Aussie LawnStars

Northern Beaches attracts young entrepreneurs - Johanna Bates

Aussie LawnStars

Show Notes

In this fresh interview Jo and Garry discuss her early career breaks and the formative lessons that she has been able to carry into her own business. From pricing to understanding the customer and employees. Jo looks into the value with a CRM and we cover battery power in hand held tools.

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