Lawn Industry

How Pat Scaled Two Businesses With Systems That Saved Time & Money

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The Challenge: Growth Without Systems

Pat ran two growing service-based businesses — a successful lawn care operation and an expanding Airbnb property management service.

But with demand increasing in both areas, he faced a few critical roadblocks:

  • No consistent quoting process, leading to profit leakage
  • Admin tasks and customer communication were eating into delivery time
  • No digital workflow to track jobs or manage enquiries
  • Airbnb turnover tasks lacked structure, creating missed steps
  • Pat had no time to work on the business — only in it

With two income streams and no systems to support scale, the businesses were hitting a ceiling.


Sound familiar?
This is where many agencies hit the “growth ceiling.” And it’s exactly where Elev8 Strategic Partners stepped in.

The Solution: Systemised Processes & Smart Tools

Through Elev8’s Premium Business Partner Program, we embedded into both businesses and rebuilt the operational backbone from the ground up.

✅ Lawn Care Systemisation

  • Built a structured quoting system based on job type, yard size, location, and effort
  • Created quote templates and automated follow-ups via forms and CRM tools
  • Categorised work by tier (small/medium/large + extras) for pricing consistency
  • Designed a job intake → schedule → delivery → invoice system

✅ Airbnb Property Management Workflows

  • Mapped out a complete task flow from guest check-out to turnover
  • Created cleaner/contractor checklists and digital job cards
  • Introduced a recurring weekly calendar view for managing multiple listings
  • Implemented simple tools for bookings, handovers, and cleaning tasks

✅ Time & Cost Efficiency Framework

  • Built load-based pricing models to ensure margin per job
  • Reduced manual comms through automated messages
  • Implemented priority scheduling to maximise daily output
  • Gave Pat full visibility over all upcoming work — without being on the phone
The Results: Time Back. Profit Up.
  • Saved hours each week in admin, quoting, and coordination
  • Cut job delivery costs by standardising task timing and quoting
  • Created repeatable workflows for staff and subcontractors
  • Freed Pat’s time to focus on strategy and expansion
  • Built a base to grow both ventures with confidence

"We now have structure across both businesses — and I’m not stuck in every task. We save money on every job and I finally have time back. That’s a huge win."
Pat, Owner – Shreda’s Lawn Care & Property Management

Want to Save Time & Increase Margin in Your Service Business?

Pat didn’t need fluff — he needed practical systems, automation, and a clear path to reclaim time and profitability. With the right structure, he now runs two service businesses that operate with clarity and scale together.

If you’re running a trade, cleaning, lawn care, or property-based business — but feel stuck in admin, quoting, or staff management — Elev8 can help.

From pricing systems to digital job workflows, we’ll build the backend that lets you scale without chaos.

📩 Book a Discovery Call to Systemise Your Business for Growth.

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