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