by Brandon Brubacher, Kyle Breiner
The Crooked Stripes Podcast is where contractors talk shop. Hosted by Brandon Brubacher in Canada and Kyle Breiner in Ohio, the show features real conversations about lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, and what it takes to build a business in the green industry. From equipment and efficiency to marketing and the day-to-day grind, each episode shares honest insights from the field. New episodes weekly.
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May 31, 2026
<p>This one's extra special.. Kyle is out in the field so it's just me and a guy I've been wanting to get on for a while. Rocky Reynolds, former sales manager at Senix, has officially made the leap and started his own lawn and pressure washing business out in Mooresville, North Carolina. Love to see it.</p><p>We kick things off by dedicating this episode to Kyle Busch and the entire RCR family. A two-time NASCAR Cup champion gone way too soon at 41,this one hit different. I've got my Kyle Busch hat on that I grabbed at Watkins Glen last year, and we spend some time talking about what he meant to the sport and to us personally. Rocky actually played a role in bringing Senix into the RCR and NASCAR world, so we get into how that whole deal went down and what that experience was like behind the scenes.</p><p>Then we shift gears and talk about Rocky's new venture..Rocks Surf and Turf. What it took to make the leap, how he's been landing customers, what he's running for equipment, and what year one actually looks like. Real talk from someone in the thick of it.</p><p>If you've ever thought about going out on your own, this one's worth a listen.</p><p>Thanks for tuning in 🤝</p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Remembering Kyle Busch — two-time Cup champion, Rowdy Nation, and what he meant to NASCAR</li><li>How the Senix x RCR NASCAR partnership came together behind the scenes</li><li>Making the leap from corporate sales to running your own business</li><li>Building a customer base from scratch — what's actually working</li><li>Running a combo lawn and pressure washing operation in year one</li><li>The reality of the grind when you're doing it all yourself</li></ul><p>Whether you're a NASCAR fan, a lawn care guy, or just someone thinking about betting on yourself — there's something in this one for you. And a few laughs too.</p><p><strong>Other Links:</strong><br>👨🌾 Stripe Life Canada: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stripelifecanada/">@stripelifecanada</a></p><p>🅾️ Breiner Lawn <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breinerlawn?igsh=bmlzcnZvMTBlamtr">@breinerlawn</a></p><p>👨💻Episode Sponsor: Green Frog Web Design</p><p><a href="https://greenfrogwebdesign.com/">https://greenfrogwebdesign.com/</a></p>
May 15, 2026
<p>This one's a proper solo catch-up, no guests, no script, just Brandon getting into it. A busy spring, some wins, some headaches, and a local issue that deserves way more attention than it's getting.</p><p>We get into the Canadian Tire promo collab (a goal from day one, now becoming real), picking up the sprayer, and what a wild start to the season has actually looked like on the ground. Plus a rant about customer service that'll hit close to home for anyone running a business .. and a deep dive into the Waterloo Region groundwater crisis that's quietly shutting down development across Elmira, Kitchener, Waterloo and beyond.</p><p>If you're grinding through your own busy season right now, this one's for you.</p><p>Thanks for tuning in 🤝</p><p><strong>Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Field blunders, a popped tire, and rising fuel costs, the real math of running a lawn care business</li><li>Landing brand deals: how the Canadian Tire collab came together and what it means for Stripe Life</li><li>New equipment: the sprayer is in the fleet</li><li>Customer service is broken across every industry, here's the standard we hold ourselves to</li><li>The Waterloo Region water crisis: what's happening, why it matters, and why it's not getting enough attention</li></ul><p>Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, this one's got something for you — and a few laughs along the way.</p><p>Other Links:👨🌾 Stripe Life Canada: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stripelifecanada/">@stripelifecanada</a>🅾️ Breiner Lawn: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breinerlawn?igsh=bmlzcnZvMTBlamtr">@breinerlawn</a>👨💻 Episode Sponsor: Green Frog Web Design — <a href="https://greenfrogwebdesign.com/">https://greenfrogwebdesign.com/</a></p><p><br></p>
April 25, 2026
<p>This one’s just us getting back to basics..no big agenda, no overthinking it. Just a real catch-up on life, work, and everything that comes with a busy spring season.</p><p>We talk about what the past few weeks have looked like, how things are ramping up, and the reality of trying to keep up when everything hits at once. From long days to juggling jobs, content, and life outside of work—it’s all part of the grind.</p><p>If you’re in the middle of your own busy season, this one will feel pretty relatable.</p><p>Thanks for tuning in 🤝</p><p>Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Spring landscaping season and industry trends</li><li>Pricing strategies and managing costs</li><li>Route density and business growth tactics<br>Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your landscaping game, this one’s full of useful insights .. and a few laughs. </li></ul><p><br><strong>Other Links:</strong><br>👨🌾 Stripe Life Canada: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stripelifecanada/">@stripelifecanada</a></p><p>🅾️ Breiner Lawn <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breinerlawn?igsh=bmlzcnZvMTBlamtr">@breinerlawn</a></p><p>👨💻Episode Sponsor: Green Frog Web Design</p><p><a href="https://greenfrogwebdesign.com/">https://greenfrogwebdesign.com/</a></p>
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The Crooked Stripes Podcast is where contractors talk shop.
Hosted by Brandon Brubacher in Canada and Kyle Breiner in Ohio, the show features real conversations about lawn care, landscaping, snow removal, and what it takes to build a business in the green industry.
From equipment and efficiency to marketing and the day-to-day grind, each episode shares honest insights from the field.
New episodes weekly.
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