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Fullerton Unfiltered

Fullerton Unfiltered

By: Brian Fullerton
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 A podcast show dedicated to those who are determined to take their business and their life to the next level! Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
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  • 954. How to Keep Going When Your Vision Gets Tested

    954. How to Keep Going When Your Vision Gets Tested
    Apr 17 2026
    Every entrepreneur reaches a point where the hardest battle is no longer external. It is the private fight against discouragement, comparison, and the fear that everyone else sees something you do not. Brian and Liz Fullerton offer an honest look at the emotional cost of chasing a vision and the mindset required to keep moving through it. Their presentation is both personal and practical, especially for business owners facing criticism, second-guessing, or the quiet pressure to give up. Rather than letting negative thoughts run unchecked, they encourage entrepreneurs to interrupt those patterns with intentional language and spoken affirmation. The message is clear: what you repeatedly say matters, especially when your confidence is under pressure. Brian and Liz also open up about a difficult chapter when their future together and the dream they were building felt close to collapse. That story gives real weight to their broader point that endurance is not abstract. It is often built through ordinary decisions to keep believing, keep supporting each other, and keep going when the outcome is still uncertain. Covered in this episode: • How spoken affirmations can help break cycles of destructive internal dialogue • Why some self-criticism deserves reflection while other criticism deserves dismissal • How comparison distorts reality and drains confidence • Why opinions from spectators should not outweigh the perspective of people doing the work • The value of placing visual reminders of your goals where you will see them every day • What it means to hold onto a long-term vision during low-motivation seasons • Why partnership and timing matter when business and marriage are both under stress • How the "Man in the Arena" philosophy reframes failure, risk, and public judgment • Why adversity often becomes part of the growth story, not the end of it • What support tools like SOP bundles and marketing templates can offer scaling landscaping companies 🚨 Purchase "The SOP Training" Bundle! 🚨 Unlock your lawn care business's true potential: https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/offers/AL7rzf2X/checkout Lawntrapreneur Academy (The #1 Resource for Starting, Growing and Scaling a Successful Lawn & Landscaping Company) https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Together In The Trades (The summit for couples in business * July 16th - 19th, 2026) Book a Granum Demo (use BRIAN25 to save!) https://www.Granum.com/Brian LMN & Coffee https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89495679453?pwd=m0wKa6prJWrARKClJKolBaJjl00OYn.1 Coast Pay Fuel Card https://www.CoastPay.com/Brian EQUIP 2026 (Oct 20-23 Louisville, KY) Code: Brian to save 50% 🌱 LINK Membership Be part of a community where your success isn't diminished by helping others succeed. Get encouraged, ask questions, and gain valuable insight to help you grow your lawn care business. 👉 Join the LINK Membership (Use code LINKTRIAL for a FREE month) https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/store 🔗 Helpful Links & Resources 📬 Free Newsletter Stay up to date with Brian's latest tips and updates. Subscribe here: https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ 🎥 Follow Brian Online YouTube: Brian's Lawn Maintenance https://www.youtube.com/@BriansLawnMaintenance Instagram: @brianslawnmaintenance https://www.instagram.com/brianslawnmaintenance/ 📘 Resources to Grow Your Business Zero to $100K! – Start a Successful Lawn Care Business https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ MERCH – Brian's Lawn Maintenance Apparel & Gear https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/store Whole Ball of Wax https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/offers/nA6jUuX2/checkout 🧠 LMN Mastermind Sessions Try LMN Landscape Software — use code BRIAN for special savings. Learn more 💼 Business Services Cycle CPA – Save $200 with code BRIAN https://www.cyclecpa.com/ PostcardMania – Direct Mail Marketing https://www.postcardmania.com/brian Branded Bull – Marketing & Branding Experts https://www.brandedbullinc.com/ Coast Pay – Fuel and Fleet Cards https://coastpay.com/brian/ 🔧 Top Tools & Equipment – Affiliate Partners Use code BRIANS10 to save 10% at the links below. Equipment Defender https://www.equipmentdefender.com/ NinjaVA (Use code Brian100 to save $100) https://www.NinjaVA.com/ Kujo Yardwear (+ Free Shipping) https://www.kujoyardwear.com/ ISOtunes – Save 10% https://bit.ly/3wzhaI4 Proven Locks https://www.provenlocks.com/ Attentive AI – Promo Code Brian50 saves 50% at signup https://attentive.schedulehero.io/meet/janani/book-a-meeting-with-janani Darwin's Grip https://www.darwinsgrip.com/ Plow-Right Snow Markers (BRIANS10 – Save 10%) https://www.plow-right.com/ Ballard Inc. https://www.ballard-inc.com/ EarthWay Spreaders https://www.earthway.com/ Rhino Hitch https://www.rhinohitch.com/ SureCan USA https://www.surecanusa.com/ Comfort Trim https://www.comforttrim.com/
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    32 mins
  • 953. Part 2: Why You're Afraid to Hire (And It's Costing You Everything)

    953. Part 2: Why You're Afraid to Hire (And It's Costing You Everything)
    Apr 15 2026
    Most lawn care businesses don't have a lead problem or a work problem… they have a hiring problem. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the real reasons so many guys are afraid to bring on their first employee and how that fear is quietly capping their business at $100K–$300K. From payroll anxiety to control issues to not having systems in place, we're getting honest about what's actually holding you back. If you're tired of doing everything yourself and ready to grow, this is the mindset shift and reality check you need to finally make the leap. (Part 2 of 2) 🚨 Purchase "The SOP Training" Bundle! 🚨 Unlock your lawn care business's true potential: https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/offers/AL7rzf2X/checkout Lawntrapreneur Academy (The #1 Resource for Starting, Growing and Scaling a Successful Lawn & Landscaping Company) https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Together In The Trades (The summit for couples in business * July 16th - 19th, 2026) Book a Granum Demo (use BRIAN25 to save!) https://www.Granum.com/Brian LMN & Coffee https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89495679453?pwd=m0wKa6prJWrARKClJKolBaJjl00OYn.1 Coast Pay Fuel Card https://www.CoastPay.com/Brian EQUIP 2026 (Oct 20-23 Louisville, KY) Code: Brian to save 50% 🌱 LINK Membership Be part of a community where your success isn't diminished by helping others succeed. Get encouraged, ask questions, and gain valuable insight to help you grow your lawn care business. 👉 Join the LINK Membership (Use code LINKTRIAL for a FREE month) https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/store 🔗 Helpful Links & Resources 📬 Free Newsletter Stay up to date with Brian's latest tips and updates. Subscribe here: https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ 🎥 Follow Brian Online YouTube: Brian's Lawn Maintenance https://www.youtube.com/@BriansLawnMaintenance Instagram: @brianslawnmaintenance https://www.instagram.com/brianslawnmaintenance/ 📘 Resources to Grow Your Business Zero to $100K! – Start a Successful Lawn Care Business https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ MERCH – Brian's Lawn Maintenance Apparel & Gear https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/store Whole Ball of Wax https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/offers/nA6jUuX2/checkout 🧠 LMN Mastermind Sessions Try LMN Landscape Software — use code BRIAN for special savings. Learn more 💼 Business Services Cycle CPA – Save $200 with code BRIAN https://www.cyclecpa.com/ PostcardMania – Direct Mail Marketing https://www.postcardmania.com/brian Branded Bull – Marketing & Branding Experts https://www.brandedbullinc.com/ Coast Pay – Fuel and Fleet Cards https://coastpay.com/brian/ 🔧 Top Tools & Equipment – Affiliate Partners Use code BRIANS10 to save 10% at the links below. Equipment Defender https://www.equipmentdefender.com/ NinjaVA (Use code Brian100 to save $100) https://www.NinjaVA.com/ Kujo Yardwear (+ Free Shipping) https://www.kujoyardwear.com/ ISOtunes – Save 10% https://bit.ly/3wzhaI4 Proven Locks https://www.provenlocks.com/ Attentive AI – Promo Code Brian50 saves 50% at signup https://attentive.schedulehero.io/meet/janani/book-a-meeting-with-janani Darwin's Grip https://www.darwinsgrip.com/ Plow-Right Snow Markers (BRIANS10 – Save 10%) https://www.plow-right.com/ Ballard Inc. https://www.ballard-inc.com/ EarthWay Spreaders https://www.earthway.com/ Rhino Hitch https://www.rhinohitch.com/ SureCan USA https://www.surecanusa.com/ Comfort Trim https://www.comforttrim.com/
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    32 mins
  • 952. Why You're Afraid to Hire (And It's Costing You Everything)

    952. Why You're Afraid to Hire (And It's Costing You Everything)
    Apr 13 2026
    Most lawn care businesses don't have a lead problem or a work problem… they have a hiring problem. In today's episode, I'm breaking down the real reasons so many guys are afraid to bring on their first employee and how that fear is quietly capping their business at $100K–$300K. From payroll anxiety to control issues to not having systems in place, we're getting honest about what's actually holding you back. If you're tired of doing everything yourself and ready to grow, this is the mindset shift and reality check you need to finally make the leap. (Part 1 of 2) 🚨 Purchase "The SOP Training" Bundle! 🚨 Unlock your lawn care business's true potential: https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/offers/AL7rzf2X/checkout Lawntrapreneur Academy (The #1 Resource for Starting, Growing and Scaling a Successful Lawn & Landscaping Company) https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ Together In The Trades (The summit for couples in business * July 16th - 19th, 2026) Book a Granum Demo (use BRIAN25 to save!) https://www.Granum.com/Brian LMN & Coffee https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89495679453?pwd=m0wKa6prJWrARKClJKolBaJjl00OYn.1 Coast Pay Fuel Card https://www.CoastPay.com/Brian EQUIP 2026 (Oct 20-23 Louisville, KY) Code: Brian to save 50% 🌱 LINK Membership Be part of a community where your success isn't diminished by helping others succeed. Get encouraged, ask questions, and gain valuable insight to help you grow your lawn care business. 👉 Join the LINK Membership (Use code LINKTRIAL for a FREE month) https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/store 🔗 Helpful Links & Resources 📬 Free Newsletter Stay up to date with Brian's latest tips and updates. Subscribe here: https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ 🎥 Follow Brian Online YouTube: Brian's Lawn Maintenance https://www.youtube.com/@BriansLawnMaintenance Instagram: @brianslawnmaintenance https://www.instagram.com/brianslawnmaintenance/ 📘 Resources to Grow Your Business Zero to $100K! – Start a Successful Lawn Care Business https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/ MERCH – Brian's Lawn Maintenance Apparel & Gear https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/store Whole Ball of Wax https://www.lawntrepreneuracademy.com/offers/nA6jUuX2/checkout 🧠 LMN Mastermind Sessions Try LMN Landscape Software — use code BRIAN for special savings. Learn more 💼 Business Services Cycle CPA – Save $200 with code BRIAN https://www.cyclecpa.com/ PostcardMania – Direct Mail Marketing https://www.postcardmania.com/brian Branded Bull – Marketing & Branding Experts https://www.brandedbullinc.com/ Coast Pay – Fuel and Fleet Cards https://coastpay.com/brian/ 🔧 Top Tools & Equipment – Affiliate Partners Use code BRIANS10 to save 10% at the links below. Equipment Defender https://www.equipmentdefender.com/ NinjaVA (Use code Brian100 to save $100) https://www.NinjaVA.com/ Kujo Yardwear (+ Free Shipping) https://www.kujoyardwear.com/ ISOtunes – Save 10% https://bit.ly/3wzhaI4 Proven Locks https://www.provenlocks.com/ Attentive AI – Promo Code Brian50 saves 50% at signup https://attentive.schedulehero.io/meet/janani/book-a-meeting-with-janani Darwin's Grip https://www.darwinsgrip.com/ Plow-Right Snow Markers (BRIANS10 – Save 10%) https://www.plow-right.com/ Ballard Inc. https://www.ballard-inc.com/ EarthWay Spreaders https://www.earthway.com/ Rhino Hitch https://www.rhinohitch.com/ SureCan USA https://www.surecanusa.com/ Comfort Trim https://www.comforttrim.com/
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    31 mins
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