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Can you really make 6 figures in 60 days—and still run a tight, high-ticket business? Steve Hunsaker proves it's possible.

In this episode, Austin Gray sits down with Steve, founder of Valley Christmas Lights and Home Service Accelerator, who shares the exact systems, sales playbook, and paid ad strategies behind his explosive seasonal success.

From postcard ROI and CRM attribution to speed-to-lead systems and why he won’t train competitors in his own market—this is a masterclass in building lean, profitable service ops.

You’ll learn:

• How Steve turned $5K in postcard ads into $28.5K in October sales

• Why accurate lead tracking is non-negotiable for growth

• The speed-to-lead system that outpaces every competitor

• Why sticking to high pricing builds a better business long-term

• How to avoid being “busy but broke” in seasonal services

If you’re in lights, landscaping, junk removal, or any local service business—this episode is packed with tactical clarity.

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How should land clearing operators price their jobs in 2025?

In this episode, Austin Gray sits down with Jacob Neffendorf, founder of Land Clearing Growth, to unpack everything from day rates vs. project pricing to instant estimate tools, client education, and why pricing transparency actually drives better leads.

Jacob shares what’s working right now across 120+ land clearing companies—from pricing psychology and “good, better, best” packages to avoiding tire kickers, improving qualification, and marketing smarter on Facebook.

You’ll learn:

• Why job-based pricing usually beats hourly or day rates
  

• How to use estimate tools to qualify leads before you ever pick up the phone
  

• The top mistakes new operators make when pricing their first few jobs
  

• How to get local Facebook content ranking on Google
  

• What mindset shift Jacob says will unlock better clients (and more profit)
  

  
  If you're in land clearing, fire mitigation, or any blue-collar service business—this episode is packed with tactical, field-tested insights you can apply today.

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