Walker Talk

Unwavering Faith and a Business That’s Finally Flourishing

Walker Talk — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:37:14 GMT

Jack Harvey started working in the landscaping industry 30 years ago. He’d always had a passion for the craft, along with a desire to build something special. But no matter how hard he worked or how many new accounts he picked up, things never quite came to fruition like he’d hoped … until recently.

All Signs Point to Productivity

Walker Talk — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:37:18 GMT

When you’re 48 years old and looking to launch a new career in lawn maintenance, a reputable equipment dealer is a good place to go for advice. That’s exactly what Wayne Bascle did in 2010 when he grew tired of his job as a commercial graphics installer.

Trusted by Dealers, Chosen by Customers

Walker Talk — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:57:40 GMT

When it comes to choosing the right mower, trust matters. Customers want equipment that will last, perform beautifully, and be easy to maintain. Dealers want a manufacturer who stands behind their products and supports them well. That’s why the results of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) survey matter and why they mean so much for anyone considering a Walker Mower.

Appearance is Everything

Walker Talk — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:26:56 GMT

After just three seasons, the Kapustin brothers have built up a solid customer base in excess of 70 properties, many of which are sprawling, high-end estates. Aside from some professional-looking truck branding, they haven’t done any other advertising. The Kapustins got started with a handful of customers, and the rest has snowballed through word of mouth.

Innovation and Standardization

Walker Talk — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Tony Cantin began making money mowing lawns in 2002 at the young age of 16. Seven years later, after earning his business degree from North Carolina State University, he determined that his lawn mower could continue being his primary income generator. He just needed to figure out how to mow as efficiently as possible, so his company could remain profitable as it grew.

Full-Service Firm is Fussy in Fargo

Walker Talk — Mon, 19 May 2025 17:04:54 GMT

Precision Lawn & Landscape’s motto is “always in our element,” which speaks to the company’s ability to deliver a range of landscape design/build, lawn care and snow removal services. But it’s the element of consistency that has allowed the Precision team to continue living up to the company name.

Passion and Quality Work Together Well in Australian Capital

Walker Talk — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:59:43 GMT

Twenty years ago, Anthony Dalle of Canberra, Australia, started mowing lawns with an old “hand-me-down” push mower and an old van. Dalle says most of his business was built by just knocking on doors during evenings and weekends. “I just went door to door in my spare time asking people if they wanted their lawns mowed or hedge work done, and it just exploded from there.” He says it soon turned out to be a full-time position for one person.

Feeding the Beast in the Montana Foothills

Walker Talk — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:32:05 GMT

Mark Hathaway had spent the better part of 12 years watching from the sidelines. The lawn mowing company he’d started in 2006, in which he still had a small ownership stake, was floundering. Mark could no longer just watch. He decided to leave his full-time job in IT to fully immerse himself in the company. Just a few years later, Beast Mowed Lawn Care in Deer Lodge, Montana, had grown 500%.

A Groundsman Among Boys

Walker Talk — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Billy Gropp will never forget the time he was servicing a residential property early in his career in the 1980s. The lady of the house would refer to him as “the yard boy.” Billy took it in stride. He just said “Yes, ma’am,” got paid, and moved onto the next property. As a young person trying to build a business, that was the bottom line.

69 and Nowhere Near Retirement

Walker Talk — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

In the 37 years he has been mowing lawns for a living, Tim Morville has purchased around 20 Walker Mowers. He has also suffered two debilitating injuries on two separate occasions, each of which put him out of commission for an entire mowing season. Fortunately, he could count on his employees, family, and friends to step in and help keep his accounts serviced while he recovered.