Sep 29, 2026 · 11 min · 10 segments
Before you buy that mower, truck, aerator, or new piece of battery equipment, make sure it can earn its place in your business. Mike breaks down how to identify the problem you're solving, calculate…
Mike GarveyHost
I wanted to talk about what everyone really kind of looks at while looking at equipment is, is that new piece of equipment actually worth it? It could be a mower, a truck, an aerator, a trailer.

I mean, and you think about, hey, could it save us time? This could also get me more work.

But again, the payment is real and, you know, working it all out in your own head.

But I want to talk about a way that I'm using to figure out whether the purchase you make for your business, whether it's something you really want or it's just something you need or if it's even worth it.

I wanted to talk about what everyone really kind of looks at while looking at equipment is, is that new piece of equipment actually worth it? It could be a mower, a truck, an aerator, a trailer.

I mean, and you think about, hey, could it save us time? This could also get me more work.

But again, the payment is real and, you know, working it all out in your own head.

But I want to talk about a way that I'm using to figure out whether the purchase you make for your business, whether it's something you really want or it's just something you need or if it's even worth it.
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