EP325 Spotlight on V.I.L. Landscaping founder Charlie Kerrigan

Young Money with Tracey Bissett

In this episode, I’m joined by Charlie Kerrigan, the founder of V.I.L Landscaping and host of The Hard Lessons Podcast. Starting his business in 2016 with just a push mower, Charlie has grown V.I.L Landscaping into a thriving enterprise and aims to become one of the top landscaping companies in Canada.

Listen in as Charlie shares his journey, from being a young entrepreneur knocking on doors to running a company with multiple locations and a dedicated team. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with mentors, the necessity of cash flow management, and building a strong team culture. Charlie also provides practical advice for young entrepreneurs, discussing key success factors and common missteps to avoid.

"No one else is going to show up for you or care more about you than you will. So making it clear to yourself where you want to get and where you want to go is super important.” - Charlie Kerrigan

This Week on Young Money:

• Charlie's journey from solo entrepreneur to running a successful landscaping business.
• The significance of cash flow management and financial planning.
• Tips for young entrepreneurs.
• Missteps to avoid in the early stages of entrepreneurship.

Key takeaways:

1. Control your destiny and be strategic in your decisions.
2. Surround yourself with mentors and people who push you to be better.
3. Understand the importance of cash flow and financial planning.
4. Build a strong team culture and ensure everyone understands their impact on the business.

Connect with Charlie Kerrigan:

• LinkedIn
• V.I.L Landscaping
• Instagram
• The Hard Lessons Podcast

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