!
@lifeintornadoalley Жыл бұрын
Had to rewind the beginning like 10 times. Once you hear "this is where we have morning cuddles" you can't unhear it. Lol. Great job Brian!
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
Lol
@caleboldhouser478 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I started my company from scratch ten years ago and only have 16 trucks. They have 60?!?!! Congrats! They must get a lot of snow. That’s the only way to grow that fast. I’m hoping for a good Winter to jump my company larger again.
@timslawnmaintenance Жыл бұрын
We do not get that much snow I'm a small business in the same area as atlas they are huge.
@cleancutslawncare Жыл бұрын
16 trucks? I’d say that pretty (huge) good for you man.
@toca5700 Жыл бұрын
I pray that my lawn care business (Tough Cuts LLC) is this in the future and look up to these guys. I'm here in the same town and see them everywhere and I've watched them improve their business and the look of the company. FUTURE GOALS
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
That's awesome brother. You can do it!
@toca5700 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! and all the help you have given us just by watching your videos. We are a Michigan company as well obviously and learn alot from you and your guy's. We luv what we do and get better with each season. Was cool to see you doing a video around our way. Our hard work and amazing customers will get us there oneday✊ thank you again
@pkdude5334 Жыл бұрын
that fuel setup is very impressive
@Grassology-vs1hn Жыл бұрын
What a great human
@fuelcloudinstallation9576 4 ай бұрын
So awesome to see a FuelCloud customer getting the most out of our system! Great work!
@BriansLawnMaintenance 4 ай бұрын
Sweet!
@ricepadi29 Жыл бұрын
I met Sam at the 2021 GIE. Great guy and a true success story.
@brianbenton8478 2 ай бұрын
Awesome shop and company profile. You can tell this guy cares about his guys and clients. Awesome first impression inside that shop/office. Congrats
@andrewhallmi Жыл бұрын
Great video and enjoyed the tour. Sam is a great man of integrity and runs an awesome operation.
@greenscapesoh Жыл бұрын
Great video! If you close your eyes, this guy sounds exactly like Jesse Ventura!
@samgembel Жыл бұрын
That is the first I've heard that one! lol
@elevationlandscape Жыл бұрын
Love me some atlas. So much so I work for them in the winter!
@justinparks3312 Жыл бұрын
He brought a corporate feel to the lawncare industry looks like he has a lot of 6s type of organizational skills and pre trips excellent smith driving system pre jobs all paperwork that helps crews get the big picture
@mtzvlogs5545 11 ай бұрын
i love this guys attitude he is the type of guy that motivates and doesnt talk down on anyone love it!!! had me cracking up when he said somebodys babys mama drama lmao great video !!!!
@marinoslandscape68 Жыл бұрын
Sam G is awesome. The shop and office is awesome. Good videos !!!
@purkeylandscaping Жыл бұрын
Such a great journey for Atlas! Wish you guys the best in the future!.
@locallandscapers3257 Жыл бұрын
Wow this shop is amazing!
@masonbuck9764 Жыл бұрын
Talk about Inspiring! Goals!!
@jairusbarringer7525 Жыл бұрын
BRIAN, On your next episode can you ask how they grew their business, specifically? Like how they marketed, advertising, etc
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
Sam did a tell all on the podcast brother! Check that out on Fullerton Unfiltered! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fullerton-unfiltered/id1500652478
@jairusbarringer7525 Жыл бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance will do. Thanks
@joelisaac7835 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful facility!
@paintedwarrior516 Жыл бұрын
I have been on the other side of the lawn business as I didn't want or allow it to grow too much. I didn't want my business to run me. I was in cooperate world and being part of the management team, I felt the business ran all of us if you know what I mean. As I've become older I'm planning on growth and am positioning myself to do just that. Only real issue I see is workers. Its why I've worked alone most of the 20+ years I've done it. Wanted to share this, i know my story is different. After working 70-80 hours a more through college and well into my career, I've had enough of everything coming in second to the business, but there has to be a time where you sacrifice all to be successful. Its your choice
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
Awesome pal!
@tonymcfee Жыл бұрын
One heck of an operation! Funny observation: everyone you interview for your shop tour vids slap their legs when talking to you/camera lol 😂 Thanks Brian! Gives us smaller guys something to thrive for! 💪
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
Lol 💯😊
@cleanclippingslawnservice7128 5 ай бұрын
Watching again Absolutely amazing
@jeffslawnandlandscapingllc5481 Жыл бұрын
Good video Definitely has a nice Shop And you definitely can tell he knows what hes doing
@cleanclippingslawnservice7128 Жыл бұрын
Very cool thank you for sharing
@cristobaldelacruz142 Жыл бұрын
Another amazing video Michigan on the map.
@hairstonpropertymanagement2937 Жыл бұрын
Awesome setup Atlas!!
@coxandsonmachine2128 Жыл бұрын
That's one cool office and shop coop tour.
@nickpatterson7287 Жыл бұрын
Awesome tour atlas is awesome!
@4SeasonsWithMartin Жыл бұрын
Wow sick shop and yard !
@Playsfor1 Жыл бұрын
Really great video!
@mtate8472 Жыл бұрын
Vey inspiring. Thanks Brian 👏🏾💪🏾🙌🏾
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marcus!
@amusegelee 9 ай бұрын
Best of Series ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⚒️💎💎💎💎💎
@chriswhite9363 Жыл бұрын
Amazing ❤💯👍
@k-9tiger386 6 ай бұрын
I’d Really recommend getting in touch with Speck USA, Matt Bouser, Des moine, iowa, we see then a lot and id like to see how they flow, great company!!
@beardedguardian71 Жыл бұрын
Up in my neck of the woods. I see them trucks everywhere. Big company on Hill road.
@raymac2361 Жыл бұрын
two thumbs up on this one...
@kblessing93 Жыл бұрын
The drone videos are so awesome. Love the videos. Another amazing operation. Hope you didn't drink the water haha
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
Lol 😬💯🙏
@Patriot11111 Жыл бұрын
good job
@caleboldhouser478 Жыл бұрын
He said he uses the Isuzu trucks as sidewalk rigs? I would definitely look into switching over to them for our mowing crews if I knew for sure they could make it through the snow for sidewalk crews. We currently have the same amount of sidewalk crews as mowing crews so this is interesting. I wonder if they chain the tires. Because the Isuzu trucks are 2wd.
@stevescott1962 Жыл бұрын
Bout to move to Flint and put in an app lmao
@sixfiguresyndicate Жыл бұрын
So cool...Very similar to my story. But I'm a pool guy.
@luisrosas9999 Жыл бұрын
love it
@pkdude5334 Жыл бұрын
"Better than I deserve". Was that a Dave Ramsey reference?
@isaacverberkmoes7507 Жыл бұрын
You should to a shop tour of landscape design in west olive Michigan!
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
What’s their website? Sure!
@isaacverberkmoes7507 Жыл бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance maybe I could talk to my boss and have you come out and see our operation in grand haven!
@Silverstonelawncare Жыл бұрын
My hometown
@4.0gpa44 Жыл бұрын
Private office space is nice as it reduces background noise over just cubicles. Although I'd do a partial glass door so you can keep tabs on your employees and still have the door closed.
@Matt-yw2oi Жыл бұрын
A key piece to having a successful company full of hard workers is having trust, what you suggested is a good way to create a toxic work environment. Should be no reason to “keep tabs” on your office employees. Workers who feel appreciated will be happy to be there and get their job done.
@HinkleysOutdoorServices Жыл бұрын
I got to meet Sam earlier this year. Very genuine person really cares about his employees
@grassman8684 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Brian. I was wondering out of all the shops you have visted who's the biggest? In revenue and/or shop size.
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
I’ve asked the revenue of most of them, not really privy to share, but the ones we’ve done have ALL been impressive, that’s why they’re on the tour amigo! They’ve all had their cool and unique setups, that’s what makes it so much fun to visit!
@grassman8684 Жыл бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance Please keep this type of video coming. I'd especially like more small timers like solo ops or with one or two employees.
@ganjareaper212 Жыл бұрын
Brian u should check out ace outdoor services they are another big company located in flint.. Great vid btw
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
I will! Thanks for the suggestion man.
@Daniel_Shaver Жыл бұрын
Hey u should do Morton's Landscape Development out of Columbia Station, Ohio
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
We'll check them out thanks for the referral!
@paintedwarrior516 Жыл бұрын
Brian, how's the 14' plow, working out for you? Does the truck have the grunt to push that much? I'm curious how your truck holds up with pushing much more snow at a time! Have a blessed Thanksgiving and Christmas sir!!
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
I'll have more to share tomorrow! Stay tuned..
@paintedwarrior516 Жыл бұрын
👍
@evanvolk5340 Жыл бұрын
You should go back to glacier snow management!?!? During a night that they get snow
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
I wish I could spend time there during an event - that would be something! Follow them on IG though they do a great job capturing their day!
@mikedeiana1504 Жыл бұрын
Seems like a great guy cares about his employees and he has everything dialed in for efficiency seems like he’s very down to earth which is important not like Ballard
@stevescott1962 Жыл бұрын
You have a higher percentage of accidents going in and out of parking lots, gas stations etc etc that's why my boss does fuel on site
@stevenfausett6013 Жыл бұрын
Sams voice like Brian Shaws (worlds strongest man)
@ConfirmOrDenyPodcast Жыл бұрын
I need to pick someone’s mind that does snowplow, lawn, and rental property work. Currently starting my own business and would love to talk.
@gregmillar5277 Жыл бұрын
Anybody have a “space” counter?
@proconcretecoatings4916 Жыл бұрын
Doesn’t everyone basically start from nothing? Great video Brian 👏👏
@BriansLawnMaintenance Жыл бұрын
Started from the bottom.. 😉
@proconcretecoatings4916 Жыл бұрын
@@BriansLawnMaintenance Right on!
@owenfox_GBHS 10 ай бұрын
Bro I live like 3 minutes from there 😂
@cleanclippingslawnservice7128 5 ай бұрын
I’d like to know what he makes off of that 10mill
@toddcorsello3490 Жыл бұрын
Great video and great guy but this doesn’t make sense. How could an average of 110 employees only bring in 90k of revenue for the year. This operation has way to much overhead and expensive equipment to only have 10m in revenue. If true then to keep there doors open then these employees are only making 20-30k a year or they are in some serious debt. I would think an operation this size would be around 20 million
@White-man3 11 ай бұрын
What my real question is, does the company own 100% in cash all of their equipment and buildings in their name not the banks name?
@BriansLawnMaintenance 11 ай бұрын
I’m not sure, I don’t usually get into peoples personal or business finances on the tours ❤️
@XYz-kc7np Ай бұрын
turn the trap music off!
@elitelawns9437 Жыл бұрын
Man, y'all must not have meth heads in your area...
@twane8457 10 ай бұрын
@Brainslawnmaintenanc @SamGembel Brian and Sam thank you BOTH for such an amazing video. Had I had either of you as a resource years ago it may have altered my career path with lawncare. This one video answerd years of questions , gave me ideas and validated other ideas I had. My wife even watched the video witth me and liked it. Sam awsome business, congrats to you and your team for accomplishments. At the end of the video it was really great to hear you mentoring, sharing and guiding others...
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