S2E11 - Reece Mateyoke, Owner of Thoroughbred Turf
Summary
Hosts Austin Fields and Weston Wilson interview Reese Mattyoke of Thoroughbred Turf about his transition from residential mowing to the equine niche. Reese shares insights on bidding large horse farms, implementing efficiency tracking, and managing cash flow. He discusses strategies for scaling operations, hiring internally, and diversifying into snow removal and Christmas lights to maintain year-round revenue.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Commonwealth Connections and guest Reese
Reese's background: homeschooling, sports, and early mowing business
Building the business after dropping out of college
Transitioning to equine farms and learning to quote jobs
Using CRM software and time-tracking for efficiency
Rebranding to Thoroughbred Turf and crew structure
Contract lengths, pricing strategies, and annual increases
Business goals: focusing on equine/commercial over residential
Key lessons: cash flow management and working on vs in the business
Hiring internally and building a scalable leadership team
Expanding into snow removal and seasonal services
Christmas lights, insurance implications, and subcontracting
Property mapping, crew management, and future outlook
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